Welcome
- June 4, 2023 - Added right mouse click option to default as pdf-search or context-menu (see Preferences->Keyboard/Mouse). Hopefully fixed up 60|40 split mode with strange rendering issues
- June 1, 2023 - ImGui UI Engine update
- May 22, 2023 - Demonstrator download available for those wanting to trial FlexBV5 before buying. 7 Day time limited and some facilities not built in.
- May 9, 2023 - The macOS Ventura Intel issue has been determined to be caused by one of the build tools. Awaiting a fix/update.
- May 4, 2023 - macOS Ventura Intel users are recommended to retain their R1499 series release until a Ventura specific build is released as there appears to be an incompatibility between Monterey and Ventura support. Ventura on the M1 via Rosetta support seems to work without issue.
- May 3, 2023 - FlexBV5 made available for purchase and upgrade. If you encounter any issues with the new site please contact us
Save time and money
- FlexBV interlinks boardviews and schematics saving you the hassle of manually cross-referencing, to provide a smoother repair process, leaving you to keep your mind focused on finding the fault.
"Switching to FlexBV will likely recoup the cost of its licence within a single business day in time saved."
- Repairing modern high part density electronics devices demands the utilisation of boardview software. Advanced FlexBV boardview software integrates your boardview files with PDF schematics to substantially ease the process of tracking down faults and understanding damaged boards.
Macbook BRD format file with associated PDF schematic
Who is it meant for?
- You're a professional repair agent who performs board level electronics repairs on devices with access to boardviews and schematics
- You're part of an assembly or rework team with an in-house, or contracted system
- You currently use OpenBoardview, or Landrex but want the PDF cross referencing and superior rendering
Key Features
- Cross searching between Boardview and Schematic
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Supports OpenBoardData diagnostic resources
- Multiple boardview file formats and more being added
- Does not require always-on internet
- English as primary language
OpenBoardData coverage indicated in green for 820-00165 board
Buy it and own it
- FlexBV is not a subscription model licence. You are purchasing a perpetual ownership licence. The price you pay today grants you the legal right to continue to use the FlexBV version you have purchased indefinitely, without expiration.
- FlexBV is licenced on a per concurrent user model, meaning you can have it installed on multiple machines, but only one in use at any given time
- FlexBV costs $147.00 USD per licence
- Upgrade from prior versions for $67.00 USD
- Email support for 12 months
- FlexBV upgrades at no cost for licenced major version (ie, Version 5)
How does it compare?
| Feature | FlexBV | Landrex | OpenBoardView |
|---|
| Cost |
$147.00 USD. Updates for purchased licence version free (ie, V5) |
N/A |
N/A |
| Licence type
| Per concurrent seat licence, perpetual |
Closed |
Open Source |
| Support
| Direct email for 12 months |
None |
Github Issues |
| Internet connectivity required?
| No |
No |
No |
| Cross Platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| OpenBoardData Support |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Supported file formats |
brd1Allegro binary BRD not supported, bdv, cst, asc, bvr, bvr2, bvre, cad, fzNo key required, fab, hyp, odb2Single file format exported from OrCAD. Different to odb++, GenCAD, Altium Designer / Protel*ASCII/plain-text export, IPC-D-356[A] |
brd1 |
brd1, bdv, cst, asc, bvr, bvr2, cad, fz3FZ decoding key required, not supplied |
| Board Annotations |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Open Source Contributor
| Yes |
No |
Yes |
| PDF Cross Referencing |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Part Finder |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Job tracking |
Yes |
No |
No |
| PCB Theme Engine |
Yes |
No |
No |
GenCAD support with defined pad & part outlines
