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+This is a list of things to check in elements.
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+1. Add a "Element-Checklist-Version: 1" comment
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+This comment is to indicate which items on this checklist have been
+checked, so that future checkers can skip things that you've already
+carefully checked.  This number should obviously be updated whenever
+you do additional checks.  Ideally, you should not do checks out of
+order, but using "1, also 4-6" is acceptable.
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+2. Each pad should have a pad template
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+Add a pad template for pads that don't have one.
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