MBD: Is there an OOTB option in Creo Parametric to import Combined Views from an existing Creo Model

[Ashwin_Bolar]

We have created combined views in our Creo start parts which are used for MBD purpose. Now we have a requirement to update the previous Creo Models with the Combined views created recently. That is why I would like to know if these combined views can be imported from the models which have the combined views.

The other option that we could think of to achieve this is to create a Mapkey. Our current Creo Parametric version is 10.0.6.0. Any suggestions would definitely help.

[Chris3]

No it is not possible in the way that you want it to be:

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS341950 

You can copy all of the features out of a part that does not have them into a start part that does have them (but then you would need to repair all parent references to that part (drawing and assemblies). Note that if you do this you will lose any combo states that were created in the "from" part.

[tbraxton · Accepted solution]

Without using one of the APIs, mapkeys are probably your best option to automate this task. I would break down the tasks into multiple mapkeys and then use them in a nested mapkey sequence to create new combined states in your legacy models.

If you have thousands of legacy models, then it may be worth it to develop a custom script using Toolkit or other API to run the tasks in batch mode.

[Catalina]

Hi @Ashwin_Bolar,

I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution or please feel free to detail in a reply what has helped you and mark it as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.

Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation.

Thanks,

[Ashwin_Bolar]

We will be creating a mapkey to add the combined states.

[AM_13733893]

The company SIGMAXIM is a PTC partner that specializes in creating small custom apps and scripts for just this kind of thing.

If they don't already have an OOTB MBD tool that can do this, they can make one for your needs.

[Michael]

Once you get the mapkey working, you can use creo distributed batch to run a mapkey on files… that will open each file and run the mapkey that saves. This will save you countless hours. Be sure to do a trial on a test first.