Yes learn to do it manually, it is one of the basic skills you need if you are doing PCB design. In fact it is a major requirement, the basics of PCB designs creating footprints that can be soldered correctly... Learn to do this it is a critical skill, learn how devices are soldered to a board, learn about solder paste application, reflow soldering, selective soldering, what is critical in a solder joint... These are the basics and MUST be learnt, so practice practice practice...