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Importing Data From Templates Last revised 11/03/2009

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Introduction

ASENT uses Excel templates in a number of cases to import data. ASENT uses Excel templates in a number of cases to import data. Some examples of the types of data that can be import this way are Some examples of the types of data that can be import this way are the following:the following:

1)1) Complete BOM or Product Tree structureComplete BOM or Product Tree structure

2)2) Bulk load parts into project part librariesBulk load parts into project part libraries

3)3) Assemblies or COTS items into assembly librariesAssemblies or COTS items into assembly libraries

4)4) Entire FMEA or FMECA analysisEntire FMEA or FMECA analysis

5)5) Maintenance tasks into project task librariesMaintenance tasks into project task libraries

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Importing a BOM or Product Tree

The slides that follow will walk you through the The slides that follow will walk you through the process of importing a partial or complete process of importing a partial or complete product tree using ASENT’s product tree using ASENT’s product_tree.xls template. This is typically located in the template. This is typically located in the \ASENT\Data folder when ASENT is installed folder when ASENT is installed on your machine.on your machine.

If you are importing a part list for a single If you are importing a part list for a single assembly or board you may want to use the user-assembly or board you may want to use the user-defined import feature. Refer to the defined import feature. Refer to the ASENT_Import.ppt tutorial. tutorial.

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The product_tree.xls template file is used for importing an entire product tree for use in a Reliability Prediction. Normally, this template is used by copying and pasting data from a BOM output into this template.

Working with the Product Tree Template

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By clicking on the Definitions tab at the bottom of the product_tree.xls file you will see each field listed and a brief description.

Working with the Product Tree Template

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Default values are used when creating missing parts during the import, as the template only tells ASENT what type of part it is (e.g. Digital IC).

You can tailor the defaults used for your product in the Component Data Manager by selecting the Defaults tab.

Defaults from the COMMON project will be used unless you have defaults defined for your project. You can copy these from other projects.

Modifying Part Defaults Prior to Import

Invoke the Component Data Manager from the Reliability Manager.

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Here, in the Component Data Manager, we are creating defaults to be used when creating new CWR style capacitors for the DEMOCD_PRJ. These defaults only apply to this project and will not affect any other project.

Modifying Part Defaults Prior to Import

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To import a product tree from Excel follow these steps. From the Reliability Manager, right-click on the system node and select the options shown on the screen to the left.

Importing a Product Tree from Excel

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Importing a Product Tree from Excel

Actually, you can import a product tree or portion of one from any item on your reliability tree by right-clicking on it.

If you select the Overwrite option it will overwrite the existing item and everything below it with what’s in the file you are importing. If the Append option is selected it will hang it off the selected item.

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Working with the Product Tree Template

Note: The Part Type picklist is tied to the list of Valid Part Types on the Definitions Tab of the product_tree.xls template. The template includes sample entries for parts. Be careful not to wipe these out when you are adding in your data, otherwise the Part Type picklist will cease to operate. This data is only applicable to entries with their item type set to ‘PART’.

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The product_tree.xls template file has been modified, and now includes a Part Type column. This information is used to create new project parts during the import process if they do not already exist in an ASENT library.

When importing a product tree from Excel the user can set the default project library used for locating parts, and choose to either skip missing parts or create them.

Working with the Product Tree Template

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Resulting Product Tree from Import

This screen shows the resulting product tree that was imported using the product_tree.xls template.

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Bulk Loading Library Parts from Excel

The slides that follow will walk you through the The slides that follow will walk you through the process of using part templates to bulk load process of using part templates to bulk load piece-parts into project libraries.piece-parts into project libraries.

Part templates are typically located in the Part templates are typically located in the \ASENT\Data folder when ASENT is installed folder when ASENT is installed on your machine.on your machine.

