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lkerila1-Visitor
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January 22, 2015
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Drawing Template Directory

  • January 22, 2015
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Hello all,


I'm looking for a way to have my config.pro point to a directory for the drawing templates, rather than a specific template. We have about 21 templates which cover plastics, sheet metal, cnc, etc. across sheet sizes of A thru D.


The way it is set now is for a specific template, but I'd like it to point to the folder location so that the user can choose from those found there.


Is there a way to do this?


Cheers!


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TomU23-Emerald IV
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January 27, 2015
Lar,

Try setting the config.pro options by actually browsing to the folder. You should end up with something like “wtpub://<server name=">/<product or=" library=">/Subfolder”

“pro_format_dir” will tell Creo where to find formats. “pro_format_dir” is used for templates (both parts, assemblies, and drawings).

Keep in mind that whatever name you give the server when you register it in Creo will be used as part of this path, so if the config is shared it’s important that everyone name the server the same (ex. “Windchill”).

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Once these are set, any time the system needs a format or template, it will automatically look in the proper folder.

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Unlike the templates list, the formats dropdown list will only show formats loaded into session. Fortunately the “Browse” button will still take you directly to the formats directory (once set correctly).

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lkerila1-VisitorAuthor
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January 27, 2015

Huge thanks to all who chimed in with help. As it turned out, there was a very small typo in the various lines that pointed to the WC folder location. Some lines had "Windchill" while a few others had "windchill" as part of the path name. Capitolization makes a difference!



I've finally got it working, thanks again!

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