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Subject: Re: [geda-user] request for clarification: via names vs pin names (pcb)
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> I can see the use of editing the pin and pad names, but what is the use 
> of editing the via and line names?

So when you're creating a footprint you can give pins and pads names
before you merge them into the footprint.