Teamcenter

Integration for
Solid Edge (SEEC)

Guide for Users

and
Administrators
SEECAdminGuide - 2022
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Preface 7

Part I: Installation and configuration

System requirements for the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge

(SEEC)
Operating System ───────────────────────────────────── 1-1
Hardware ────────────────────────────────────────── 1-2
Software ─────────────────────────────────────────── 1-2
Licensing ─────────────────────────────────────────── 1-2

Preparing your Teamcenter environment

Prepare your Teamcenter environment ─────────────────────── 2-1
Applying the SEEC Feature Package ────────────────────────── 2-1
Introduction to FMS ──────────────────────────────────── 2-3
Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) ──────────────── 2-5
Enable and configure TCCS after installation ──────────────────────── 2-6
Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS) ───────────────────────── 2-7
Modify single sign-on Teamcenter environments ───────────────────── 2-7

Installing Solid Edge

Preparing for installation ──────────────────────────────── 3-1
Prerequisites ─────────────────────────────────────────── 3-1
Installation checklist ────────────────────────────────────── 3-1
Interactive installation ────────────────────────────────── 3-2
PDM Client Application Launcher ─────────────────────────── 3-3
Defining the Teamcenter environment list ───────────────────── 3-4
Define Teamcenter environments ────────────────────────────── 3-7
Silent installation ───────────────────────────────────── 3-8
Silent installation using setup.exe ────────────────────────── 3-10
Verifying your installation ─────────────────────────────── 3-11

Configuring the Teamcenter-managed environment

Defining Teamcenter preferences ─────────────────────────── 4-1
Define a preference ─────────────────────────────────────── 4-2
Property mapping definitions ───────────────────────────────── 4-2
Define the list of available Item Types ──────────────────────── 4-3
Define default Item types ──────────────────────────────── 4-4
2-Tier and 4-Tier configurations ──────────────────────────── 4-5
Prerequisites for 2-Tier configuration ──────────────────────────── 4-6

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Configuring Solid Edge Embedded Client as a 2-tier client ──────────────── 4-6

Sizing 4–Tier Teamcenter deployment ──────────────────────── 4-7
Teamcenter ──────────────────────────────────────────── 4-7
Teamcenter Rapid Start ───────────────────────────────────── 4-9
Enabling image file generation ───────────────────────────── 4-9
Part, Sheet Metal, and Draft ────────────────────────────────── 4-9
Assemblies ──────────────────────────────────────────── 4-9
Defining site-level separator options ──────────────────────── 4-11
Add a site-level separator ─────────────────────────────────── 4-11
Using display names ─────────────────────────────────── 4-12
Using multifield keys in the Teamcenter managed environment ─────── 4-13
Display interpart relationships in Teamcenter Portal ────────────── 4-16
Viewing wire harnesses in Teamcenter Visualization ────────────── 4-17
Using Teamcenter Dispatcher with Solid Edge ────────────────── 4-18

Part II: Working with Teamcenter-managed documents

Working with managed documents

Understanding Teamcenter terms ─────────────────────────── 5-1
Connecting to Teamcenter ─────────────────────────────── 5-2
Understanding the Cache ──────────────────────────────── 5-2
Using the Structure Manager ────────────────────────────── 5-3
Managing document releases ───────────────────────────── 5-3
Viewing the document status in Solid Edge ───────────────────────── 5-3
Teamcenter release status ─────────────────────────────────── 5-4
Revising documents ──────────────────────────────────── 5-6

Multi-CAD in the Teamcenter managed environment

Multi-CAD in the Teamcenter managed environment ────────────── 6-1
Multi-CAD document workflow (SEEC) ──────────────────────── 6-3
Take Ownership command ─────────────────────────────── 6-3
Take ownership of a foreign CAD document ──────────────────── 6-5

Attribute mapping
Attribute synchronization ──────────────────────────────── 7-1
Unidirectional and bidirectional synchronization ───────────────────── 7-2
NULL value synchronization ────────────────────────────────── 7-2
Attribute mapping syntax and examples ─────────────────────── 7-3
Edit the attribute mapping file ──────────────────────────────── 7-4
Attribute mapping of physical properties ────────────────────────── 7-5
Additional attribute mapping examples ─────────────────────────── 7-7

Preparing unmanaged documents for Teamcenter

Preparing unmanaged documents for Teamcenter ──────────────── 8-1
Importing linked non-Solid Edge documents into Teamcenter ───────── 8-4

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 Add unmanaged documents to Teamcenter ──────────────────── 8-6
Overwriting documents using Add To Teamcenter ──────────────────── 8-8
Log files ────────────────────────────────────────────── 8-8
Output files ─────────────────────────────────────────── 8-10
Using automated utilities to import unmanaged Solid Edge data into
Teamcenter ──────────────────────────────────── 8-11

Using the Data Preparation Utility

Considerations before accessing the Data Preparation Utility ───────── 9-1
Data Preparation Utility workflow ─────────────────────────── 9-2
Import process checklist ───────────────────────────────── 9-3

Add to Teamcenter - Interactive

Add to Teamcenter - Interactive ─────────────────────────── 10-1
Enable or disable the Add Document to Teamcenter command ─────── 10-2

Part III: Best practices and troubleshooting

Solid Edge Embedded Client best practices

Assembly best practices ──────────────────────────────── 11-1
Use Hide All Components to efficiently work with large assemblies ───────── 11-1
Use Version from Cache to optimize performance with large assemblies ────── 11-2
Configure Teamcenter structure expansion ──────────────────────── 11-2
Use Auto-Select when opening simplified assemblies ────────────────── 11-3
Cache Management best practices ────────────────────────── 11-3
Provide a private cache for each user ──────────────────────────── 11-3
Manually clear cache before redefining cache location ───────────────── 11-4

Troubleshooting
Display Start menu entries ─────────────────────────────── 12-1
Save weldment bodies to Teamcenter for visualization ───────────── 12-1
Run SEEC diagnostics ────────────────────────────────── 12-2
Export attribute mapping ─────────────────────────────── 12-3
BOM diagnostic log file ───────────────────────────────── 12-3
Teamcenter rich client installation ────────────────────────── 12-4
Item is the only Item Type available ───────────────────────── 12-5
Duplicate Item IDs ──────────────────────────────────── 12-6
BOM View Revision not created or updated ──────────────────── 12-6
Missing Property for Synchronous file ─────────────────────── 12-6
Troubleshooting Teamcenter ───────────────────────────── 12-6

Solid Edge Technical Support 13-1

Data Preparation Utility command line reference material

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Analyze Solid Edge files using command line options ────────────── A-1
Fix broken links using command line options ─────────────────── A-2
Modify Solid Edge files using command line options ─────────────── A-4

PDM Integration tool command line reference material

Run the PDM integration tool using command line options ─────────── B-1

Teamcenter Preferences C-1

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 Preface
This manual describes installation, configuration, and administrative processes used to work with Solid
Edge documents managed by Teamcenter.

Note:
This document supplements the Solid Edge help installed with Solid Edge 2022.

Audience

This manual is intended for administrators, or users with administrator roles, who want to implement
and support Solid Edge in a Teamcenter-managed environment. An understanding of Solid Edge and
Teamcenter concepts is required.

Conventions

The following conventions are used to emphasize information:

Tip:
Indicates information that helps you apply the techniques and procedures described in the text.

Note:
Identifies general instructions or comments that need to be emphasized.

Caution:
Identifies practices that can either produce results contrary to what you expect or result in damage
to software or data.

Warning:
Identifies practices that could result in permanent loss of data or software.

Teamcenter documentation

Teamcenter documentation is provided outside the context of this document as on-line help:

• You can access help from the menu bar of a Teamcenter rich client application.

• You can click one of the links under the Help icon in the Teamcenter thin client user interface.

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 Submitting comments

Please feel free to give us your opinion of the usability of this manual. To suggest specific improvements,
and to report errors, submit your comments online using the support tools at: https://
support.sw.siemens.com.

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 Part I: Installation and configuration
The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge, also known as Solid Edge Embedded Client, provides
seamless connectivity between Solid Edge and Teamcenter. As you work in Solid Edge, you use
commands and supporting tools to interact with the Teamcenter data structure to manage your
documents.

To begin using Solid Edge with the Teamcenter integration:

• Ensure system requirements are met.

• Prepare your Teamcenter environment on both the server and clients.

• Install Solid Edge on the clients. The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) is included with
Solid Edge and enabled with a SEEC license.

• Configure the Teamcenter-managed environment.

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 1. System requirements for the Teamcenter
Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)
The following are the operating system, hardware, software, and licensing requirements for installing
Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge, also known as Solid Edge Embedded Client
(SEEC).

Operating System

Supported operating systems and other information is available both in the Solid Edge readme.htm file,
delivered with the product, and on the web at https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/resources/system-
requirements.

This release of Solid Edge has been certified to run on the following:

• Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version 1909 or later

• Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer is not required to be the default browser.

• Microsoft Office 2019 or Microsoft Office 365 Business

Note:
• Support for Windows 11 will be announced in a Solid Edge 2022 maintenance pack.

• Windows Home Edition is not supported.

• We recommend that you not run Solid Edge on Server operating systems.

• Solid Edge stops certifying new releases against an operating system shortly after Microsoft
drops mainstream support for it. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Windows 7 in
January 2015. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Windows 8.1 in January 2018. As a
result, Solid Edge no longer installs on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

For the latest information available, see the Solid Edge readme.htm file.

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Hardware

The hardware running Solid Edge and the Teamcenter integration must meet the minimum
requirements for Solid Edge and Teamcenter as stated in their respective documentation.

Hardware recommendations for Solid Edge are available both in the readme.htm file delivered with the
product and on the web at http://solidedge.siemens.com/en/rousources/system-requirements.

For more information, see the Solid Edge readme.htm and SEEC_Readme.htm files.

Software

To use Solid Edge with Teamcenter for document management, the following software is required:

• Solid Edge 2022 and a license for the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)

• SEEC Feature Package

Installed on the Teamcenter corporate server.

• File Management System (FMS)

To see a complete list of software compatibility for Solid Edge 2022 with the Teamcenter integration,
see the Software Field Bulletin for Solid Edge and the Teamcenter Integration. A WebKey is required
to access the site.

Note:
See the SEEC_readme.htm file for additional information.

Licensing

When you purchase Solid Edge or Solid Edge Premium with the Teamcenter integration (SEEC), you
receive the license file SElicense.lic customized for your installation.

The license for running Solid Edge Embedded Client as an integration of Solid Edge and Teamcenter
includes the entry:

FEATURE seembeddedclient

The prerequisite for using Solid Edge in a Teamcenter managed environment is a Teamcenter Author
license. Additional configurations may include:

Solid Edge License Type Support for Solid Edge Embedded Client
Premium License can be purchased for Solid Edge Embedded Client support

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Classic License can be purchased for Solid Edge Embedded Client support
Foundation License can be purchased for Solid Edge Embedded Client support
Design and Draft License can be purchased for Solid Edge Embedded Client support
Solid Edge 2D Drafting (with Includes support for Solid Edge Embedded Client
maintenance)
Solid Edge Free 2D Drafting No support for Solid Edge Embedded Client

Licensing information for Solid Edge can be found in the Solid Edge Installation and Licensing guide.

Note:
For assistance with licensing, please contact your Siemens Software Solution Partner.

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Prepare your Teamcenter environment

Before installing Solid Edge for use with the Teamcenter integration, ensure your Teamcenter
environment is ready on both the server and client:

• Apply the SEEC Feature Package on your Teamcenter server.

• Configure File Management System (FMS) on the Teamcenter server and client.

• Enable and configure Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) on your server.

• (Optional) Configure Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS) on your sever.

Applying the SEEC Feature Package

The Solid Edge Embedded Client (SEEC) Feature Package contains the SEEC schema that is required for
Teamcenter. The template is used by the Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM) and is required for
new installations of Teamcenter or upgrades to Teamcenter. You should review Teamcenter
documentation when upgrading an existing Teamcenter installation. This is critical to a successful
upgrade.

The SEEC Feature Packages are delivered with Solid Edge and also available for download from Support
Center under Solid Edge→Downloads→Solid Edge 2022 Add-ons. Click Teamcenter Feature Package
and choose the version appropriate for your version of Teamcenter. A WebKey is required.

Note:
Business Modeler IDE (BMIDE) is not required to install the SEEC Feature Packages.

To apply the SEEC Feature Package:

1. On your Teamcenter server, start the Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM).

2. On the Select Features dialog box, click Browse and locate the \SEEC Administrator\SEEC Feature
Packages\SEECFeaturePackageTc<version> folder, where Tc<version> represents your installation of
Teamcenter.

3. On the Select Features dialog box, under Extensions, select Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge
Feature Package from the feature list.

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Caution:
Do not browse for the SEEC Feature Package in the Business Modeler IDE Templates dialog
box.

4. In the Database Template Summary dialog box, you should see the template named Solid Edge
Embedded Client Feature Package, and the template file seec_template.xml.
If the Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package was previously applied to your Teamcenter
installation, your Teamcenter upgrade plan should consider impacts to your Solid Edge Embedded
Client Feature Package. See Teamcenter documentation for details.

Updating the Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package

When the Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package needs to be updated, you should:

• Follow Teamcenter documented procedures for updating a feature package. This must include a full
backup of Teamcenter.

Note:
This procedure does not capture every possible Teamcenter deployment scenario.

• Start Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM).

• Perform maintenance on an existing configuration.

• Update the database by choosing Full Model – System downtime required.

1. Select Solid Edge Embedded Feature Package (seec).

2. Browse and select feature_seec.xml.

The row associated with the template name Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package should
update to indicate a template refresh.

3. Select the Apply check box for Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package.

4. Confirm your selections. You should see the Solid Edge Embedded Client Feature Package (seec)
in the list.

5. Click Next to install.

6. Restart your 4-tier configuration.

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Introduction to FMS

File Management System (FMS) is a file storage, caching, distribution, and access system delivered as
part of the Teamcenter rich client, or when you install TCCS. Solid Edge Embedded Client uses FMS to
exchange files with Teamcenter.

FMS consists of two components:

• FMS server cache (FSC)

Provides a shared, secure, server-level cache. It uploads and downloads files to other FSCs and to
client caches.

• FMS client cache (FCC)

Provides a private user-level cache on your computer. The FCC provides a high-performance cache for
both downloaded and uploaded files. The FCC provides proxy interfaces to client programs and
connectivity to the server caches and volumes.

Managing the FCC

File Management System is configured using Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM). During
installation, TEM prompts for the appropriate parameters, creates the .xml configuration files, and
installs and starts the FSC.

The FMS client configuration file (fcc.xml) is installed for each client. This file identifies the file server
used to download the FCC configuration, contains FCC routing information, and default parameter
values. Occasionally, the FCC process executing in memory must be restarted if it is not responding to
pipe connection attempts. For example, when any of the following events occur:

• The %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –status command reports that the FCC is offline.

• The %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –start command cannot start the FCC.

• The %FMS_HOME%/startfcc.bat reports that the FCC cache is locked.

To restart a FCC process:

1. Close all client applications.

2. Wait 10 seconds.

3. From a command prompt, run %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –restart.

Alternately, you can stop and then restart the FCC process:

1. Close all client applications

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2. Wait 10 seconds.

3. From a command prompt, run %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –stop.

4. Wait 10 seconds.

5. Run %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –start.

Use the –status option to verify the Teamcenter server you are connected to:

1. From a command prompt, run %FMS_HOME%/bin/fccstat –status.

2. Note the assigned FSC in the Servers section of the response.

If you are having trouble starting FMS, verify that the values of the following environment variables are
properly defined:

• JAVA_HOME
Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the location of the Java software development kit.

• JRE_HOME
Set the JRE_HOME environment variable to the location of the 32–bit Java JRE on your system.

For more information about required versions of Java for Teamcenter, see the Teamcenter Certifications
and Information in the Hardware and Software Certifications page:

http://support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/certification/teamcenter.shtml

You can download and install the appropriate Java version from http://java.com.

Configuring FMS for HTTPS

You can configure File Management System (FMS) to use either the hypertext transfer (HTTP) protocol
or a secure server layer (HTTPS) protocol. HTTPS creates a secure channel over an insecure network. This
protection method uses verified and trusted server certificates, private keys, and public keys. You set the
protocol during installation from Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM), using the FSC Non-Master
Settings panel and the Proxy tab in the File Client Cache panel.

If you chose the HTTP protocol for FMS during installation and want to use the HTTPS protocol, you
must:

• Modify the FMS master file to reflect the HTTPS address.

• Add the URL of the local HTTPS host to the list of servers defined in the Fms_BootStart_Urls
Teamcenter preference.

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• Update any installed FCCs by changing the parentfsc address in the fcc.xml file to use the https
protocol.

Note:
For complete information about File Management System (FMS), refer to the System
Administration Guide in the Teamcenter help collection.

Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS)

The Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) manages communication and file transfers
between Teamcenter clients and servers. TCCS contains the File Management System (FMS) Client
Cache (FCC) which uploads files from your workstation to Teamcenter and also downloads requested
files from Teamcenter to your workstation.

TCCS can be installed:

• When you install the Teamcenter rich client.

This is the most common method when Solid Edge is used with Teamcenter.

• Using the standalone installation wizard.

• By using the over-the-web installer.

Note:
TCCS installation or configuration requires that Java is installed on your client. For information
regarding minimum required versions of Java, see the Teamcenter Software Certifications
database:
http://support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/certification/teamcenter.shtml

Enable and configure TCCS during rich client installation

While the use of TCCS is not required, it is recommended. To use TCCS you must enable and configure it
using the Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM). To enable TCCS during rich client installation:

1. Click Advanced in the File Client Cache (FCC) panel.

2. Select the Use Configuration and Environments check box in the Client Communication System
Switch panel.

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Note:
For complete information about Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS), refer to the
System Administration Guide in Teamcenter help.

Enable and configure TCCS after installation

To enable and configure TCCS after rich client installation:

1. Start Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM).

2. Choose Start → Teamcenter Environment Manager.

3. In the Maintenance panel, choose Configuration Manager.

4. In the Configuration Maintenance panel, select Perform maintenance on an existing

configuration.

