Automated X-ray Inspection 5DX Users can save time by implementing these quick and easy steps to use BOM explorer to change "no pops" to "untested".

CAMCAD

Steps

1. Load CAD into CAMCAD

2. Delete unnecessary traces and graphics

  • Tools, PCB, delete generic graphics
  • Tools, PCB, delete traces and vias (select all in the dialog box)

3. Fix any CAD issues...In this example locate the No_refdes parts and delete them

4. Leave CAMCAD open in the background

BOM Explorer

Steps

1. Open BOM explorer

2. Make sure the BOM is delimited if necessary open the file with excel and save as a workbook or in delimited form

  • File import Select the correct file type, (in this case it is excel)

3. Select the REF tool and highlight the field that contains the reference designator

4. Select File, Export, CAMCAD Attribute

5. Select the items as shown in Figure 1

6. Select Update CAMCAD

7. CAMCAD should now reflect the no pop parts in grey

  Figure 1:  Selections to be made for step 5.
  X-ray Test Users Utilize BOM Explorer to Change No Pops to Untested

This file can now be saved as a .cc file and brought in to Testlink. In Testlink when you get to the subtype components section, select Component Test Status. Then, make the selections as shown in Figure 2

  Figure 2:  Selections in Test Link.
  X-ray Test Users Utilize BOM Explorer to Change No Pops to Untested

After making the selections, select the Apply to list option. Select Finish. The parts will appear in the no load section.