PCB – Investigator Documentation

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 Table of contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Formats.................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 PCB - INVESTIGATOR Toolbar .................................................................................................. 7
2. Menus ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Start Menu............................................................................................................................... 8
Import .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Export .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Mouse Tools .................................................................................................................................. 10
Zoom.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Selection ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Extras ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 View Menu ............................................................................................................................ 13
Zoom.............................................................................................................................................. 13
View ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Highlight ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Info Layer ....................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Selection Menu...................................................................................................................... 15
Mouse Tool .................................................................................................................................... 15
Selection ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Highlight ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Color Assignment .......................................................................................................................... 16
Search ............................................................................................................................................ 16
2.4 Developer Menu .................................................................................................................... 17
Components .................................................................................................................................. 17
Nets ............................................................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Fabrication Menu .................................................................................................................. 18
Edit................................................................................................................................................. 19

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 Fabrication..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Analysis Menu ....................................................................................................................... 20
DFM ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Other ............................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7 Extras Menu........................................................................................................................... 21
Inspect ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Compare ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Annotation..................................................................................................................................... 22
Documentation.............................................................................................................................. 22
Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Scripting ......................................................................................................................................... 23
2.8 Help Menu ............................................................................................................................. 23
Strokes ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Info ................................................................................................................................................ 24
2.9 Signing Menu ......................................................................................................................... 24
Signing ........................................................................................................................................... 24
3. Functions ................................................................................................................................ 25
3.1 Opening a job ........................................................................................................................ 25
3.2 View Data .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.3 Move and Rotate Objects ...................................................................................................... 28
3.4 Edit Objects ........................................................................................................................... 30
3.5 Compare Layers ..................................................................................................................... 30
3.6 Show and Edit Matrix ............................................................................................................ 31
3.7 Add Bitmap Data ................................................................................................................... 32
3.8 Transform Image Layer.......................................................................................................... 33
3.9 View Component Manager ................................................................................................... 33
3.10 Add ODB++ data .................................................................................................................... 34
3.11 Add Gerber274x, Excellon and Sieb & Meyer data ............................................................... 35
3.12 Find ........................................................................................................................................ 36
3.13 Strokes ................................................................................................................................... 37

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4. Terms and definitions........................................................................................................ 38
4.1 ODB++.................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Gerber274x ............................................................................................................................ 38
4.3 Excellon.................................................................................................................................. 38
4.4 DXF......................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5 Sieb & Meyer ......................................................................................................................... 38
4.6 IPC356.................................................................................................................................... 38
5. Shortcuts ................................................................................................................................ 39
6. Plug-Ins .................................................................................................................................. 40
6.1 Component Analysis ............................................................................................................ 40
6.2 Bare Board Analysis ............................................................................................................... 43
6.3 Hazard Analysis...................................................................................................................... 46
6.4 Graphic Board Compare ........................................................................................................ 48
6.5 Tombstone Analysis............................................................................................................... 50
6.6 Database Compare ................................................................................................................ 52
6.7 DFX-Import ............................................................................................................................ 54
6.8 GenCad ............................................................................................................................... 55
6.9 Design Report ........................................................................................................................ 56
6.10 Testpoint Report.................................................................................................................... 57
6.11 Panel Builder ......................................................................................................................... 59
6.12 AOI Import/Export ................................................................................................................. 60
6.13 Net List................................................................................................................................... 61
6.14 Net Length ............................................................................................................................. 62
6.15 Color Group ........................................................................................................................... 63
6.16 PDF Sync ................................................................................................................................ 64
6.17 Embedded ............................................................................................................................. 66
6.18 IPC 2581 ................................................................................................................................. 66
6.19 Short Cut Top/Buttom View .................................................................................................. 67

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1. Introduction

PCB-Investigator is a tool to view and edit PCB data on your computer. It helps
you in the whole development process. From the start on, you can track your
changes with different methods. There is also a possibility to pass notes and
change requests easily to your customers with Embedded PCB-Investigator.