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Existing Part Templates

Here is the current list of part templates that are available. This Here is the current list of part templates that are available. This covers most high-use parts: (Located in covers most high-use parts: (Located in \ASENT\Data\ASENT\Data folder) folder)

1)1) Cap.xls – Capacitor templateCap.xls – Capacitor template

2)2) Conn.xls – Connector templateConn.xls – Connector template

3)3) Fuse.xls – Fuse templateFuse.xls – Fuse template

4)4) Ics.xls – Template used for microcircuitsIcs.xls – Template used for microcircuits

5)5) Ind.xls - Inductor template (coils, transformers)Ind.xls - Inductor template (coils, transformers)

6)6) Led.xls – Template of opto-electronic devicesLed.xls – Template of opto-electronic devices

7)7) Misc.xls – Miscellaneous partsMisc.xls – Miscellaneous parts

8)8) Res.xls – Resistor templateRes.xls – Resistor template

9)9) Semi.xls – Semiconductor templateSemi.xls – Semiconductor template

10)10) Switch.xls – Switch templateSwitch.xls – Switch template

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Working With Part Templates

The fields associated with each part template varies. Normally, the The fields associated with each part template varies. Normally, the template will have some header information that must remain intact. template will have some header information that must remain intact. This header lists the field names. This header lists the field names.

The Valid Values tab provides some guidance on what is allowed. The Valid Values tab provides some guidance on what is allowed. At a minimum a part number, type, subtype, and style must be At a minimum a part number, type, subtype, and style must be entered. There are three additional part number fields (PN) entered. There are three additional part number fields (PN) available to list alternate part numbers. Blank fields are populated available to list alternate part numbers. Blank fields are populated with default values. These can be tailored for each project.with default values. These can be tailored for each project.

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Working With Part Templates

In this example three identical Zener Diodes would be created in In this example three identical Zener Diodes would be created in the library, and your prediction could reference this part by any of the library, and your prediction could reference this part by any of these part numbers.these part numbers.

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Working With Part Templates

This example shows part of the Capacitor Import Template. Most This example shows part of the Capacitor Import Template. Most templates have some sample data or reference data at the top of the templates have some sample data or reference data at the top of the sheet. Here, it shows you all of the valid types, subtype, style sheet. Here, it shows you all of the valid types, subtype, style combinations and a description of each. Copy and paste your combinations and a description of each. Copy and paste your information below this and then information below this and then delete the sample data prior to doing your import.

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Working With Part Templates

If you reference a package in your import template, make sure that it is a package that is already defined for the project you are importing the parts to. If it does not exist, then the import routine will just use a default package for the part. Use the Component Data Manager to define any needed packages prior to importing your part template.

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Importing a Part Template

You import part templates from the Component Manager. You can invoke this from either the Session Manager or the Reliability Manager.

From the Component Data Manager, locate the project library that you would like to import the data to. In order to have this option you must be assigned to the project and have the yellow project folder next to its name.

Right-click on the project and select the Import Parts option.

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Importing a Part Template

Next, you will be prompted for the name of the part template to be imported.

Once this is entered the next screen appears. Click on the OK button to start the import.

The import begins and a log file is generated as parts are loaded. When it is done it will say Finished! Click on the OK button.

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Bulk Loading Library Assemblies from Excel

The slides that follow will walk you through the The slides that follow will walk you through the process of using the Assembly template to bulk process of using the Assembly template to bulk load assemblies or COTS items into project load assemblies or COTS items into project libraries.libraries.

The The Assembly_Data.xls template is typically template is typically located in the located in the \ASENT\Data folder when folder when ASENT is installed on your machine.ASENT is installed on your machine.

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The Assembly Data Import Template

ASENT’s Assembly Library is very useful for managing COTS items or assemblies that may be used on multiple projects. The Assembly Data Import Template is used to bulk load some of this assembly information.

Above is the Assembly_Data.xls file that can be found in your \ASENT\Data folder. Once assemblies are imported into the Assembly Data Manager, then you can add other supporting documentation (e.g. images, video, xls, Word/Pdf files) and associate it with these assemblies. These assemblies can then be brought into the Reliability Manager and used for reliability predictions.

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The Assembly Data Import Template

The Assembly Data Import Template contains a sample line of data for your reference. Add your data below this line and then prior to importing the template, delete the sample line of data.

You can enter either the failure rate, MTBF or both. If you enter one of these, then the Assembly Data Manager will automatically fill in the other value.

Create a separate template for each category of equipment (e.g. misc, computer equipment, displays, etc…)

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Importing an Assembly Data Template

You import assembly templates from the Assembly Data Manager. You can invoke this from either the Session Manager or the Reliability Manager.

From the Assembly Data Manager, locate the project library and equipment category that you would like to import the data to. In order to have this option you must be assigned to the project and have the yellow project folder next to its name.

Right-click on the equipment category folder and select the Import Assemblies option.

