Need to bring independent CAD part into existing family table

[canderson]

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.0 and Datecode with CPS 12.0.1.0

Trying to move independant CAD object into existing family table

[BenLoosli]

There are a few CS articles non the process, but this is my simplified version.

1. Name the standalone part to the new FT instance name
2. Open the generic FT in Creo
3. Create the new instance with same name as in step 1
   1. Set all to continue
4. Remove the generic and instances from the workspace
   1. Uncheck the Erase object from CAD application
5. Verify the FT and save it
   1. All items should show as new
6. Add the standalone part to the workspace
   1. Check reuse modified workspace content
7. Select Yes to Replace in Session for renamed object
8. Check out the generic and instances
9. Check in the generic and instances

[canderson]

I am not following your instructions.  Example I have  a stand alone cad part  "dog.prt" in Windchill   I have a family table generic "Animals.prt"  I need to add dog.prt to my existing family table.  You mention step 2.  Open the generic FT in Creo.  Step 3.. what do you mean Set all to Continue?  Then you mention step 4.  Remove the generic and instance from the workspace?  How did they get into the workspace you never mentioned a save operation?

[BenLoosli]

Solved: Re: Merge independent part into a family table - PTC Community

[canderson]

there use to be a very good document on this issue.  The Solved technique in the URL is confusing also..   I cannot follow this process either.  Mentions steps 3 and 4 above but there is nothing above...  very confusing.

[BenLoosli]

This a PTC artcile

Article - CS4975 - How to add instances back into family table that was deleted from generic in Windchill PDMLink (ptc.com)

[canderson]

Found it PTC document 19541