Add a hole

  1. On the PCB Design toolbar, click Place > Hole (NPTH) Hole icon to add a non-plated through hole.
  2. In the Hole (NPTH) dialog, review and adjust the Drill setting (hole diameter).
  3. Move the cursor to the intended hole location. Note that the X and Y distances from the design origin are reported along the top of the canvas.
  4. Click to place the hole.
Note: The Hole (NPTH) command is used in PCB Design > Place menu and in the Footprint Design > Place menu.
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