ZXWSOFT PCB Repair Query Software

1.1 Feature List (Basic)

This software uses MDI TAB dual-window display to show both sides of the PCB, or a single-window double-sided display. The overall features include: board outline, pads, component designators, and after clicking a pad with the mouse, the corresponding connected pads are highlighted. The new version adds more powerful features on top of these basic functions, centered around PCB repair applications.

The core upgrade of version 4.0 is the independently developed schematic display and a tighter interconnection with the point map.

1. Pad point connection relationships

2. Full-board component physical photos (with simulated component removal operation)

3. Traces between surface and inner layers (change color with net highlighting, and can be shown separately)

4. Component parameters and functional attributes (BOM info or resistance values, etc.)

5. Repair notes for each component and pad (i.e., fault repair annotations)

6. Component and pad location query (and component BOM attribute query)

7. Net name and net Chinese annotation list query

8. Custom note info for components, pads, and nets

9. One-click display of all empty pins and ground (GND)

10. Intuitive display of resistors, capacitors, and diodes

11. Zoom in/out function

12. Custom display color scheme

13. Full-board rotation

14. Multi-layer component display (multi-layer display of composite components)

15. Repair solution query

16. Polling of highlighted net pad positions, etc.

17. Show only highlighted net components

18. Multi-net component cross tool

19. Copper pour display for each PCB layer

20. Can run under Windows in various virtual machines (e.g., VMware)

21. For other features, please refer to the menu and toolbar function annotations

22. For more features, please download and use the software to explore

1.2 Operating Environment

Can run under Windows in various virtual machines (e.g., VMware). ZXWSOFT 4.0 will not work on Windows XP; please upgrade to Win10 or Win11.

2 Software User Manual

2.1 Software Download

1. Download: Enter https://www.zxwtools.com/en/ in the EDGE or Google browser address bar to enter the ZXWTEAM website, then click Software Download.

Select a suitable cloud drive to download.

2. Extract: After downloading the ZXWSOFT software archive. It is not recommended to place extracted files on the desktop.

3. Run the ZXWSoft4.0.exe main file in the extracted folder.

If the antivirus software prompts that ZXWSOFT is a virus during extraction or running, you must immediately choose to trust it permanently. Otherwise, after the countdown, the ZXWSOFT process may be added to the blacklist and cannot run until this PC system is reinstalled. Keep this in mind!

Manually set the ZXWSOFT software as a trusted, non-intercepted program in 360 (other types of firewall/antivirus software can be referenced similarly)

Click Protection Center at the bottom left, then click Trust & Block at the top right of the popup form

In the new window, select below -- Add other programs and files to the trust list

Select the ZXWSOFT4.0 main program under the ZXWSOFT path and add it to the trust list. This reduces 360's interception, tampering, and deletion of the ZXWSOFT software.

2.2 Registration & Login

Users with an account and password can log in directly. Users opening the software for the first time need to register an account.

Register quickly by following the process. You can also enter password protection information to be used as a credential for recovering a forgotten password; this information must be firmly remembered. You can bind WeChat, and after logging in via WeChat scan, you can quickly view account info and quickly change your password.

This software uses encrypted data for user passwords; the password set by the user cannot be queried on the backend. For a forgotten password without password protection info entered or WeChat bound, ZXWTEAM cannot recover the password. You can only register a new account and purchase the corresponding usage time card to bind.

After registering an account, you can log in to the software with the registered account and password.

2.3 Software Settings

After logging in, you can set the software's style, language, and lines.

2.4 Software Renewal

Log in with your account to use. Without a top-up, you can open files that don't require payment. If you need to use paid files, click Renewal Payment in the account info at the top left, or Software Renewal in the top toolbar. For renewal, you can directly click to pay through the ZXWTEAM software payment platform. After payment, it is automatically activated within 5 minutes without manual intervention.

