How to automate track routing with offsets for complex paths in KiCad using Python?
Automating track routing with offsets for complex paths in KiCad can be efficiently managed using Python scripting. The script provided demonstrates routing a track from 'R1' to 'D1' with an intermediate point to create a 45-degree corner:

```python
import pcbnew
from pcbnew import wxPoint, wxPointMM

def add_track(start, end, layer=pcbnew.F_Cu):
    board = pcbnew.GetBoard()
    track = pcbnew.PCB_TRACK(board)
    track.SetStart(start)
    track.SetEnd(end)
    track.SetWidth(int(0.25 * 1e6))
    track.SetLayer(layer)
    board.Add(track)

board = pcbnew.GetBoard()
start = board.FindFootprintByReference('R1').FindPadByNumber('1').GetCenter()
end = board.FindFootprintByReference('D1').FindPadByNumber('1').GetCenter()
offset = end.x - start.x
thru = pcbnew.wxPoint(start.x, end.y - offset)
add_track(start, thru)
add_track(thru, end)

pcbnew.Refresh()
```

This script is useful for routing tracks on PCBs with specific geometric requirements, such as avoiding obstacles or maintaining certain angles.