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Format Coverage Matrix

Goal

Help you quickly confirm the real supported scope for current input and output formats.

Import Coverage

Path New document Append revision Notes
DSN Supported Supported Design import path
KiCad .kicad_pcb Supported Supported Supports 2D / Data / 3D; 3D can prefer imported component models when available and uses proxy bodies when models are missing or unsupported
KiCad .kicad_sch Standalone file only Standalone file only A schematic that references child sheets must be imported through Import Folder with a valid .kicad_pro; a second file picker does not appear
KiCad .kicad_pro project folder Supported Supported Import Folder must read the project file and retain every regular file in the selected directory; it does not fall back to a PCB or schematic import
IPC-2581 XML Supported Supported Import asks you to choose design vs manufacturing intent
ODB++ archive Supported Supported Manufacturing import path; a new document uses an archive
Manufacturing-package directory data Not supported Supported The Import Folder entry for new documents is reserved for KiCad projects; a manufacturing revision of an existing document can still select a directory
SES Not supported Not supported The current version offers no SES import entry

View Coverage

View Applies to Notes
2D All open documents Main PCB review and export view; schematic sheet viewing, search locate, and canvas pick also happen here
Data All open documents Used for summaries, statistics, and import-stage transitions
Project KiCad .kicad_pro Browse project source documents, libraries, and settings, and switch between PCB and schematic entries
3D Design inputs that form a board session Shows board surfaces, pads, vias, silkscreen, and component bodies; imported 3D models are preferred when available, with proxy bodies or issues when model assets are missing or unsupported

Export Coverage

Format Type iOS macOS Notes
PNG Capture export Photos Files 2D only; iOS images save only to the photo library
PDF Capture export Other Apps Files 2D only
DSN Original-source or converted export Other Apps Files Returns original DSN first when the current revision is already DSN
KiCad Original-source export Other Apps Files Returns the original .kicad_pcb when the current revision is KiCad
KiCad 8 Converted export Other Apps Files KiCad 6 is no longer offered
IPC-2581 / ODB++ / Gerber-Drill Original-source export Other Apps Files Multi-file sources are delivered as a ZIP

Export format options reference

Regression Recommendations

  • Cover at least one design input and one export format in every regression pass.
  • If this round touches Project / schematic behavior, cover one .kicad_pro project, one standalone .kicad_sch, and verify sheet switching, search, locate/highlight/clear, and symbol/pin/wire/label pick.
  • If this round touches 3D, validate with a sample that forms a board session.
  • If this round touches revision management, include one append revision + switch current revision path.
  • If this round touches manufacturing import, add one directory-based or archive-based input.
  • If this round touches original-source export, include one single-file return path and one multi-file ZIP export path.