Configuring the Output

You can configure the 3DEXPERIENCE parameters that you want to use as output parameters.

  1. From the Utilities section of the action bar, click 3DEXPERIENCE App and drop it on the process diagram.
  2. Double-click 3DEXPERIENCE App .
    The 3DEXPERIENCE App Editor appears.
  3. Click the Output tab.
  4. From the Category list, select where the object is stored or where you want to store the object.
  5. In the Content list, enter an existing object or search for an object.
    The parameters appear in the table.
  6. Optional: Use the Filters to reduce the number of items that appear in the table. For example, you can choose to display only 3DEXPERIENCE parameters or only the parameters that contain a particular text string in their name.

    You can also select a node in the tree to view or load the parameters associated with that node. Use the Find box above the tree to quickly locate the desired item in the tree. Drag the bar to the right of the tree to expand or contract it as needed.

    Note: To start a search using the Find box, click or . Do not press Enter; doing so closes the adapter window.

  7. To map a parameter to an activity parameter with the same name, do the following:
    1. Click in the Select column for each parameter that you want to add.
    2. Click OK.
      Automation Process Composer creates the parameter with the same mode and type.

    Note: The mapping process maintains the value of Knowledgeware and PLM parameters in the user's display units. For example, a Knowledgeware parameter representing a length of 200mm, but with display units of meters, will be treated as a value of 0.2 by the activity parameter in the simulation process. Automation Process Composer does not support unit conversion. To reflect the change in display units in the activity parameter's value, you must recreate the mapping by unselecting it, closing and re-opening the 3DEXPERIENCE App Editor, and selecting the mapping again.

  8. To map a parameter to an existing activity parameter, do the following:
    1. Click in the Activity Parameter column in the same row as the parameter that you want to map.
    2. From the list, select the existing activity parameter to which you want to map.
    3. Click OK.
  9. To map a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter to a new activity parameter, do the following:
    1. Click in the Activity Parameter column in the same row as the 3DEXPERIENCE parameter that you want to map.
    2. Click Create new.
      The Create New panel appears.
    3. Enter the parameter name.
    4. Optional: Edit the type and mode.
    5. Click OK.
      Automation Process Composer adds the parameter to the activity. The parameter is also shown as a 3DEXPERIENCE parameter.
  10. Optional: Click Select all or Deselect all to add or clear parameters.
  11. To view the selected parameters, click Show selected.
  12. Click Ok to save your changes and to close the 3DEXPERIENCE App Editor.