Create pad from shape Footprint editor

Layout Footprints
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I’m having trouble figuring out the best practices for creating a footprint for an RF shield. I am using Masach MS329 and MS409 specifically.

I imported the DXFs from Masach website but because the corners are rounded. How do I turn those rounded corners into Pads?

I see other posts about “create pad from shape” but I don’t see that option anywhere? was that an older version of KiCad

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Also, How can you make a Courtyard that allows parts to be placed underneath the shield. I created a courtyard shape that matched this F.Cu layer, but in the layout tool placing anything within the shield created errors

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If it were me, I’d leave off the Courtyard.

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Open footprint editor.
Use tools to create a graphic shape (or import a shape) on the top or bottom layer.
Place a small SMD pad on that graphic shape.
Right mouse click on the pad (or hotkey Ctrl + E )
Select “Edit Pad as Graphic Shape”
Finish with another Ctrl + E.

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That works, thanks I have read other posts that said “Edit Pad as Graphic Shape”

I thought that meant to actually Edit the Pad to match the Graphic Shape.

I think a better description of what happens when you press the last “CTRL+E” would be labeling that feature as “Merge Shapes” or “Merge Pad to Shape”

I also agree, about leaving off the Courtyard because you can’t place on this ground and the normal clearances should be enough.

Thanks