Save a variant rule in the database

Procedure Set the options on the structure to the required values. Click the Save As button. Teamcenter displays the Save As Variant Rule dialog box. In the dialog box, enter: The name of the new variant rule. Siemens Digital Industries Software recommends you choose a name that clearly defines the purpose of the rule. For example, if the variant rule configures the 1600 GLS car, name the rule 1600 GLS or a similar name.

Note The name is visible in other applications, including NX, where users can view and configure variant structures. It is also displayed in the Manipulate Windows dialog box to indicate the configuration set in the window. (Optional) A more detailed description. The relation type. Teamcenter stores variant rules on the top-level item revision of the structure in the current window. You can choose the relation type by which the variant rules are attached. (Optional) Select Save default and derived default values as user set. If selected, Teamcenter saves the default and derived default values to the SVR. Click OK. Teamcenter displays the name of the variant rule in the title bar of the Variant Rule dialog box, indicating it is the current variant rule. Click Apply or OK. Teamcenter applies the variant rule to the current structure in the Structure Manager window. It displays the name of the variant rule in the window banner, after the revision rule. The variant rule is now stored in the database, together with all options listed in the Variant Rule dialog box as Set by User or Set by .

Note Set by is available only for saved variant rules (SVRs). During SVR creation, Teamcenter saves only rule entries that are shown as Set by User; once the rule is persisted, they are shown as Set by . You can optionally save the default or derived default value as a user set value. Also the variant rule name is not unique for a given item revision or in the database. (Optional) Confirm the variant rule is stored by opening My Teamcenter and expanding the item revision at the top level of the structure. The variant rule object should be visible.