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Image: Heatsink example
Heatsinks are used only in the layout. They have no schematic symbol. Sometimes they have two soldering pads which just are aimed for connection to GND (or another Ground potential). In order to use a heatsink in a layout please use icon 
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In the opening package list please select option: "Free package".
Image: The package list
Immediately the package browser opens. Choose package type "Heatsink".
Image: Choose package type "Heatsink".
From the package browser (Image on top of this article) select a matching heatsink and import it to the layout. Dropped there it will show its outline on layer 21, Position print, and its pads -if it has some- on the corresponding copper layer(s).