Export datasets with structure information

You can export multiple dataset types in an assembly in one operation, as follows:

Procedure Open the assembly structure in the Structure Manager application and specify the appropriate revision rule and variant condition. Select the structure line representing the assembly in the product structure. To export without structure information, open the item or item revision. When you choose an item, Teamcenter identifies the item revision from the default revision rule. Choose Tools→BOM→Export. Teamcenter displays the Export to Connection dialog box.

Note The Export to Connection menu command is available in Structure Manager only if at least one application is registered to which you can export data. Enter the following information in the dialog box: Option Description Select an existing connection Create a new connection A root directory is shown according to the preset preference for the root directory location. You must define a unique connection name. Choose the Select an existing connection command to use a previously-defined connection or choose the Create a new connection to define a new connection. Export Rule: Add Adds the primary file of the dataset to the connection. Resend Reexports the selected file and all secondary files with attribute information to the connection directory. Any existing files are overwritten. Only use Resend if you made an error in modifying the files and you want your export data identical to that in Teamcenter. Refresh Checks if the selected file is modified in Teamcenter since the export to connection. If so, Teamcenter exports the selected file and sends the latest attribute information. It then ensures all the components of the selected files are in the connection by invoking Add for each component file. Dataset Type Lists all the dataset types that are registered and can be exported, if they appear in the assembly structure. You can: Select a single dataset type to export. Select several dataset types to export. Select all dataset types to exported. Enter All to export all known dataset types. Once you make the necessary selections, the top structure line appears. It can be configured and expanded, if necessary. Check the appropriate boxes in the dialog box and click OK to initiate the export operation: Skip Select none of the boxes. Teamcenter exports the selected datasets under this line. Export Select only the Export box. Teamcenter exports the selected datasets under this line but does not check them out (makes a read only copy). Export+CO Select the Export and CO boxes. Teamcenter exports the selected datasets under this line and checks them out (makes a read/write copy).

Note A checkout can be performed only if you have write access to the dataset.