Running the Export 3D XML Batch

You can export data into 3D XML files using batch utility.

Batch utility exports all objects using the available modes and the formats. A 3D XML file with the with authoring format can be imported to other sites for replication whereas a 3D XML file with the for review format is not visible for replication even if imported.

Notes:

Required baseline access roles: Leader, Author

Before you begin:
  • Start the Batch Monitor either by selecting Utility from the secondary area of Tools section of the action bar. You can also run CATUTIL.exe from the command line.
  • Create a project space structure or a team workspace structure in the collaborative environment.
  1. Double-click Export 3D XML. Export 3D XML dialog box appears. Click 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Object Search to search for an object to be exported.
  2. From the Object list, select one of the object types available in the database. Select one of the tabs from Easy, Extended, or Expert.
  3. Optional: Select one of the following search options:
    • Add Results: allows you to add new search results to the search results list. This option is default.
    • Replace Results: allows you to replace the current search results by the new search results.
  4. Click Apply to get the list of objects. Select the Definition of output naming check box to customize the name of output objects. To define the customization, click Configure Output Naming.
  5. Optional: To export the object as a 3D XML, select an object from the search results list. Select the objects to be removed from the list and click Removes the selected objects from the list .
  6. From the Mode list, select one of the following options to define the process of data exchange:
    • File Exchanges: allows you to create the 3D XML file on the selected drive. This option is default.
    • Project Space: allows you to create the 3D XML file in the Supplier Central under the selected project space.
    • Team Workspace: allows you to create the 3D XML file in the Team Central under the selected team workspace.
    Depending on the mode selection, the icons available beside the Location field varies. For example, if you select Project Space or Team Workspace options from the Mode list, the icon is displayed beside the Location field.
  7. From the Format list, select one of the following options to define the type of 3D XML in which the object is to be exported:
    • with authoring (*.3dxml): allows you to exchange the data on another site via import.
    • for review: allows you to perform a DMU review on the exported file.
    Note: An error message appears if you export a 3D XML file (with the for review format) with more than one object at a time.
  8. In the Location field, enter the path of the file where you want to export the 3D XML file. You can also click , browse, and select the required file.

    If you browse and select the file, the required path is automatically generated and appears in the Location field.

    Optional: Search for project spaces or team workspaces.

    The Location field is automatically updated with the last used project space or team workspace name if it is still available. If the last used project space or team workspace is not valid, the Location field displays the following message: No Exchange Space selected, provided that multiple project spaces or team workspaces are available on the server.

    If there is a single exchange space owned by you, the available exchange space is listed in the Location field. However, if multiple exchange spaces are available on the server and they are not owned by you but you have the access permission, the Location field displays the following message: No Exchange Space selected.

  9. Optional: Select the project spaces or team workspaces of your choice and click .
    The selected project spaces or team workspaces are removed from the list.
  10. In the File name (extension 3DXML will be automatically appended) field, enter or modify the name of the 3D XML file. By default, the name of the selected 3D XML file is automatically updated.
  11. In the Propagation depth field, enter a number to set depth limit for filtering input objects. By default the All children option is selected.
    Note: This option is similar to the Whole Structure option in Export dialog box opened using Export command from Search workbench.
  12. From the Completion Options list, select one of these three exchange completion options:
    • With all representations: If this option is selected, the completion procedure will take care of all the representations present in the selected object into account while exporting the data.
    • With 3D Shape representations only: When you select this option, the completion procedure will take care of only the 3D shape representations present in the selected object into account during data export.
    • Without any representation: When you select this option, the completion procedure will not take any of the representations present in the selected object into account during data export. The only exception in this case will be the mandatory representation (like 3D part).
  13. Select the With Configuration check box to export the configuration to the 3D XML file. By default, this option is selected. When the With Configuration check box is selected, the information about configurable features of the product and their selected options are exported in the 3D XML file. When you save the input xml file, a node is created to denote whether the With Configuration check box is selected or not. When the input xml file does not contain a node about the With Configuration check box selection, the default value is considered.
  14. Optional: Select the required options:
    • Select Without wireframe to export data without wireframe objects.
    • Select With Document to export documents in the 3D XML file.
    • If you export a library, select Export library with content to export the library structure and its content. For more information, see Export of Libraries, Classes, and Classified Items to 3D XML.
  15. In the Report area, perform one of the following actions:
    Options Description
    Report directory Enter the path of the directory where you want to store the reports and the processed documents. You can also click Change the Target Directory to browse and select another folder.
    Report name Enter the name of the report.

    This global report lists the objects that are processed for export. By default, the report is generated in HTML format.

    Suffix for object report Enter a search string to add an extension at the end of each report file name.
  16. Optional: Click Save to save the data with export options in an xml file. By default, the input parameters xml files are saved in a temporary folder.
  17. Click Run to start the export.
    The batch interface window displays the success of the export.
  18. Optional: Click Cancel to close the Export 3D XML dialog box. Click Open Main HTML Report to open an HTML version of the global report.