The synchronization action is unavailable
Try: Confirm both a schematic and PCB exist in the same editable project and that the intended source state is saved.
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PCB setup and design checks
Use this guide to move from electrical design into physical implementation and investigate check findings.
Guide map
Synchronize the schematic and PCB, inspect board setup, and run ERC and DRC.
Topics
Work through only the parts your task requires.
- 01
Synchronize schematic and PCB
Use Design Sync: Push to PCB to review exact component, footprint, and net changes before a controlled apply.
Key actionsSave and identify the source; Review mappings; Preview the change set; Apply approved changes.
Complete whenSource revision known Mappings reviewed
- 02
Inspect board setup
Measure the board outline and inspect layers, origins, footprints, zones, and rule sources before layout work.
Key actionsCheck and measure the outline; Review the layer plan; Inspect coordinate origins; Sample critical footprints.
Complete whenOutline checked Dimensions checked
- 03
Run and triage ERC
Run electrical checks on a named saved state, classify every finding, correct confirmed issues, and prove the change with an identical rerun.
Key actionsRecord the baseline; Run ERC; Classify findings; Correct one class.
Complete whenRevision recorded Initial count saved
- 04
Run and triage DRC
Run physical checks on a saved board and rule set, inspect each geometry finding, and prove corrections with the same rerun.
Key actionsRecord state and rules; Run DRC; Inspect in context; Correct confirmed defects.
Complete whenRevision recorded Rules recorded
When something does not match
Stop at the layer that actually failed.
Preserve the original state, correct the source or configuration, and repeat the affected check. Do not use a clean-looking screen as a substitute for the expected engineering result.Outline appears closed but output fails
Try: Inspect for overlapping, duplicate, reversed, zero-length, or near-coincident board-edge segments at each join.
Run ERC is unavailable
Try: Confirm a schematic is open and the project is editable. Record the role and active sheet instead of assuming the check ran.
Run DRC is unavailable
Try: Confirm a PCB is open, the board has been saved, and the current role permits the check. Record the active file instead of assuming a result.
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