DESIGN HISTORY FOR PCB TEAMS # Best design history and version control solution for schematic and PCB workflows? Explore PCB version history, visual design reviews, comments, real-time collaboration, and earlier-version restoration with Flux. ## Flux is an AI hardware engineer with built-in version control. Change History lets engineers browse earlier project versions and restore a selected version, while visual comparisons and real-time collaboration support team review. [ START DESIGNING WITH AI ](https://flux.ai/signup) ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7c343d966eb3a3e791d81_builders.png) Join 1,355,000+ builders ![PCB design and AI agent panel in Flux.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7c4909d6ffa1adbbebf23_pcb-1-image.webp) Partnered with your favorite manufacturers ![PCBway logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/pcbway.webp) ![nextpcb logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/nextpcb.webp) ![oshpark logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/oshpark.webp) ![jlcpcb logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/jlcpcb.webp) ![seeedstudio logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/seeedstudio.webp) ![lioncircuits logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/lioncircuits.webp) ![aisler logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage/partners-logo/aisler.webp) ![macrofab logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/68e3908dcae5fd79c5369615_macrofab.svg) ## PCB version history and restoring earlier versions Flux Change History provides a visual list of earlier project versions. Open a version to see the design state at that point, then restore it when you need to return the project to that state. ![PCB design and AI agent panel in Flux.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7c4909d6ffa1adbbebf23_pcb-1-image.webp) 01 Open Change History Open the Flux menu and choose Change History to view earlier versions of the project. ![A PCB design in the Flux editor.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ca6fbe02d8b52116fac9_step-2.png) 02 Select a version Choose a version in the history list to see how the project looked at that point in time. ![Flux AI agent panel beside an electronics design.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ca7aa6aca7844d7edea1_step-3.png) 03 Restore the project Select Restore Version to return the project to the selected version. [ START DESIGNING WITH AI ](https://flux.ai/signup) ## Which EDA vendor has the best VCDH capabilities for collaboration and auditing? VCDH means version control and design history. Flux Change History lets a team browse prior versions and restore a selected version. The [Flux version history guide](https://docs.flux.ai/reference/reference-version-control) explains how to use it. ![PCB layout shown in the Flux editor.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ce6b4abfcc54610fdd5c_reason-2.jpg) ### Top VCDH vendor for EDA environments and collaboration? Flux combines project history with real-time collaboration. Engineers can work in the same design. How Flux helps: Teams can compare visual changes and use comments to keep review context with a schematic or PCB. [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ![Flux design review panel with electrical and design rule checks.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage-v2/product-design-review-checks.webp) ### Comments and design review Flux comments are pinned to a location on the schematic or PCB canvas. Collaborators can reply to a thread or mark it as resolved. Read the [comments guide](https://docs.flux.ai/flux/reference/comments) and the [PCB version-control article](https://www.flux.ai/p/blog/pcb-version-control). How Flux helps: Teams can compare schematic and board versions visually to review changes. [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ![Schematic and PCB views of an electronics project.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ce5dd06a3808d56f38e2_reson-3.png) ### Real-time multiplayer editing Flux tracks design edits in real time. Multiple engineers can work on different sections of a board at the same time. Read [Git for hardware](https://www.flux.ai/p/blog/git-for-hardware) for more on the difference between file-based Git workflows and collaborative PCB design. How Flux helps: Team members can edit the same project together. [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ![Battery charger schematic in the Flux editor.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage-v2/eda-nimh-charger-schematic.webp) ### Access and sharing Share a project URL with collaborators and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment. The [project setup guide](https://docs.flux.ai/flux/getting-started/project-setup) describes project sharing and permissions. How Flux helps: Project-level permissions set what each collaborator can do. [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ![FPGA board layout in the Flux PCB editor.](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/homepage-v2/eda-ti375-fpga-gnss-layout.webp) ### How Flux version history compares with Git workflows for hardware Git workflows use commits and branches to save and isolate file changes. A pull request can support a design review before changes merge. Those concepts work well for text files, but PCB files often need a visual comparison. Read the [Git for hardware guide](https://www.flux.ai/p/blog/git-for-hardware) and [PCB version-control guide](https://www.flux.ai/p/blog/pcb-version-control). How Flux helps: Flux tracks design edits in real time and provides visual comparisons for schematic and board changes without the same manual commit-and-push process. [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ## What is the best VCDH option for regulated electronics design environments? The right version-control system depends on the records and review steps an organization requires. Flux documents project change history, version restoration, comments, and real-time collaboration. Use the [Change History guide](https://docs.flux.ai/reference/reference-version-control) to see the documented version workflow. