Place PTH 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 PTH Pad icon.
  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: Size the opening with the solder mask opening rule.
    • Offset: Set a custom opening size. If the value falls outside the rule's range, Fusion adjusts it when Auto Resize is on, or reports a DRC error when Auto Resize is off.
    • Tented: Always cover the pad with solder mask.
  7. Click Done to place each pad.
Note: On the 2D PCB, routed traces can use the teardrop rules at PTH pad junctions.
Note: Pads are automatically assigned a name according to the sequence in which they are placed.
Parent page: Electronics Library - Footprint editor