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4-Participant
February 23, 2026
Question

Custom IFX Library

  • February 23, 2026
  • 1 reply
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Hi @OliverGräbner 

I would like to create a fastener library compatible with the IFX module.
First, I am trying to link an existing family table with the keyword FAMTABLE.
To do this, I have created a .dat file, as shown below

SCREWTYPE 1
UNIT MM
SURFACE 49
AXIS 82
CBSCR DIN974-1 R1
INFO <Screw_test>

!Enter the name of the Family Table Part
!---------------------------------------
FAMPRT VIS_CHC_INOX_JY


SYMBOL STRING DN LG B S DK K DG P
INSTANCE STRING DN LG B S DK K DG P
#FAMTAB M<DN> d4 d6 d15 d17 d5 d7 d16 @pas

 

My family table contains several instances using an item code for each instance.
When I launch IFX, the thread box remains empty and I cannot choose a screw size.
I also get the following error message:

No valid data found
DN Vis_chc_inox_jy.dat

I think I have a problem with the STRING box in my .dat file.
I tried with a family table with two instances and simpler file names, but nothing changed.
I looked at all the posts, but none of them answered my question.
Could you please help me?

 

 

This is my first step. Next, I would like to link my tables, but in Windchill.

 

Creo 10

 

 

1 reply

17-Peridot
February 24, 2026

Hi, 

 

can you please attach your simple part and your *.dat file.
Then I will check it on my side and give you feedback.

 

4-Participant
February 24, 2026

Hi Oliver,

 

Thank you for your quick answer;

You will find attached our dat file and two differents prt files.

One is a test part with 2 instances and the other our official part family table

 

Best Regards

 

Jonathan

 

17-Peridot
February 24, 2026

Hi,

 

you must use tabs between your values.

I also have changed  @pas to PAS.

screenshot_20260224_114347.png

That's all.

 

Find attached the modified file.