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 1.1 Formats
Input: ODB++, Gerber274x, Excellon 1, Excellon 2, Sieb & Meyer

Output: ODB++, Jpg, PNG, TIF, DXF, CatiaScript, IPCD356

1.2 Menu

Start
View
Selection
Developer
Fabrication
Analysis
Extras
Help
Signing

Import Export Mouse Tools Zoom Selection Extras Setting

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 In draw mode only selected the surfaces are hidden
Only selected Objects are drawn competely all other
componets become transparent
Only selected Objects are drawn competely all of the elements
become transparent
Change drawing mode
Default View
Select typ by sub items
Select all Objects in or touching rectangle
Select Object
Pan visible area
1.3Window
Zoom PCB - INVESTIGATOR Toolbar

Component Manager
Info Layer shows some details for each element
Measure Dialog
Net List dialog lists all in the Design included nets.
Make a image of the screen
List

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2. Menus

2.1 Start Menu

Import Export Mouse Tools Zoom Selection Extras Setting

Import

Import Design
Browse for Job
Import Recent Job
Import Favorite

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 Create empty project with one emty layer
Open simple file import like gerber, excellon, etc.
Add a image layer to current Design
Add a extra layer from a other ODB++ design to the current design
Import IDF files
Import AVL data
Import DPF files
Import schematics from PDF
Import excel data and creat objects from the data
Import GenCad 1.4 files
Import DXF files
Import IPC2581 files to the PCB-Investigator
Import IPC356 nets data
Import data from CSV and edit the imported components

Export

Export Current Design

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 Save Design
Save as ODB++
Save PCB-Investigator Enbedded Design
Save PCB-Investigator Embedded Design in Zip directory
Export layer or selection to DXF
Save high resolution picture (PNG, JPG, BMP,…)
Save IPC356 netlist
Save BOM as CSV File
Save Components list as CSV File
Save Pick and Place list as CSV File
Save Gerber File(s) from aktive project
Export IDF files
Export a google sketch up file oft he current design
Export a very high resolution image, e.g. for AOI machines
Export GenCad files

Mouse Tools

Pan visible area

Select type by sub items
Select all Objects in or touching rectangle
Select Object
Zoom Window

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 Select net by net number
Select net by net number and check for connections via components
Select net only on current layer
Select net and activate all relevant layers and zoom to the net
Select a net by connected objects on a layer
Select a net by all connected objects, also through drills to other layers

Zoom

Default View

Selection

Zoom Contour

Zoom Home

Selection
Clear Selection
Reverse Selection
Previous Selection

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Extras
Component Manager
Open currently loadded design path in Windows
Calculate area of selection or complete layers/board

Measure Dialog
Info Layer shows some details for each element
Net list dialog lists all in the Design included nets (rename, delete, create)

Setting

Customize the Ribbon Menu

Options
Setup Colors
Change Units

Change between mils and mm

Change between mils and mm

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 2.2 View Menu

Zoom View Highlight Info Layer

Zoom
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom Realisze 1:1

Zoom Home
Zoom Contour
Selection
Default View

View
Last view
Set Zoom Factor
Got to coordinates

Open menu with special views (Top-, Bot-. Board-View), Setup

Change to bottom view
Change drawing mode (Filled/Outline/Both)
Open the metro style menu

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 Drills should be highlighted by layercolor
or mixed like every other layer
Draw the board contour or not
Round Measure Cursor
Ruler on/off
Grid on/off
Cross-hair on/off

Highlight
Only selected objects are drawn completely, all other elements become transparent
In draw modeObjects areselected
only the drawn filled withare
surfaces highlighted
hidden outline
Objects
Only selected are drawn
components filled completely, all other compontes become transparent
are drawn

Info Layer

Shows the name oft the net

Show the size of the object
Show `freetext´, which can be set by script or plugins

