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RS_1009568512-Amethyst
12-Amethyst
September 21, 2023
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Exporting Related CAD Drawings from a Product Structure

  • September 21, 2023
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I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.0 and Datecode with CPS 12.0.2.10

I am using the Import/Export manager, and when I export a WTPart assembly with the option "Product Structure with CAD Documents / Dynamic Documents (built with active configuration specification)", the WTParts, BOM, CAD models, CAD model structure, and WTDocuments and the WTDoc-WTPart relationships all get exported. However, any CAD Drawings related to the CAD Models via drawing reference (and thus "calculated" relationship to WTPart) or related to Parts via content (or other "non-owner" links) do NOT get exported. It seems I have to manually add the drawings as separate line items. This is problematic for larger assemblies. Is there a way to include related drawings on a Product Structure export?

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HelesicPetr
22-Sapphire II
HelesicPetr22-Sapphire II
22-Sapphire II
September 22, 2023

Hi @RS_10095685 

Unfortunately "Product Structure with CAD Documents" option does not export drawings at all.

You can move all drawings to the folder and use second option "Cabinet and Folder Contents"

 

Or add all data to a workspace and export the workspace. I know you need the Creo and a Creo licence

 

I don't have better idea for now. 

 

PetrH

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RS_1009568512-AmethystAuthor
12-Amethyst
September 22, 2023
Thank you for your response - I was afraid that's the case. If you move the drawings and include them as a 2 nd entry for "Cabinet and Folder" contents, will the total export include the model-to-drawing relationships as well?

HelesicPetr
22-Sapphire II
HelesicPetr22-Sapphire II
22-Sapphire II
September 22, 2023

Hi @RS_10095685 

I don't know 

Try it.

PetrH

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cgautier18-Opal
18-Opal
September 26, 2023

Hello RS_10095685,
You encountered unexpected behavior while using Windchill, thanks for reaching out, this is Charles from PTC Technical Support in Europe, I will provide you assistance on this question.
The use-case is referenced in kb article cs156273 and it seems unfortunately calculated links are not exported.
KR,
Charles.

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