DxDesigner provides a sophisticated yet scalable design definition environment that integrates with Expedition Enterprise and PADS layout tools across multiple computing platforms. Features and Benefits * Unifies the front-end design environment by integrating with most major PCB layout tools, saving support and training costs while enabling design sharing. * Integrates component and design data with the corporate enterprise, reducing part selection errors and enabling the easy distribution of design data. * Enables team-based design, reducing development time by encouraging design collaboration. * Complete environment for capturing design intent. * Extensive hierarchical support enables design reuse * Design navigator allows component search based on reference designator, value, part number or any other attribute * Attribute editor provides simultaneous editing of multiple component attributes or nets across all sheets and hierarchical blocks * Automated net labeling reduces errors and saves time * Integrated parts browser searches for, adds, characterizes, and verifies parts * Integrated variant manager creates variant bills of materials (BOMs) * Integrated data management enables team design through file locking and version updating