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From:	Kai-Martin Knaak <kmk AT familieknaak DOT de>
Subject:	Re: [geda-user] PCB implementing slot attribute in a footprint
Date:	Sun, 31 May 2015 15:53:27 +0200
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Mike Crowe (mcrowe AT gcdataconcepts DOT com) 
wrote:

> I'd really like to see.  The ability to put slot on a board as part
> of a footprint. 

I'd be glad to see this. There are a number of reasons why components 
demand slots. High voltage, 


> If I generate a patch that works how do I go about getting this
> feature merged?

1) Send the patch to the launchpad section of pcb.

2) Announce the patch here on the mailing list.

3) Kindly ask the devs to review the the patch on launchpad.

4) Ask the devs on the mailing list to review the patch

If 3) and 4) do not lead anywhere, ask again. 


> Are there any roadmap developer docs that help lead the way through
> the code maze?

None, that I am aware of.

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