This tab allows you to set the default properties for a Mounting Hole when adding one to a PCB design.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: Shift+D

Default Menu: Setup

Command: Design Settings

Locating this option

Available from:

Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > Mounting Hole page

Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > Mounting Hole page

Using the Mounting Hole Defaults Tab

Layer

The Layer that the Mounting Hole will be added to is selected from a drop down list defined in the Technology Layers dialog, this will be an electrical layer.

Pad Style

Choose a suitable Pad Style for the Mounting Hole from the drop down list defined in the Pad Style dialog.

Insert Mounting Hole | Technology Overview | Technology - Pad Styles | Properties | Mounting Hole Properties