Yes , a plated hole with pads is a supported hole. Unplated is unsupported. Tim Easterling Cadd Manager Commercial Engineering SCI Systems Inc. 8600 S. Memorial Parkway MS 200 Huntsville, Al. 35802 (256)882-4426 (ph) (256)882-4700 x4426 (voicemail) (256)882-4304 (fx)