5. In the Old Configuration panel, select the configuration you want to modify.

6. In the Feature maintenance panel, under Client Communication System, select Use
Configurations and Environments.

7. In the Client Communication System Switch panel, select the Use Configuration and
Environments check box.

8. In the Configuration Selection for Client Communication System panel, select Shared.
Selecting Shared allows accounts other than the installation account to use it.

9. In the Forward Proxy Settings panel, specify whether to use a forward proxy.

10. In the Environment Settings for Client Communication System panel, click Add, and then type the
required information to create the TCCS environment.

11. In the Reverse Proxy Settings panel, accept the default values.

12. Proceed to the Kerberos Authentication Settings panel. If you use Kerberos authentication, enter
Kerberos authentication settings.

Note:
For more information about Kerberos authentication in Teamcenter and using Security
Services, see the Teamcenter Security Services Installation/Customization guide.

13. Proceed to the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings panel. If you use SSL, specify SSL settings.

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Note:
For more information about configuring SSL for Teamcenter, see the Teamcenter Security
Services Installation/Customization guide.

14. In the Client Tag Filter panel, accept the default value or type a different value.
The Client Tag Filter specifies a pattern to apply when filtering TCCS environments. Wildcard
characters (*) are allowed.

15. In the Confirmation panel, review the settings you entered and click Start to apply the
configuration changes.

Note:
Solid Edge Embedded Client supports multiple Teamcenter releases. The instructions for each
release may differ slightly. Consult release specific Teamcenter documentation for details.

Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS)

While its use is optional, any Solid Edge application that requires a Teamcenter logon (such as Solid Edge
with Embedded Client, Structure Editor, Add to Teamcenter) can take advantage of Teamcenter Security
Services using single sign-on (SSO), provided that an SSO enabled database is activated. When you use
single sign-on, you log onto a Teamcenter enabled single sign-on application. The default group and role
are assigned. Then the next application uses those credentials and submits them to the authentication
authority. You are not required to log on again. A background window holds the token while you are
authenticated. Dismissing the window deletes the token.

Teamcenter Security Services is available to both 2-tier and 4-tier connections. In Solid Edge Embedded
Client, defining a single sign-on enabled environment is accomplished in the same way as defining any
other Teamcenter environment, except that you must enter the corresponding application ID and logon
service URL for the Teamcenter Security Service enabled environment you specified. The Teamcenter
database URL you specify is added to the list and is displayed in green for easy identification. Only one
Teamcenter environment URL that is single sign-on enabled can be active at a time. Choose the URL
from the list and select Activate to make an environment active.

Note:
For complete information about Teamcenter Security Services, including installation, refer to
Security Services Installation/Customization in the Teamcenter help collection.

Modify single sign-on Teamcenter environments

Configure Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) and Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS)
before running Solid Edge.

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1. Access the by selecting Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM Integration→Define

Teamcenter Environments.

2. Click the TCCS button to retrieve information regarding servers that have Teamcenter Client
Communication System enabled.
Server information is returned to the table.

Note:
If no server information displays, either there are no servers configured for single sign-on, or
TCCS is not configured properly. Ensure that TCCS starts and then confirm your configuration
through the Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM).

3. Specify an environment description for the URL you specified.

Note:
At least one Teamcenter environment must be defined with a corresponding environment
description.

4. In the Teamcenter Security Services (SSO) section of the dialog box, select the Enable check box.
The Teamcenter environment URL you specified is added to the list and is displayed in green for
easy identification.

Note:
Only one Teamcenter environment URL that is single sign-on enabled can be active at a time.
Choose the URL from the list and select Activate to make an environment active.

5. (Optional) Use Move Up or Move Down to rearrange the order of display of the registered
environments in the Current Teamcenter Environment Selection list.

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Once you have met the system and software requirements, and have your Teamcenter environment
prepared, you can choose to install Solid Edge with the Teamcenter integration (SEEC) interactively or
silently.

Preparing for installation

Review the information in this chapter before installing Solid Edge for use with the Teamcenter
Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC).

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for installing Solid Edge for use with the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)
include:

- Teamcenter is installed and configured.

- The Teamcenter rich client is installed on your computer.

The Teamcenter rich client delivers and configures FMS. Installation of the Teamcenter rich client
must be complete before attempting to run Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration (SEEC).

Note:
Prior to Teamcenter 10.1, Teamcenter included Java as part of the installation package. Java is
no longer provided with Teamcenter and you must install Java on your computer (from http://
java.com).

- Your license file includes the an entry for Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge,
seembeddedclient.

- You are logged in to an account belonging to the Windows Administrator group.

Teamcenter documentation can be viewed on the web at http://

support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/html/documentation.shtml. A WebKey is
required to access the website.

Installation checklist

Review this checklist before starting your installation:

- If you have an existing installation of the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC), ensure that
your documents have been checked in and the cache has been reset.

- All Solid Edge and Teamcenter sessions are closed.

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- Previous versions of Solid Edge are removed before beginning the Solid Edge 2022 installation.

- Teamcenter is installed and configured.

- A Teamcenter rich client is installed to support the activities of an Author. The rich client installation
delivers and configures the Teamcenter FMS client.

- (Optional) Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) is enabled and configured.

- If you are using Solid Edge Standard Parts with Teamcenter, you have configured the
SEEC_StandardParts_SAC preference with the location of your Standard Parts configuration file
(example: \\myteamcenter\Siemens PLM\Solid Edge Standard Parts\SMAPINIfile.sac).

Note:
Solid Edge Standard Parts installations must be maintained and managed with only one
Teamcenter database.

- For Teamcenter Rapid Start users, you have validated your server configuration using your
Teamcenter web client. You can test your Teamcenter URL by typing http://
myteamcenter.siemens.com:8080/tc/webclient where you substitute your server name for
myteamcenter.siemens.com.

Interactive installation

Each of the product data management (PDM) integration clients are installed with Solid Edge. To
interactively install Solid Edge for use with the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC):

1. Exit all Solid Edge and Teamcenter sessions.

2. Remove any existing Solid Edge installation.

From your operating system's Control Panel, select Uninstall a Program. Then select Siemens
Solid Edge, and click Remove.

3. Access Solid Edge online download on Support Center at https://support.sw.siemens.com. Select

Solid Edge→Downloads

Note:
To access the download, you must have a WebKey account username and password.

4. Follow the Solid Edge InstallShield Wizard prompts to:

• Accept the terms in the license agreement.

• Define installation settings.

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Selecting the modeling standard determines the default templates used to create new
documents. Specifying a license file and options file at this point is optional.

5. Click Install.

All product data management (PDM) clients are installed with Solid Edge. Access is based on your
license.

6. Click Finish.

7. (Optional) If you did not specify a license file earlier in the process, you can run the Solid Edge
License Utility by choosing Start→ Siemens Solid Edge 2022→License Utility and then specify
your license option.

PDM Client Application Launcher

While each of the product data management (PDM) integration clients are installed with Solid Edge, the
PDM Client Application Launcher can be used to activate a product data management (PDM) client for
which you are licensed. Optionally, you can control what Start menu entries you want and also start
other applications using the options on the dialog box.

In the Home tab, you can:

• Access the Software Licensing Tool for license borrowing.

• Start the Solid Edge License Utility so that you can specify your Solid Edge license type.

• Register your cloud-enabled license.

• Add Start menu entries.

• Start Design Manager or Solid Edge.

In the Teamcenter tab, you can:

• Start the Solid Edge Data Preparation Utility.

• Run the SEEC diagnostics tool.

• Define your Teamcenter environments.

• Import templates, run Add to Teamcenter, or run Add to Teamcenter-Interactive.

• Start Structure Editor or Solid Edge.

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Your active PDM client is displayed under the ribbon. Use the entries in Select Solid Edge PDM
Integration Client, to set the PDM integration you want as your active client when you start Solid Edge:

• Solid Edge with File Management

Included with each base Solid Edge license.

• Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)

Only one PDM client is active at a time.

Add Start menu entries for the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge

To add Start menu entries for your PDM client:

1. Click Start→ Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM Integration.

2. Select the Home tab.

3. Click SEEC.

Tip:
• You can use the Choose PDM Integration dialog box to change active PDM clients at any time,
provided you are licensed for the additional client. However, only one PDM client is active at a
time.

• Appendix C contains command line options for running the PDM Integration tool.

Defining the Teamcenter environment list

The Define Teamcenter Environments utility is used to define the list of Teamcenter environments
available to you. This capability is especially useful to administrators who have a need to work with
multiple Teamcenter environments, including single sign-on enabled environments. The Define
Teamcenter Environments dialog box provides the functionality to add, modify and remove entries in
your list of available Teamcenter environments.

Note:
Starting with Solid Edge ST10, Teamcenter environments are defined using the Teamcenter
Environment Manager (TEM). You define your Teamcenter environment, provide a description,
and specify Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS) all through TEM. The Teamcenter
Communication Service is a four-tier function that acts as a central client tier process for
managing functionality needed by multiple Teamcenter clients. The process hosts the FMS Client
Cache (FCC) for communication with FMS Server Cache (FSC), the Teamcenter Proxy (TSP) for
communication with Teamcenter web tier, and the Teamcenter Model Event Manager which
provides client-to-client synchronization messages.

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The following information pertains only to Solid Edge users who choose not to use TCCS or who
use Teamcenter 10 in a 2-tier environment.

Defining Teamcenter environments

Use the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box to define your Teamcenter server, provide a
description, and as an option, specify the use of a two-tier environment.

Environments that utilize Teamcenter Security Services (single sign-on) are also defined through this
utility. An application ID and login service URL are required for enabling single sign-on servers.

To start Define Teamcenter Environments, choose Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM
Integration→Teamcenter Environments.

Adding Teamcenter environments

Use the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box, to define at least one environment. You can add
multiple Teamcenter environment URL entries into the list and keep the list current by using options on
the dialog box.

Note:
The Teamcenter Database URL must specify the HTTP protocol for a environment. Example: http://
hsvnt123/test or https://hsvnt321/test

Specifying a two-tier configuration

When you define your Teamcenter environments, you can specify a by checking the 2-Tier check box.

Note:
A URL can be defined for both two-tier and four-tier to the same database.

Providing a Teamcenter environment description

Each Teamcenter environment listed should have a brief corresponding description. The description
assists you in distinguishing one environment from another when multiple environments are listed. The
description you provide is displayed at login.

Note:
A database description is required for each database listed.

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Teamcenter Security Services (TcSS)

Any Solid Edge application that requires a Teamcenter logon (such as Solid Edge with Embedded Client,
Structure Editor, Add to Teamcenter) can take advantage of Teamcenter Security Services using single
sign-on (SSO), provided that an SSO enabled database is activated. When you use single sign-on, you log
onto a Teamcenter enabled single sign-on application. The default group and role are assigned. Then
the next application uses those credentials and submits them to the authentication authority. You are
not required to log on again. A background window holds the token while you are authenticated.
Dismissing the window deletes the token.

Teamcenter Security Services is available to both 2–tier and 4–tier connections. Defining a single sign-
on enabled database is accomplished in the same way as defining any other Teamcenter database,
except that you must enter the corresponding application ID and logon service URL for the Teamcenter
Security Service enabled database you specified. The Teamcenter database URL you specify is added to
the list and is displayed in green for easy identification. Only one Teamcenter database URL that is single
sign-on enabled can be active at a time. Choose the URL from the list and select Activate to make a
database active.

Specifying a default database

When multiple environments are defined, you can specify one environment as the default by choosing
the environment and then selecting the Default database check box. The default database is shown in
blue on the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box.

Note:
This option is disabled when single sign-on databases are defined. Use the Activate option to make
a single sign-on database active.

If no default environment is specified, the environment that was last used is selected. If no default
environment is specified and you are accessing Teamcenter for the first time, the first entry in the list is
the environment used as the default.

Note:
Once you log in using a specific environment, you are connected to that environment for the
duration of your working session. You can change the environment you are working with by
closing Solid Edge, starting a new session, and specifying the environment of your choice at login.

Removing entries

Using the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box, you can delete outdated or incorrect URLs from
the list by selecting an existing URL and clicking Remove.

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Updating existing entries

Entries that exist in the Teamcenter database list can be updated or modified by selecting the entry,
making necessary changes, and clicking Update.

Define Teamcenter environments

Starting with Solid Edge ST10, Teamcenter environments are defined using the Teamcenter
Environment Manager (TEM). You define your Teamcenter environment, provide a description, and
specify Teamcenter Client Communication System (TCCS).

Note:
The following instructions are for use in a Teamcenter 10 environment with a 2-tier connection, or
for Solid Edge users who choose not to use TCCS.

1. Access the by selecting Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM

Integration→Teamcenter Environments.

2. On the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box, click the Teamcenter Environment URL and
type the URL of Teamcenter environments you would like to appear in the list available on the Sign
In to Teamcenter dialog box.

3. Define a brief descriptive name for each environment you have listed. This identifies the
environment you are adding.

Note:
At least one Teamcenter environment must be defined with a corresponding name.

4. To use a two-tier connection, select the 2-Tier check box.

5. If the environment will be used as the default environment, select the Default Environment check
box.

6. Click Add to add the URL to the Current Teamcenter environment selection list of available
Teamcenter environments.

7. If you selected the 2-Tier checkbox, provide the Teamcenter application and data folder location
information on the and click OK.

8. (Optional) Use Move Up or Move Down on the Define Teamcenter Environments dialog box to
rearrange the order of display of the registered environments in the Current Teamcenter
environment selection list.

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Note:
The Standard Parts SAC file is defined using the Teamcenter preference,
SEEC_StandardParts_SAC.

Silent installation

The following example contains information for silently installing Solid Edge for use with the
Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC). All arguments containing spaces should be enclosed in
double quotation marks.

Note:
The msiexec utility does not install or update .NET Framework software or any Solid Edge
prerequisites. For silent installation with prerequisites, see Silent Installation using setup.exe.
Additional information regarding Solid Edge installation is available in the Solid Edge readme.htm
file.

C:\>msiexec /i”<DVD>\Solid Edge\Siemens Solid Edge 2022.msi"

MYTEMPLATE=3
USERFILESPEC="C:\workdir\selicense\SELicense.lic"
INSTALLDIR=”C:\Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge 2022”
SETPDMCLIENT=2
ADDPDMCLIENTMENUS=2
USERFILESPECXML="C:\workdir\options\Options.xml"
/qn+ /l*v "C:\temp\mysilentsetup.log"

<DVD> Drive letter of your DVD or location of the fully qualified path to the Solid
Edge MSI file.
MYTEMPLATE Determines the templates installed with Solid Edge. If no value is
specified, Solid Edge uses the setting from the Standard.ini file which by
default uses Auto. For Auto, the templates are set based on the current
user's Region and Language Format setting.
1=Metric
2=JIS Metric
3=ISO Metric
4=ANSI Inch
5=DIN Metric
6=UNI Metric
7=ESKD Metric
8=GB Metric
9=ANSI Metric

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USERFILESPEC Defines the location of the Solid Edge license file.

Floating License users must set the variable to use the port and server,
using the syntax, USERFILESPEC="port@server". For example,
USERFILESPEC="28000@host"
INSTALLDIR Installation location for Solid Edge 2022 and PDM client. The path should
be enclosed by quotes.
SETPDMCLIENT Defines the PDM client installed with Solid Edge.
1=Solid Edge data management
2=Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)
ADDPDMCLIENTMENUS Defines the PDM client menus installed with Solid Edge.
1=All
2=Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)
USERFILESPECXML (Optional) Defines the fully qualified path and file name of the SE Admin
file.
TRANSFORMS (Optional) Determines the language used for program group names
displayed in the Solid Edge Windows Start menu. The argument must use
the fully qualified path to the .mst file. If no value is specified, English is
used.
2052.mst = Chinese-Simplified
1028.mst = Chinese-Traditional
1029.mst = Czech
1031.mst = German
1033.mst = English
1034.mst = Spanish
1036.mst = French
1038.mst = Hungarian
1040.mst = Italian
1041.mst = Japanese
1042.mst = Korean
1045.mst = Polish
1046.mst = Portuguese-Brazil
1049.mst = Russian
INSTALLENGLISH Yes = Instructs setup to install SE English on a non-English operating
system. This option is case-sensitive.

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/qn+ Instructs the Windows installer to provide no user interface and alert at
the completion of setup.
/l*v Creates a log file at the location specified. The path should be enclosed by
quotes.

For additional information on options for the msiexec command, at a command prompt, type:
C:>msiexec.

Silent installation using setup.exe

The following command line can be used to silently install Solid Edge using the setup.exe program. This
approach installs all prerequisites just as if the setup was executed interactively.

setup.exe /s /v"/qn" /v"MYTEMPLATE=1" /v"USERFILESPEC=\"

C:\workdir\selicense\selicense.lic\"
INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\Siemens\SilentSolidEdge\\""
/v"/l*v C:\temp\mysilentsetup.log"

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Verifying your installation

Once Solid Edge is successfully installed, you are ready to use the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge
(SEEC) to manage your documents in a 4-tier implementation. If a 2–tier configuration is required, refer
to the Configuring Solid Edge Embedded Client for a 2–Tier Deployment section of this document.

You can verify your installation of Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) by
starting Solid Edge and looking at the application title.

1. On the Start menu, choose Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Solid Edge 2022.

2. Notice the window title bar indicates Solid Edge 2022 – Teamcenter.
The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) is enabled and you are working in a managed
environment.

Note:
If your window title bar indicates Solid Edge 2022, you are not working in a Teamcenter-
managed environment.

3. In the Application menu, click Open and sign in to Teamcenter.

With a successful login, the Open File dialog box is displayed showing the contents of your
Teamcenter Home folder.

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environment
When you work with Solid Edge documents managed by Teamcenter, you have many options for
configuring the environment, including:

• Defining Teamcenter preferences.

• Limiting item types for each Solid Edge dataset type.

• Defining default Item types.

• Configuring a 2-tier architecture.

• Enabling image file generation.

• Defining site-level separator options.

• Using display names.

• Using multifield keys.

• Displaying interpart relationships in Teamcenter Portal.

• Viewing wire harnesses in Teamcenter Visualization.

• Using Teamcenter Dispatcher with Solid Edge.

