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joe_morton
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18-Opal
October 16, 2020
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Compare to Part Structure not available (grayed out)

  • October 16, 2020
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I've got a Creo CAD assembly in Windchill that is linked to a WTPart using the Owner link. The part structure will successfully build. The problem is that for some reason on the CAD page, the "compare to part structure" button is grayed out. On the WTPart page, I am able to get the comparison.

I've checked for failed placements, and that doesn't seem to be the issue as the structure will successfully build. I've tried unassociating the WTPart and reassociating it. I've tried checking out the CAD model regenerating, saving, and checking back in. I've even tried suppressing everything and then checking back in. The compare button continues to be grayed out. 

Any ideas how to resolve? 

Best answer by joe_morton

I've run into this a few times, and since posting this, found the issue.

 

If the CAD model is set to NO_PART=Yes, the compare function is not available, even if a WTPart is linked as an Owner. Clearing the NO_PART value restores the functionality.

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joe_morton
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joe_morton18-OpalAuthorAnswer
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March 16, 2026

I've run into this a few times, and since posting this, found the issue.

 

If the CAD model is set to NO_PART=Yes, the compare function is not available, even if a WTPart is linked as an Owner. Clearing the NO_PART value restores the functionality.