Hi,

I need some free spots on the pcb edge in order to solder the pcb edge 
to a metal box.

In order to achieve this, I created a pad component with one pin, which 
is connected to GND, and a corresponding pad shaped module. So far so 
good. It is looking all right on the board, but there is no exclusion 
of the pad on the solder stop mask.

What do I have to do to prevent the solder stop mask from covering the 
pad?

And:
Is there a way to add several vias to that GND pad component? So far 
KiCAD refuses to add vias to the pad except for the one connection 
point.

Thanks, Tom

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