Create effectivity mapping on a configuration item

Effectivity mapping allows you to modify the parameters of the revision rule (for example, the end item, date and unit number) as you cross the borders of configuration items. Teamcenter attaches a mapping table to the revisions of the configuration item, and each entry in this table defines an optional end item and an optional effectivity range that defines the effectivity of the mapping itself. A mandatory subeffectivity entry defines the effectivity parameters used in the configuration item's substructure. To view or define the effectivity map for an item, select the item corresponding to the configuration item in the product structure tree and choose Tools→Effectivity→Effectivity Mapping. Teamcenter displays the Effectivity Mapping dialog box allowing you to view any defined mappings for the configuration item or create new mappings. To create a new effectivity map in the Effectivity Mapping dialog box:

Procedure Select an end item to which the effectivity map applies. The end item is not normally the configuration item. Optionally, select the Use Shared Effectivity check box to use an effectivity map and share it with another end item. You can also select the Create New check box to create a new effectivity map and make it available to share with other end items.

Note You can share any effectivity type, not just effectivity maps. Define a date or unit effectivity in the usual format. Define the subeffectivity. Optionally, you can select the Use last release date check box to set the subeffectivity date to that one which the configuration item is released. This allows you to configure the released substructure without needing to specify the exact date.

Note A blank entry in the mapping table indicates ALL. To create a new effectivity map, select an item revision in the Effectivity Mapping dialog box and click the Create button. Teamcenter displays the Create Effectivity Mapping dialog box, allowing you to define the parent product effectivity and the subeffectivity of the item revision. Similarly, to edit an existing effectivity map, select an item revision in the Effectivity Mapping dialog box and click the Edit button. Teamcenter displays the Edit Effectivity Mapping dialog box, allowing you to modify the parent product effectivity and the subeffectivity of the item revision.