Adding a PDF & DXF dataset to TeamCenter

[rossob]

I am wondering if anyone can help me to be able to add a DXF & PDF dataset to an item in TeamCenter? When we create a plate drawing, we generally send our supplier a PDF copy of the drawing and also a DXF file for laser-cutting. We would like the ability to be able to lock these two files down with the item revision when it is signed-off.

Currently if we go to add a new dataset for a DXF file, we find that the DXF file-type is not available from the dataset drop-down box, hence we cannot add a DXF.

When we go to export a PDF copy of the drawing file from NX, we get a message saying:
EXPORT PDF
TEAMCENTER ERROR: DATASETTYPE PDF IS INVALID.

Is anyone able to offer any insight as to how we would go about this? Many thanks

Ross

NX6.0.1.5 WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2007

 

[hudson888]

You've given us versions of everything but teamcentre. However it used to be under file>insert dataset and there was a pull down list of file types that could be added in the ensuing dialogs. Under that list I am certain that a UG file, Word Document and PDF were listed as I have added each of those file types. I am uncertain as to whether DXF is a listed file type, or whether there is an option for <unknown> or <uncategorised> files. Another idea may be to check whether a zip file is allowed since you could always zip the DXF's as a last resort.

Best of Luck

Hudson

 

[rossob]

Hudson, PDF wasn't a standard dataset type, hence the invalid datasettype error message we were getting. With a bit of help from PLMA we were able to get these datasets added.

Ross
NX6.0.1.5 WinXP SP2
TC V10.0.2.4
SolidWorks 2007

 

[hudson888]

It certainly was addable in TC V9 I wonder if those are configurable somewhere in that case. All I know is that I have done it in the past with a PDF but not with a DXF.

Cheers

Hudson

 

[dhmtb]

We also have a procedure which was created with help from GTAC. Now we have a new portal.jar file which we replace for each user to be able to export pdf.

DXF can be drag and dropped from Windows using the text dataset. (DXF is just a text file after all).

NX 5.0.5.3
TC 10.0.2.6