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In 10.1 we could easily import Solidworks CAD assemblies created outside Windchill using the Save to Workspace command (or import to workspace). All the records imported to the Workspace would be assigned a new, unique Windchill number automatically.
After updating to 10.2, we were told this was a "bug" and was removed. Now the current filename of the CAD file is passed to the Windchill Number of the new record in the workspace. The filename property is of course created from the filename too. The Name and Filename can be renamed, but not the Windchill Number.
So we are left with a Windchill record that has an incorrect Windchill Number that cannot be changed. Since it can't be used, another record must be created through a much more cumbersome method.
Currently the workarounds we have available are:
Consider again having to do this for every component in a large assembly (or even once) and it is incredible that the previous functionality is no longer an option.
There are undoubtedly other workflows with other users setups where this is not a concern, but I believe should be accommodated and allowed for.
Do you agree? Are there other options? Should this be reinstated?