Importing PLM Data Using XPDMImportExportBatch

You can transfer the PLM data available in XPDMXML to 3DEXPERIENCE Platform using XPDMImportExportBatch from the batch monitor.

Before you begin: Start a 3DEXPERIENCE Platform session.
  1. From the secondary area of Tools section of the action bar, click Utility... .
    The Batch Monitor dialog box appears.
  2. Double-click XPDMImportExportBatch from the list.
    The XPDMImportExportBatch dialog box appears.
  3. In the Selected Operation area, select the Import tab.

    The corresponding import options appear.

  4. In the Import Project list, select an appropriate mapping context of the X-PDM system.

    For more information about mapping context configuration, see Identify the Exchange Channel.

  5. Click Advanced Options...

    The Advanced Options dialog box appears.

  6. Select the With geometrical conversion check box to convert native CAD files to 3DEXPERIENCE CAD files.
    Notes:
    • If you do not select this check box, the content is imported as 3DEXPERIENCE content with CAD master and you must use a native CAD platform to modify the file.
    • If you select this check box, Catalog, CATMaterial and CATDesignTable are not converted.
  7. Select Force update to forcefully update an already imported non-modified data in the database.

    Note: If Force update option is selected, the Simulate Import check box is not available and vice-versa.

  8. Select Simulate Import to simulate the complete import process without saving the data in the database.
  9. Click File Object Search , to select the desired XPDMXML.xml file to be imported.
    Your search results are displayed in the Object Selection area.
  10. In the Report directory box, do one of the following:

    • Enter the directory path, where the report should get saved.
    • Click Browse , to select the desired directory.

    The Report directory option is mandatory. By default the current or temporary directory is selected.
  11. Enter the name of the report in the Report name box.
  12. Click Save.

    The batch parameters are saved in an XML file.

    Note: When saved, this file can be edited manually and used later on without accessing the batch interface. For more information, please refer Running the XPDMImportExportBatch from Command Line.

  13. Click Run to launch the batch.

    When the execution is finished, the XPDMImportExportBatch batch generates a detailed HTML report saved in the directory specified in the Report directory box. .

    Notes:
    • The HTML report displays the following information, if:
      • The selected object is processed or not.
      • The batch is executed successfully or not.
    • Fastener objects are not supported for import using XPDMImportExportBatch.
    • When you import objects using XPDMImportExportBatch, and open the imported objects in Relational Explorer, the relations are shown as Dependency.
    • You can import a catalog linked with a CATPart or a CATProduct using XPDMImportExportBatch. Import of a catalog linked with other types such as image, pdf etc. is not supported.
    • Objects imported or exported using XPDMImportExportBatch do not follow the primary and secondary revision format, if this format is used for the platform.
    Tip: Do not keep the <Name> attribute empty to open 3DEXPERIENCE content with CAD master.