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Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:00:06 +0100
From: Matt Rhys-Roberts <matt DOT rhys-roberts AT envinsci DOT co DOT uk>
Organization: Envin Scientific Ltd.
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Subject: [geda-user] request for clarification: via names vs pin names (pcb)
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I've noticed that when working with buffer elements which have been 
broken into pieces, it is possible to edit the via names (if 
through-hole) or line names (if SMT).

Conversely, when working with unbroken elements, it is possible to edit 
the names of pin names (if through-hole) or pad names (if SMT).

I can see the use of editing the pin and pad names, but what is the use 
of editing the via and line names?

At the moment I'm making via/pin names the same, and line/pad names the 
same; everything seems to work ok.

Thanks, Matt.