Defining Teamcenter preferences

Preferences are environment variables stored in Teamcenter and used to control the behavior of the
Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC). Preferences are read from the SEEC_preferences.xml file
when you work in Solid Edge.

You can view the values for your Teamcenter preferences in Solid Edge by selecting
Settings→Options→Manage→General tab→Preferences. You can view and modify preference
definitions in Teamcenter rich client after you sign in by choosing Edit→Options and then clicking
Search.

Appendix D lists the Teamcenter preferences that impact the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge.

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Define a preference

1. In the Teamcenter rich client, choose Edit→Options→Search.

2. Click New.

3. Type the name of the preference in the Name input box.

4. Set the scope to Site.

5. Set Multiple Values to False.

6. Define the value for the preference.

7. Click Create.

Property mapping definitions

The Teamcenter preferences used to identify specific property mapping definitions where the scope
equals the site are:

Teamcenter preference Solid Edge Value or default Notes

Custom
property name
SEEC_Default_Item_Type Used on common Item Default Item Type
property dialog for Solid Edge
boxes
SEEC_Property_Item_Type Item Type Teamcenter Item Localized
Type property.
Example: English
SEEC_Property_UOM Unit of Measure None Value is based on
what you define
in Attribute
Mapping. Solid
Edge displays a
localized string.
SEEC_Property_DatasetName Dataset Name Dataset Name English value.
Solid Edge
displays a
localized string.
SEEC_Property_Dataset_Description Dataset TC Engineering Localized
Description Description property.
Example: English

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Define the list of available Item Types

Define the following Teamcenter preferences to limit the list of available Item Types displayed on the
common property dialog boxes to only those you want to display for that dataset type.

Note:
The default value for each preference is Undefined, which provides Item as the only Item Type
displayed.

• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Part
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Assembly
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Draft
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE SheetMetal
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Weldment
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Component
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Connection
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_DirectModel
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_Image
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSExcel
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSExcelX
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSWord
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSWordX
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_PDF
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_StructureEditor
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_UGMASTER

For each preference, use the following instructions to limit the list of Item Types for each Solid Edge
dataset type.

1. Start the Teamcenter rich client and log in with database administrator privileges.

2. Choose Edit→Options→Search.
There are several preferences related to the list of available Item Types. The easiest way to locate
them is by searching using the keyword SEEC_ItemTypeList.

3. In the Search by Keywords box, type SEEC_ItemTypeList.

Each of the preferences has a default value of Undefined which provides only Item as an available
Item type.

4. For each SEEC_ItemTypeList preference, edit the preference value to include only the Item Types
you want to display for that dataset type.
For example, select SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Part to define the Item Types you want available in the
Solid Edge Part environment. Some examples of Item Types are Item, Design, Document, and
Drawing.

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Caution:
Item Type definition is case sensitive.

5. Click Save to save the edited values.

6. Click Close to exit the Options dialog box.

For more information on each preference, see the Teamcenter Preferences section of this document .

Define default Item types

You can define the default Item type for a Solid Edge document type by editing the value of the
SEEC_Default_Item_Type preference. Some examples of most commonly used Item types are: Item,
Design, Document, and Drawing.

For a full description of the preference, see the Teamcenter Preferences section of this guide.

1. Start the Teamcenter rich client and log in with database administrator privileges.

2. Choose Edit→Options→Search.

3. In the Search On Keywords box, type SEEC_Default_Item_Type, and then select it from the list.
The preference has a default value of:
Item
Item
The preference must contain a value. If only the first row exists, it defines the default Item type for
all document types used in Solid Edge (3D Solid Edge documents, Solid Edge Draft, and linked non-
Solid Edge document types such as Word, Excel and images).
If the first and second rows exist, the value specified on the first row defines the default Item type
for 3D Solid Edge documents and non-Solid Edge documents. The value specified on the second
row defines the default Item type for draft documents.
If Item is used after the first two rows, it is ignored.

4. For a Solid Edge document type, edit the SEEC_Default_Item_Type preference and specify
exceptions to the default value by setting the Solid Edge document type equal to the real Item type
name as seen in BMIDE.

Example:
Item
Item
asm=Design

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par=custom_item_type1
psm=custom_item_type2
pwd=Item

If all document types are explicitly defined, the first row defines non-Solid Edge documents, and
the second row is ignored. If an Item type is defined more than once, only the first occurrence is
used. Item type definition is case sensitive.

Note:
The Item type you specify must exist in the preference, SEEC_ItemTypeList_ for that
document type. In this example, SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Assembly must contain Design.

5. To save the edited values, click Save.

6. Close the Options dialog box.

7. Restart Solid Edge to reread the preference values.

Note:
When you import unmanaged documents to Teamcenter using Add to Teamcenter, and the
document you are importing has an Item type that is defined with a custom property, the value of
the custom property is used during import.

2-Tier and 4-Tier configurations

The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) implements Teamcenter's Service-Oriented
Architecture (SOA) and File Management System (FMS). This implementation can be used with
Teamcenter's 4-Tier deployment, combining the resource tier, enterprise tier, and web tier with a client
tier, or it can be configured to be used with a Teamcenter 2-Tier deployment where Teamcenter
executes on the user’s workstation with the client application.

Note:
Setup delivers Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration as a 4-tier configuration.

Installation of Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration requires you to enter a 4-tier Teamcenter
definition. In a 4-Tier deployment, only the client application executes on the user's workstation; the
Enterprise tier, database, volume, and other resource tier components are executed on the server
providing improved performance for customers working in a high-latency WAN environment. Then Solid
Edge Teamcenter Client only requires Teamcenter FMS, which is installed on the workstation by a 2-tier
or a 4-tier Teamcenter rich client installation.

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In a 2-tier configuration, Teamcenter executes on the user’s workstation with the client application, and
provides separation between Solid Edge, the Teamcenter Client, and the Teamcenter server processes.
This provides the maximum in available memory for the Teamcenter Client application. This
configuration adds scalability because each client workstation is responsible for the Teamcenter server
process and this process communicates with the Resource tier.

While a 2-tier configuration is not recommended, if a Solid Edge Teamcenter Client 2-tier deployment is
required, the client should be configured after setup completes using the Define Teamcenter
Environments application.

Prerequisites for 2-Tier configuration

In preparation for configuring a 2-tier environment:

• Install a Teamcenter 2-tier rich client. This installation delivers the required Teamcenter application
support for a SEEC 2-tier deployment and it delivers and configures FMS.

• Apply all Teamcenter patches to the workstation to meet the minimum Teamcenter application
requirements.
As future patches are applied to the server, they must be deployed to all 2-tier Teamcenter clients.

• Verify your rich client installation: My Navigator, FMS, and Portal Visualization.

Note:
You cannot deliver a Teamcenter 4-tier rich client for a SEEC 2-tier deployment.

Configuring Solid Edge Embedded Client as a 2-tier client

1. Add a 2-tier connection using the Define Teamcenter Environments application.

- Select Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM Integration→Define Teamcenter
Environments.

2. Select the 2-Tier check box under Teamcenter Environments URL and enter a database description.
- Click Add.

The Define Teamcenter 2-Tier Server dialog box is displayed.

3. Enter the location of your Teamcenter 2-tier rich client Application folder (TC_ROOT).
- Enter the location of your Teamcenter data folder (TC_DATA).

- Click OK.

A new row is added to the table.

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Note:
You are limited to one 2-tier database definition.

- Click OK to save the changes.

When you are prompted to log on to Teamcenter, select the 2-tier connection from the database
list box.

Note:
Solid Edge Embedded Client can run as either a 4-tier or 2-tier client. However, the cache is on the
selected Teamcenter environment URL. Therefore, a 4-tier connection does not use the same
physical cache as a 2-tier connection for the same Teamcenter environment and user id.

Sizing 4–Tier Teamcenter deployment

While using Solid Edge Embedded Client as a 4-tier application, you must configure the Teamcenter
middle tier with enough Teamcenter Business Logic Server processes to handle the incoming requests.
You cannot arbitrarily set these numbers, as this will adversely impact reliability and performance. If the
specified numbers are set too low, you will see reliability issues with Solid Edge operations that interact
with Teamcenter, such Open and Save. If the numbers are set too high, then performance is impacted.
The following information is provided as a guide for configuring your server processes.

Note:
For additional information regarding server manager pool-specific configuration tuning, consult
Teamcenter documentation.
Teamcenter documentation can be viewed on the web at http://
support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/html/documentation.shtml. A WebKey is
required to access the website.

Teamcenter

In Teamcenter, the Server Manager configuration is managed in the %TC_ROOT%\pool_manager\confs

\<config directory>\serverPool*.properties file. The file entries in which you are most interested are
PROCESS_MAX, PROCESS_WARM, and PROCESS_TARGET.

• PROCESS_MAX – Specifies the maximum number of Teamcenter Business Logic Server processes
allowed to run in the pool. The total number of servers will never exceed this number.

Example:
PROCESS_MAX=30

In this example, the total number of servers will never exceed 30.

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Caution:
The value for PROCESS_MAX should always be larger than the value for PROCESS_TARGET and
PROCESS_WARM.

• PROCESS_WARM – Specifies the minimum number of Business Logic Server processes in the pool that
are started, but not logged into. The server manager always tries to maintain this minimum number
of servers ready (warm). The Server Manager may time out servers in use, in order to ensure that
there are at least the required number of minimum warm servers at all times.

Example:
PROCESS_WARM=1

This ensures that one server is always ready (warm), in addition to those being used.

• PROCESS_TARGET– Specifies the target number of server processes to be available in this pool during
specified times. Specify these values as time and integer pairs separated by commas.

Example:
PROCESS_TARGET=0700 3, 1700 2

This value sets the target number of server processes as 3 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and as 2
between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
If the number of server processes is below the specified target, then warm servers are added to reach
this number. In this case, the number of warm servers exceeds the minimum, so none are added. If
the number of server processes exceeds the specified target, only the minimum number of warm
servers is maintained and servers are terminated as they time out.
If you expect 10 concurrent users, you would want to configure to keep 10 servers running and 1
ready (warm) at all times.

Example:
PROCESS_WARM=1
PROCESS_TARGET=0000 11

Depending on the server load and activity, these values should be modified. However, this must be
considered with respect to the amount of physical memory and the other work this server is expected to
perform. You should also consider the following:

• Number of concurrent Teamcenter logins from all 4-tier enabled clients (SEEC, rich client, WebClient,
etc.)

• If you are in the data migration phase of the project, more servers may be needed.

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Teamcenter Rapid Start

In Teamcenter Rapid Start, the Server Manager configuration can be managed via a web page, for
example, http://myteamcenter.ugs.com:8080/tc/admin, where you would substitute your server in the
URL.

After a successful login, the Global Configuration page is displayed. Select the Server Manager pool in
the Server Manager Instances section. (State should be running.) The Pool Configuration is displayed
and can be updated using Edit. The Process Target is the parameter of interest.

Note:
Consult Teamcenter documentation for additional details and information regarding other
parameters.

Enabling image file generation

Image files are representations of Solid Edge models that can be easily distributed on the internet as e-
mail attachments, or used to enable quick rendering in the rich client application.

Part, Sheet Metal, and Draft

The Teamcenter Preference SEEC_Image_Generate_3D enables image file generation for viewing 3D
model types (part, sheet metal, and weldment). Preference settings are either always on or always off.
JT is the default file format for 3D data, and it is saved to the item when you save the part in Solid Edge.
For more information, see Teamcenter Preferences.

Assemblies

You can generate image files when saving assembly files to Teamcenter using the Save As command.
You can use the Save As Image command to save assembly images in the JPEG (*.jpg) format.

The Teamcenter Preference SEEC_Image_Generate_Assembly creates an image file using the options
you define, and checks it in to Teamcenter as part of the assembly dataset reference. The options for the
preference are:

Option Description Value

The first line of the preference /Create=True
definition determines if the
/Create=False
image is created. When set to
True, the image is created.
SizeWidth Defines the width of the image. /SizeWidth=1024
The default of 1024 pixels is used
/SizeWidth=10.24
when /Units=1.
/SizeWidth=4.0315

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Option Description Value

Note:
The /Units option
determines the unit of
measure used.

SizeHeight Defines the height of the image. /SizeHeight=768

The default of 768 pixels is used
/SizeHeight=7.68
if the /Units=1.
/SizeHeight=3.02362
Note:
The /Units option
determines the unit of
measure used.

RevisionRuleShow Adds a watermark (PMI) to the /RevisionRuleShow=True

image to indicate the revision
rule and variant rule used to
open the assembly.
DisplayConfigShow Adds a watermark (PMI) to the /DisplayConfigShow=True
image to indicate the display
configuration active at the time
the image was created.
Autofit Fits the view before saving and /Autofit=True
uploading the file into
/Autofit=False
Teamcenter. The default is false
if the line is not set.
ImageQuality Specifies the quality setting /ImageQuality=1
applied to the .jpg files.
/ImageQuality=2
1=medium image quality
2=high image quality
Medium image quality is the
default if not specified.
WaterMarkOrigin Defines the corner of the /WaterMarkOrigin=1
watermark to use as the origin.
/WaterMarkOrigin=2
Default is bottom left.
1=bottom left
2=bottom right

Note:
The watermark is
controlled using the

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Option Description Value

RevisionRuleShow or
DisplayConfigShow
options.

Defining site-level separator options

Solid Edge Embedded Client supports the definition of separator options at the Teamcenter site level.
Separators are used between the Item ID and Item Revision as well as between the Item ID, Item
Revision, and the Item Name in many of the common property dialog boxes you see when you work in a
managed environment.

The values for Teamcenter preferences FLColumnCatIVFSeparatorPref and

FLColumnCatObjSeparatorPref are read at startup. Any changes you specify are not recognized until
after you start a new application session. The preferences only apply to combined information obtained
from Teamcenter. The preferences are not used to modify the Document Name Formula. Some
examples of where you can see the implementation of separator options is in the Identifier column on
the Open File dialog box and anywhere the Dataset Name is displayed.

Note:
If the separator options are not defined at the site level or are blank in Teamcenter, the system
default of “/” and “-” are used.

Add a site-level separator

1. In the rich client, choose Edit→Options.

2. From the list of General items, click Item.

3. On the General page, type a separator to divide the Item and ItemRevision.

4. From the list of General options, click Item Revision.

5. Define the separator to use between the Item/Item Revision and name and the Item/Item Revision
and sequence id.

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Using display names

When Solid Edge transacts data with Teamcenter, it uses an object’s name that is unaffected by
localization. This is referred to as the real name. The real name is also used for the display of the object’s
name in the user interface: for example, Color. However, the BMIDE templates require a unique prefix
for each name. The prefix is added to all new business objects to guarantee uniqueness: for example,
SE99_Color. The resulting name is often not desirable for display in the user interface.

Support for the use of a display name addresses this issue and brings consistency in what you see in
Solid Edge when compared to Teamcenter rich client. Consider the example:

Real Name Real Value

SE99_Color Red
Display name (Base)
Color
Display name (Localized)
Farbe

What is transacted with Teamcenter continues to be the real name, however, what you see in the user
interface is the displayable (display) name. Therefore, a value has a real name and can have multiple
display names.

You can control whether you view real or display names in the Solid Edge user interface. The
Teamcenter preference, TC_display_real_prop_names, determines which is used. The preference is
delivered by Teamcenter and controlled in the rich client’s Options dialog box.

There is no change to the process an administrator uses to define the property mappings between
Teamcenter and Solid Edge. Mandatory properties such as Item Type, Item ID, Revision, Dataset Name,
Dataset Description, Project ID, and Folder continue to be managed by Solid Edge. Meta model and
mapped attributes use the displayable name returned by Teamcenter.

An additional read-only row is displayed in common property dialog boxes that lists the displayable
property name of mapped properties.

• The column headers show Solid Edge property names.

• The first row is a read-only row showing the display name.

• The second row provides a description.

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• The third row displays details for range and interdependent lists of values.

Using the information presented in the common property dialog boxes, you can learn what Solid Edge
property name is used and what Teamcenter property it is mapped to.

The preference, SEEC_Item_Type_DisplayableName determines whether the real name or displayable

name is written to Solid Edge for Item Types. By default, it is set to 0 to use the real name.

Caution:
If you set the SEEC_Item_Type_DisplayableName preference to 1 to write the displayable Item
Type name to the custom properties value, opening legacy documents in Solid Edge results in the
Item Type property being out-of-date and the displayable property name is written into the custom
property. This impacts the time it takes to open an assembly or draft. Additionally, if this property
is used in an annotation, it is also out-of-date.

Other things to be aware of:

• The column headers on common property dialog boxes and the property information on the Open
dialog box remain the same for all mandatory properties. Column headers for mandatory properties
are based on the localized version of Solid Edge.

• There are no changes to the column order of common property dialog boxes. Mandatory properties
are followed by meta model properties, and then mapped properties which are displayed in
alphabetical order.

• Add to Teamcenter supports Item Type display names as input.

• The Teamcenter rich client presents both the Property Display Name and the Property Display Value.
With system administrator privileges, you can configure the rich client to display real names by
changing your options in the general folder. Once the option is set, you can log on to the rich client
and see real property names.

Using multifield keys in the Teamcenter managed environment

In Teamcenter, the Item ID uniquely identifies an Item. Beginning with Teamcenter 10, the property
used to make an Item business object unique can be extended to include more than just the Item ID (for
example, Item ID and Type). When this new Teamcenter functionality is deployed, Solid Edge is able to
reuse the Item ID for instances of different Item business objects (including Item, Design, Drawing, and
Document). This functionality enables you to create multiple related items using the same Item ID, for
example, when you want to refer to a design and drawing using the same Item ID.

Prior to Teamcenter 10, this was not possible because both design and drawing types are children of the
Item type and are both considered items. Now, using the Business Modeler IDE in Teamcenter, you can
create multifield key definitions per domain or object type.

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Multifield keys define what makes an object unique in the database. The default multifield key definition
for Item business objects is:

Item{item_id}

The value of the item_id property is the object’s unique ID.

