diff -r 131c163c69f9 -r 0bbaba9190a7 config/global/paths.in
--- a/config/global/paths.in	Thu Oct 04 13:26:14 2012 +1000
+++ b/config/global/paths.in	Thu Oct 11 14:39:21 2012 +1000
@@ -60,6 +60,15 @@
 #      The reason you might also want to install elsewhere is if you are going
 #      to package your shinny new toolchain for distribution.
 
+
+config CUSTOM_LOCATION_ROOT_DIR
+    string
+    depends on EXPERIMENTAL
+    prompt "Directory containing custom source components"
+    help
+      This is the path CT-NG will attempt to use as a root for locating
+      local copies of source components (CUSTOM_LOCATION_ROOT_DIR/component)
+
 config RM_RF_PREFIX_DIR
     bool
     prompt "|  Remove the prefix dir prior to building"