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From:	"John Griessen (john AT ecosensory DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
Subject:	[geda-user] thru hole slots in PCB
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Date:	Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:07:18 -0600
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Is there a way to get a smooth slot with PCB? (A non-circular plated through hole -- a round ended slot).

Is there a quick approximation to do with overlapping vias?

What I can find on websites says no, just use a bigger holed via for a metal tab solder hole.

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