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From: DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Connecting pads directly to polygons (was: Strange
 errors importing gschem into PCB)
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Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:04:22 -0500
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"Richard Rasker (rasker AT linetec DOT nl) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]"
<geda-user AT delorie DOT com> writes:
> AFAICT, pcb's thermal function only works for through-hole components 
> not pads.

Correct.  There are two valid ways to connect SMT pads to polygons:

1. Use a line (duh).  I do this for TSSOP and related parts, where the
   pads are already line-like

2. Use a separate polygon, and toggle its PolyClear flag (use the S
   key).  That will make it join with everything.  I do this for
   inductors and capactors in switchers, for example.

Of course, there's always your way:

2. Change the clear size to zero and ignore DRC

Hey, if it works it works :-)