In the case of design and drawing, you can define the unique key for design business objects and their
children as Design{item_id} and for drawing business objects and their children as Drawing{item_id}.
When these definitions are applied, it results in a unique key identifier for each instance of an object
type in the database, even though the different object types can share the same Item ID. You can also
create a unique key by adding a property in addition to the item_id property, such as object_type. For
example, Design{item_id,object_type}.

You create a business object’s unique key definition using the MultiFieldKey business object constant in
Teamcenter. A list of properties available for each business object type is provided in the Available
Properties dialog box when you create a multifield key. For more information about creating multifield
key definitions, refer to the Configuring business object identifiers with multifield keys portion of the
Teamcenter Business Modeler IDE Guide.

Multifield key domains

The multifield key is composed of a domain name (the name of the business object type) and a
combination of one or more of the business object’s properties:

domain{properties}

For example, in the Design{item_id} key, Design is the domain.

All business object types with the same multifield definition constitute a domain. Because children
business object types (design, drawing) inherit the key definition from their parent (Item), they belong
to the same domain as the parent business object unless a different multifield key definition is created
for a child type. Custom business objects also inherit the key from their parents.

For more information about multifield key domains, refer to the Multifield key domains portion of the
Teamcenter Business Modeler IDE Guide.

Multifield keys in Solid Edge

Prior to Teamcenter 10, only the Item ID could be used to uniquely identify an item. By using multifield
key definitions, instances of different Item business object types (such as items, designs, drawings,
documents, and specifications) can use the same item ID. When these definitions are applied, it results
in a unique key for each instance of an object type in the database, even though the different object
types can use the same item ID.

Redefining what makes an object unique in Teamcenter impacts what is required to create an object
though Solid Edge Embedded Client. Properties that comprise the multifield key are identified in

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common property dialog boxes such as the with a gold asterisk . The gold asterisk indicates the
property (cell) is an input to the multifield key and the property is required.

When using multifield keys, your experience with Solid Edge can change from the default in the
following ways:

• Common property dialog boxes such as the New Document dialog box may require additional
property definition (as indicated by the gold asterisk ).

• The Filename is now the Item ID with a unique system-generated number appended to it.
<item ID>-<unique number>.extension

• Searches based on the item ID can now return more than one result. If you search for an item ID that
is used by multiple objects, the Search dialog box displays more than one result so that you can
choose the desired object from the list of all objects with the same item ID.

Tip:
As a best practice, do not map the keys that make an object unique when you use the mapped
properties functionality in Solid Edge Embedded Client.

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Display interpart relationships in Teamcenter Portal

Interpart relationships are displayed as folders in the Teamcenter Portal.

Perform the following steps to establish the Solid Edge interpart relationships as shown relations in
Teamcenter Portal:

1. In the Teamcenter portal, choose Options from the My Navigator Edit menu.
The system displays the Options dialog box.

2. Select Item Revision in the General folder in the left pane of the dialog box.
The system displays the item revision options in the right pane of the window.

3. Display the general item revision options by clicking the General tab, if required.

4. Find and select the following entries in the Available Relations list.

SE Interpart Geometry

SE Interpart Part Links

SE Interpart Positions

SE Interpart Weldment Links

SE External Link

5. Click +.
The system adds the selected relationships to the Shown Relations list.

6. Click Apply.

7. Click the Related Options tab.

8. Repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6.

When applicable, the folders associated with the interpart relationships are displayed in the Portal.

Display interpart relationships for SE Draft

With Solid Edge Draft, the relationship begins at the dataset. Create the following Teamcenter
preference to enable the expansion of the + and view the Item Revision linked to the Draft file.

SE Draft_DefaultChildProperties=SE Interpart Draft Links

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Viewing wire harnesses in Teamcenter Visualization

Wire harnesses created in Solid Edge can be viewed within Teamcenter Visualization. The JTs for wire
harnesses are stored in the Item Element type: ProductInterface, ParProduct Interface, or a custom
defined child. The type you choose is specified in the Teamcenter preference
SEEC_Asm_Wireharness_Feature_Type.

Additionally, wires and harnesses must be a solid, and the Show Physical Conductor option (available
on the shortcut menu for the parent entry of the harness tree or any individual object) must be set for
JTs to be created for wires and harnesses.

To enable visualization:

• Create a business object in Business Modeler IDE (BMIDE) based on the Item Element type,
ProductInterface.

Tip:
Use different General Design Element (GDE) types for weldments and wire harnesses.
For more information about Business Modeler IDE (BMIDE) see the Teamcenter Business
Modeler IDE Guide.

• Define the Teamcenter preference SEEC_Asm_Wireharness_Feature_Type by specifying the Item

Element type you define.

• Enable the Teamcenter preference SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D.

• Set the Show Physical Conductor setting for the object you want to visualize.

For a full description of each of the preferences, see the Teamcenter Preferences section of the
Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) Guide for Users and Administrators.

Visualizing with Teamcenter Rapid Start

Teamcenter Rapid Start uses the preference Hide_Types_For_Create that prevents the use of General
Design Element types and subtypes. To view weldments and wire harnesses, remove the following types
from the preference:

• GeneralDesignElement

• Interfaces

• ProductInterface

• ParProductInterface

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Using Teamcenter Dispatcher with Solid Edge

Dispatcher is a series of services included in Teamcenter (Tc) and Teamcenter Rapid Start (TcRS) that
manage translation requests to dedicated servers. The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC)
supports:

• Creation of PDF files from Draft files in the context of a workflow.

• Delayed JT generation during import and Solid Edge upload.

Note:
The following instructions combine the dispatcher support for Release with PDF and delayed JT
generation. Both should be deployed, then configured for use as needed. If Release to PDF was
installed for use with Solid Edge 2021, the documented steps below should overwrite existing .jar
files and Translator.xml entries.

Dispatcher components

Dispatcher consist of three components:

Dispatcher Client
Looks for requests and schedules work to be performed on the Module server(s). Runs on the
Teamcenter server.
Dispatcher Schedule server(s)
Maintains capability and capacity of Module(s). The Schedule server can be installed on the same
server as the Client server or on dedicated server(s).
Dispatcher Module server(s)
Aware of available translation tools, provides instructions to translations tools, and can manage file
download and upload. The Module server can also be a single server on the Client server or on
distributed servers with varying translation tools on multiple operating systems.

Most often, PDF files are created during the Release workflow and can pass approvers (user and date) to
the Draft before the creation of the PDF.

Note:
The Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge deployment for Dispatcher runs a managed session of
Solid Edge while performing translations. The following information is intended to be a guide for
implementing Dispatcher with Solid Edge. For additional information, see the Teamcenter
documentation Installing and Configuring Dispatcher

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Overview of steps to configure Solid Edge to support Dispatcher

• Locate the Dispatcher folder in the SEEC Administration package:

SEEC_Administrator_2022_RTM_Tc12_Tc13.zip.

• Deploy Dispatcher with Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM).

Make note of the Dispatcher root and Staging folder locations specified in TEM. These paths are
required during the configuration steps.

• Prepare the Client server configuration.

• Create and edit Teamcenter preferences.

• Manually deliver .jar files to the Client server.

• Edit the Service.properties file.

• Configure the Module server(s).

• Install Solid Edge 2022 on one or more Module servers that have access to required licenses.

• Deliver and edit SEECDispatcher.bat.

• Edit Translator.xml.

• Provide credentials and connection details for Solid Edge dispatcher client.

• Configure preference to delay JT generation.

• Configure the workflow for release to PDF.

• Define property mapping for sign off.

• Create a Draft template using mapped properties.

Dispatcher configuration

1. Required files
The SEEC_Administrator_2022_RTM_Tc12_Tc13.zip package contains a Dispatcher folder with the
following content:

• Readme.txt

• SEDFTtoPDF.jar

• SE3DToJT.jar

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• SEECDispatcher.bat

• SolidEdgeTranslators.xml

2. Configure Teamcenter Preferences

Confirm that the following preferences exist and have the specified values. Values are case
sensitive.
ETS.PROVIDERS
Value = SIEMENS

Protection Scope = User

Category = General

Multiple = Multiple
ETS.TRANSLATORS.SIEMENS
Value = sedfttopdf

Value = se3dtojt

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Multiple
ETS.DATASETTYPES.SIEMENS.SEDFTTOPDF
Value = SE Draft

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Multiple
ETS.PRIORITY.SIEMENS.SEDFTTOPDF
Value = 2

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Single
ETS.TRANSLATOR_ARGS.SIEMENS.SEDFTTOPDF

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Value = Leave blank, do not provide a value

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Single
ETS.DATASETTYPES.SIEMENS.SE3DTOJT
Value = SE Part

Value = SE SheetMetal

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Multiple
ETS.PRIORITY.SIEMENS.SE3DTOJT
Value = 2

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Single
ETS.TRANSLATOR_ARGS.SIEMENS.SE3DTOJT
Value = Leave blank, do not provide a value

Protection Scope = User

Category = Dispatcher

Multiple = Single

3. Configure the Dispatcher Client

• Locate the Dispatcher root folder where the Dispatcher Client was delivered by the Teamcenter
Environment Manager (TEM).

• Navigate to the folder \<Dispatcher_Root>\DispatcherClient\lib.

Copy the file SEDftToPDF.jar and SE3DToJT.jar here.

• Navigate to the folder \<Dispatcher_Root>\DispatcherClient\conf.

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• Locate and open Service.Properties using a text editor.

• Locate the Import section at the beginning of the file and add the entry SEDFTToPDF,SE3DToJT
to the end of the comma delimited list.

• Add the following 4 text lines to the bottom of the Service.Properties file:

Translator.SIEMENS.sedfttopdf.Prepare=SEDFTToPDF.TaskPrep

Translator.SIEMENS.se3dtojt.Prepare=SE3DToJT.TaskPrep

Translator.SIEMENS.sedfttopdf.Load=SEDFTToPDF.DatabaseOperation

Translator.SIEMENS.se3dtojt.Load=SE3DToJt.DatabaseOperation

• Search the file for the parameter Service.DataSetOwner and set Service.DataSetOwner =
CAD.

• Search the file for the parameter Service.UpdateExistingVisualizationData and set

Service.UpdateExistingVisualizationData = TRUE.

• Save and close Service.Properties.

• To support Unicode character encoding (characters beyond ASCII), edit the

"runDispatcherClient.bat" in the \<Dispatcher_Root>\DispatcherClient\bin folder and add the
following statement after the class path statement.
set JAVAARG=%JAVAARG% -Dfile.encoding=UTF-8

• Save and close runDispatcherClient.bat.

4. Module server configuration

• Install Solid Edge 2022, with a license for the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge.
Make a note of the installation path to the \Solid Edge 2022\Program folder.

• Navigate to the <DispatcherRoot>\Module\Translators folder.

• Create two new folders: SEDftToPDF and SE3DToJT.

• Modify the second line of the SECCDispatcher.bat delivered with the SEEC feature package to the
path where Solid Edge 2022 is installed.

chcp 65001 2> nul

cd /d "C:\Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge 2022\Program"

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set INPUTDIR=%1%

SET OUTPUTDIR=%2%

SEECDispatcher.exe %INPUTDIR% %OUTPUTDIR%

• Copy the edited SEECDispatcher.bat file to the two new folders.

• Navigate to <Dispacher_Root>\Module\conf
Use a text editor to edit Translator.xml.
Add the following text into the Translator.xml file just before </Translators>.

<SEDftToPDF provider="SIEMENS" service="sedfttopdf"

isactive="true" maxlimit="3">
<TransExecutable dir="<Dispatcher_Root>\Module\Translators
\SEDftToPDF " name="SEECDispatcher.bat" />
<Options>
<Option name="inputdir"
string=""description="Dispatcher pre-defined No edit required"/
>
<Option name="outputdir"
string=""description="Dispatcher pre-defined No edit required"/>
</Options>
<FileExtensions>
<InputExtensions nitem="1">
<InputExtension extension=".dft"/>
</InputExtensions>
<OutputExtensions nitem="1">
<OutputExtension extension=".pdf"/>
</OutputExtensions>
</FileExtensions>
</SEDftToPDF>

<SE3DToJT provider="SIEMENS" service="se3dtojt" isactive="true"

maxlimit="3">
<TransExecutable dir="<Dispatcher_Root>\Module\Translators
\SE3DToJT" name="SEECDispatcher.bat" />
<Options>
<Option name="inputdir"
string=""description="Dispatcher pre-defined No edit required"/
>
<Option name="outputdir"
string=""description="Dispatcher pre-defined No edit required"/>
</Options>
<FileExtensions>
<InputExtensions nitem="2">
<InputExtension extension=".par"/>
<InputExtension extension=".psm"/>

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</InputExtensions>
<OutputExtensions nitem="1">
<OutputExtension extension=".jt"/>
</OutputExtensions>
</FileExtensions>
</SE3DToJT>

• Replace the two strings <Dispatcher_Root> with actual path of the Dispatcher Root location.

• The Maxlimit value determines how many sessions of Solid Edge can run simultaneously before
tasks are held back on scheduling. This value is dependent on resources and other demands
placed on the Dispatcher Module server. In this example, three Solid Edge Draft files can
translate simultaneously.

Note:
Solid Edge opens managed draft files using FMS. If the Dispatcher is running on a separate
server, the Rich Client or TCCS must be installed to deliver FMS.

Save and close Translator.xml.

5. Restart Dispatcher services

Stop and then start the Dispatcher services in the following order:

• Stop Dispatcher Client

• Stop Dispatcher Module

• Stop Dispatcher Scheduler

• Start Dispatcher Scheduler

• Start Dispatcher Module

• Start Dispatcher Client

Tip:
To start the Dispatcher Scheduler, Module, and Client, go to the \bin directory for each and
run runscheduler.bat, runmodule.bat and DispatcherClient.bat.

6. Establish a connection to your Teamcenter server

• Use the Run as Administrator command to start the \Solid Edge 2022\Program
\SEECDispatcher.exe program.

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• At the command prompt, provide your user id, password, group, role, and Teamcenter server
information.

Tip:
We highly recommend using the Teamcenter username dcproxy. This username is
delivered with Teamcenter with higher permissions and does not require an Author
license.

7. Dispatcher permissions to modify the Item Revision

• Dispatcher Request permissions need to be defined in Access Manager to allow "dcproxy" user
permissions to View, Change and Delete.

• ACLs added for project security may limit permissions for "dcproxy". Considerations for "dcproxy"
should be evaluated when defining permissions for projects.

8. Configure Solid Edge to generate JT for PAR and PSM files.

• Set SEEC_Dispatcher_JT to 1, 2, or 3 to determine when JT files should be generated by

Dispatcher:

0 - Default value, do not use Dispatcher for JT

1 - Use Dispatcher for imported Solid Edge PAR/PSM files

2 - User Dispatcher for upload from Solid Edge

3 - Use Dispatcher for import to Solid Edge

9. Configure Release to PDF

Edit the Release workflow using Workflow Designer in Teamcenter.

• Create an action in your Release workflow that follows the action that applies the release status.

• Select the Task handlers panel icon in the lower left of Workflow Designer.

• From the list, select Complete.

• Select the handler TSTK-CreateTranslationRequest.

• Add the following arguments:

-ProviderName = SIEMENS

-ServiceName = sedfttopdf

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-Priority = 2

-DatasetTypeName = SE Draft

Note:
Each entry must be preceded by a dash (-).

• Close and publish the workflow.

10. SEEC_Save_Translation
The preference SEEC_Save_Translation determines the dataset type and relations to use when
Dispatcher uploads the released PDF. Because the Item Revision has to have status applied before
the generation of the PDF, Manifestation must be used as opposed to Specification if the PDF
Dataset does not previously exist. We recommend you use the following entry in the
SEEC_Save_Translation if using Dispatcher Release PDF:
1:pdf:IMAN_manifestation:PDF:PDF_Reference:1

11. Configure property mapping

Establish properties to be displayed in the Draft file to capture approval user, date, and Teamcenter
Status.
The following is a sample map for Draft files stored in the item type, Item.

{ Item type="Item"
"TcMapStatus" :ItemRevision.release_status_list.name /
master=iman /description="Release Status"

"SignoffDesigner" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Designer).group_member.us
er.user_id /master=iman /description="Signoff Designer"

"SignoffDateDesigner" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Designer).decision_da
te /master=iman /description="Signoff Date Designer"

"SignoffManager" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Manager).group_member.user
.user_id /master=iman /description="Signoff Reviewer"

"SignoffDateManager" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Manager).decision_date
/master=iman /description="Signoff Date Reviewer"

"SignoffApprover" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Approver).group_member.us
er.user_id /master=iman /description="Signoff Approver"

"SignoffDateApprover" :ItemRevision.Job.SIGNOFF(Approver).decision_da
te /master=iman /description="Signoff Date Approver"
}

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Mapping is to the Status object. The user_id and decision_date are specific to roles defined in the
workflow tasks.

12. Create callouts and add to Draft Template files.

Create draft template and load into Teamcenter.

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documents
Solid Edge documents store project designs, and most often complete projects are comprised of many
Solid Edge documents. The relationships that exist among these documents must be tracked and
maintained. Because project designs change over time, document versions must also be tracked and
controlled. A well-controlled system provides easy access for those with permissions for reviewing,
printing, editing, and approving documents, and protects documents from access by those without
proper authority.

This section includes information about:

• Working with managed documents

• Multi-CAD in the Teamcenter-managed environment

• Attribute mapping

• Preparing unmanaged documents for Teamcenter

• Using the Data Preparation Utility

• Add to Teamcenter-Interactive

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Understanding Teamcenter terms

Teamcenter uses objects to store information that describes each Solid Edge document, in addition to
storing the document or file itself. An Item is a commonly used workspace object that captures the
metadata describing all the associated revisions. An Item Revision captures the revision-specific
metadata. A Dataset captures the document specific metadata and it holds the physical document(s).
Datasets can capture unique document types such as .asm, .doc, and .pdf.

It is metadata that is useful in data retrieval and reuse. The Item, Item Revision and Dataset combine to
fully describe the associated document.

Note:
Datasets have the ability to capture versions of a document.

