Handbook Version v2026.04.17.1 Released 2026-04-17

Glossary¶

Goal¶

Help you align quickly with the concepts that appear most often in this handbook.

Common Terms¶

Library: The home entry that manages all documents.
Document: One project unit in the library, usually representing one maintained board project.
Revision: One historical version under a document.
Current Revision: The revision currently opened, displayed, and exported.
Base Revision: The existing design revision that an SES import attaches to.
2D: The main working view in the current version, responsible for inspection, object info, and export.
3D: The 3D view, currently only supported for KiCad board files.
Data: A summary page for document, revision, statistics, capability, runtime, and diagnostic information.
Workbench: The side-panel area used for visibility, filtering, search, and object actions.
Selection Filter: The control that decides which object types are pickable.
Objects: The Workbench section used to browse and search objects by facet.
Proxy Body: Fallback geometry used when a real 3D component model cannot be rendered.
Terminology Profile: The settings switch that changes UI terminology style only. It affects wording and search, not underlying data.
Manufacturing Package: A directory- or archive-style manufacturing input handled by the manufacturing import path.
Export: Outputting the current 2D view as an image or PDF, or exporting the current revision’s original source files and converted board files.

Common Questions¶

Why does the handbook distinguish between “document” and “revision”?¶

Because the library model is “one document for one project context, many revisions for its evolution.” That structure is better for ongoing maintenance and traceability.

What is the difference between `Data` and `Workbench`?¶

Data shows summaries and statistics. Workbench is used for filtering, search, and actions.