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Introduction To The PDMLink Environment

This module provides an introduction to the Windchill PDMLink environment. It describes the primary object types stored in PDMLink, such as documents, CAD documents, parts, and change items. It also outlines how PDMLink manages storage locations, versioning, processes, access controls and collaboration features.

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Introduction To The PDMLink Environment

This module provides an introduction to the Windchill PDMLink environment. It describes the primary object types stored in PDMLink, such as documents, CAD documents, parts, and change items. It also outlines how PDMLink manages storage locations, versioning, processes, access controls and collaboration features.

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Module 1: Introduction to the Windchill PDMLink Environment

Introduction to Windchill PDMLink 9.0


2007 PTC

Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
! Identify and describe the capabilities of PDMLinks primary object types. ! Identify PDMLink storage locations, iteration and version controls,

process controls, access controls, and collaboration features.

! Access PDMLink. ! Navigate within PDMLink. ! Access Help. ! View and Modify Preferences.

Windchill PDMLink Environment


Windchill PDMLink
! Stores information. ! Manages information in storage locations. ! Manages information evolution. ! Controls access to information. ! Provides collaboration tools.

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Types


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents Parts, End Items Links Change Items

Golf Cart
GOLF_CART A.3

LEG A.1 UPPER_SUPPORT A.1 LOWER_SUPPORT A.2 LOWER_BAR A.1

LOWER_CAP A.1 BAG_HOLDER B.1 PIN B.1

WHEEL A.1 Golf Cart Owners Manual A.3

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Documents


Primary Object Types
!

Documents

.bmp

.jpg .xls .ppt

.txt .wav

.doc .wpd

.zip

.avi

Windchill PDMLink Objects: CAD Documents


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents


Drawing Format Diagram Manufacturing Layout Report Markup

Part Assembly

Sketch

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Parts and End Items


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents Parts, End Items

Part

End Item

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Links


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents Parts, End Items Links

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Change Items


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents Parts, End Items Links Change Items


Problem Report Change Request Change Notice

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Capabilities


Primary Object Types
!

Documents CAD Documents Parts, End Items Links Change Items

Object Capabilities
! ! !

Details (Meta-data) Content Relationships

Document Capabilities
Document Capabilities
! Details
" "
Details
Name: Created By: Created: Golf Cart Documentation Dillon Burt 5/25/2007

General details Histories

Content
Golf Cart Documentation.doc

! Content
" " "

Primary uploaded file Uploaded attachments Visualization files (PDF)


Relationships
Golf Cart Documentation Golf Cart A.1 Doc Error Change Request

! Relationships
" "

Parts, End Items Change Items

Part and End Item Capabilities


Part and End Item Capabilities
! Details
" "
Details
Name: Created By: Created: golf cart.asm Dillon Burt 5/25/2007

General Histories

Content
golf cart.ogl

! Content
"

Visualization files only

Relationships
Golf Cart Golf Cart Leg Upper Support Lower Support Wheel

! Relationships
" " " "

Parts (Product Structure) CAD Documents Documents Change Items

Golf Cart Documentation Golf Cart Change Request

CAD Document Capabilities


CAD Document Capabilities
! Details
" "
Details
Name: Created By: Created: Golf Cart Dillon Burt 3/25/2007

General Histories

Content
golf_cart.asm

! Content
" " "

Models Drawings Visualization file


Golf Cart Leg Upper Support Lower Support Wheel

Relationships
Golf Cart

! Relationships
" "

Parts and End Items Change Items

Golf Cart Change Request

Link Capabilities
Link Capabilities
! Provides a link to a Web page
" Another object in PDMLink " A page Web page outside of PDMLink

! Does not contain content

Change Item Capabilities


Change Item Capabilities
! Problem Reports
initiate

! Change Requests
initiate

! Change Notices
Golf Cart Leg Upper Support Lower Support Wheel

Storage Locations
Storage Contexts
! Products
" Store objects related to one product. " Organize objects in folders.
Product Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder Library Folder Folder Folder Folder Folder

! Libraries
" Store objects related to one another,

but not to one specific product.

" Organize objects in folders.

Iteration and Revision Controls: Version


Version
! Revision
" Default uses letters
A.1

! Iteration
" Default uses numbers
New Version

A.2

B.1

Check Out and Check In


! Check Out to make a change ! Check In to share your changes

Revise
! Generates a new version

B.2

Iteration and Revision Controls: Check Out


Version
! Revision
" Default uses letters
A.1

! Iteration
" Default uses numbers
Checked Out Copy New Version Working Copy A.2

B.1

Check Out and Check In


! Check Out to make a change ! Check In to share your changes

Revise
! Generates a new version

B.2

Iteration and Revision Controls: Check In


Version
! Revision
" Default uses letters
A.1

! Iteration
" Default uses numbers
New Version

A.2

B.1

Check Out and Check In


! Check Out to make a change ! Check In to share your changes

Revise
! Generates a new version

B.2

Iteration and Revision Controls: Revise


Version
! Revision
" Default uses letters
A.1

! Iteration
" Default uses numbers
Revise

A.2

B.1

Check Out and Check In


! Check Out to make a change ! Check In to share your changes

Revise
! Generates a new version

B.2

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Process Controls


Automated Process Components
! Life Cycles ! Workflow Processes ! Teams
In InWork Work Released Released

Life Cycle
Cancelled Cancelled

Workflow Processes

Team (Users and Roles)

Windchill PDMLink Objects: Collaboration Features


Communication Tools
! Discussion Forums

! Meetings

! Visualization
" ProductView

Logging On to PDMLink
Logging On to PDMLink
! Open Your Web Browser ! Type the URL ! Log On
" User name " Password

Exploring the Environment: Major Tabs


Organized by Tabs
! Home ! Product ! Change ! Library
Major Tabs

Exploring the Environment: Home Tab

Active Page

Personalized Home

Home Minor Tabs

Exploring the Environment: Product Tab

Active Page

Product Minor Tabs

Product Folders

Exploring the Environment: Change Tab

Active Page

Change Minor Tabs

Exploring the Environment: Library Tab

Active Page Library Minor Tabs

Product Folders

Accessing Help
Accessible Information
! Online Help
" General " Context Sensitive

General Tools

! Tutorials ! Manuals

Context Sensitive Help

Setting Preferences
Utilities
! Preferences ! Profile ! Security Settings

Demonstrations
! Logging On ! Exploring the Environment ! Accessing Help ! Setting Preferences

Summary
After successfully completing this module, you should know how to:
! Identify and describe the capabilities of PDMLinks primary object types. ! Identify PDMLink storage locations, iteration and version controls,

process controls, access controls, and collaboration features.

! Access PDMLink. ! Navigate within PDMLink. ! Access Help. ! View and Modify Preferences.

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