Streamline PCB Development with Graphic Board Compare – Compare Designs for Clarity and Efficiency!
In PCB development, the precise tracking of design changes between layout designer and developer is crucial. Without professional support, however, this process can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This is exactly where PCB-Investigator’s Graphic Board Compare function comes in. This powerful function, available in certain editions of PCB-Investigator, makes it possible to efficiently compare and visually display changes between two PCB designs – a significant contribution to quality assurance in the design review process.
- Graphical comparison view: This function provides a clear visual representation of the differences between two designs. The results can be displayed either as a color-coded list or side by side in two PCB-Investigator windows. This visualization supports a precise analysis and facilitates well-founded decisions in the design review.
- Filtering of insignificant differences: Differences of less than 5 micrometers, which are not relevant in production, can be hidden. This increases clarity and focuses the analysis on critical design changes.
- Export options: The results of the comparison can be exported as a TXT or RTF file, which is extremely helpful for documentation purposes. This feature facilitates the creation of reports and the archiving of design changes for future reference. An interactive HTML report is now also possible, which offers an even clearer and more user-friendly presentation of the changes. Interactive navigation within the report allows changes to be quickly tracked and viewed in context – ideal for design reviews or cross-team communication.
- Easy to use: The user-friendly interface allows quick navigation even through complex changes. This makes the comparison intuitive and efficient even for less experienced users.
- Integration into the development process: Graphic Board Compare integrates directly into the existing PCB-Investigator workflow and supports various file formats. This enables flexible integration into different design environments.
Application and integration: Two designs can be loaded and compared directly in the PCB-Investigator. All differences are automatically recognized and visually highlighted – so even the smallest deviations can be efficiently identified and evaluated as part of the design review process.
By using Graphic Board Compare, the design process becomes significantly more efficient, communication within the team is more targeted and the quality of the end product is sustainably improved. Further information on using this function can be found in the official manual for the Graphic Board Compare function.
