● support the transfer of complex schematic drawings ● support the transfer of structured connectivity information ● support the transfer of printed circuit board, printed circuit assembly and multi-chip module information

The information modelling language EXPRESS (ISO 10303 Part 11) has been used to develop the underlying information model of EDIF. The EDIF Version 4 0 0 syntax is based on, and is intended to be consistent with, this underlying information model. In the event of discrepancy between the information model and the reference manual, the information model takes precedence. The views addressed in this release are PCB/MCM, Schematic and Connectivity views. Less utilized views (Behavior view, LogicModel view, MaskLayout view, and the SymbolicLayout view) are represented by stubs in this release.