The lean ECAD edition for PCB design review
In many development projects, the winning approach is not the tool with the most features, but the one that helps teams make fast, reliable engineering decisions. That is exactly where PCB-Investigator Basic comes in: it focuses on the essential functions for PCB design review and gives engineers a clear, practical environment for everyday work.
When reviewing PCB designs, teams need dependable data, clear visualization and tools that support the process without adding unnecessary complexity. The Basic Edition was designed for that exact scenario. It provides the core capabilities needed for analysis and assessment, while staying flexible enough to grow with your workflow.
Flexible extension through automation
One of the key strengths of PCB-Investigator Basic is its automation interface. This allows companies to adapt the software to internal processes, automate repetitive tasks and integrate custom plugins. For technical teams with specific requirements, that flexibility can make a major difference in efficiency and consistency.
The interface supports .NET, C#, VB and C++, making it easy to connect the software to existing engineering and verification workflows without replacing your entire toolchain.
Core functions that matter in daily use
PCB-Investigator Basic includes the practical features teams typically need for PCB review and data exchange.
- 3D view for better board visualization
- Gerber 274x import/export for classic manufacturing data exchange
- ODB++ import/export for modern design data workflows
- DXF export for mechanical coordination
- Excel and CSV export for reporting and downstream processing
- Excellon import plus Top/Bot view for precise inspection
- Image import for documentation and context
The real value of the Basic Edition is focus: design review, transparency and extensibility.
If you are looking for a compact ECAD solution that supports PCB review and can be tailored to your process, PCB-Investigator Basic is worth a closer look.
Download the free test version or request a custom quote here: https://www.pcb-investigator.com/pcb-investigator/basic/
