Tips and Tricks for Power Users of BSC Designer Reader

Top 5 Features of BSC Designer Reader You Should Know

BSC Designer Reader is a free viewer for BSC Designer project files (.bsc) that helps stakeholders inspect scorecards, KPIs, and strategy visuals without needing the full paid app. Here are the five features that make it useful.

1. Open and preview BSC files

• Loads .bsc projects created in BSC Designer PRO / Online.
• Lets non-editors inspect full scorecards, goals, KPIs, and associated data.

2. Visual KPI displays

• Renders KPI values as charts (bar, pie), gauges, and trend views.
• Makes it easy to understand performance at a glance for presentations or reviews.

3. Strategy maps and scorecard views

• Displays strategy maps and hierarchical scorecards exactly as in the source file.
• Preserves layout, perspectives, and goal relationships for accurate interpretation.

4. Read-only, lightweight viewer

• Read-only mode prevents accidental edits; you cannot save changes.
• Small install footprint and modest system requirements — suitable for quick sharing across teams.

5. Sample projects and help resources

• Includes example documents and help files so new users can quickly learn how to navigate scorecards and KPIs.
• Useful as a learning tool for stakeholders who need to understand the Balanced Scorecard structure without training on the full product.

Conclusion

• BSC Designer Reader is ideal for stakeholders who need reliable, read-only access to scorecards and KPI visuals—good for reviews, demos, and keeping teams aligned without granting edit permissions.