Libraries List

Libraries are the top-level containers for objects managed by IP Classification.

The Libraries page lists all types of libraries.

To access this page:

  1. Click the Compass and select IP Classification.
  2. In the left side menu, select > Library > Libraries.

This topic describes:

This page discusses:

See Also
Library Classes and Subclasses Lists
Part Families List

Columns

Column Name Description
Title Title of the library.


Shows a lock symbol if you have locked the library.
Rev Revision of the library.
Type Shows whether the library is a Document Library, a Part Library, or a General Library.
Name The name of the library; click the library name to go to its content page. For a Document Library, it shows the Document Families page; for a General Library, it shows the Classes page; for a Part Library, it shows the Part Families page.
Description Details about the library.
State Current state of the library in its lifecycle. A set of lifecycle states is assigned a color.

Color of the State column varies according to the current state of the library:

Color State
Yellow Inactive, Create, and Review
Green Active, Approved
Red Locked, Obsolete

Owner Person responsible for the library.


Opens the default content page in a new window.

Filters

To filter the list of libraries, click View from the page toolbar and select the type of libraries:

  • All: Lists all libraries irrespective of the type or the state.
  • Document Library: Lists the document libraries.
  • General Library: Lists the general libraries.
  • Part Library: Lists the part libraries.
  • In Process Libraries: Lists libraries that are inactive or waiting for approval (create state or review state).
  • Active Libraries: Lists libraries that are in active state or approved state.

Note: By default, All is selected.

Actions/Toolbar Commands

Action Description For More Information
Create Library > Create Part Library Creates a new part library. Creating General Libraries
Create Library > Create General Library Creates a new general library. Creating General Libraries
Create Library > Create Document Library Creates a new document library. Creating General Libraries
Export Exports the library to an XML-format file. This tool is used when exporting a library taxonomy from a development system so it can be imported into a production system. Exporting and Importing a Library Taxonomy
Export as a Background Process Exports the library to a file as a background job. Exporting and Importing a Library Taxonomy
Import Imports a library from an export file. Exporting and Importing a Library Taxonomy
Import as a Background Process Imports a library from an export file as a background job. Exporting and Importing a Library Taxonomy
Subscribe Subscribes to selected libraries. Subscriptions Page in the Collaboration and Approvals User's Guide
Add to Folders Adds selected libraries to folders. --
Delete Deletes the selected library from the database; click OK to confirm. --
Search Within Searches for classified end items within this library (not available for Release Managers or Reviewers). --