Question
Options and Variants with Classification
Version: Windchill 13.0
Use Case: We are using options and variants, as well as classification. There is some overlap between options/choices and attribution on the classification node to support search and retrieval.
Description:
It seems inefficient to duplicate options and choices into the classification taxonomy and have users perform double entry to maintain the classification attribution. I haven't been able to find any out of the box configuration options or tools for this, but it seems our situation cannot be unique and I am curious if any other customer has successfully worked a solution for this.
At first glance it seems there are two routes to explore.
1) Customize at the data entry/creation step to force options and choices to drive attribute values onto the item
2) Customize the search/retrieval to include classification, attributes and options and choices.
Anyone have any other suggestions to share?