If you want to think of these objects in terms of hierarchy, from top to bottom, it would be Item, Item
Revision, Dataset. You can view this hierarchy from the Teamcenter client. Each object is represented by
a unique image, and as you expand each level, you can see the structure. Once you reach the Item
Revision, you may see more than one Dataset. When your business process requires the Solid Edge draft
file to have the same Document Number as its 3D part (.par), assembly (.asm), sheet metal (.psm) or
weldment (.pwd) file, you may have a draft (.dft) file with the corresponding number under the Item
Revision. This practice impacts how a company manages Revisions.

Each object must have a unique identifier (ID). For Items, this is called an Item ID. In the following
example, the Item ID for the Item (A) is 000130. The Item Revision (B) for this item is A, which adds a
unique Revision designation, followed by the Dataset (C) and its Item Name.

Note:
The use of multifield keys (MFK) can change the unique identifier from Item ID to a combination
of fields. To learn more about multifield keys, see Using multifield keys in the Teamcenter-
managed environment.

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The attributes that describe these objects are often the same, but when applied to the Item, Item
Revision or Dataset, they provide uniqueness. For example, since the Name attribute is used by these
three objects, to get a specific piece of information you can specify the Item ID, Item Revision, and Item
Name. These three properties are considered the mandatory properties that must be defined for each
managed document.

Connecting to Teamcenter

When you work with Teamcenter-managed data, you use the same commands that you normally would
in Solid Edge. When Teamcenter is enabled in the Applications menu, Solid Edge automatically adjusts
the user interface as needed to provide you access to Teamcenter functions.

This normally changes the user interface in the following ways:

• When browsing for Solid Edge files you are presented with the data from Teamcenter. You will see a
similar presentation in the Teamcenter Parts Library tab and in most other places where you need to
access data. If you want to change the behavior so that you are no longer accessing Teamcenter, but
accessing the local file system instead, you must close all Solid Edge documents. You can then
deselect Teamcenter.

• When new documents are created you are prompted to upload them to Teamcenter. This is
accomplished through a variety of common properties dialog boxes, such as the New Document or
Upload dialog boxes.

• When you save files, they are only saved locally to your cache. But when you close the document, it is
checked into Teamcenter.

Understanding the Cache

To optimize performance, documents from Teamcenter are downloaded once to the local machine
when accessed and then only downloaded again if they are out-of-date. The local download area is
called a cache. The cache is a folder in the Windows file system where a copy of each file is kept. The
cache location is predefined as %APPDATA%\Siemens\Solid Edge\SEEC.

Note:
The location of the cache should be on the physical disk of the local machine. This is a personal
cache and must not be shared with other users.

The Cache Assistant, located on the Manage menu, provides many functions for managing the cache.
In most instances you do not need to use this command. However, if you need to update or change the
cache in some way, make sure you use Cache Assistant and do not attempt to modify the cache by
manually changing data in the Windows folder on disk.

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Using the Structure Manager

Formerly known as Product Structure Editor (PSE), the Structure Manager is delivered with Teamcenter
and used to view and change BOM structure. For example, when a Solid Edge assembly is saved to
Teamcenter, the assembly occurrence structure is written to Teamcenter and viewed with Structure
Manager. You can use revision rules and variant rules to control the configuration of the information
displayed in the editor. Additionally, Solid Edge users can configure a product structure in Structure
Manager, and sent it to Solid Edge. The fully qualified product structure can be used by Solid Edge to
construct the product design. This feature includes support for basic and advanced product structure
configuration.

For more information, see the Structure Manager Guide in the Teamcenter help collection.

Before creating or modifying product structure, you should also read Getting Started with Product
Structure, which describes the basic concepts behind product structure and includes advanced
information on how to use and administer it.

Managing document releases

Teamcenter has a number of tools designed to enable administrators and users to work together to
manage document releases.

Administrative tools allow the administrator to design workflow process templates that define practices
and procedures that meet their business needs. End users use these templates to take documents
through the release cycle.

For more information, see Teamcenter documentation.

Viewing the document status in Solid Edge

Changes made in Teamcenter to the status of a document are displayed when you open the document
in Solid Edge.

Status is displayed in the Release Status column of the Open File dialog box.

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Teamcenter release status

Solid Edge displays icons in PathFinder, Read-Only Assistant, Cache Assistant, the Open File dialog
box, and the File Properties dialog box to represent the status of documents within Teamcenter
workflows. However, within Solid Edge, documents can be in a state not recognized by Teamcenter.

The following status icons are designated by Solid Edge to indicate specific conditions not found in
Teamcenter.

Working The dataset has not progressed through a workflow and has no status.

Has Status The document has more than one status such that a specific status cannot
be determined.

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Teamcenter status

When you use templates from Teamcenter Foundation, the following additional status icons can be
displayed in Solid Edge.

TCM Released

TC Baselined

Pending

Planning State

Rejected

Validation

Approved

Obsolete

Teamcenter Rapid Start status

When you use templates from Teamcenter Rapid Start, status 10 through 90 can be displayed in Solid
Edge.

Custom status and images

In Teamcenter, you have the capability to create custom workflows along with customized status and
images that can be displayed in Solid Edge. The Teamcenter preference SEEC_Object_Images enables
the display of the customized icons both for release status and for workspace objects. Use the following
steps to have your custom images displayed in Solid Edge:

1. Create a zip file containing a flat list of the customized images you want to use in Solid Edge.

Images must be on a 16x16 canvas where the image is 14x14 and in PNG format.

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2. In the Teamcenter rich application client (RAC), create a new dataset of type Zip.

The Zip object type is delivered by the Teamcenter Foundation template.

The dataset can reside anywhere in Teamcenter.

All users must have access to the dataset.

3. Upload the zip file containing the custom images to the dataset object that you created in the
previous step.

4. In Teamcenter, define the preference SEEC_Object_Images.

The first line must contain the DatasetUID of the dataset object created in the first step.

The UID is case-sensitive.

Tip:
To obtain the DatasetUID, in Teamcenter turn on Print Object. The UID is displayed at the
bottom of the Print Object window.

Each subsequent line must pair the real object name with the associated image file (.png). Define
one pair per line.

Example:
DatasetUID=wCMAAAmRofPWZA
Mse1_Dev=Mse1mse1Dev1.png
Mse2_Test=Mse2mse2Test2.png
Design=Design.png
Folder=Folder.png

For additional information, see the Teamcenter Preferences section of the Teamcenter Integration for
Solid Edge (SEEC) Guide for Users and Administrators.

Revising documents

You have two options for revising Teamcenter-managed documents:

• The Revisions command displays the Revisions dialog box so that you can view the revisions of the
document and specify a new revision.

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• The Revise command displays the Revise Document dialog box with the next revision automatically
presented for you.

Note:
The Revisions command is also accessible from Application menu→Manage as well as the
shortcut menu.

1. In PathFinder, right-click the document.

2. On the shortcut menu, choose Manage→Revisions.

The Revisions dialog box is displayed.

3. Click New.
Notice that the new revision is calculated for you. The Revision cell contains a red asterisk
denoting it is a required attribute. You can also define the folder for the revision.

4. Click OK.
When you close the document, it is uploaded to Teamcenter.

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Multi-CAD in the Teamcenter managed environment

In today's collaborative working environment, it is rare that an entire product is designed in only one
CAD system. The term multi-CAD describes the ability for Solid Edge assemblies to include models in
Teamcenter that were not created or owned by Solid Edge. Using the multi-CAD capability, you can
manage content from multiple CAD sources and then create an integrated single design using content
from more than one CAD authoring system without a translation. Assembly structures are resolved
through Bill of Materials (BOM) or BOM View Revisions in Teamcenter. Geometry is communicated
through DirectModel datasets, using JT, and is updated automatically providing up to date assembly
structures and models.

An example of working in a multi-CAD environment is designing a vehicle in Solid Edge using an engine
designed in another CAD application where the structure is defined and managed in Teamcenter, the
components are defined by JT, and Solid Edge Draft documents the product. The engine is placed in the
vehicle in Solid Edge and assembled into position. The non-Solid Edge authoring system owns the
content placed in the native Solid Edge design. The Teamcenter preference, SEEC_Foreign_Datasets is
used to define the foreign data source.

This workflow introduces the concept of a where a document's geometry is defined by a non-Solid Edge
source. The driven reference is read-only whether opened or in-place activated. The Save As command
is available if you want to create a new item and then edit that content with Solid Edge.

Driven references go through an out-of-date check. If the foreign source changes, the change is
synchronized the next time the file is opened. Driven references are uniquely identified in Assembly
PathFinder by .

Working with multi-CAD documents

Product structure is obtained from Teamcenter BOM View and configured per Revision Rule. The
configured structure is evaluated where the BOM lines provide position data and each unique item
revision is queried for geometric information (Dataset). When the Teamcenter preference for multi-CAD
is enabled, Solid Edge considers geometric content in the following order:

• Native Solid Edge content

• Driven references (foreign data containing a geometric representation)

• Non–modeled content (no geometric representation exists)

Use Solid Edge Assembly commands to position the content. Use the Open command to search for the
Solid Edge assembly and open the document, synchronize structure changes and check out the

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assemblies. Use the Assemble command or the Move command to position the foreign assembly in the
context of its parent. Then you can save the Solid Edge assembly to Teamcenter and create a drawing
saving the drawing to the same item revision with the Solid Edge assembly or saving the drawing to a
new item.

Save driven references to Teamcenter

Since foreign data is expected to change, an ability to track if it is out-of-date and synchronize product
design is required. The Solid Edge option to save Solid Edge content back to Teamcenter is Save driven
references to Teamcenter. The option is available in Solid Edge Options→Manage→General tab
when a document is open in Solid Edge. The option is enabled on a per user basis. Using this option,
when an assembly is saved to Teamcenter, Solid Edge creates a Solid Edge Dataset under the source
Item Revision and then uploads the Solid Edge document into Teamcenter as a driven reference. This
option also saves a Solid Edge part file as a driven reference when the JT file is opened.

There are two things to keep in mind:

• Solid Edge Embedded Client requires the structure to configure only one item revision. There is no
support for multiple revisions from the same Item.

• Solid Edge Embedded Client does not support foreign CAD assembly features.

Enabling multi-CAD in Solid Edge

Teamcenter captures JT content in a dataset called DirectModel. The relation that connects a
DirectModel Dataset to an Item Revision is IMAN_Rendering. The JT file is connected with a named
reference JTPART.

To use foreign CAD data in Solid Edge, two preferences must be enabled:

• SEEC_Foreign_Datasets

• SEEC_BOM_Synchronize

The Teamcenter site preference SEEC_Foreign_Datasets determines what datasets to consider when a
Solid Edge 3D dataset is not saved to the item revision. The preference is False (0) by default. Currently,
Solid Edge supports DirectModel (JT) only.

Teamcenter provides the product structure or BOM view for documents created outside the Solid Edge
environment. BOM synchronization is controlled by the Teamcenter preference
SEEC_BOM_Synchronize. Enabling this preference allows Solid Edge to compare the BOM in
Teamcenter with its own BOM and add or remove based on changes seen in Teamcenter. To enable BOM
synchronization, set the SEEC_BOM_Synchronize preference to true.

The Teamcenter preference SEEC_BOM_Synchronize supports the following search order:

• Search for Solid Edge 3D managed content.

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• If the item revision does not include Solid Edge 3D content, then search for an alternate 3D
representation, DirectModel (JT).

• If there is no DirectModel, then consider the item a non-modeled occurrence.

Preference syntax details are available in the Teamcenter Preferences chapter of this guide.

Tip:
If your environment has the preference, SEEC_Synchronize_ItemNumbers set to true, we
recommend that you create the preference PS_new_seqno_mode and set it to existing. By
default, Teamcenter assigns a new Find Number for each item added to the BOM View Revision.
When the same item is added to Structure Manager multiple times, this preference will cause all
entries to be packed or have the same Find Number. Not setting this preference will cause a
conflict with item numbers in Solid Edge resulting in a warning message.

Multi-CAD document workflow (SEEC)

The structure of a multi-CAD document is built using the Teamcenter rich client and Teamcenter’s
Structure Manager or Teamcenter Structure Editor. To add a foreign assembly or non-modeled assembly
to an existing Solid Edge assembly:

• Find the foreign assembly or non-modeled assembly in the Teamcenter rich client.

• Select the item revision and copy it to the Clipboard.

• Using either Teamcenter rich client Structure Manager or Solid Edge Structure Editor, paste the item
revision into the top level assembly of an open Solid Edge assembly.

• Save the structure changes to complete the edit of the Solid Edge assembly.

• Open the Solid Edge assembly in Solid Edge.

The placement of driven references in the Solid Edge assembly is based on the Transformation Matrix
in the BOM View Revision. Grounded assembly relationships are applied to the driven references. The
components can be positioned once the grounded relationship has been removed from the foreign
subassembly.

Take Ownership command

The Take Ownership command is used when the product being designed in Solid Edge uses geometric
content authored in another CAD system. Taking ownership removes the driven reference status from
the Solid Edge document and enables the user to add geometric value. The command creates a new
revision and Solid Edge is the CAD author of the new revision.

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Note:
Use of the command requires the following Teamcenter preference settings:

SEEC_BOM_Synchronize=True

SEEC_Foreign_Datasets=True

When these preferences are set, the Take Ownership command is available in:

• Application menu→Manage→Take Ownership.

• Assembly PathFinder shortcut menu.

• Read-Only Assistant when the document is determined to be driven.

The number of objects that can be selected for a single take ownership transaction is determined by the
Teamcenter preference:

SEEC_TakeOwnership_Limit

If the number of objects selected exceeds the limit defined by the preference, a message is displayed to
reduce the number of objects selected and rerun the command.

The Take Ownership command uses additional Teamcenter preferences to govern how datasets are
processed. The preferences contain lists of dataset types that should not be copied to the new revision,
giving the administrator the ability to override deep copy rules. Each preference is specific to the take
ownership workflow and design reuse of geometry using multi-CAD.

• SEEC_DrivenReference_DoNotCopy_Revise

• SEEC_DrivenReference_DoNotCopy_SaveAs

If either preference is empty or all entries are in error, Teamcenter Deep Copy Rules are responsible for
all the datasets except the ones being transacted.

Once Solid Edge has ownership of the item revision (it is no longer a driven reference), Solid Edge
generates JT and writes it to the DirectModel dataset when the document is saved or uploaded to
Teamcenter.

Caution:
This command is not intended to be used as a bulk migration tool. Its focus is on foreign geometry
reuse in the context of an assembly.

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Take ownership of a foreign CAD document

In order to take ownership of non-Solid Edge CAD documents the following prerequisites must be met:

• The Teamcenter Preferences SEEC_BOM_Synchronize and SEEC_Foreign_Datasets must be set to

True.

• The non-Solid Edge data must be added to the document structure in the Teamcenter rich client.

• BOM Synchronization must be set to Yes so that structures are synchronized.

• The direct document must be a Solid Edge assembly document.

1. Open the Solid Edge Assembly that uses the non-Solid Edge data.

2. In PathFinder, select the foreign CAD documents for taking ownership.

If you select a subassembly, you do not have to take ownership of each subassembly between the
component and the direct document. Solid Edge Embedded Client is capable of managing and
addressing soft edits so the intermediate subassemblies stay up to date.

3. Right-click and select Manage→Take Ownership.

Status messages indicate the command is validating input and verifying business rules. If at least
one object fails validation, details are presented in the . You must decide whether to continue with
the objects that passed validation or exit the command.

4. Select continue to display the Take Ownership dialog box.

This dialog box combines the capability of the Revise command with processing multiple objects
simultaneously. Objects are displayed with property values from Teamcenter and the new revision
cell populated. The default action is to upload the documents into Teamcenter.

5. Click Perform Actions to upload the new revision of the selected documents into Teamcenter.
PathFinder indicates the new revision is checked out to you, and you can edit the document.

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Attribute mapping defines what Solid Edge document properties you exchange between Solid Edge and
Teamcenter. Using mapping definition files, Solid Edge attributes are stored in Teamcenter and
displayed and modified both in Solid Edge and Teamcenter.

Each mapping definition has a title and description that is used when displaying the attribute value.
There are also optional qualifiers that affect the behavior of the mapping, such as whether a default
value is created for an attribute if none exists in Teamcenter. The syntax of attribute mapping is covered
later in this chapter.

There are a number of property mapping definitions that are delivered for you. The properties are
shown on common property dialog boxes such as the New Document dialog box and the Upload
Document dialog box.

Solid Edge Teamcenter Required/ File Property Maximum

property attribute Optional character length
Teamcenter Item Item Type Required Custom 32
Type (Localized)
Document Number Item ID Required Project 128
Revision Number Revision Required Project 128
Project Name Item Name Required Project 128
Dataset Name Dataset Name Required Custom (English) 128
TC Engineering Dataset Description Optional Custom 140
Description (Localized)

The Dataset Name is not required on common property dialog boxes. However, if no Dataset name is
specified, one will be computed from the Item ID and Revision. This system generated value is
synchronized so that it updates when you choose Save As or Revise.

Existing Dataset Names are evaluated to determine if they are system generated or user defined. If the
Dataset Name has only two strings on either side of the separator between the Item ID and the Item
Revision, then it is assumed to be system generated and not user defined, and it will track with the Item
ID and Item Revision.

Attribute synchronization

Synchronization enables an attribute in one application to be updated automatically when a

modification is made to the corresponding attribute in another application. The synchronization of
attributes between Solid Edge and Teamcenter occurs when a document is checked in or uploaded into
Teamcenter. A Reverse Property Synchronization (RPS) occurs when a document is downloaded from
Teamcenter.

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Unidirectional and bidirectional synchronization

Synchronization is usually thought of as being unidirectional or bidirectional. In unidirectional

synchronization, synchronization only occurs from one application to another. For example,
synchronization of physical properties such as Volume and Surface Area only occurs from the Solid Edge
document to Teamcenter. A change to the property in Solid Edge is recorded in Teamcenter.

In bidirectional synchronization, synchronization occurs both from the Solid Edge file to Teamcenter and
from Teamcenter to the Solid Edge file. For example, the value of physical property Accuracy can be
changed in Teamcenter and the change is reflected in Solid Edge. The value for Accuracy can also be
changed in Solid Edge and the value is recorded in Teamcenter.

