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brief = "Connected copper elements have the same pad number"
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Footprints that contain multiple pads or conductive elements that are *physically connected* require special attention:

. Multiple pads that are physically connected must share the same number
. Thermal vias (if present) must share the same number as the thermal pad to which they are connected


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