Using interactive tables

You can customize the data displayed in the interactive tables to better present and explore them.

NX PCB Exchange Connect provides flexibility and control of PCB design data displayed in interactive tables on the Assembly and Compare main pages, and Collaboration page, when you use assembly, comparison, or collaboration functionality respectively. You can:
  • Filter and search data based on specific criteria.
  • Group data.
  • Sort data in ascending or descending order based on data in a particular column when you click on the column header.

Filtering and searching data

Filtering and searching data allow you to refine the dataset and quickly extract the relevant information. It is particularly useful when dealing with large datasets. You can access filters and the search box using quick access commands from the column header or through the Filters toolbox located on the right side of the table.

Grouping data

Grouping data allows you to organize and structure the information in a logical way. You can group related data together based on specific criteria, such PCB entity type and size, part number, or other PCB entity attributes. This makes it easier to navigate and understand the data, especially when dealing with large datasets. You can expand or collapse groups to reveal or hide detailed information, depending on your specific interests or goals. It helps visualize large amounts of data into a concise and structured format. You can group the data using the grouping row or the Columns toolbox.

Components grouped by board side and package name displayed in the interactive table

Customizing table display

Using the quick access commands and the Columns and Filters toolboxes to modify the table display and columns allows you to adjust column widths, reorder columns, hide or show columns, lock specific columns and more.

To access the quick access commands, hover over a column heading and click the column options command.

Quick access, filter, and PCB entity attribute list highlighted commands
Command Description
1. Column options Displays a list of commands that let you reformat the columns to help you better visualize the table data.
  • Pin Column locks the column to the right or left to ensure that it remains fixed and visible on the screen while scrolling horizontally. It allows you to compare data in the locked column with other columns.
  • Autosize This Column resizes the selected column in the table to the minimum width allowed.
  • Autosize All Columns resizes all columns in the table to the minimum width allowed.
  • Group by Group organizes related data together based on the values in the selected column.
  • Reset Columns reverts all columns back to their default settings.
  • Expand All displays the full set of data in the grouping.
  • Collapse All hides the data within the groups and provide a summarized group view.
2. Column filter Displays a list of filters that lets you filter data in the table to refine and extract specific information from a dataset. You can also clear and select the data that filters the rows from the filter list. For option descriptions, see Filters toolbox.
3. PCB entity attribute list Lists the PCB entity attribute columns that you can show or hide in the table display.