PCB footprint for a dome switch

[barbqman130]

 Can anyone explain how to create a footprint for a dome switch in DXP 2004?  Is there a component for this?
Thanks,
Dennis

[ajb]

It's the same as creating a footprint for any other component.  Have you looked at any of the wide range of library creation tutorials that are out there?  Where are you getting stuck?

[Pseudobyte]

If you are refering to making pad shapes that are not circular or rectangular in nature, you can use fills/regions.

Draw the shape you want and then place a small pad within the shape on the same layer. During layout you may need to update primitives from connected nets (shortcut combo d -> n -> u)

[kimlanbu]

Find the switch in mouser and select one with 3D model and layout. It is the easiest way.