2.5 Main Interface

2.6 Top Toolbar


	Show or hide all empty pins
	Show or hide all ground
	Show or hide component designators
	After maximizing, show or hide component pin designators
	Disable or enable moving the graphic with the left mouse button
	Locate the next pad of the current net
	Fit to window
	Show or hide component outlines
	Show or hide note information
	Restore the graphic to its normal display orientation
	Rotate 90° clockwise
	Horizontal flip view
	Vertical flip view
	Zoom out the graphic
	Zoom in the graphic
	Switch window
	Search file
	Show or hide the left tree list
	Query a component or pad
	Normally click a pad
	Movable line and pad mode
	Text input
	Draw lines; hold Ctrl to draw lines with arrows
	Draw rectangles, circles, ellipses; hold Ctrl to deform
	Set line or text color
	Set text font
	Set background color
	Text has a background color; transparent text background
	Adjust the selected text to horizontal or vertical arrangement
	Auto-scale by font size or fixed input size
	Whether to show drawn graphics or text
	Show the list of all user-drawn notes
	Click this button to pop up the window below

2.6.1 Extended Interactive Tools DownloadBack to TOC

The ZXWiBoot software queries information in DFU mode and detects data in engineering mode, and works with the ZXWSoft software to locate

The ZXWRFFETools software queries device communication together with I2C hardware devices, and works with ZXWSoft to locate

Detailed operations of the drawing toolbar:
1. After drawing is complete, press the right mouse button to automatically switch to "Move Graphic Mode," where you can move the graphic position.
2. During drawing or in "Move Graphic Mode," you cannot click pads; please select Pad Mode (F8) or press F5 to refresh.
3. After drawing is complete, be sure to name it in the box above, then click Save to save it to the server.
4. If you switch drawings or close the software without saving, all current drawing information will be lost.
Some shortcut operation methods:
1. In Move Mode (F9), you can change color, font, position, and delete, etc.
(Press Delete to remove the current selection)
2. When drawing a circle (F12), hold Ctrl and drag the mouse (rectangles can be filled and text can have a background color set)
3. When drawing a line (F11), press Ctrl and drag to generate an arrow
4. In Move Mode (F9), double-click to modify the current graphic
5. For lines, in Move Mode (F9), double-click and press Ctrl+Z to undo/delete the line.

Right-click on the graphic to view the shortcut operation menu

2.7 Left Menu Bar

2.7.1 Component, Net & Pad ListBack to TOC

Query all components, nets, and pads

2.7.2 Component BOM Info Linked QueryBack to TOC

Query the BOM info of this component and models with the same component; click to open and locate

2.7.3 Multi-Highlight of Net Chinese AnnotationsBack to TOC

Multiple Chinese-annotated nets can be highlighted, shown in different colors

2.7.3.1 Net Annotation Toolbar Right-Click Menu - you can customize the text background color, text color, font size, and display height.

2.7.4 Net Chinese Annotation LocateBack to TOC

2.7.5 Component Physical PhotosBack to TOC

Can display physical photos of all components

This photo is one per component; after double-clicking a component, you can directly view the point map, simulating the component removal action

For some models in version 4.0, this is a high-definition physical scan image

This photo is a full-board physical scan image, which is not the same type as the combined single-component photos
Move the mouse to view components; pads and traces are displayed over the physical image

2.7.6 Surface Trace FunctionBack to TOC

Can display surface traces of multiple layers simultaneously, and highlight the connected traces

After zooming in, you can view the net name on a trace. You can click "Show Only Highlighted Traces" to view the overall position and direction, and display the clicked net annotation. Color scheme settings can configure the trace color and highlight fill method

2.7.7 Repair Cases & Electronics KnowledgeBack to TOC

ZXWSOFT provides a large number of repair cases and electronics knowledge sections for various models, for users to reference.

2.7.8 Component Function Annotation DiagramBack to TOC

2.8 Right Toolbar

The right toolbar has two types that can be switched between: the image display settings toolbar and the repair inspection operation toolbar.

2.8.1 Refresh FunctionBack to TOC

Press F5 or the right toolbar to clear most click, query, selection, and drawing note states, restoring to the initial state.

2.8.2 Previous/Next Pad FunctionBack to TOC

Press Ctrl+← or Ctrl+→ on the keyboard, or click the right toolbar, to find the previous or next pad on the currently highlighted net.

2.8.3 Switch A/B Side FunctionBack to TOC

Use the Tab shortcut key or click the right toolbar to switch the file's A or B side.

2.8.4 One-Click Pass FunctionBack to TOC

During repair or creating a maintenance case, you need to mark prominent reminders or ignore target markers. Select a pad (a net) and press the shortcut key P or the right toolbar

You can mark different colors or delete any net.

2.8.5 Clear Drawing NotesBack to TOC

When drawing notes are not needed, you can click the right toolbar to clear all drawing notes.

