Expedition/FablinkXE/BSXE DR/WA: XE Neutral File - Fix Side 2 Component Rotations

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This kit provides a workaround to the problem reported in DR# dts0100640158 - "FabLink XE Pro-Expedition XE Neutral File output rotations for bottom side components does not match standard."

The main purpose is to modify the Neutral File, generated by Expedition's Output->Neutral File command, by correcting the rotation of components on the bottom side of the board. The kit provides a "script.ini" file that executes the "NeutralFile.vbs" script on document open. This script will disable the "Neutral File" command and insert a new command "*NeutralFile..." as shown below. This new command will execute a wrapper function that essentially executes the original command, followed up by the edit function. In this manner, the user doesn't have to remember to execute a separate script to fix the Neutral File. The script will acquire and release the required license (Fablink XE Pro) - as necessary - and contains a working example of attaching subroutines to a Dialog's Events. Put both files in your WDIR directory. If you are currently using a scripts.ini file in your WDIR directory add the contents of the supplied scripts.ini file to yours.

Updated Version (2) (1/18/2010): Fixed problem with Unplaced Components in the Neutral File.

Updated Version (3) (1/19/2010): Added Stand Alone Version (FixXENeutralFile.vbs) - Desktop Executable.

Updated Version (4) 5/19/2010: Satoru-san has graciously modified a copy of NeutralFile.vbs to work in BSXE. The FixNeutralFile.zip file now contains 2 zips, one for the original(Expedition Kit and standalone FixXENeutralFile.vbs) and now a kit for BSXE.

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YASU Jan 19, 2010 2:14 AM

Hi,

I'd like to use this script. But I couldn't run this script on my Expedition PCB.

The error occured at line 57 and 100. I think my pulldown menu caused this error.

My pulldown menu is modified (two top pulldown menu added between Window menu and Help menu).

Update: I'd tried to run the Expedtion PCB without the pulldown menu customizes. I could see the "*Nuetral File..." on Outputs pulldown menu.

So, my trouble are caused by menu customizations.

Anyone had met same trouble? And, anyone has the solution for running this script.

regards,

YASU

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al_layson @ YASU on Jan 19, 2010 10:14 AM

Yasu,

Both lines you mentioned (57 and 100) involve the following:

For Each key In Scripting.Globals.Keys
If (Scripting.Globals(key)="_FixNeutralFileSub_") Then Exit Sub 'line 57 and 100
Next

I have no idea why your custom menus would cause an error in this area. Is your custom setup using Scripting.Globals?

Anyone have any ideas why?

Because of this, I have added a stand-alone version of the main code to the zip file called "FixXENeutralFile.vbs".

What exactly is the error reported?

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YASU @ al_layson on Jan 19, 2010 11:28 PM

Hi Al-san,

Thanks for your reply.

I check the code of menu customization. These scripts are using Scripting.Globals.

And, I'd tried to use a stand-alone version. It worked fine!!

I'll use a stand-alone version in our process.

Thanks!!

YASU

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Satoru Mar 17, 2010 7:31 PM

Hello Al-san,

Your script is the Expedition version.

Do you have Board Station XE version script.

regards,

Satoru

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al_layson @ Satoru on Mar 18, 2010 10:37 AM

Satoru-san,

Sorry, there is no BSXE version. If I have time I will look at possibly modifying script to support BSXE. Meanwhile you should still be able to use the Stand-Alone version.

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mitsuteru_kouno Apr 4, 2010 10:32 PM

al-san,

My customer uses BSXE for main bord design.
My customer plans to shift to BSXE from BSTN at another new design.
By this problem, my customer cannot shift to BSXE.
Please modifying script to support BSXE.

Best regards,

mitsuteru kouno

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al_layson @ mitsuteru_kouno on Apr 5, 2010 11:32 AM

Mitsuteru,

Please use the stand-alone version until I can revisit this. No time as of late.

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YASU Jan 19, 2010 2:14 AM
Hi,

I'd like to use this script. But I couldn't run this script on my Expedition PCB.
The error occured at line 57 and 100. I think my pulldown menu caused this error.
My pulldown menu is modified (two top pulldown menu added between Window menu and Help menu).

Update: I'd tried to run the Expedtion PCB without the pulldown menu customizes. I could see the "*Nuetral File..." on Outputs pulldown menu.
So, my trouble are caused by menu customizations.

Anyone had met same trouble? And, anyone has the solution for running this script.

regards,
YASU
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- al_layson @ YASU on Jan 19, 2010 10:14 AM
  Yasu,
  Both lines you mentioned (57 and 100) involve the following:
  
  For Each key In Scripting.Globals.Keys
  If (Scripting.Globals(key)="_FixNeutralFileSub_") Then Exit Sub 'line 57 and 100
  Next
  I have no idea why your custom menus would cause an error in this area. Is your custom setup using Scripting.Globals?
  Anyone have any ideas why?
  Because of this, I have added a stand-alone version of the main code to the zip file called "FixXENeutralFile.vbs".
  What exactly is the error reported?
  Al
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  - YASU @ al_layson on Jan 19, 2010 11:28 PM
    Hi Al-san,
    
    Thanks for your reply.
    I check the code of menu customization. These scripts are using Scripting.Globals.
    
    And, I'd tried to use a stand-alone version. It worked fine!!
    I'll use a stand-alone version in our process.
    
    Thanks!!
    YASU
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Satoru Mar 17, 2010 7:31 PM
Hello Al-san,

Your script is the Expedition version.
Do you have Board Station XE version script.

regards,
Satoru
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- al_layson @ Satoru on Mar 18, 2010 10:37 AM
  Satoru-san,
  Sorry, there is no BSXE version. If I have time I will look at possibly modifying script to support BSXE. Meanwhile you should still be able to use the Stand-Alone version.
  Al
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mitsuteru_kouno Apr 4, 2010 10:32 PM
al-san,

My customer uses BSXE for main bord design.
My customer plans to shift to BSXE from BSTN at another new design.
By this problem, my customer cannot shift to BSXE.
Please modifying script to support BSXE.
Best regards,

mitsuteru kouno
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- al_layson @ mitsuteru_kouno on Apr 5, 2010 11:32 AM
  Mitsuteru,
  Please use the stand-alone version until I can revisit this. No time as of late.
  Al
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