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 2.3 Selection Menu

Mouse Tool Selection Highlight Color Search

Assignmen
t
Mouse Tool

Pan visible areas

Zoom Window
Select type by sub items
Select all objects in or touching rectangle
Select objects

Select net by net number

Select net by net number and check for connections via components
Select net only on current layer
Select net and activate all relevant layers and zoom to the net
Select a net by connected objects on a layer
Select a net by all connected objects, also through drillst o other layer

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Selection
Select Object by Index
Selection Filter
Show Selections only on
active
+ Layers on/off

Reverse Selection
Previous Selection
Clear Selection
Open Properties
Gives you an overview of currently selected Objects

Highlight

Only selected objects are drawn completely, all other elements become transparent
In draw mode only the selected surfaces are hidden
Only selected components are rwan competely, all other compontes become

Color Assignment

Assign Color
Reset Color
Reset all Color Assignment

Search

Open Find Dialog

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 2.4 Developer Menu

Components Nets

Components

Component View Setup The component report creates a

Component Manager report with all used components
including their locatin and most
impotant properties
Change height of all components
Define colors for groups of
components

Import data from CSV and edit the

imported components
Modify or add components
Component Properties

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Nets
Highlight pins of components with different
colors for ground and/or VCC or other nets.
Lists all nets oft he selected components
Generate Netlist

Create a net list report

Create and manage net groups for easy handling of
BUS, POWER or other netgroups
Net length calculation

Net List dialog lists all in the Design included

nets. There are options to rename/delate
and create nets.

2.5 Fabrication Menu

Edit Fabrication

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Edit

Undo Last Action Add Text as Surface Change Attributes

Paste on Active Layer Remove Double Elements Polygonize Selection

Copy selected object Change Job Name Drill Tool Manager

Generate Oversize
Delete selected object Transform Layer
Generate Netlist
Edit object
Change height of all components
Add object

Fabrication

Make your own panel or modify existing panels

Edit the profile
Show S and R

Set the outline via rectangle by mouse clicks

Set the otutline via lines by mouse clicks
Set the outlinie around all elements on active layer
Calculate the outline bounds and show them in message box
Clear outline of PCB, all elements from the PCB outline/contour are removed
All elemetns from the active layer will be copied to the PCB outline/contour
Add selection to Outline
Creat a layer named outline, which contains the outline as ODB objects
Set from Selection Middle
Add from Selection Middle

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 2.6 Analysis Menu

DFM Assembly Other

DFM

Copper space and trace checks, as well as annular ring checks

Analyse result

Assembly

Lists all Nets of a selected component and reports if each Pin has e.g. a capacitor
Calculate distances between Components for placing/soldering rules or emv risk
Calculate risk for fast cooling effects

Other

Allows you to check distances for short risks

Reports too small solder pastes depending on the stencil thickness
Lists the amount of testpoints for each net

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 2.7 Extras Menu

Inspect Compare Annotation Documentation Windows Scripting

Inspect

Measure Dialog

Calculate area of selection or complete layer/board

Compare

Compare all components and nets oft wo development steps

Compare two versions of one board
Compare Layer Graphical

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Annotation

Tool to save views, selections Organizer helps to work in team

and notes for data exchange on same database or projects

Image settings of an image layer Add current view to collaboration list

Add a image layer to current Design Next view from collaboration list
Add/Edit Notes Previous view from collaboration list

Documentation

Create Screenshot with layerlist

Create Screenshot and copy image to clipboard
Make a image of the screen

Synchronize with PDF

The Extended Design Report tool creats a
detailed report fort he current board
The Design Report tool creats an report with the
basic design parmeters of the current board

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Windows
User Data
Symbol List
Step and Repeat

Scripting

Write your own script to automate PCB-Investigator

2.8 Help Menu

Strokes Info

Strokes

Activates/Deactivates mouse Gestures

Stokes Help

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Info

Open a Demo Design for Testing Version and details of PCB-Investigator

Terms of Licence Buy License or change it

Tell a friend
Documentation

2.9 Signing Menu

Signing

Signing

Check the signed state of the current design

List of signed designs.

