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From: Kai-Martin Knaak <kmk AT familieknaak DOT de>
Subject: Re: [geda-user] request for clarification: via names vs pin names (pcb)
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:22:11 +0200
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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.

Ack. I make use of this in my work-flow for footpint generation.

Along the same lines I miss the ability to attach names to rectangles. 
Since a few versions of pcb pads also turn into pads on conversion to 
a footprint. They are much more intuitive than pads derived from 
lines.

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