> ## Working with EDA Files

> In addition to all the features that are available for generic 2D files, AutoVue also provides intelligent querying for EDA files; you can create/modify layer sets, generate BOM, verify EDA designs, perform intelligent measurements, analyze nets and components, and much more. For information on the available features for EDA files, refer to the following sections.

> ## Navigation Panel

> The Navigation Panel is displayed on the left-hand side of the AutoVue workspace when you view an EDA drawing. It allows you to navigate through a list of component instances, nets, and the associated pins and net nodes (pins connected to a net) present in the current schematic drawing or PCB design.

> The columns displayed in the Navigation Panel are determined by the profile of the entity types in the current schematic drawing or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design. Lists can be sorted in order to group similar component instances.

> You can also use the Navigation Panel to select (highlight) a component or entity; zoom to a component or entity, and query entity information.

> ## Components Tab

> The Components tab lists component instances and the associated pins.The top portion of the tab lists all the instances of the currently displayed page of the drawing. The lower portion of the tab lists the associated pins for selected instances.

> When you select a component, it appears highlighted on the drawing. To select more than one component, press the Shift or Control key while selecting. All the components you selected are highlighted. The associated pins for the selected components are displayed.

> ## Nets Tab

> The Nets tab lists nets and associated net nodes (pins connected to a net). The top portion of the tab lists all the nets of the currently displayed page of the drawing. The lower portion of the tab lists the associated net nodes for the selected nets.

> When you select a net, it appears highlighted on the drawing. To select more than one net, press the Shift or Control key while selecting. You can also click and drag in the Navigation Panel list to select multiple nets. All the nets you selected are highlighted. The associated net node lists for all the nets you selected are displayed.

> ## Bookmarks Tab

> The Bookmarks tab allows you to navigate between PCB and schematic pages or between the 2D and 3D view of a PCB design.

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