> ## Comparing a PCB with Artwork

> You can visually compare PCB designs or schematic drawings. In Compare mode for EDA files, EDA options such as Select Entity, Entity Search dialog box and Entity Filter are available.

> See Comparing 2D Files

> To compare a PCB with artwork:

> 1. Open the PCB file that you want to compare with the artwork.
> 2. From the Analysis menu, select Compare.

> The Open dialog box appears.

> 3. Enter the file name or browse to locate the artwork file you want to compare with the PCB file.
> 4. Click Open.

> The PCB-Artwork Comparison dialog box appears.

> 5. From the box, select the PCB Physical layer that represents the artwork.
> 6. For example, TOP or BOTTOM.
> 7. Click OK.

> AutoVue displays three windows, the first displaying the original PCB drawing, the second displaying the Artwork drawing, and the third the Comparison Result window.

> 8. To exit Compare mode, from the File menu, select Exit Compare.

> The original file appears in the AutoVue workspace.

> Note: From the AutoVue toolbar, you can also click Exit Compare .

> See Also Specifying Scale and Offset for a Compare File

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