Using the qualifier /master=iman sets Teamcenter as the property owner and prevents bidirectional
synchronization. Using the qualifier /master=both, or specifying no qualifier establishes a shared
property ownership. The property can be authored in Solid Edge or another Teamcenter application. The
use of qualifiers is discussed later in the section Attribute mapping syntax and examples.

NULL value synchronization

By default, the synchronization of null values is prevented. Therefore, overwriting an existing value with
a null value is not supported by default. This restriction helps maintain the integrity of your data.

However, there are cases in which a null value is recorded. In the event that you use /master=iman, null
values are written to Solid Edge properties. In the event that you use /master=CAD, null values are
written to Teamcenter.

The following table describes the behavior when a property is null and /master=both. It is important to
consider the direction of the transaction (whether you are uploading documents from Solid Edge to
Teamcenter or downloading documents from Teamcenter to Solid Edge).

Case CAD Teamcenter Preference

/master=both on upload
1 Non-Null Non-Null CAD
2 Non-Null Null CAD
3 Null Non-Null CAD
4 Null Null CAD
/master=both on download
5 Non-Null Non-Null TC
6 Null Non-Null TC
7 Non-Null Null CAD
8 Null Null TC

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Attribute mapping syntax and examples

The syntactical form for the specification of Teamcenter attribute mapping is:

Part-Attr-Name : Path Teamcenter-Property [Qualifier]

Use English in the mapping definitions. The syntax is defined as follows:

Part-Attr-Name
Specifies the name of a Solid Edge attribute.

Example:
Material

Path
Specifies a series of Teamcenter objects denoting a path starting from the dataset object that
represents the corresponding Solid Edge part file. It is further defined as Path=[Teamcenter-Step .]*
where Teamcenter-Step is one of the following:

GRM (relationship-type[,object-type])
Specifies a GRM relation whose type is relation-type, whose primary object is the current object,
and whose secondary object gives the next object. In the case that more than one relation of
the given type is associated with the current object, the optional second argument object-type is
used to identify the type of the referenced object.
Item revision
Specifies the item revision object that owns the current object. That is, the item revision to
which the current object is associated via a GRM link.
Item
Specifies the item object corresponding to the current owning item revision object.
Job
Specifies the job in which the current object is included; or, if there is no current job, then the
most recent job that the object was in (assuming the job has not been deleted).
Property
Specifies the name of a Teamcenter property, representing a named property of the current object
in the object path.
Teamcenter-Property
Specifies the name of the Teamcenter property to be synchronized with the Solid Edge part
attributes.

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Qualifier
Specifies various controls or conditions for the particular attribute synchronization and can be any
one of the following:

/master=cad the property owner is the CAD application Solid Edge. The property is authored in
the CAD application and changes are saved to Teamcenter.
/ The property owner is Teamcenter. The property is authored by an application
master=ima other than Solid Edge. The property value cannot be changed in Solid Edge.
n
/ Property ownership is shared and can be authored in CAD (Solid Edge) or another
master=both Teamcenter application.
/ Displays the content of note, a character string enclosed in single or double
description= quotation marks, in the first row of the Solid Edge common property dialog boxes
“note” such as the New Document dialog box and the Upload Document dialog box.
/required Sets the attribute as a required field when you create a new file. The New File
dialog in Solid Edge displays a red asterisk (*) indicating that the attribute is
required.
/write_once Enables you to assign a value for the attribute once if the value does not have an
existing value. After a value exists for the attribute, it becomes read-only.
/default Defines a default value for the attribute. The default value appears in the common
property dialog box.

Edit the attribute mapping file

Mappings of Solid Edge properties to Teamcenter attributes are stored in Teamcenter. Additional
mappings can be added by importing a modified mapping definition file into Teamcenter. The existing
file is overwritten each time a new file is imported so the new file must include all your definitions.

Caution:
Be sure to export your existing mappings before adding new ones. The existing file is overwritten
each time a new file is imported.

The following steps describe the procedure for exporting the attr.map file on the Teamcenter Server and
then importing the file back into Teamcenter. It is important to note that only the full path syntax
method can be used. The abbreviated path is not supported.

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Note:
The Solid Edge standard property names used in the mapping should be in English. Solid Edge
custom properties are displayed as they are defined according to your business practice and must
consider deployment logistics such as the character set.

1. Export the attribute mapping file by typing the following command in a Teamcenter command
prompt window:

%TC_ROOT%\bin\export_attr_mappings
—u=<username> —p=<password> —g=<group>
—file=c:\temp\attr.map

The path you specify for the file option is the location for the exported attr.map file.

2. Once exported, open attr.map using your text editor.

3. Edit the attr.map file.

4. Save the attr.map file, and import the mapping into Teamcenter by entering the following
command at the Teamcenter Command prompt:

%TC_ROOT%\bin\import_attr_mappings
—u=<username> —p=<password> —g=<group>
-file=c:\temp\attr.map

The mappings are imported into the database. Attribute values are updated on the forms when
files are saved in Teamcenter.

5. Restart your services.

Attribute mapping of physical properties

Use the Solid Edge Material Library to distribute a consistent set of materials and associated physical
properties to all designers. Physical properties such as mass, volume, surface area, material, accuracy,
and density can be defined for use in the Teamcenter-managed environment.

Tip:
The best practice for implementing the exchange of the material, density, and accuracy properties
in a managed environment is to set the property as owned by CAD, driving the design from CAD.

Synchronization of physical properties occurs from Solid Edge to Teamcenter. Physical properties are not
synchronized from Teamcenter to Solid Edge. The only exception to this is are the Material and Accuracy
properties. Mapping the material, density, and accuracy properties as owned by CAD (/master=cad) is
especially important when two physical properties such as material and density are used in the

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Teamcenter-managed environment. Density is a dependent property of Material. Changing the material

type affects the density, so the density is automatically updated for you. This update results in physical
properties becoming out of date in the Solid Edge document. In this case, when you open a document
that is out of date, you are notified that you need to open and check out the document to update the
physical properties and then save the changes. The same conditions apply for Accuracy. When the
accuracy is changed in Teamcenter, and you open the document, you are notified that the physical
properties are out of date.

Note:
All physical properties are presented as a read-only value on the common property dialog boxes
with the exception of Material and Accuracy.

The following is a sample attribute mapping for Material:

Teamcenter
Material : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,ItemRevision Master).
user_data_1 /master=cad/description=”Material”
Teamcenter Rapid Start
Material : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,ItemRevision Master).
TCX_Matl /master=cad/description=”Material”

The Material property is an English-only attribute for mapping, but is presented in the language used by
Solid Edge on the dialog box entries.

Solid Edge physical properties such as mass, volume, and density can also be mapped. The following
example specifies a Teamcenter Item Type of Document.

Material : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).

SE_Material /master=cad/description=”Material”

Mass : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).

SE_Mass /master=cad /description=”Mass, Physical Properties”

Volume : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).

SE_Volume /master=cad /description=”Volume, Physical Properties”

Density : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).

SE_Density /master=cad /description=”Density, Physical Properties”

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Additional attribute mapping examples

Author mapped to Teamcenter Item Name

In the following example, the Solid Edge standard property, Author is mapped to the Teamcenter
standard attribute Item Revision, and the owning user's name (the person who created the object).

Author : ItemRevision.owning_user.user_name /master=iman /write_once

/description=”Owning User”

Unit of Measure mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute, Unit of Measure

Teamcenter does not deliver a list of values for Item Unit of Measure. You can add values with BMIDE
using the New Unit of Measure command. To map the symbol in Solid Edge Embedded Client, set the
Teamcenter preference SEEC_UOM_Name_or_Symbol=1. Then map the symbol similar to the following
example:

{ Dataset type="SE Part"

UOM : Item.uom_tag /default=”ea” /mater=both /description=”Unit of
Measure”
}

This passes the value ea to the common property dialog boxes in Solid Edge Embedded Client as the
default value when saving a Solid Edge Part document.

Custom property mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute Item Revision, created date

In the following example, the Solid Edge custom property is mapped to the Teamcenter standard
attribute Item Revision, create date.

Item_Rev_Creation_Date : ItemRevision.creation_date /master=iman

/description=”ItemRevsion date created”

Custom property mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute, Dataset, status

The Solid Edge custom property is mapped to the Teamcenter standard attribute Dataset, status.

Dataset_Status : last_release_status.name /master=iman /

description=”Dataset Status”

Dataset_Status_Date : date_released /master=iman /description=”Dataset

Status Date”

Custom property mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute, Item Revision, status

The Solid Edge custom property is mapped to the Teamcenter standard attribute Item Revision, status.

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ItemRev_Status : ItemRevision.last_release_status.name /master=iman

/description=”ItemRevision Status”

ItemRev_Status_Date : ItemRevision.date_released /master=iman

/description=”ItemRevision Status Date”

Custom property mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute, Item Revision, description

ItemRev_Name : ItemRevision.object_name /master=both /write_once

/description=”ItemRevision Name”

Custom property mapped to Teamcenter standard attribute, Item Revision, description

ItemRev_Desc : ItemRevision.object_desc /master=both

/description=”ItemRevision Description”

Sample Sheet Metal attribute mapping definition using List of Values

Any mapping definition exercise must use an explicit mapping definition.

{ Dataset type="SE SheetMetal"

Author : ItemRevision.owning_user.user_name /master=iman /write_once
/description="Owning User ID"
ITEM_REV_CREATION_DATE : ItemRevision.creation_date /master=iman
/description="ItemRevision Date Created"
{ Item type="Item"
Title : ItemRevision.object_desc /master=cad /description="IR
Description"
IR_Name: ItemRevision.object_name /master=cad /description="IR
Name"
ID_01 : Item.GRM(IMAN_master_form,Item Master).user_data_1 /
master=cad
/description="Interdependent, 1"
ID_02 : Item.GRM(IMAN_master_form,Item Master).user_data_2 /
master=cad
/description="Interdependent, 2"
CAS_01 : Item.GRM(IMAN_master_form,Item Master).user_data_3 /
master=cad
/description="Cascading LOV"
EXH_01 : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,ItemRevision
Master).user_data_1
/master=cad /description="Exhaustive"
SUG_01 : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,ItemRevision
Master).user_data_2
/master=cad /description="Suggestive"
RAN_01 : ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,ItemRevision
Master).user_data_3
/master=cad /description="Range"

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}
{ Item type="Document"
EXH_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
EXH_S01 /master=cad /description="Exhaustive, Str"
EXH_I01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
EXH_I01 /master=cad /description="Exhaustive, Int"
SUG_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
SUG_S01 /master=cad /description="Suggestive, Str"
RAN_I01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
RAN_I01 /master=cad /description="Range, Int"
RAN_D01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
RAN_D01 /master=cad /description="Range Double"
CAS_EXH_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
CAS_EXH_S01 /master=cad /description="Cascading LOV, exhaustive"
CAS_SUG_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
CAS_SUG_S01 /master=cad /description="Cascading LOV, suggestive"
CAS_SUG_C01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
CAS_SUG_C01 /master=cad /description="Cascading LOV, suggestive"
CAS_SUG_T01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
CAS_SUG_T01 /master=cad /description="Cascading LOV, suggestive"
ID_EXH_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
ID_EXH_S01 /master=cad /description="Interdependent, 1, exh"
ID_EXH_S02 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
ID_EXH_S02 /master=cad /description="Interdependent, 2, exh"
ID_SUG_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
ID_SUG_S01 /master=cad /description="Interdependent, 1, sug"
ID_SUG_S02 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
ID_SUG_S02 /master=cad /description="Interdependent, 2, sug"
DPA_SUG_S01 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
DPA_SUG_S01 /master=cad /description="Added Prop Desc Attachment, Value"
DPA_SUG_S02 :
ItemRevision.GRM(IMAN_master_form,DocumentRevision Master).
DPA_SUG_S02 /master=cad /description="Added Prop Desc Attachment, desc"
}
}

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Teamcenter
Importing thousands of unmanaged Solid Edge documents into Teamcenter can be a time-consuming
process. Careful attention is needed to analyze existing documents, modify file properties based on your
desired managed structure, and correct broken links and duplicate filenames discovered during analysis.
The Data Preparation Utility is available to help you prepare your unmanaged data and import it into a
Teamcenter-managed environment.

You can import unmanaged, properly prepared files into Teamcenter using the Add to Teamcenter
application. Successful use of the Add to Teamcenter application requires that all property information is
defined correctly in the unmanaged files. Typical problem areas requiring correction include: broken
links, duplicate filenames, undefined property information, and property values which exceed the
maximum character length as defined by Teamcenter.

Preparing unmanaged documents for Teamcenter

Document preparation

To prepare your unmanaged documents for Teamcenter, you should:

• Remove documents you do not want to manage.

• Find duplicate document names.

• Scan for invalid document names.

• Map Solid Edge properties to Teamcenter attributes.

• Create custom properties to define the Item Revision for non-Solid Edge documents (image
files, .pdf documents, and Microsoft Office documents) and to define the properties for non-graphic
parts (grease, paint, etc.).

• Use the Data Preparation Utility to analyze files, fix broken links, and modify properties in your
unmanaged data.

Remove unwanted files

When you select a folder to add to Teamcenter, every document in the folder is added to Teamcenter,
regardless of whether or not you want to manage them. You should remove any documents that you do
not want to manage before adding the folder to Teamcenter. These documents might include text or log
files that reside in the folder you want to import.

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Find duplicate document names

You can add duplicate documents to Teamcenter, but duplicate document names cannot exist in the
same folder. If duplicate document names are found, you should ensure that you are adding the correct
document to the Teamcenter.

Find invalid document names

Teamcenter supports the same conventions that the file system supports for naming folders and
documents. Folder and document names can consist of all Unicode characters except the following
characters: # : \ ? * < > % / | " ~ !

Search your local folder for invalid document names before adding them to Teamcenter.

Map Solid Edge properties to Teamcenter attributes

In Teamcenter, the key attributes used to track part numbers and revisions are Item ID, Revision, and
Item Name. In an unmanaged document, the corresponding Solid Edge properties are displayed on the
Project page of the File Properties dialog box. You can access the File Properties dialog box by
choosing Application button→Info→File Properties. Defining these properties in Solid Edge before
adding the documents to Teamcenter minimizes your future efforts and Teamcenter will be more
accurately populated from the start.

Some things to consider regarding Solid Edge property mapping:

• If the Solid Edge Document Number property is left blank, an Item ID is automatically generated and
assigned for you when you import the data into Teamcenter. You should define the Document
Number, Revision Number, and Project Name before loading your data into Teamcenter.

• If any of the Solid Edge properties contain more than the maximum character length, or if the
Document Number plus the Revision is greater than the maximum character length, you are notified
of an error on import into Teamcenter. The error is recorded in the log file generated by the import
application. The default location for the log file is \Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens
\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files.

• In the Teamcenter-managed environment, only one Solid Edge 3D dataset is allowed per Item.
However, multiple Drafts can be associated with each item as item revisions. When unmanaged 3D
datasets using the same Document Number property are imported into Teamcenter, you must decide
to save your Solid Edge Draft documents to the same Item Revision as the Solid Edge 3D content or
save your Solid Edge Draft documents to a separate Item.

• Solid Edge Properties and Teamcenter Attributes should match Type (For example: String with String,
Date with Date and Numeric with Numeric).

• When Solid Edge transacts data with Teamcenter, it uses a name that is unaffected by localization.
This is referred to as the real name. The has also been used for the display in the user interface.
Beginning with Teamcenter 8.3, a unique prefix is added to all new business objects to guarantee

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uniqueness. The resulting name is often not desirable for display in the user interface. The use of a
display name addresses this issue. The is used for column headers in common property dialog boxes
for mapped properties other than the mandatory properties.

• Mapping the Project ID is not supported. Use the Teamcenter preference,

SEEC_Property_AssignToProject_Name, to determine the project for documents being imported.

• The Item Type and Dataset Description are localized, while the Dataset Name is English-only.

Note:
The Solid Edge property to Teamcenter attribute mapping is case sensitive.

Create custom properties

You can create custom Solid Edge properties to map to Teamcenter attributes. For example, you can
create custom properties to define the Item Revision for non-Solid Edge documents including image
files, .pdf documents, and Microsoft Office documents (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). You can
also create custom properties to define the properties for non-graphic parts.

There are three basic steps to creating custom properties:

• Provide a name for the custom property.

• Select the type of property you are creating.

• Type a value for the property.

For more information regarding custom properties, refer to the Solid Edge Help topic Creating custom
document properties.

Adding non-graphic parts into Teamcenter

Before you add non-graphic parts (grease, paint, etc.) to Teamcenter using Add to Teamcenter, create
the custom properties:

• SE_ASSEMBLY_QUANTITY_OVERRIDE

• SE_ASSEMBLY QUANTITY_STRING

• Unit of Measure (UOM)

If one or more of these properties are missing when you add the document to Teamcenter, the item is
added to the assembly without the non-graphic information.

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Tip:
Use the Add to Teamcenter Dry Run prior to adding your document to Teamcenter in order to be
notified of any condition that should be resolved.

The value of unit of measure must be considered with regard to what is defined as geometric units of
measure. The Teamcenter preference SEEC_UOM_List_as_Geometric defines the unit of measure
values that represent geometric components. (Example: each)

Note:
For more information on the SEEC_UOM_List_as_Geometric preference, refer to the Teamcenter
Preferences section of the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC) Guide for Users and
Administrators.

Importing linked non-Solid Edge documents into Teamcenter

The Solid Edge data preparation and import tools (Add to Teamcenter or Add to Teamcenter-Interactive)
support importing non-Solid Edge files if they are linked to Solid Edge files. Examples of linked files
include image files, Microsoft Office documents, or documents linked using the Binder command.
When you use the data preparation and import tools, the non-Solid Edge files cannot be selected,
however, the non-Solid Edge files accompany the selected Solid Edge document where a link exists. The
link from the selected Solid Edge file to the non-Solid Edge file results in the linked file being imported.
Custom properties that map Solid Edge properties to Teamcenter attributes are used. If the Item Type,
Item ID, and Item Revision are defined, the non-Solid Edge document is uploaded into Teamcenter using
the defined property mappings. However, if any defining properties are missing, the Teamcenter
attribute is automatically assigned as with any other document type.

