Using intermediate data captures

Note You can only create or view IDCs in Multi-Structure Manager or other applications that interpret PLM XML. You cannot create or view IDCs in Structure Manager. An IDC is a PLM XML file that contains the definitions of all the objects in the captured structure. You can manage the PLM XML file in the same way as any other workspace object, including assigning it to a workflow, assigning it a release status and controlling access rules. You can create intermediate data captures (IDC) that contain the configuration of a structure at the time the IDC is created. An IDC may contain any configured structure including a collaboration context, structure context or group of structure lines. You can view IDCs with the Multi-Structure Manager application. You can create an IDC that stores the current state of the selected root object and any related objects, such as structure lines or attachments. You cannot capture workspace objects that are not in the structure.