Opening Related IDF

The Open related IDF function initiates a checkout process. This menu opens up a checkout dialog with all versions of the related IDF model belonging to the current design.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Log in to 3DEXPERIENCE if you have not already done so.

Opening Selected

You can check out the IDF model from 3DEXPERIENCE using the Open option.

  1. Select Open from the IDF context menu.
    The files are checked out and then loaded in the directory specified in the dialog.
  2. You can change the checkout directory by selecting the path of the checkout directory using browse in the Checkout To field.
    The IDF Model is checked out from 3DEXPERIENCE and placed into the local checkout specified directory.
  3. Select one of the following options:
    • Select OK.
    • Select Cancel.
    The files are placed in the design folder directly or they are checked out in the specified folder.

The IDF Model is checked out and placed in a designated directory.

Exploring in 3DEXPERIENCE

You can explore a design in 3DEXPERIENCE.

  1. Select Explore.
    A log in dialog is opened.
  2. Enter in your login credentials.
    After you have logged in, the CAD object is opened in the 3DEXPERIENCE browser.

The CAD object is opened in the 3DEXPERIENCE browser.

Autoupdate with Latest IDF from 3DEXPERIENCE

You can check out the latest IDF model from 3DEXPERIENCE without any user interaction.

  1. Select Autoupdate with latest IDF from 3DEXPERIENCE.

    This menu automatically checks out the latest IDF model from 3DEXPERIENCE without any user interaction.

    A dialog opens and asks you if the checked-out files can be placed directly in the opened design folder.
  2. Select one of the following options:
    • Select OK.
    • Select Cancel.
    The files are placed in the design folder directly or they are checked out in the specified folder.