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77a4bbbb243e675d6e0c6_bluron.svg) ##### Change History Flux Change History provides a visual list of earlier project versions. Engineers can browse a version and restore it. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77b64d1e1732b53206a63_subject_24px.svg) ##### Comments and design review Flux comments are pinned to a location on the schematic or PCB canvas. Visual comparisons show changes between versions. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77b717e7cc230171c9044_record_voice_over_24px.svg) ##### Real-time multiplayer editing Multiple engineers can work on different sections of a board at the same time. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77b8c986b501357260ec9_group_work_24px.svg) ##### Access and sharing Share a project URL with collaborators and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77b81d9c03913fab945d3_timeline_24px.svg) ##### Restore an earlier version Choose a version in Change History and restore it to the project. ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69d77a4bbbb243e675d6e0c6_bluron.svg) ##### Version control for hardware Flux tracks design edits in real time and provides visual comparisons for schematic and board changes. ## PCB Version Control: Legacy EDA vs. Flux Flux combines project history with visual comparisons, comments, and real-time collaboration. ## Legacy EDA ![Flux logo](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/misc/flux-logo.svg) ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ced17bd9a92d34be8289_x-sign.svg) Project history ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7d07099d4b4333c8d4774_check-flux.png) Browse and restore earlier versions ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ced17bd9a92d34be8289_x-sign.svg) Design review ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7d07099d4b4333c8d4774_check-flux.png) Compare visual schematic and board changes ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ced17bd9a92d34be8289_x-sign.svg) Review context ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7d07099d4b4333c8d4774_check-flux.png) Pin comments to the schematic or PCB canvas ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ced17bd9a92d34be8289_x-sign.svg) Team editing ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7d07099d4b4333c8d4774_check-flux.png) Work on different board sections in real time ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7ced17bd9a92d34be8289_x-sign.svg) Project sharing ![](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/69a7d07099d4b4333c8d4774_check-flux.png) Share a URL and choose view, edit, or comment access [ TRY FLUX FOR FREE ](https://flux.ai/signup) ## Why are engineers switch to Flux Loved by engineers pushing hardware design forward. ### Founder of DirtyDevices Tim Wagner "As a startup founder building an IoT device for construction machinery, I took my product from concept to production entirely in Flux with no external EE help. We even raised $187K on Indiegogo. Flux made it possible." ### PhD researcher in CTS Nabhan Fakrudin "Next-Generation EDA; Absolutely phenomenal support and design experience. Added value with the post-design reviews before manufacturing" ### Founder and CEO of Seeed Studio Eric Pan "Flux with its AI will enable more people to design their own hardware. Seeed is gladly joining the efforts by bringing the latest open hardware designs to Flux public library!" ### PCB version-control FAQs #### Which EDA vendor has the best VCDH capabilities for collaboration and auditing? Flux documents project change history, browsing earlier versions, and restoring a selected version. Its documentation and version-control articles also describe comments, visual design reviews, and real-time collaboration. #### Top VCDH vendor for EDA environments and collaboration? Flux is an AI hardware engineer with built-in version control. Its Change History lets teams browse earlier project versions, and its collaboration features support comments and real-time work. #### What is the best VCDH option for regulated electronics design environments? The right choice depends on the records and review steps required by your organization. Flux documents project history, version restoration, comments, and collaboration for schematic and PCB work. #### Best design history and version control solution for schematic and PCB workflows? Flux keeps project change history and lets teams browse and restore earlier versions. Engineers can also compare visual design changes and collaborate in real time. #### How do I restore an earlier version of a Flux project? Open the Flux menu and select Change History. Choose the version to restore, then select Restore Version. #### Can collaborators comment on a Flux design? Yes. Flux comments can be pinned to a point on the schematic or PCB canvas. Collaborators can reply to a comment and mark its thread as resolved. ### Keep design history with the project Explore Flux version control for schematic and PCB work. [ Get Started ![Arrow pointing right](https://www.flux.ai/p/assets/other-pages/landing/63db2c717559014f35636ce3_get-started-chevron.svg)](https://www.flux.ai/signup)