AutoVue


Working with EDA Files

In addition to all features that are available for generic 2D files, AutoVue provides intelligent querying for EDA files. You can create/modify layer sets, you can query entity information, generate BOM, verify EDA designs, cross-probe and perform intelligent measurements.

Navigation Panel

The Navigation Panel is displayed on the left-hand side of the AutoVue workspace when you view an EDA drawing. The Navigation Panel allows you to navigate through a list of component instances, nets and the associated pins and net nodes (pins connected to a net) present in the current schematic drawing or PCB design.

The columns displayed in the Navigation Panel are determined by the profile of the entity types in the current schematic drawing or PCB design. Lists can be sorted in order to group similar component instances.

You can also use the Navigation Panel to select (highlight) a component or entity; zoom to a component or entity and query entity information.

Components Tab

The Components tab lists component instances and the associated pins.The top portion of the panel lists all the instances of the currently displayed page of the drawing. The lower portion of the panel lists the associated pins for selected instance(s).

When you select a component, it appears highlighted on the drawing. To select more than one component, press Shift or Ctrl and then select the desired components. All the components you selected are highlighted. The associated pins for the selected component(s) are displayed.

Nets Tab

The Nets tab lists nets and associated net nodes (pins connected to a net). The top portion of the panel lists all the nets of the currently displayed page of the drawing. The lower portion of the panel lists the associated net nodes for selected net(s).

When you select a net, it appears highlighted on the drawing. To select more than one net, press Shift or Ctrl and then select the desired nets. You can also click and drag in the Navigation Panel list to select multiple nets. All the nets you selected are highlighted. The associated net node list(s) for all the nets you selected are displayed.

Bookmarks Tab

The Bookmarks tab allows you to navigate between PCB and schematic pages or between the 2D and 3D view of a PCB design.


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