A signed deseign will loose its ´signed´state if any changes are done
The active project will be signed and added to the list of signed designs

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3. Functions

3.1 Opening a job

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 3.2 View Data

Select easily layers to view or set active. Active means that these layers are
editable while the others are protected. Different background colors indicate
different kinds of layers. Board layers have an orange background, document
layers are light blue highlighted, drill layers are gray highlighted and the
background color of mask layers is green.

Left click on
check box to
activate layer

layer name

Right click
opens
context
menu

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There is an easy way to get information about sizes of objects. Use the Info layer
dialog to get dimensioning of each object on your screen.

Example 1 displays the dimensioning Example 2 displays dimensioning

of all objects. without pads and lines.

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Example 3 displays the Netname labeling

3.3 Move and Rotate Objects

Maybe you have imported layers from ODB++, Gerber274x or Excellon you may
have different origins. With Transform Layer you can move the layer in any
direction till all layers fit together.

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Transform each active layer

Deactivate the check box to get a selection of layers you want to transform

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 3.4 Edit Objects

‘Edit Object’ provides all information about a selected object. The properties of this
object can be changed. Use the ‘Update’ button to verify your changes. By using
‚Add Symbol‘ additional kinds of objects can be created.

3.5 Compare Layers

After selecting two different layers and pressing the ‚Compare‘ button a new layer
is created which contains the matches of both selected layers. Thereby you can
easily check for accordance and differences.

Layer selection

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The figure above displays the result of comparing two layers. The green highlighted
area indicates that there are no differences, whereas the black space refers to a
region where changes were detected.

3.6 Show and Edit Matrix

The Matrix provides an overview about layers in your project. It offers the chance
to copy, move and edit layer data in a convenient way.

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 3.7 Add Bitmap Data

PCB - Investigator can add Bitmap Data to the CAD vector data to compare
production result with the CAD data. You can import pictures created with a
digital/infrared camera or a scanner. Use ‘Extras’  ‘Annotation’  ‘Add Image’ to
do so.

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 3.8 Transform Image Layer

The transform image layer dialog is over the layer List context menu accessible.
Or after adding an image layer (Add Bitmap Data).

Choose a image file and then opens the Picture Layer Dialog to set position and
size of the new layer.

Move the layer in Mirror the image in Rotate the image in

arrow direction arrow direction arrow direction

Change the alpha

value of the image

Reset all settings

Scale the image with +/- buttons

3.9 View Component Manager

‘Component Manager’ provides a list of each component on the according

component layers. This list can be customized according to your wishes. Items can
be summed up by e.g. Part-Name to get a BOM. There is also a possibility to save
the listed data as .csv or .xml file and to print the data.

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 Choose which data
shall be displayed

Import & export

your own settings

3.10 Add ODB++ data

Use ‘Start’  ‘Import’  ‘Add Layer from ODB++’. Afterwards you can use the
‘Compare Layers’ option (see section 3.4) to detect alterations to former versions
of layers.

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 3.11 Add Gerber274x, Excellon and Sieb & Meyer data

Use the add CAM input menu to add Gerber274x, Sieb & Meyer and Excellon data
with an automated recognition of the format. It is also possible to change it
manually.

Gerber274x, Sieb & Meyer and Excellon

Improve Area Fills means

Double lines removing

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 3.12 Find

Use the Find dialog to search for objects, components, properties, nets or
geometries.

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 3.13 Strokes

There is a short access to a lot of menus available. Push the middle button or the
mouse wheel of your mouse and draw one of the gestures shown below.

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4. Terms and definitions

4.1 ODB++

All modern layout tools have options to write ODB++. You can use the option write
to directory or the option to write it to .Tgz file. The advantage is to get detailed
information within the job. So it can be used during developing process.

4.2 Gerber274x

Gerber274x is ASCII vector graphic format. This format includes also the definition
of the apertures which will be used for drawing.

