AutoVue


Comparing a PCB with Artwork

In AutoVue, you can visually compare PCB designs or schematic drawings. In Compare mode for EDA files, EDA options such as Select Entity, Entity Browser and Entity Type Filter are available.

For more information on how to compare files, see Comparing 2D Files.

To compare a PCB with artwork:

  1. Open the PCB file that you want to compare with the artwork.
  2. Select Analysis > Compare from the Autovue main menu.
  3. The Open dialog appears.

  4. Enter the File name or browse to locate the artwork file you want to compare with the PCB file.
  5. Click Open.
  6. The PCB-Artwork Comparison dialog is displayed.

  7. From the drop-down list, select the PCB physical layer that represents the artwork. For example: TOP, BOTTOM or POWER.
  8. Click OK.
  9. AutoVue displays three windows, the first displaying the original PCB drawing, the second displaying the Artwork drawing and the third the Comparison Result window.

  10. To exit Compare mode, select File > Exit Compare Mode from the AutoVue main menu.
  11. The original file appears in the AutoVue workspace.

    Note You can right-click in any window and select Exit Compare Mode.

See Also Specifying Scale and Offset for a Compare File


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