Version Control

Zeo includes built-in version control features for tracking design changes.

Git Integration

Zeo integrates with Git for version control:

• Automatic .gitignore for generated files
• Commit from within Zeo
• View change history

Visual Diff

Compare design versions visually:

• Side-by-side schematic comparison
• PCB layout diff view
• Highlighted changes

Opening Diff View

1. Open View > Diff View
2. Select two versions to compare
3. Review changes

Change Annotations

See what changed between versions:

• Added components (green)
• Removed components (red)
• Modified connections (yellow)

Best Practices

Commit Often

Make small, focused commits with clear messages:

• "Add power supply section"
• "Route USB signals"
• "Fix DRC errors in corner"

Use Branches

Create branches for experimental changes:

git checkout -b feature/usb-support

Review Before Merging

Use the visual diff to review changes before merging branches.

Command Line

You can also use Git from the command line:

# View status
git status

# Commit changes
git add -A
git commit -m "Add decoupling capacitors"

# View history
git log --oneline

Collaboration

For team projects:

1. Use a shared Git repository
2. Create branches for each designer's work
3. Use pull requests to review changes
4. Merge carefully to avoid conflicts