Part Synchronization

About Part Synchronization

New Component Introduction allows you to introduce your Enovia components into the CES Catalog.   This capability allows you to move common components that you utilize in multiple designs - either individually or in bulk, into the CES catalog environment where they can now be accessed by all other users within your organization. When these parts undergo additional changes within the Enovia environment, these changes are updated in the CES database through the Part Synchronization functionality.  This functionality assists you in consistently giving you an updated view of your CES items.

When using Part Synchronization

  • Part information that is updated with the Part Synchronization function will be displayed in the Detailed Specifications tab.
  • Only those attributes that are mapped during the new component introduction will be updated during the sync operation.
  • The Part Synchronization functionality is only applicable for internal items.

Accessing the Properties Window

Within Enovia, there are many methods of accessing the Properties window. To complete the scenario below, select one of the following methods to access the Properties window:

 
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Search Results Window

  1. Follow the steps to search for an object.

  2. In the Search Results window, select the objects that you want to view properties.

  3. Right-click the object and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

Relationship Navigator

  1. From the Relationship Navigator window, select the objects that you want to view properties.

  2. Right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

Favorites
  1. From Favorites, select the object that you want to view properties.

  2. Right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

How To Perform Part Synchronization

For the following scenario, the Accessing the Properties Window: Search Results Window method is used to access the Properties window. 
  1. From the Search Results window, select the item that you want to view properties.  Right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu.  The Properties window appears.

     

     

  2. When Enovia PLM parts are introduced in CES, attributes are mapped based on the categorization of the part.  These parts are introduced as internal items within the CES database because of their ability to link with the PLM part.  PLM changes that are applied to these internal items within Enovia are not automatically reflected in the CES database.  In order to view these changes, you must synchronize the part information within CES.  The picture above displays a PLM part within the CES database.  The attribute that was mapped between Enovia and CES and will be modified is Additional Feature: In Work.  This attribute was mapped with the Status attribute in Enovia. The status is changed from IN WORK to APPROVED.  However, this status is not reflected in the CES database.  To synchronize this change within CES, click the Sync button located on the horizontal toolbar.  The part information is synchronized and the changes are reflected in the CES database.

Internal Item Properties Window

 

The Internal Item Properties window can be described as below

Object Description

Window toolbar

Buttons on the top of the Properties window are used to initiate the functions that are relevant to the object that is open in the Properties window. The available buttons will differ depending on the object that is currently open on the Properties window.

Object Header

This area lists the static attributes of the object that is open in the Properties window. This information remains consistent until changed. Should either of these attributes change, you must refresh the Properties window to display the updated information.

Tabs (General & History)

The tabs appearing in the Properties window show the general information, history and the relationships of the object. You can click the tabs to view the information within.

Object Attributes

You can view all the fields associated to an object. This lists all the fields other than those displayed in the Object Header. These fields are again object-dependent, and can be masked by a company per their individual requirements and standards.

Tabs (Relationships)

Tabs in the Properties window provide viewing and modifying capability for primary and secondary relationships of the object that is open in the Properties window. These relationships, as explained earlier, are dependent on the object. You can click each of the tabs to view the relationship object.

Relationship Object List

This lists all the objects within the activated relationship object for the root object open in the Properties window. For example, you open a change order in the Properties window. Click the Action tab and all the actions associated to the change order appear.

Shortcut Menu

You can get the shortcut menu by right-clicking an object in the Relationship Object List. The shortcut menu is again object driven, and lists all the functions that you can perform on the relationship object selected. Refer to the workbench description to get a list of the shortcut menu items for different relationship objects.


This table describes the windows displayed within the tabs of the Properties window:

Window Description
Detailed Specifications This tab displays the attributes that define the technical specifications that pertain to the current item.
Manufacturer Information This tab displays information about the manufacturers and manufacturer items associated with the internal item.
Supplier Information This tab displays information about suppliers and supplier items associated with the internal item.
Pricing and Availability This tab allows the  user to view pricing information for the internal item, supplier item, or manufacturer item.
Alternates This tab displays a list of other parts that perform the same function similar to the current part.
Attachments This tab displays a list of documents or specifications that are related and attached to the internal item.
Notes This tab displays any note or notes attached to the item.
PLM Profile This tab displays all of the parent assemblies (CES items themselves) that contain the CES item.