Caution:
If the Solid Edge property that defines the Teamcenter Item ID/Item Revision is not defined, the
values will be auto-assigned upon import. The non-Solid Edge document may not receive the
same Item Revision number as its parent document. to map Solid Edge properties to Teamcenter
attributes defining the Item Revision before adding the non-Solid Edge document to Teamcenter.

To set properties in groups of files:

1. Start Solid Edge.

2. Click the Application button and choose Info→ Property Manager.

3. In the Select dialog box, navigate to and select a folder containing the files whose properties you
want to edit.

4. Click Add to add the file folder to the list of files to process.

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5. Click OK.

6. In the Property Manager dialog box, expand the list by clicking the + beside the folder name.

Warning:
A warning dialog box may be displayed indicating that some files cannot be processed. This
happens if there are files in the folder that do not support properties.

7. Type the values for the various properties.

Tip:
You can click the right mouse button to display a list of commands that assist in making this
process quicker.

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Add unmanaged documents to Teamcenter

1. Choose Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Add to Teamcenter.

Caution:
Running Add to Teamcenter while Solid Edge documents are open can cause interference
with documents that exist in the cache. As a best practice, close all Solid Edge documents
before running Add to Teamcenter.

Optionally, you can clear existing cache content prior to running Add to Teamcenter.
- In the Add to Teamcenter dialog box, click Cache.

- Log on to Teamcenter by entering your User ID and Password.

- In Cache Assistant, clear your cache by choosing Workspace group→Clear Cache.

- Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete all the documents from the project.

- Close the Cache Assistant dialog box.

2. In the Add to Teamcenter dialog box, select the folder or documents you want to add to the
managed library.

3. Click Add and your selection is added to the Folders and Documents To Be Added list.

4. To link the files that are added to Teamcenter to a specific folder, select the Add Documents to
This Folder check box.
Use Browse for Library Folder to choose a folder from the Select Folder dialog box or create
a new folder.

Note:
Leaving the Add Documents to This Folder check box cleared adds the files to Teamcenter,
but the folder is determined by the Teamcenter preference WsoInsertNoSelectionsPref. By
default, they are linked to the Newstuff folder.

5. Click Dry Run to examine the selected unmanaged files for broken links or missing information and
generate an ordered list of your documents.
The documents are not added to the library. The documents remain in the queue for you to make
any necessary corrections using the Data Preparation Utility, and then return to Add to Teamcenter.

6. (Optional) Select the Update Status On All Documents to Checked-In check box to check the
documents into Teamcenter.

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7. Determine how you would like the software to handle an overwrite condition by setting the
Overwrite option.
The Add to Teamcenter program compares the Teamcenter import date with the date the files
were last modified to see if the files have already been loaded into Teamcenter. You can set the
overwrite option to prompt you, to overwrite all documents it finds, or to not overwrite any
documents. This option is particularly helpful if you are loading unmanaged documents
unattended.

Note:
You can load files over files that already exist in Teamcenter. Add to Teamcenter checks the
item, revision, and dataset against those already in the database and gives you the option to
check out the document and overwrite it, check out all files that exist and overwrite them,
leave the file and use the file already in the database, leave all files and use the ones that
already exist in the database or cancel the import process.

8. Set the Revision Rule for use with the documents.

Your choice specifies the revision rule used to create the BOM. If this is the first time you have run
Add to Teamcenter, the Teamcenter default Revision Rule is used. The Teamcenter Preference
TC_config_rule_name defines the default Revision Rule.

9. (Optional) Set the Automatically Retry Documents That Fail to Load check box to retry the load
of any documents that failed to load on the previous attempt.

10. Click OK to perform the Dry Run.

While the dry run is processing, you can monitor its progress on the dialog box. The files in a dry
run are not validated against what is in Teamcenter.

Caution:
Repair any broken links before proceeding with adding your unmanaged documents into
Teamcenter.

You can suspend Add to Teamcenter and use the Data Preparation Utility to correct reported
problems in your unmanaged files.
Once any broken links or other problems have been corrected, restart Add to Teamcenter to
complete any unfinished actions.

11. If no broken links or missing information were found, respond to the by clicking View Log,
Summary, Continue, Cancel, or Suspend.
Clicking Continue loads the documents into Teamcenter.

12. When your selected documents successfully load into Teamcenter, you are notified that the Add to
Teamcenter process is complete.

13. (Optional) Click Cache to view your documents in the cache.

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Overwriting documents using Add To Teamcenter

The Add to Teamcenter application compares the item number, revision, and dataset values of a
document with those existing in Teamcenter. As a result, you can import files over files that already exist
in Teamcenter. Add to Teamcenter adds the import time to the original file, and on subsequent loads, it
checks to see if the modified date is after the import date. If the document being imported has not been
modified since the last import, it is recognized as already being in the database and is not re-added to
Teamcenter on subsequent imports. However, if the unmanaged file is modified after its initial import
into the database, on subsequent imports you are given the options to:

• Check out the document and overwrite it.

• Check out all files that exist and overwrite them.

• Leave the file and use the file already in the database.

• Leave all files and use the ones that already exist in the database.

• Cancel the import process.

In the event the Add to Teamcenter comparison discovers an item number that already exists in the
database, it compares the file being imported to all revisions, datasets, and files that comprise the
dataset. If a match is found, you are given the opportunity to determine the action on the file being
imported. If no match is found, the file is assigned a new item number and a record of the action is
placed in the log file.

For example, if the following information exists in Teamcenter:

Item ID 000100
Revision A
Dataset SE Part 000100/A
Named Reference part1_04112007.par
Revision B
Dataset SE part 000100/B
Named Reference 000100.par

Then when you import a file with 000100 as the document number, a comparison is made between the
file name of the file being imported against all named references (ie., part1_04112007.par and
000100.par in this example). If it matches, you are given the option to overwrite the file. If you choose
not to overwrite, the file is assigned a new item ID, which is recorded in the log file.

Log files

When you run the Add to Teamcenter process, log files are generated that contain errors or warnings
occurring during the file upload transaction. The default location for log files is determined on the File
Locations page of the Solid Edge Options dialog box.

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You can use log files to monitor the success or failure of your documents loading into Teamcenter. The
log files you will interact with most often are grouped in the subfolder \Add to Teamcenter that is
created when you run Add to Teamcenter. Each file uses a naming convention consisting of a
description, timestamp, and file extension. For example, AddToTeamcenter_20200514131232.log. The
timestamp is a 14 digit unique identifier using the format YYYYMMDDHHmmss where:

• YYYY is the year. In the example, 2020.

• MM is the month. In the example, 05 is May.

• DD is the day. In the example, 14 is the 14th.

• HH is the hour using a 24-hour clock beginning at midnight which is 00 and going through 23, which
is 11:00pm. In the example, 13 is 1:00pm.

• mm is the minute. In the example, 12 is 12 minutes past the hour.

• ss is the seconds. In the example, 32 is 32 seconds past the minute.

Log File Description

AddToTeamcenter_<timestamp>.log Contains all Add to Teamcenter option
settings. The setting names are not
localized for this development log file.
ATTHistory_<timestamp>.xml Contains information regarding the blocks
of data being added to Teamcenter, the
number of links within the block, and how
long each block took to load. The history
is only reset and cleared if you start a new
Add to Teamcenter process.
SEEC User Log <unique id>.xml Contains a summary of actions taken by
the Add to Teamcenter process to correct
the data and load it into the database.
These actions are logged as warnings with
messages specific to why the corrective
action was taken. If a file fails to load, an
error is shown in the summary log with a
message explaining why the file failed to
load. The contents of this log file displays
in the SEEC Summary dialog box when
you are importing files using Add to
Teamcenter.
TALLog_<timestamp>.xml The Teamcenter Application Layer log file.
Includes a timer so the total time for input
is measured accurately.

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Note:
All log files persist from one Add to Teamcenter session to another. Work with your system
administrator to develop a schedule to archive the contents of the \Users\<username>\AppData
\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files folder and free space on your computer.

Output files

When you run the Add To Teamcenter process, files are generated as output of the process. All output
files created from one input list have the same timestamp so it is easy to identify which output file is
related to another. The default location for output files is, C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming
\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files.

Output File Description

BrokenLinkLog_<timestamp>.xml Contains information regarding the broken link and the parent
document.
Unordered_<timestamp>.CSV Lists input files after the completion of the scan for broken links.
You must have Microsoft Excel or another .csv editor installed to
open this file.

Caution:
This file cannot be used as input to the Add to Teamcenter
process.

Ordered_<timestamp>.CSV Contains an ordered list of your input files along with their
reverse links. If a file has a reverse link, it is listed twice with two
order numbers and also listed twice in the pass/fail log. The
ordered list is generated by either the output from a dry run or
as a result of the pass/fail log.

Note:
You can rename the Ordered_<timestamp>.csv file and
use it as an input file to Add to Teamcenter; however the
format must match the expected input. You can only
submit one .CSV file for processing at a time.

SuccessFailureLog_<timestamp>.CSV Lists the documents you are importing and provides a summary
of success or failure of the import process for each file. The log
is written once per Add to Teamcenter session even if you elect
to suspend or retry the upload process. The order number in this
file matches the order number from the
Ordered_<timestamp>.CSV file so you can match up entries
between the two files during troubleshooting.

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Note:
Each of the output files persist from one Add to Teamcenter session to another, so you need to
work with your system administrator to develop a schedule to archive the contents of the C:\Users
\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files folder and free up
space on your computer.

Using automated utilities to import unmanaged Solid Edge data into

Teamcenter

The Data Preparation Utility is available to assist you with analyzing your data prior to importing it into
Teamcenter. The program is delivered when Solid Edge is installed.

Choose Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Data Preparation Utility to access the program.

By utilizing the Data Preparation Utility to prepare your data to properly map existing Solid Edge
properties to Teamcenter attributes before adding them to Teamcenter, you can minimize future efforts.

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The Data Preparation Utility is designed to assist you with preparing large batches of unmanaged data
using an automated process. The program is available to you when Solid Edge is installed. Included in
this section is information about how to:

• Access the Data Preparation Utility.

• Use the program to perform an analysis of your existing data. The program:

• Evaluates Solid Edge files for duplicate document number values, duplicate file names, empty
revision entries, empty project names, and broken links.

• Performs a file name length analysis.

• Evaluates the Solid Edge to Teamcenter property mapping.

• Fine-tune the data generated by the analysis through the use of the analysis report,
PropertyList_<timestamp>.xlsm so that it correctly represents the data that will be imported into
Teamcenter.

Caution:
It is imperative for your unmanaged data to be evaluated and corrected prior to import so
Teamcenter is correctly populated from the start which minimizes future efforts.

If you use custom Solid Edge data properties, you must define the custom properties for use in
Teamcenter using the spreadsheet datapreputilitiestemplate.xlsm located in \Program Files\Siemens
\Solid Edge 2022 \Program.

• Repair broken links.

• Update the unmanaged files with changes identified.

To watch a short video about the importance of preparing your data before importing, and an overview
of the data preparation process, from the Learn page in Solid Edge help, click the link to Document
Management videos, then select Preparing Data for Import.

Considerations before accessing the Data Preparation Utility

The processing of unmanaged documents by the Data Preparation Utility takes place on the client
system running the utility. Considerations prior to running the utility are:

• A minimum of 4gb of memory is recommended on the client system.

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• Available disk space 1.5 times the size of the dataset being processed is recommended for the client
system.

• The supported version of Microsoft Office must be installed for you to run the Data Preparation Utility.
Refer to the Solid Edge readme.txt file for the latest information.

Note:
The input file must be in .xlsm document format.

• Perform a backup of your data prior to using the utility.

• The computer containing data being analyzed or imported should be on an isolated network and
inaccessible by users actively modifying the documents in a production environment.

• Identify the non-Solid Edge files you want to import before running the utility. If the non-Solid Edge
files are not linked to Solid Edge files, they should be imported into Teamcenter outside this
environment. Consult Teamcenter documentation for importing the non-linked, non-Solid Edge files
into Teamcenter.

• Identifying a target data set (mass of data that has been broken down into logical pieces) for
importing, such as a specific folder of data, is recommended over a mass importation of data into a
Teamcenter-managed environment.

• A significant amount of time is required to analyze, prepare, and import your Solid Edge data into
Teamcenter. An estimate for analyzing and preparing your files is one week per 15,000 files being
imported, depending on the state of your existing data.
While actual import rates vary, you can assume approximately 250 files per hour. There are several
factors that affect this estimate including, but not limited to the following:

• Available system memory.

• Number of unmanaged files being imported.

• Size of unmanaged files.

• Number of top level assemblies.

• Network bandwidth.

Data Preparation Utility workflow

Basic workflow

A general overview of the steps for preparing the data are:

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• Determine the document management application for which you are preparing your data.

• Set your working folder if you want to use a folder other than the default folder for log files.

• Select files or folders for analysis, or use an existing ordered or unordered list of documents.

• Analyze your unmanaged files to identify many of the document preparation tasks necessary for
importing your data to the managed environment. The Generate Import List option:

• Evaluates Solid Edge files for duplicate document number values, duplicate file names, empty
revision entries, empty project names, and broken links.

• Performs a file name length analysis.

• Evaluates the Solid Edge property mapping.

• Reports the results in spreadsheet form in an analysis report.

Caution:
If you use custom Solid Edge data properties, you must define the custom properties for use in
Teamcenter using the spreadsheet datapreputilitiestemplate.xlsm located in \Program Files
\Siemens\Solid Edge 2022 \Program. For instructions, see .

• Repair broken links in Solid Edge files before you import them into the managed environment using
options in the Fix Broken Links tab.

• Update unmanaged Solid Edge files based on entries in the analysis report and Modify Properties of
the unmanaged Solid Edge files.

• Use the program to import your properly prepared unmanaged document to the managed
environment.

The following section of this document contains procedures for completing the file analysis, fixing links
and modifying files. Use the checklist provided at the end of this section to assist you with moving
through the process.

Import process checklist

- Use the Data Preparation Utility to check for duplicate document number values, duplicate
filenames, and to evaluate the Solid Edge to Teamcenter property mapping in your unmanaged
files.

- Repair any problems identified during the analysis using the tools in the Analysis Report. Apply
corrections to the files listed in the Analysis Report.

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- Use the Modify Properties option to modify the unmanaged Solid Edge files with the changes
you specified in the analysis spreadsheet.

- If you rename files, use Fix Broken Links to correct any broken links that were the result of
renaming the files.

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Add to Teamcenter - Interactive

Add to Teamcenter - Interactive is an application used to add unmanaged Solid Edge design data to
Teamcenter. The interactive process is aimed at importing previously managed design data that has
been exported from Teamcenter, given to an external collaboration partner, and then must be
reimported into Teamcenter. The primary focus is data that is of a project-related size. It is particularly
suited for supply chain collaboration.

Tip:
For large amounts of data, or migrations to the Teamcenter managed environment, use the Data
Preparation Utility and Add to Teamcenter.

Starting Add to Teamcenter - Interactive

To start Add to Teamcenter - Interactive, choose Start→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Add to

Teamcenter - Interactive.

You can also access Add to Teamcenter - Interactive from within Solid Edge. From the Solid Edge
Application menu, click Manage→Add Document to Teamcenter.

Note:
Access to the Add Document to Teamcenter command from Solid Edge is determined in .

The start-up screen

The Add to Teamcenter Interactive start-up screen provides a product description, access to help, as well
as the commands to login or start a new session. You can access a list of recently used documents from
the File menu.

Working with Add to Teamcenter - Interactive involves working in sessions. Each session has session
settings that apply to all documents selected for import. Using the , you can define various behavior
including the Teamcenter Revision Rule used.

The Add to Teamcenter - Interactive window

The Add to Teamcenter - Interactive window consists of four window panes:

• The upper-left pane of the window contains the list of your unmanaged documents.

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• The upper-right pane displays content from Teamcenter much like common property dialog boxes in
Solid Edge Embedded Client. This gives you a side-by-side comparison of unmanaged and managed
data.

• The lower-left pane contain the

• The lower-right pane contain the .

The slider beneath the top two window panes lets you scroll to view additional columns of information.

The Preview for both unmanaged and managed documents display in a free floating window.

For more information, see Add to Teamcenter - Interactive help.

Tip:
To experience selecting, validating, and adding unmanaged design data into a Teamcenter-
managed environment, watch the Using Add to Teamcenter - Interactive video accessible from the
Self-paced and classroom courses link on the web-based Solid Edge Help and Training home
page.

Enable or disable the Add Document to Teamcenter command

You can use the Display Add to Teamcenter commands in Solid Edge Application Menu option in
Solid Edge Administrator to enable or disable access to the Add Document to Teamcenter command in
Solid Edge.

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Note:
The Add Document to Teamcenter command starts the Add to Teamcenter - Interactive program.

Enable the Add Document to Teamcenter command

1. Run SEAdmin.exe.

2. Locate the entry for Display Add to Teamcenter commands in Solid Edge Application Menu.

3. To enable access to the command, set the Value field to Yes.

A message box displays stating the command has been enabled.

4. Log off and back on to Solid Edge.

5. From the Solid Edge Application menu, click Manage→Add Document to Teamcenter.
The Add Document to Teamcenter command is enabled and accessible.

Disable the Add Document to Teamcenter command

1. Run SEAdmin.exe.

2. Locate the entry for Display Add to Teamcenter commands in Solid Edge Application Menu.

3. To disable access to the command, set the Value field to No.

The Add Document to Teamcenter command is shown but disabled in the next Solid Edge
session.

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 Part III: Best practices and troubleshooting
This section includes information to assist you with assessing and correcting problems you may
encounter while running the Teamcenter Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC).

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practices
With any application, there are techniques that are considered to be recommended or best practices for
accomplishing tasks. This portion of the document describes practices and processes recommended to
you.

Assembly best practices

Opening large, managed assembly documents can be time-consuming. The application spends time
running a query to determine the assembly structure based on the Teamcenter Revision Rule, checking
versions, validating permissions, and transferring the files to your system. You can actively control how
some of this time is spent to make working with large assembly documents on a day-to-day basis as
efficient as possible.

