Table of contents

1. Introduction
1.1. About this document
1.2. Why proper footprint is important
1.3. (Non-) solder mask defined footprints
1.4. Thru-hole footprints
2. Choosing footprint type and metadata
2.1. Parametric vs. static file
2.2. File format
2.3. Datasheet and reference
2.4. Copyright
2.5. Versioning
3. Layers and geometry
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Origin, centroid, orientation
3.3. Padstack design
3.4. Copper (and holes)
3.5. Mask
3.6. Paste
3.7. Assembly
3.8. Silk
3.9. Courtyard
3.10. Keepout
3.11. Adhesive
3.12. 3D model
 
Appendix
A.1. Example
A.2. Standards, resources, links
A.3. QA checklist