4.3 Excellon

Excellon is used for drill data.

4.4 DXF

DXF is a 2D and 3D Data Exchange Format.

4.5 Sieb & Meyer

Sieb & Meyer data is used for describing CNC manufacturing.

4.6 IPC356

A special definition of netlist data.

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5. Shortcuts

funktion shortcut
ID_COPY_INCLUDE_LAYERLIST P, Shift
ID_DELETE Delete
ID_ZOOM_IN PageUp
ID_ZOOM_OUT Next
ID_ZOOM_PROFILE Home, Control
ID_ZOOM_HOME Home
ID_GRID G, Control
ID_LAST_VIEW Back
ID_FIND F, Control
ID_CLEAR_SELECTION C, Control
ID_PREVIOUS_SELECTION P, Control
ID_MATRIX M, Control
ID_MEASURE M
ID_STEP_AND_REPEAT S, Control
ID_MOUSE_TOOL_ZOOM Z
ID_MOUSE_TOOL_SELECT S
ID_FLATTEN_PANEL Q, Control
ID_CHANGE_DRAWING_MODE W, Control
ID_SHOW_SELECTION_ONLY_ON_ACTIVE_LAYERS O, Alt
ID_UNDO_LAST_ACTION Z, Control
ID_CREATE_EMPTY_PROJECT N, Control
ID_IMPORT_FAVORITES F, Shift
ID_IMPORT_RECENT R, Shift
ID_IMPORT_BROWSE B, Shift

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6. Plug-Ins

6.1 Component Analysis

Show Open Save the Enter maximum Enter

components Settings settings distance for all maximum
by packages components distance for
or height and confirm every single
with OK component

Show all
components
on top or
bottom

Includes
Pins
in the
analysis

Start
calculation
of
distances

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Find bottlenecks between components with the „Component Analysis“ Plug-In and
guarantee a smooth production. First set a filter to sort components by packages
or heights or no filter for showing all components of one layer. Enter the maximum
distance either simultaneously for all components or for every single one.

List of results after the analysis:

Filter the list by using the
drop-down menu or by
manual input

Visualize selected component in the pcb

Print the list with

Print Preview and
Page Setup

Export the list as CSV

and copy

Show the list without filter

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 Activate a by
double-click
selected
layer in the
layer list

Keep
activated
layers
activate
when
selecting
another layer

Include only
selected
components
in
the analysis

Specify the country

setting for the
export as CSV

Set the unit

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 6.2 Bare Board Analysis

The „Bare Board Analysis“Plug-In finds bottlenecks between signal layers, drills,
annular rings and nets.

Determine the objects, Still acceptable Result overview of the

whose distances should distance different measurements
be measured.

Start the analysis

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 Visualize and remove selected Filter the list by using
component in the pcb the dropdown menu or
by manual input
Print the list with
Print Preview and
Page Setup

Export the list as CSV

and copy data to clipboard

Show the list without filter

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Save the distance settings and open them Export the results as text or CSV
the next time working with the Plug-In or copy them to the clipboard

Don‘t include $NONE$-nets, same nets or objects

lying on top of each other in the analysis

Save the distance settings and load them auto-

matically the next time working with the Plug-In

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 6.3 Hazard Analysis

„Hazard Analysis“ finds all possible shorts created from conductive material. The
list of possible shorts helps to predict effects on the production.

Start the
Analysis

Analyse only
certain nets or
components

Filter the
results, either
by manual
input or with
the drop-down
menu

This value defines the area

taken into the calculation

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 Show components or objects color
marked in the pcb

Copy, export or print the results

Print the list with

Print Preview and
Page Setup

See the results without the filter

Analyse without
these parts

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 6.4 Graphic Board Compare

The Graphic Board Compare Plug-In shows differences between two process
steps of one job by comparing the board graphically.

Load the two jobs. Click Compare to

select the layers

Start the comparison

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 The whole board.

