AFX usage with PDM system

Question

Hi,

we are currently using Creo 11 with SAP as our PDM system. We also want to use Advanced Framework.

When using AFX connectors which are not project specific (e.g. ITEM universal connector) we want the connectors to be loaded from the library. When inserting such a connector in an assembly the component is just in session with no path (Tools -> Model information). When the assembly then is saved, a copy is written in the working directory. When I close Creo and reopen the assembly the component is taken from the working directory. When I remove the component from the working directory and reopen the assembly in Creo, the component is loaded from the library.

When using the standard Creo assemble feature it looks like the component is first opened in Creo and then assembled.

Something must have changed since it was working with Creo 9.

Is there any setting that could help getting the non project specific components directly from the library (with path reference to library)?

Best regards,

Sebastian

Catalina · Answer

Hi @SN_1440595

Thank you for your question.

Your post appears well documented but has not yet received any response. I am replying to raise awareness. Hopefully, another community member will be able to help.

Also, feel free to add any additional information you think might be relevant. It sometimes helps to have screenshots to better understand what you are trying to do.

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