Design Settings - Defaults - SMD Pad

This tab allows you to set the default properties when using the Insert SMD Pad option in the Footprint Editor.

Shortcuts

Default Keys: Shift+D

Default Menu: Setup

Command: Design Settings

Locating this option

Available from:

Setup menu > Design Settings option > Defaults > SMD Pad page

Setup menu > Technology option > Design Settings > Defaults > SMD Pad page

Using the SMD Pad Defaults Tab

Layer

Select a side to add the SMD Pad to. The drop down list will present you with ‘sides - or . If you have Layer Spans defined, you will also be presented with these.

Pad Style

Choose a suitable Pad Style for the SMD Pad from the drop down list defined in the Pad Styles dialog.

Related Topics

Insert SMD Pad | Technology Overview | Technology - Pad Styles | Layer Spans | Properties | Pad Properties