Place plated through-hole pads

1. Open a New Electronics Library.
2. In the New Electronics Library workspace click Create > New Footprint.
3. In the Add Footprint dialog, name the new footprint or import an existing one. Place the new pad on the footprint.
4. On the Library Footprint toolbar, click Place > PTH Pad .
5. In the PTH Pad dialog, set the properties for each pad:
   • Rotate: Set a custom orientation angle or choose an angle from the list.
   • Pad Shape: Choose from square, round, octagon, long, offset, or slot.
   • Dimensions: Use auto to set default values. Set custom dimensions or choose dimensions from the list.
6. Apply Solder Mask.
   • Auto: Use the default solder mask values specified in Design Preferences.
   • Off: Disable solder mask openings. The solder mask will cover the pads entirely.
   • Offset: Set a custom size or choose a size from the list. If the custom values exceed Design Preferences limits, they will automatically adjust to the allowed limits on the 2D PCB.
7. Click Done to place each pad.

Note: Pads are automatically assigned a name according to the sequence in which they are placed.