How to create a part with SMD pads on top and bottom layer

[jg_geadinc]

I'm trying to create a part that is a printed antenna. The board will contain an array of these so I am trying to create it as a part I can place. The active element of the antenna is on the top layer and the ground part is on the bottom layer. So I need an SMD pin on top for the active element and I need an SMD pin on the bottom to connect that part to ground. But I can't seem to be able to place an SMD pad on the bottom layer. How can I do this?

[GarretF · Accepted solution]

You can change the layer for the SMD pin in the footprint editor. Right click the pin you want to change, and select Orientation > Swap Layer. It is now on the bottom.

[jg_geadinc]

Of course! you can change it from a right click but not by the properties tab (it's greyed out).

Thanks.

[jg_geadinc]

New question, How do I associate a copper area on a part with a pin?

[GarretF]

Thanks for the additional information. I've entered this into our defect tracking system so that I can resolve this for a future relase. If you want to check the status, the ID is D114004.

[jg_geadinc]

Never mind, I just created the part using custom pad shapes rather than copper areas.