2.8.6 Auto Show Empty Pins (Shortcut N)Back to TOC

Press the N key or the right toolbar to automatically show empty pins on pads

2.8.7 Auto Show Ground (Shortcut G)Back to TOC

Press the G key or the right toolbar to automatically show ground pin positions on pads

2.8.8 Show Pad Parameters (Shortcut H) Diode ValueBack to TOC

Press the H key or the right toolbar to show the pad's diode value (you can use a dropdown to select a custom parameter list, e.g.: removed-component resistance, full-board unremoved resistance, component function annotation; selectable if present).

Voltage value, component annotation, oscilloscope data; the related data is selectable if present, otherwise it is in a disabled state

2.8.9 Schematic InterconnectionBack to TOC

The right toolbar allows the ZXWSOFT software to interconnect with the 4.0 schematic and MicroFish schematic.

The 4.0 schematic is described separately for use (later in the document). Later ZXWSOFT versions will remove the interconnection function with MicroFish schematics

2.8.10 Show Component DesignatorsBack to TOC

Press the Q key or the right toolbar to show component designators.

2.8.11 Show Pad DesignatorsBack to TOC

The right toolbar can show pad designators.

2.8.12 Component TooltipsBack to TOC

The right toolbar can show component tooltips.

2.8.13 Show Component OutlinesBack to TOC

Press the F key or the right toolbar to show component outlines.

2.8.14 Show All PadsBack to TOC

2.8.15 Highlight Net ComponentsBack to TOC

Press the F1 key on the keyboard or the right toolbar to make the entire component highlight more prominent.

2.8.16 Show Copper Pour AreasBack to TOC

Left-side function list of the opened file

After checking, select different layers to view the copper pour of the selected layer; it is more convenient to use single-select, otherwise you can only see the topmost layer's copper pour. The right toolbar can also show copper pour areas.

You can select the copper pour fill method in color configuration: net single color or net fill mode

Detail options

2.8.17 Show Only Highlighted TracesBack to TOC

The right toolbar can show only the highlighted traces; non-highlighted traces are not shown.

Normal display method for highlighted pads and traces

Display method showing only the highlighted net's traces; other non-highlighted traces are not shown

2.8.18 Image Microscope ComparisonBack to TOC

The right toolbar overlays and compares the drawing with a real-time microscope image or physical photo; you can adjust size, orientation, and opacity to align the drawing with the physical object.

Used for data measurement; combined with the One-Click Pass function, it is convenient and accurate

Used to judge pad drop points, jumper wires, and other operations

2.8.19 Color Scheme SettingsBack to TOC

The right toolbar allows users to configure the software's colors according to personal preference.

Configuration collection for point map, schematic, and search result display

Preset schemes currently have three options

Import/export can back up the current settings and load backed-up settings

Different window types automatically match the settings tab (e.g.: if a schematic is currently open, it automatically jumps to schematic settings)

2.8.20 Show Only Highlighted Net ComponentsBack to TOC

The right toolbar can show only the components of the highlighted net; other non-highlighted components are not shown.

2.8.21 Multi-Net Component Cross ToolBack to TOC

The right toolbar allows shared components to be shown with different colors; click a component to locate it.

1. After clicking a pad on the graphic to select a net, press shortcut A to add this net to the cross tool list; after pressing shortcut S, the graphic shows only all components in the current net list (you can set component intersection or union)

2. Selecting a net list automatically highlights the selected net and finds the first pad (if this net's pad exists in the current window)

3. The lock component display function: after checking, you cannot switch between the current component list and full-board component display

4. The load net note color function extracts the drawing note's net color settings and displays the net colors in the list

2.8.22 Custom Parameter Function

Right toolbar option: custom parameters

Custom parameter steps:

1. Click the Custom Parameter button on the right toolbar; the input parameter window pops up and automatically associates with the currently opened model

2. Click to select a pad; the parameter window automatically shows the designator of the clicked pad. If you need to add parameters for a component designator or net name, use Parameter Window -> Name Type -> dropdown

3. Enter a resistance value in the parameter, e.g.: 0.868. If you need to enter text instead of a number, use the dropdown for Parameter Type to select the type

4. Click -> Add to Table; the table shows the data just added

5. Title naming -> enter the current data title or topic, then click -> Save to Server

6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add multiple parameters; when finished, click -> Save to Server to complete adding data

7. Next time you open the program to query or modify, use the dropdown title list to view previously saved data; select one to add, delete, or modify.

