This tutorial uses a 1mm through-hole and a 1.6mm pad as an example.

Step 1: Locate and click on the Padstack Editor.

Step 2: In the Start interface, select “Thru Pin”.

Step 3: Switch to the Drill interface and specify the Hole Type, Finished Diameter, and Hole Plating.

Note: In this tutorial, we are using plated through-holes, so “Plated” is selected for Hole Plating. If you wish to create non-plated through-holes, please choose “Non-Plated”.

Step 4: Switch to the Drill Symbol interface and fill in the drill symbol details.

Note: Filling out the drill symbols is optional. Before generating the final PCB output, the software can automatically assign the drilling symbols by updating them through the software.

Step 5: Switch to the Design Layers interface and define the pad size.

Note: If you are working with a negative film design, it is necessary to define both the Thermal Pad and Anti Pad.

Step 6: Switch to the Mask Layers interface and configure the SOLDERMASK_TOP and SOLDERMASK_BOTTOM parameters.

Note: Generally, through-hole pads do not require PASTEMASK, unless the through-hole components require reflow soldering.

Step 7: Switch to the Options interface and select the settings as shown in the image below:

Once the pad is complete, select “File” → “Save As” to save your work.

We have named this through-hole pad PTH1R0_1R6. You can choose a name according to your company’s standard naming conventions for components.

If you have any questions about PCB or PCBA, feel free to contact me at info@wellcircuits.com.