PCB Editor - Reports

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Parent page: PCB Preferences

The PCB Editor - Reports page of the Preferences dialogThe PCB Editor - Reports page of the Preferences dialog

Summary

The PCB Editor – Reports page of the Preferences dialog provides numerous controls relating to the functionality of the Reports feature within the PCB workspace.

Access

The PCB Editor – Reports page is accessed by clicking Reports under the PCB Editor folder in the main Preferences dialog (accessed by clicking the  button in the top right corner of the workspace).

Options/Controls

Reports

The PCB reports displayed in this list can be created as text, HTML, or XML files. Enable the Show option to show (open) the report after it has been created. Enable the Generate option to generate the report. The XSL template is displayed in the XML Transformation Filename column. This path can be modified if desired. 

Supported reports are:

  • Design Rule Check
  • Net Status
  • Board Information
  • BGA Escape Route
  • Move Component(s) Origin to Grid
  • Embedded Boards Stackup Compatibility
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