Question for those of you who are using Creo without any PDM

[rdevaux]

This question is for those of you who are using Creo without any PDM software to help manage your files.  How are you managing the versions that are created when you save your models?  Do you use some type of software to purge these old files, or do you have to delete them manually?  If you have to do it manually, how do you ensure that a user doesn't delete more than they should?

Thanks,

Rob

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[ClintWalton · Accepted solution]

First, make sure that you have accounted for any revision history that you want to maintain.  One way to do this is to save models with new file names such as "<PART NAME>_REV_X".

There are two ways to delete old file versions:

• To purge old versions of all models within a directory:  Set the Working Directory > Utilities > Open System Window > type PURGE > Press Enter
• To purge old versions of only a specific model:  Set the Working Directory > Open the model > File > Manage File > Delete Old Versions

Occasionally, the Purge command of the system window fails because the PATH environment variable is not configured properly.  For this, see CS36788: https://support.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/solution.jsp?n=CS36788.

[rdevaux]

Thanks Clint!  I appreciate your reply.

Rob

[nfoulkes]

Afternoon Clint,

Do you have to have no files open to be able to get to the Utilities > Open System Window  menu?

It would nice to be able to clear up old versions while you have work open if possible.

Many thanks in advance,

Nic

[Dale_Rosema]

In this thread, there is talk of Spekan purge utility. A lot of people that do not have PDM use this:

Re: Can't able to purge

Dale