Compare Function User Guide

Introduction

The PCB Visualizer has a Compare function that allows you to compare the original dataset you uploaded with the production dataset (SI or Single Image dataset) that is used for manufacturing.

The production dataset (SI) is only available once the order has been placed and our frontend engineers have completed their checks and any Data Feedback issues have been resolved.

IMPORTANT

• If you want to check the production data (SI) before the PCB is released for production you must request Pre-production Approve before you place the order.
• You can only compare one layer at a time.

Where to Find the Compare Function

First Sign In to your Eurocircuits customer account.

Next, locate the appropriate order in either View running orders or Order repeats/view history under the CALCULATE AND ORDER menu on the left-hand side.

Next either click on the text PCB Visualizer in the row of the appropriate order.

Alternatively, check the box on the left of the row containing the appropriate order and then click on the View details button above.

This will open the PCB Visualizer.

Selecting the Correct Data Set

For the Compare function to be available please ensure that the Data Set selection is set to Production.

To change the Data set, click on the box showing the data set type and select Production data from the available list.

Accessing the Compare Function

The Compare Function is available in the following PCB Visualizer tools:

• PCB Viewer
• Buildup Editor
• Layer Editor

First click the appropriate PCB Visualizer tool, this will open the tool in a new window.

Using the Compare Function

The compare function works in a similar way in all 3 PCB Visualizer tools.

When the selected layer is displayed it will show different colours where appropriate.

• GREEN – what was added.
• RED – what was removed.
• GREY – no change.

PCB Viewer

Click on the Compare icon at the top of the Detailed View section.

Next select the layer you wish to compare by clicking on the layer name (layer type) in the Board buildup section.

This will display the layer in the Detailed View section.

You can now review the differences between the original data that you uploaded and the production data (SI) based on the colours displayed.

Clicking on the Compare Function icon allows you to switch between the compare data and the production (SI) only data.

To compare another layer simply click on the layer in the Board buildup section.

Buildup Editor

Click on the Compare icon at the top of the Detailed View section.

Next select the layer you wish to compare by clicking on the layer name (layer type) in the Board buildup section or on the File name in the Imported Layers section.

This will display the layer in the Layer Image section.

You can now review the differences between the original data that you uploaded and the production data (SI) based on the colours displayed.

Clicking on the Compare Function icon allows you to switch between the compare data and the production (SI) only data.

To compare another layer simply click on the layer in the Buildup section or the Imported Layers section.

Layer Editor

The Layer Editor is similar to the Buildup Editor, the difference is that in the Layer Editor the Buildup section is collapsed (not visible).

First, click on the Compare icon at the top of the Detailed View section.

Next select the layer you wish to compare by clicking on the File name in the Imported Layers section.

This will display the layer in the Layer Image section.

You can now review the differences between the original data that you uploaded and the production data (SI) based on the colours displayed.

Clicking on the Compare Function icon allows you to switch between the compare data and the production (SI) only data.

To compare another layer simply click on the appropriate File name in the Imported Layers section.