Using a Library or Catalog

You can search and import resources from the Ergo_Catalog. The standard Catalog Browser has been enhanced to operate on Libraries. This can be used to open a Library, view its contents, and instantiate classified items.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Have a scenario with Resources. (An Administrator imports the resource catalog from win_B64 / startup / Ergo_Catalog.3dxml.)

Using the Library to Open an Ergo_Catalog

You can use Libraries classify standard objects according to user-defined attributes. A Library consists of Classes, which categorize the objects in the Library hierarchy. Items are the actual objects that they manage.

  1. In the search panel, search for glib:*name of library*, example bqq*.
    The Library opens.

    The bqq_Test appears in the search window.

  2. Right-click the bqq_Test library and select Generate new Library Structure.


    The resulting Library name is <catalog-name>_date.
  3. To display the generated Library attributes, you must exit and restart the session.
  4. Search for the library (glib:*%catalog-name%*).
    Library to navigate, search, and select an item with better view and performance. The Library has a class and a description by an item.



    The keyword in the catalog replaces by an attribute in the library and the filter updates accordingly.

    After a resource selection, the positioning information and auxiliary viewer updates with the resource and selected manufacturing assembly.

Using the Catalog to Open the Ergo_Catalog

You can...

  1. From the Tools action bar, click Catalog Browser .

    A Catalog is a tree structure consisting of the following elements:

    • Chapters: A chapter references other chapters or items. Use to classify items by category.
    • Items: An item is a reference to an external document or PLM Object. Items describe them with keyword values.
    • Keywords: A keyword is an attribute describing a chapter or item. The Librarian can associate keywords to a chapter or item, and assign keyword values to each item. Search by keyword values to filter its content.
  2. Click Open a Catalog in the Catalog Browser.
    The Choose a Catalog or Chapter dialog box appears.

  3. Select the Ergo_Catalog-1 and Close the dialog box.
    The Ergo_Catalog-1 appears.

  4. Expand to Tools / Driving / Power Screwdrivers / Battery Screwdriver and select a Battery Screwdriver and select the tree the Product.
    The Battery Screwdriver appears long with context selections to move the item.

  5. Move the Battery Screwdriver on the cart and click to deactivate.


Using the Catalog to Insert a Feature Item

You can...

  1. From the Tools action bar, click Catalog Browser .

    A Catalog is a tree structure consisting of the following elements:

    • Chapters: A chapter references other chapters or items. Use to classify items by category.
    • Items: An item is a reference to an external document or PLM Object. Items describe them with keyword values.
    • Keywords: A keyword is an attribute describing a chapter or item. The Librarian can associate keywords to a chapter or item, and assign keyword values to each item. Search by keyword values to filter its content.
  2. Click Open a Catalog in the Catalog Browser.
    The Choose a Catalog or Chapter dialog box appears.

  3. In the search panel, search for glib:*name of library*, example bqq*.
    The Library opens.

    The bqq_Test appears in the search window.

  4. Double-click the bqq_Test library.


  5. To use a Posture, right-click and select Use Item.


  6. Expand the library node to see the Chapter. On the Chapter, right-click the context menu and click Insert, Item: Feature.
    The feature entry, then select the profile and setting of manikin that needs to insert inside that class.

    The feature entry is visible in a library under a class.