Create a footprint for mounting through the board (cut) in Kicad

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I wish to make a footprint for the following component: AG EMCO HV power supply

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Now, this component can be mounted through the board and while it isn't a very tall component, I wish to explore this option. I guess a side question is: how much do PCB manufacturers enjoy this feature?

Would anyone know how to make a footprint which specifies a shape to be cut out of the board through all layers? I am not very experienced with Kicad and PCB design in general so this might be obvious. I appreciate any info that might lead me forward here.

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You can do that adding the "Edge.Cuts" layer and defining the shape on that layer.

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