Click on a clip in List of the clips

the list to see it that show
zoomed in in the differences
left handed part of
the window and
red marked on the
whole board

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 6.5 Tombstone Analysis

The „Tombstone Analysis“ Plug-In finds components with two pins, which have
different sizes. Problems in the production will arise, if the difference in size is
too big.

Possibility to filter the packages by name,

count and size, according to your demands

Start the analysis

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 Check the boxes to
see the different widths of the
single conductive paths
see the belonging package
zoom in the component with
double click
make a tab for every package
in the result list

List of results

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 Doubleclick
on the
component
to see it
selected in
PCB
Investigator

6.6 Database Compare

.

Compare PCB Data shows changes in component and net information of two jobs
on one view

Choose the job to be compared Start comparison

to the active job: Either by Job
Library or by searching on your
computer

Filter the display either by manual

Overview input or with the drop-down menu

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All components with reference, partnumber, Click on one component to see
coordinates, value and attributes. Listed by the changes in the box below
existance in one or both jobs and by matches.

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 6.7 DFX-Import

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 6.8 GenCad

The GenCAD Plug-In provides a GenCAD interface based on 4.1. version.

There are different ways to work with GenCAD files and PCB-Investigator.

Specify
the unit

Save as Save as PNL file and Load a GenCAD Load a GenCAD

GenCAD file create a GenCAD file for file into PCBI file and add it as
every ODB++ step ODB ++ step

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 6.9 Design Report

„Design Report“ provides an overview with all relevant data of your printed
circuit board.

Generates
the report

Enter
these data
by
yourself

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 6.10 Testpoint Report

The „Testpoint Report“ Plug-In creates a list of all nets of a pcb with testpoints.

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Enter the name, Show coordinates of
you want the Plug- the testpoints in the
In to search for list of results

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 6.11 Panel Builder

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 6.12 AOI Import/Export

„AOI“ creates high resolution BMP graphics as 1 BPP format from PCB data
(with Anti-Alias: 8 BPP).

Select the Set the internal Export the complete board

exported calculation quantity or only the visible area
layers for the matrix

Multithreading
for a faster
processing

Change black-
white
color
assignment

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 Change black-white color assignment for each layer
Change order of the layers

Select/unselect all layers

6.13 Net List

„Export Net List“ enables you to export a list with all nets as Excel CSV or text.

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 6.14 Net Length

„Net Length” calculates the lenghtsof all nets of a printed circuit board with the
following presettings:

 Lines are added up

 Surfaces are not taken into account

 Intersections are plurallycounted

Display for the nets and Display for all nets which are
their lengths connected to a certain component.

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 6.15 Color Group

„Color Group“ assigns certain colors to certain components. The color selection
allows all windows colors.

Select colors by entering

RGB values or by “Select
Color” with the color
dialog box

Create groups with

leading number tokens

After choosing the

colors, assign colors to
the design

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 According to the
same principle you
can use the first
letter of a
component
to assign colors.

6.16 PDF Sync

The „PDF Sync“ Plug-In shows PCBI information in the according pdf circuit
diagram and backwards information of the circuit diagram in the pcb.

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 Mark a net or
component in your
pdf file

Press
„PDF -> PCB“
To see the
net/component
you selected in
PCBInvestigator

Select a net or
component in
PCBI

Press
„PCB -> PDF“
To see the
net/component
you selected in
your pdf file

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 6.17 Embedded

A printed circuit board runs through many different steps and departments from
its development to its production. With PCB-Investigator Embedded, you enable
every of these departments working with PCB-Investigator without buying more
licenses or running more time-consuming installations.

6.18 IPC 2581

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 6.19 Short Cut Top/Buttom View

The Short Cut Top Bottom View Plug-In is a free Plug-In, that makes your
workflow more effective. The two icons on the tool bar allow a one-click-switch
from Top to Bottom view. As you can see in the setup-screenshot, key shortcuts
for a quick switch are available as well. The setup offers different possibilities like
defining the concerned layers or mirroring the layers by Bottom View

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