Update pvz between Windchill and Creo Illustrate

[C-Johnson]

As a company, in 2022 we downloaded Creo Illustrate 8.0. I have just started using it and am stuck on this issue.

Currently, when we go into Windchill (version 11, soon will be going to version 12) we access an .asm file and convert it to a .pvz file and then use that in Creo Illustrate to make images for use in end-user manuals.

Our understanding is that when a pvz is created it “breaks the link” between the active version in Windchill and what’s being used in Creo Illustrate.

So, if our current model is Revision A and we have created 20 different figure views and then changes are made several times and we are now using Revision C, this means the file information in Creo is outdated, correct?

How, if at all possible, can we automatically update the files in Creo Illustrate to Rev C without having to redo all 20 images?

Is this can be done, how do we do it?  If this is not available in Creo Illustrate 8.0, is it available in a more current version?

The person who was in charge of coordination all of this has since left the company and the few of us who do use Creo Illustrate are left figuring this out on our own.

[Catalina]

Hi @C-Johnson 

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.

Best regards,

[agarland · Accepted solution]

When originally creating your c3di files, if you choose the 'Link' option when importing the source data (PVZ file) a link to the source pvz file is maintained.

This means that you will get notified that the source data has been updated when opening the c3di file.

We always recommend revisiting all figures after updating as depending on the changes made in the source data, the figure content may need revising.

You can find the Linked File Settings in: Options>Global>General>Loading.

For more information see: Linking, Embedding, and Updating Imported Content

[Catalina]

Hi @C-Johnson 

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,