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Importing an Assembly Data Template

Next, you will be prompted for the name of the assembly data template to be imported.

Once this is entered the next screen appears. Click on the OK button to start the import.

The import begins and a log file is generated as assemblies are loaded. When it is done it will say Finished! Click on the OK button.

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Resulting Assembly Data from Excel Import

This screen shows the receiver/transmitter assembly that was imported from the template.

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Importing FMEA or FMECA Data

The slides that follow will walk you through the process The slides that follow will walk you through the process of importing a partial or complete FMEA/FMECA of importing a partial or complete FMEA/FMECA using ASENT’s using ASENT’s FMECA Import.xls template. This is template. This is typically located in the typically located in the \ASENT\Data folder when folder when ASENT is installed on your machine.ASENT is installed on your machine.

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The FMECA Import Template

Sample FMECA Import template. This allows you to import an entire FMECA into ASENT from Excel.

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The FMECA Import Template

Some fields will have both a short and long description column (e.g. failure mode). The short description allows up to 255 characters. The long description is not normally used, but it is available if you have descriptions that are over 255 characters in length.

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The FMECA Import Template

When you click on the Definitions tab it will display the list of fields in the template and a description of what they are used for.

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From the FMECA Manager, right-click on the system node and select the options shown on the screen to the left.

Importing a FMECA from Excel

You import FMECA templates from the FMECA Manager.

The FMECA Manager is invoked from the Session Manager by right-clicking on an existing project and selecting the FMECA Manager option.

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Importing a FMECA from Excel

Actually, you can import a FMECA or portion of one from any item on your FMECA Analysis tree by right-clicking on it.

If you select the Replace option it will overwrite the existing item and everything below it with what’s in the file you are importing. If the Append option is selected it will hang it off the selected item.

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Importing FMECA Template

Next, you will be prompted for the name of the FMECA template to be imported.

Once this is entered the next screen appears. Click on the OK button to start the import.

The import begins and a log file is generated as the FMECA is loaded. When it is done it will say Finished! Click on the OK button.

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Resulting FMECA Data from Excel Import

This screen shows the FMECA data that was imported from the Excel file. Notice the various assemblies and their corresponding failure mode information.

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Importing Maintenance Tasks

The slides that follow will walk you through the The slides that follow will walk you through the process of importing maintenance tasks into the process of importing maintenance tasks into the maintenance task libraires using ASENT’s maintenance task libraires using ASENT’s MTasks.xls template. This is typically located template. This is typically located in the in the \ASENT\Data folder when ASENT is folder when ASENT is installed on your machine.installed on your machine.

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The Maintenance Tasks Import Template

Above is the MTasks.xls file that can be found in your \ASENT\Data folder. This template is used for importing maintenance tasks into your library. Once maintenance tasks are imported into the Maintainability Data Manager, then you can add other supporting documentation (e.g. images, video, xls, Word/Pdf files) and associate it with these tasks. These tasks can then be brought into the Maintainability Manager and used for maintainability predictions.

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The Maintenance Tasks Import Template

The Maintenance Tasks Import Template contains some sample data for your reference. Add your data below this line and then prior to importing the template, delete the sample data.

There are two types of tasks allowed: 1) RR Task, which is a remove and replace task, and 2) OTHER, which is used for all other types of corrective and preventive maintenance tasks.

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The Maintenance Tasks Import Template

By clicking on the Valid Values tab of the template you can access some data that describes the meaning of the fields. In the Maintenance Tasks template most of these are self explanatory, so the only one really discussed is the Task Types field.

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Importing a Maintenance Tasks Template

You import maintenance task templates from the Maintainability Data Manager. You can invoke this from either the Session Manager or the Maintainability Manager.

From the Maintainability Data Manager, locate the project library and task category that you would like to import the data to. In order to have this option you must be assigned to the project and have the yellow project folder next to its name.

Right-click on the task category folder and select the Import option.

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Importing a Maintenance Tasks Template

Next, you will be prompted for the name of the maintenance tasks template to be imported.

Once this is entered the next screen appears. Click on the OK button to start the import.

The import begins and a log file is generated as tasks are loaded. When it is done it will say Finished! Click on the OK button.

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Resulting Maintenance Tasks from Excel Import

This screen shows the maintenance tasks and their related data that was import from the template.