Allow to specify layer for annotation source

kikit/panelize.py

@@ -2410,18 +2410,18 @@ def getFootprintByReference(board, reference):
             return f
     raise RuntimeError(f"Footprint with reference '{reference}' not found")
 
-def extractSourceAreaByAnnotation(board, reference):
+def extractSourceAreaByAnnotation(board, reference, layer=Layer.Edge_Cuts):
     """
     Given a board and a reference to annotation in the form of symbol
     `kikit:Board`, extract the source area. The source area is a bounding box of
-    continuous lines in the Edge.Cuts on which the arrow in reference point.
+    continuous lines in the specified layer on which the arrow in reference point.
     """
     try:
         annotation = getFootprintByReference(board, reference)
     except Exception:
         raise RuntimeError(f"Cannot extract board - boards is specified via footprint with reference '{reference}' which was not found")
     tip = annotation.GetPosition()
-    edges = collectEdges(board, Layer.Edge_Cuts)
+    edges = collectEdges(board, layer)
     # KiCAD 6 will need an adjustment - method Collide was introduced with
     # different parameters. But v6 API is not available yet, so we leave this
     # to future ourselves.

kikit/panelize_ui_impl.py

@@ -189,7 +189,8 @@ def readSourceArea(specification, board):
             ref = specification["ref"]
             if ref.strip() == "":
                 raise PresetError("When using source 'annotation' reference cannot be empty.")
-            return expandRect(extractSourceAreaByAnnotation(board, ref), tolerance)
+            layer = specification.get("layer", Layer.Edge_Cuts)
+            return expandRect(extractSourceAreaByAnnotation(board, ref, layer), tolerance)
         if type == "rectangle":
             tl = VECTOR2I(specification["tlx"], specification["tly"])
             br = VECTOR2I(specification["brx"], specification["bry"])

kikit/panelize_ui_sections.py

@@ -359,6 +359,9 @@ def ppLayout(section):
     "ref": SStr(
         typeIn(["annotation"]),
         "Specify reference of KiKit annotation symbol"),
+    "layer": SLayer(
+        typeIn(["annotation"]),
+        "Specify layer for annotation lines (default: Edge.Cuts)"),
     "stack": SChoice(
         ["inherit", "2layer", "4layer", "6layer"],
         always(),