8. When opening a model with added parameters, in the diode value (resistance) dropdown list above Custom Parameter, use the dropdown to view the added data title list; select one to display it in real time on the component or pad.

Other notes:

After selecting a pad in the point map, fill in the related custom parameters, enter a title name, then save to server; the filled-in parameters can then be displayed directly on the pad. "Save to Server*" shown in red indicates the data has changed and needs to be saved to prevent data loss.

Click a filled-in data item to automatically locate the related component or pad in the point map

Pads and nets can add numeric or text type parameters; components can only add note type.

On the right toolbar, you can choose to display parameters of different options

Select a custom parameter title to display the custom-filled data

2.8.23 SolutionsBack to TOC

2.9 Schematic Function After Upgrading to 4.0

Opens the independently developed schematic display in the current software. The original function of opening schematics in MicroFish will be removed in later versions.

All components and pads in the schematic are interactively clickable; move the mouse over a component to view detailed BOM info and annotations

If a netlist exists, all traces and nets are interactively clickable, and can be highlighted to show net-related annotations

2.9.1 Schematic Document List Back to TOC

The document list of the current schematic; some schematics with too many documents will be categorized by file.

The text box can search for documents containing the name in the current list

Select a single page of schematic document to view

2.9.2 Schematic Toolbar DescriptionBack to TOC

1. Search the title of the current schematic document list

2. Show or hide the left document list

3. Show the first page of the schematic document

4. Show the previous page of the schematic document

5. Select the document number to display

6. Show the next page of the schematic document

7. Show the last page of the schematic document

8. Query keywords in the current document content

9. Start query button

10. The attribute of the current keyword (component, pad, net; default is comprehensive)

11. Keyword matching method (e.g.: partial match of U4 can query U4000, but full match cannot query U4000)

12. Search document scope (default searches in all document content)

2.9.3 Schematic Color ConfigurationBack to TOC

1. Right-click in the schematic to pop up the menu, or click Color Scheme Settings in the right toolbar

2. The color scheme settings window pops up

When configuring options, if Blink is checked, it can highlight the clicked net, component or pad, and traces

3. The configuration is divided into normal display state, post-click display state, and whether to blink the background of the clicked component or trace, etc.

2.9.4 Schematic SearchBack to TOC

1. After entering a keyword in the search box, click Query (magnifier button); before querying you can select matching parameters

2. If related information is found, it is displayed and located in the center of the window, with a prompt indicating whether the queried data is a component, pad, or net name 3. If not found, it prompts "not found" 4. Entering a keyword in the search box of the main frame window can also perform a search, but without advanced query options

2.9.5 Schematic & Point Map InterconnectionBack to TOC

1. When opening a schematic or point map, if the related point map or schematic is already open, the windows will be automatically arranged side by side

2. After opening a schematic or point map, if interconnection is enabled, clicking any component, pad, or net will prompt whether to open the related interconnection object

3. After clicking OK, the related object (schematic or point map) is automatically opened; thereafter all clicked components or pads will be automatically queried and matched in the schematic or point map

By default, the point map is on the left and the schematic is on the right

Point map: click a component to interconnect-query the schematic

Schematic: click a component to interconnect-query the point map

Schematic: click a pad to interconnect-query the point map pad

2.9.6 Schematic Window Position AdjustmentBack to TOC

1. Right-click the schematic title to pop up the option to make the current window independent from the main frame

2. Directly drag the title with the mouse into the window; after a special icon appears, release to also bring up a popup menu

3. After popping out, dragging the window title shows 5 direction indicators; drag to a direction to dock the window in one of 5 directions (top, bottom, left, right, center); center docks to the main frame.

4. After docking, dragging the window title can drag it out again, converting to an independent window. Right-clicking the title bar pops up the dock-to-main-frame option.

The operation below can dock the window at the selected position

Popup window; right-clicking the title can restore it within the main frame

3 Service Hours & Contact Info

ZXW Team working hours (closed on national statutory holidays)
Monday to Friday 9:30-12:00 13:30-17:30
Service QQ: 2546062320
Website: https://www.zxwtools.com/en/
Phone: 0755-28716000