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i Bef ore using F actor y T ools 1. About this manual This manual describes how to install the Factor y T ools and how to use each application of the Factory T ools. For detailed information on how to create and edit boa…

Before using Factory Tools
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Contents
1. About this manual i
2. Factory Tools application configuration i
3. Checking the system configuration ii
3.1 Necessary hardware ii
3.2 Applicable models iv
3.3 Board data format v
3.4 Other cautions vi
3.5 Package contents vi

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Before using Factory Tools
1. About this manual
This manual describes how to install the Factory Tools and how to use each application of the Factory Tools.
For detailed information on how to create and edit board data or borad data using the Factory Tools, please
read the "Factory Tools User's Manual for Creating borad Data".
For the operating methods for YAMAHA surface mounters, dispensers and solder paste printers, refer to their
operation manuals that come with the machine shipped to you.
2. Factory Tools application configuration
Factory Tools is comprised of multiple units of application software that can be selected for specific editing
tasks and functions.
Factory Tools
Board Explorer
Manage line, machine registration and board data.
Board Editor
Use this Board Editor when editing board data or creating production data.
Feeder Viewer
Use the Feeder Viewer to check feeder setups or edit the setting.
Board data Distribution
Make the board data to severl machines production.
Database Editor
Use the Database Editor to edit parts or mark database.
P (Programming) - Tool
Optimizer
Make the board data to severl machines production.
Common parts setup optimizer
This optional program optimizes the setups for shared parts.
ASCII converter
This optional program converts CAD data or data created by other machines into YGX format data.
M (Monitoring) - Tool
Remote control
S (Setup) - Tool
Setup Navi
In P-Tool, there is an AOI version besides the regular version.
P-Tool AOI
It has functions to create data for Inspector.
“Board Explorer”,“Board Editor”,“Database Editor” and “ASCII converter” are available.
“Feeder Viewer”,“Optimizer” and “Common parts setup optimizer” is not available.

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Before using Factory Tools
3. Checking the system configuration
Factory Tools runs on Microsoft™ Windows . The following hardware specifications are necessary for the
operation.
3.1 Necessary hardware
P-Tool M-Tool S-Tool
OS Windows XP Professional SP2/Vista Business
CPU Above-mentiond OS must operate. ( Recommendation: Dual 2GHz,Single 3GHz)
Display 1024 by 768 dots or higher, with 256 or more colors
Memory 1GB or more
Hard disk Free space of 10GB or more
CD-ROM drive Quad-speed or higher
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CAUTION
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Using Microsoft™ Excel (2000/2003/2007)
Microsoft™ Excel is required to use the following functions of Factory Tools.
• Feeder Viewer : Setup Assignment
• Feeder Viewer : Optimization Monitor
• Feeder Viewer : Optimizer Excel Sheet
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