Intro
Quick Review is the fastest way to review a hardware design in AllSpice.
In this quickstart, you will upload your design files, view schematics and PCB layouts in your browser, and leave contextual review comments. This is the recommended starting point for first time users evaluating AllSpice.
No Git, no ECAD plugins, and no repository setup required.
What you can do with Quick Review
Quick Review supports common hardware design review workflows, including:
- Reviewing a single design revision
- Comparing two revisions of the same design
- Uploading files directly through the web interface
- Sharing live design reviews with teammates and stakeholders
Most users complete their first review in under 10 minutes.
Start your first Quick Review
Option 1: Review a single design revision
If you have one version of your design files, you can upload them and immediately start reviewing schematics and PCB layouts.
Use this path when:
- You are reviewing a prototype or early design
- You are evaluating AllSpice for the first time
- You want fast feedback without version comparison
Start here: Review a single design revision
Choose the path that best matches what you have available. All paths use the same Quick Review interface.
Option 2: Compare two design revisions
If you have two versions of the same design, Quick Review can generate a visual diff to highlight changes between revisions.
Use this path when:
- You want to see what changed between iterations
- You are reviewing updates or ECOs
- You want focused feedback on deltas
Start here: Compare two design revisions
Option 3: Upload files to an existing repository
If you already have a repository in AllSpice, you can still use Quick Review to upload files quickly through the web interface.
Use this path when:
- You already use AllSpice repositories
- You want to add or review files without using Git
- You are collaborating with non ECAD users
Start here: Upload files to a repository
What happens after your first review?
Quick Review is designed for fast reviews and evaluations.
As teams continue using AllSpice, they often move on to:
- Full design repositories with version history
- Git based workflows for ongoing development
- ECAD integrations for continuous review
These workflows are covered in the next phase of the documentation and are typically explored during your second hour with the product.
When should I not use Quick Review?
Quick Review is not intended to replace full version control workflows.
If you need:
- Long term version history
- Branching and merges
- Automated checks or CI
You should move to repositories and integrations after completing your initial review.