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Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:40:01 +0100
From: Matt Rhys-Roberts <matt DOT rhys-roberts AT envinsci DOT co DOT uk>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] request for clarification: via names vs pin names
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On 16/09/13 09:14, DJ Delorie wrote:
>> 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.

Thanks, I see that it works, but why would it be useful to name pin 1 of 
a component differently from its pad or hole? Sorry if I'm not seeing 
the obvious yet. :)