Pad with special shape in V5

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@cflin

Is there any way to import the shape of the pad as, say, a DXF file?

importing a dxf in kicad fp atm is giving you a non filled pad.
A workaround can be done importing the dxf in FC and then use it with StepUp to convert the dxf to a polyline sketch wich will allow you to export a corresponding kicad fp.

Some tips here

Creating a pad from a DXF import gives error

as @Rene_Poschl suggested, with FreeCAD & StepUp it is possible to: import a DXF as an outline for your Pads convert your outlines to Sketches export your Sketches to a KiCAD footprint [dxf-to-footprint] and the FreeCAD file for your footprint PCM12SMTR-dxf-to-fp.FCStd (14.9 KB)