Is it possible to automate the creation of custom SMD pads in PCB layouts using Python in KiCad?
Yes, automating the creation of custom SMD pads in PCB layouts is possible using Python in KiCad. The provided script snippet shows how to create a custom footprint and then add an SMD pad to it with defined characteristics, including size, shape, layer set, and position:

```python
import pcbnew

# Script to automate SMD pad creation
board = pcbnew.GetBoard()
module = pcbnew.FOOTPRINT(board)
module.SetPosition(pcbnew.wxPointMM(x, y))
board.Add(module)

# Configure an SMD pad
lset = pcbnew.LSET()
lset.AddLayer(pcbnew.F_Cu)
pcb_pad = pcbnew.PAD(module)
# ... (configure pad settings)
module.Add(pcb_pad)
```

This method is particularly useful for quickly generating custom SMD pads in a PCB design, facilitating a more efficient design process.