Use Hide All Components to efficiently work with large assemblies

Depending on your circumstances, you might need to work with all of the files referenced by an
assembly, or you might only need to work with a few of them.

When working with a portion of a large assembly, you can control how much of the assembly is
downloaded to cache by hiding the components you do not need.

Note:
Solid Edge Draft requires the entire Assembly structure. This workflow is not supported when you
detail assemblies in the Draft environment.

You should open the assembly with all components hidden, and then use PathFinder to navigate,
expand, and show only the components you need. Opening the assembly with all components hidden,
only the direct first-level children of the assembly being opened are downloaded to cache.

Read the PathFinder structure to decide which components you need next, and select the Expand
command or click the + symbol to download the next level of the assembly to the cache as needed.
Once you expand the levels of the assembly you want to work with, you can then show the parts and
subassemblies with optimum performance.

If the entire subassembly branch is required, you can select Expand All, resulting in a download of all
required documents.

1. Start Solid Edge with Teamcenter enabled.

2. From the Application menu, choose Open.

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3. Select an assembly and from the Load Options pane, set Hide All to Yes.

4. Click Open and PathFinder displays the first level of the assembly.

5. Right-click a subassembly, and then choose Expand on the shortcut menu.

The next level of that branch is downloaded to cache, enabling navigation at that level.
To open all of the components within a subassembly, click the Expand All command on its shortcut
menu.
When you have expanded the assembly structure, you can then show the components in the most
efficient manner.

Use Version from Cache to optimize performance with large assemblies

When you know you need to work with all or most files in a large assembly, you should use the versions
of files in your cache to optimize performance.

Solid Edge Embedded Client utilizes a local cache when working with managed Teamcenter documents.
The performance cost of running a query to determine an assembly structure based on the Teamcenter
Revision Rule, checking the versions, validating permissions and transferring documents increase as the
assembly size increases. When you work with the same data all day and you know the information is up-
to-date, you can improve performance by using the Solid Edge Revision Rule Version from Cache. With
this option, the version information is validated and the documents are checked out, but no file
transfers take place. With Solid Edge Embedded Client, the cache is persistent between sessions. Using
the data in the cache optimizes performance.

1. Start Solid Edge with Teamcenter enabled.

2. From the Application menu, choose Open and select the assembly.

3. In the Open Options pane, set the Revision Rule to Latest Working and click Open.
This will open the document and populate the cache for your working session.

4. In a subsequent working session, in the Open Options pane, set the Version from Cache check
box.
All subassemblies will be configured to use what is already downloaded to cache, minimizing the
impact to performance.

5. Click Open.

Configure Teamcenter structure expansion

In the Teamcenter-managed environment, the Teamcenter preference SEEC_ExpandStructure

determines how product structures are expanded. When you use simplified subassemblies, set the
preference value to 1 to expand product structures level-by-level. The simplified subassembly acts as a
firewall and structure expansion stops at a subassembly that is simplified.

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Use Auto-Select when opening simplified assemblies

When you want to work with large assemblies that contain simplified subassemblies, use the Auto-
Select option on the Open dialog box to open the assembly.

The Auto-Select option evaluates the size of the assembly and determines whether it is small, medium,
or large based on the ranges defined on the Assembly Open As page of the Solid Edge Options dialog
box. If the assembly size is determined to be either small or medium, the entire design is downloaded to
cache and the product structure is expanded to all levels. However, if the assembly size is determined to
be large, the product structure is expanded level-by-level until it reaches a simplified subassembly.
Product expansion stops at that point.

Cache Management best practices

To optimize performance, documents from Teamcenter are downloaded once to the local machine
when accessed and then only downloaded again if they are out-of-date. The local download area is
called a cache.

Provide a private cache for each user

When you use Solid Edge with the Teamcenter Integration (SEEC), each user should have access to an
assigned computer and individual cache.

Caution:
The location of the cache should be on the physical disk of the local machine. This is a personal
cache and must not be shared by multiple users.

However, when this is not possible, you can use shared computers which have individually assigned
cache configurations. In this instance, you should set up private caches for each user in a network
location that can be accessed from any work location.

The following steps describe the procedure for implementing a remote-mounted cache configuration:

1. Log on to the operating system of the computer.

2. Create a mapped network drive utilizing the method recommended by your specific operating
system.

3. Start Solid Edge with Teamcenter enabled.

4. Create a new part file and login to Teamcenter when prompted.

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Tip:
If Teamcenter is not enabled, ensure that Teamcenter is installed and licensed.

5. From the Application menu, choose Settings→Options and then click the File Locations tab on
the Solid Edge Options dialog box.

6. Select SEEC Cache and click Modify.

7. Browse to the mapped drive and select the cache root folder.
If this is the first time, this will result in the creation of an SEEC sub-folder.

8. Click OK to exit each dialog box.

Follow the process for each system to create the same mapped drive and set the SEEC cache using the
File Locations tab.

Tip:
If the mapped drive changes, you will need to reconfigure the mapped drive on each computer
that uses the remote-mounted cache configuration.

Manually clear cache before redefining cache location

The cache exists as a folder in the Windows file system where a copy of the files is kept. The cache
location is predefined as C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\SEEC.

When you need to change the predefined location for cache, you should:

• Schedule the change at the beginning of a project.

• Use Cache Assistant to check in all files you want to keep in Teamcenter.

• Manually clear your cache using the Delete All command in the Cache Assistant.

Caution:
Changing the predefined cache location removes the existing contents of the cache.

1. Start Solid Edge with Teamcenter enabled.

2. From the Application menu, choose Manage→Cache Assistant. Connect to Teamcenter if

prompted.

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3. Evaluate the contents of the cache. Check in all items that are currently checked out. If you have
items checked out that you do not want in Teamcenter, use the shortcut menu option Cancel
Check Out.

Tip:
Repeat this process for each cache folder in the Workspace field of the Cache Assistant
dialog box.

4. Click Delete All.

You are notified that deleting all workspaces from the cache performs several tasks:

• Checks in to Teamcenter all checked out documents.

• Deletes from cache all of the local workspaces and associated documents.

• Creates a new workspace named Default.

5. Click OK, and then verify your intention to reset the cache by clicking Yes. Close the Cache
Assistant dialog box.

6. From the Startup screen, under Create, open a new document in any environment.

7. From the Application menu, choose Solid Edge Options→File Locations.

8. Highlight the SEEC Cache entry and click Modify.

The Browse For Folder dialog box displays.

9. Define the new location for the cache.

Tip:
It is recommended that the location of the cache be on the physical disk of the local machine.
This is a personal cache and must have exclusive permission for access. It is not to be shared
with other users.

10. Click OK on the Browse For Folder dialog box and Reset Connections dialog box.

11. Click OK on the Options dialog box.

12. Close the document.

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Display Start menu entries

Beginning with Solid Edge ST10, use the following steps to add start menu entries for PDM applications.

1. Choose Start menu→Siemens Solid Edge 2022→Choose PDM Integration.

The program determines the available PDM integration clients based on your license.

2. Click the Home tab, and from the Start Menu group, select the PDM integration for which you
want Start menu entries.
You can choose to perform other functions, including starting applications, using the options in the
command ribbon. For more details, see in Solid Edge help.

3. Click Exit.

Save weldment bodies to Teamcenter for visualization

Weldments can be visualized with Solid Edge weld beads in both Teamcenter and Teamcenter Rapid
Start (TcRS).

1. In Teamcenter, create a unique Item Element Type.

2. Set the preference SEEC_Asm_Weldment_Feature_Type to the real name of the Item Element
Type you created in step 1.

Tip:
For testing purposes, you can use a delivered Item Element Type such as ProductInterface,
however, this is not recommended for production use.

3. Restart Solid Edge to load the preference.

Weldments subsequently uploaded to Teamcenter include weld beads.

4. Teamcenter Rapid Start (TcRS) users must edit the preference Hide_Types_For_Create and remove
the following entries from the preference list.

• parproductinterface

• productinterface

• interfaces

• GeneralDesignElement

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Run SEEC diagnostics

The SEEC Diagnostic Application is designed to provide the information you need to diagnose any
problems that might arise when you work with Solid Edge in the Teamcenter-managed environment.
The application can be used to:

• Set the level of information being logged when Solid Edge is in use in the Teamcenter-managed
environment.
All log files are saved to the C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version
222\Log Files folder with the exception of soaclient*.txt which is saved to %TEMP%.

• Perform a diagnostic scan that enables you to easily create a collection of information regarding the
configuration of your Teamcenter integration.

Run a SEEC diagnostics scan

1. In Windows 10, start the SEEC Diagnostic Application by choosing Start→Siemens Solid Edge
2022→ Diagnostic Application.

Caution:
You should exit Solid Edge, Structure Editor, and Add to Teamcenter before running
diagnostics.

2. In the SEEC Diagnostics dialog box, verify the selection of the or button identifying your
Teamcenter connection type.
If you are not sure about your configuration, see the Help topic .

3. Supply the location of information associated with your specific configuration.

For a 2-tier configuration, browse for the location of your TC_ROOT and TC_DATA information.
For a 4-tier configuration, supply the URL of your server.

4. In the Diagnostic package location, define a folder where the files created by the scan will be
stored.

5. Click Scan.

6. Sign in to Teamcenter when prompted.

The scan begins and you are notified when it completes.

7. To dismiss the Scan Complete message box, click OK.

The SEECDiagnostic_timestamp.txt log file is created in the folder you defined in the Diagnostic
Package Location. The folder also contains the log files and other files generated by running the
diagnostics application.

8. Click Close.

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Export attribute mapping

Attribute mapping defines what document properties you will exchange between Solid Edge and
Teamcenter. Having a list of the attributes you have mapped on the server is significant when
troubleshooting problems. A user with system administrator privileges can obtain this information by
performing an export of the data using the export_attr_mappings command and arguments. The
output of the export is created in the file you specify. The following example if for a server running
Teamcenter Rapid Start.

Example:
%TC_ROOT%\bin>export_attr_mappings –file=c:\temp\attr.txt –u=myuserid –
p=mypassword –g=mygroup

The arguments used are:

–file=the mapping file being created locally

–u=userid for Teamcenter

–p=password for Teamcenter

–g=Teamcenter group

BOM diagnostic log file

Use the SEECDiagnostics_<timestamp>.csv log file to determine corrective actions when you experience
any of the following conditions:

• Assembly files with Teamcenter Virtual Components are present and the
SEEC_Synchronize_VirtualComponents is False (0).

• Assemblies with duplicate Teamcenter virtual components exist where a Solid Edge virtual
component is also placed as a real occurrence.

• Results of BOM validation indicates a BOM mismatch.

• Duplicate BOM lines exist.

• There is a mismatch in quantity per occurrence.

• Files are missing.

The log contains the following columns and rows of information to assist you:

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Header Description
Issue Describes the condition. For example, BOM Mismatch.
Type Displays the item type of the object associated with the condition.
Item ID Displays the Item ID of the object associated with the condition.
Revision Displays the revision of the object associated with the condition.
Item Revision Display Name Presents the Teamcenter displayed value of the object associated
with the condition.
Message Provides additional information about the condition and its
resolution.

The default location for log files is determined on the File Locations page of the Solid Edge Options
dialog box.

Example:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files

A new SEECDiagnostics_<timestamp>.csv file is created for each session of Solid Edge and persists until
you delete it. Each file uses a naming convention consisting of a description, time stamp, and file
extension. For example, SEECDiagnostics_20200514131232.csv. The time stamp is a 14 digit unique
identifier using the format YYYYMMDDHHmmss where:

• YYYY is the year. In the example, 2020.

• MM is the month. In the example, 05 is May.

• DD is the day. In the example, 14 is the 14th.

• HH is the hour using a 24-hour clock beginning at midnight which is 00 and going through 23, which
is 11:00pm. In the example, 13 is 1:00pm.

• mm is the minute. In the example, 12 is 12 minutes past the hour.

• ss is the seconds. In the example, 32 is 32 seconds past the minute.

Work with your system administrator to develop a schedule to archive the contents of the C:\Users
\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version 222\Log Files folder.

Teamcenter rich client installation

The following table describes solutions to problems you may encounter during rich client installation.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

TEM does not start, JRE is not set in the system Set the JRE_HOME or JRE64_HOME environment
reports JRE not found. environment. variable to specify the path to the required Java
Runtime Environment (JRE).
FCC does not start on Incorrect Internet Explorer Ensure that scripting of Java applets is enabled.
Windows browser setting In Internet Explorer, select Tools→Internet
Options→Security→Custom Level→Scripting of
Java applets
Errors when uploading FMS_HOME environment Uninstall, then reinstall the rich client.
or downloading files variable does not point to
the location of the File
Management System (FMS)
client executable.

Refer to Teamcenter documentation for additional information.

Item is the only Item Type available

For each of the following preferences, define the list of Item Types used to manage the Solid Edge
Dataset type displayed on the common property dialog boxes.

The default is Undefined which returns only Item as an Item type.

• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Part
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Assembly
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Draft
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE SheetMetal
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Weldment
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Component
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Connection
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_DirectModel
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_Image
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSExcel
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSExcelX
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSWord
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_MSWordX
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_PDF
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_StructureEditor
• SEEC_ItemTypeList_UGMASTER

Refer to the Solid Edge help topic Limit the list of available Item Types for specific instructions.

For more information on each preference, see the Teamcenter Preferences section of this guide .

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Duplicate Item IDs

Duplicate Item IDs can occur when a BOM line is added using Structure Editor while the assembly is
simultaneously open in Solid Edge Embedded Client. Only a single application on a single computer
should load a product structure for modification. An assembly should be closed and uploaded before it is
opened by another application.

BOM View Revision not created or updated

In the event the BOM View Revision is not created or updated on your server, check to make sure the
out-of-the box revision rules have not been edited. It is vital that revision rules are not changed from
their designed behavior. This is especially true for the revision rule, Latest Working.

Missing Property for Synchronous file

In releases of Solid Edge Embedded Client prior to ST3, a property mapping to capture Model_Type
must be defined in Teamcenter for you to open and save Solid Edge Synchronous files in a Teamcenter-
managed environment. If you are working with a version of Solid Edge prior to the ST3 release, and the
property is not mapped, you will see the error message:

If you encounter this error message while working with a pre-ST3 Solid Edge Synchronous file:

1. Save the Solid Edge Synchronous file to an unmanaged location.

2. Contact your Teamcenter administrator to add the Model_Type property to Teamcenter using the
instructions found in the Attribute mapping for Synchronous content portion of this guide.

3. Add the Solid Edge Synchronous file you saved to the unmanaged location to the document library
using Add to Teamcenter.

Troubleshooting Teamcenter

The following information is provided to assist you with troubleshooting your Teamcenter installation.

Error Description Corrective Action

Document preview does not Document selected Verify FMS is installed and configured
display from the Open dialog properly.

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box does not display a From a command prompt type:

document preview. cd %FMS_HOME%\bin
fccstat —status
Unexpected http response – 100 Observed when Increase the number of servers in the pool.
working with large
assemblies.
EJB Exception: nested exception is Application server ran Increase application server memory.
java.lang.OutOfMemoryError out of memory (J2EE Example: Xms 1024m and Xmx1024m
only).
Login requested for <UserID> to The user name, Verify your cap lock key is not on.
<Description> password, group and
Verify you correctly entered your login.
role combination you
used is not valid. Verify you entered a correct group.
Verify you entered a correct role.
Login requested for <UserID> to FMS failed to start Verify environment variable FMS_HOME
<Description> during %TC_ROOT% %FMS_HOME%\fcc.xml.
\fcc\fcc.xml
From a command prompt type %FMS_HOME
%\bin\fccstat.exe –status
Login requested for <UserID> to Teamcenter returned For 2-tier, verify you have access to
<Description> 8004A0A0 which SEEC TC_DATA.
does not recognize as
a known error. Review
the log files for further
information.
Partial Error on Checkin/Save Unable to save new For Teamcenter Engineering:
content on TcE
From a command prompt type install —
2005SR1 MP8
priv CICO infodba
[IMAN_USER_PASSWD] dba
For Teamcenter:
From a command prompt type
install_am_privilege [-h] —
u=<username> —p=<password> —
g=<groupname> —n=CICO

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 13. Solid Edge Technical Support
The Global Customer Support & Success (GCS&S) team provides technical support for Solid Edge
customers.

Contacting Support

In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-955-0000 or 1-714-952-5444. Outside North America, contact your
local Siemens Digital Industries Software office. For more information or the telephone number of an
office near you, call 800-807-2200.

You can also access GCS&S on the Web:

https://support.sw.siemens.com.

For problems relating to Microsoft, contact Microsoft support on the Web:

http://support.microsoft.com

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 A. Data Preparation Utility command line
reference material
Analyze Solid Edge files using command line options
Solid Edge file analysis can be performed from within the Data Preparation Utility or from the command
line by typing \Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge 2022\Program\DataPrepUtility.exe /viewproperties
and applying the following options:

Example:
DataPrepUtility.exe /viewproperties /tc /folder "D:\folder path" /Sort /ShowCSVFile /viewLog

Option Use Comments

/tc Prepare data for Choose /tc. If no option is specified, data is

Teamcenter. prepared for the unmanaged environment.

/folder <folder path> Specify the path of By default, the option to analyze files from a
the folder to analyze. specified folder is selected and folder path is
considered.
If <folder path> is the only argument specified,
then /folder option is not necessary.

/DryrunXML <xmlfile> Analyze data from Specify either /DryrunXML or /DryrunCsvOrText

Add to Teamcenter followed by the file path.
dry run.
In the case of a conflicting parameter, the
/DryrunCSV <csv/text file> Analyze data from program uses the second parameter.
Add to Teamcenter
dry run output CSV
file path.

/BrokenLinkAnalysis Performs broken link Applicable only if analyzing from a folder path.
analysis. This option is ignored when used with other
options.

/CrawlLinks Crawl links to build a Applicable only if analyzing from a folder path.
complete list of Solid
Edge files to be
imported.

/Sort Specifies that you

want the Excel
spreadsheet sorted.

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Option Use Comments

/report <reportfile> Specifies the name of If name is not specified, the default report file
the report file. AnalyisOfSolidEdgefiles.txt is created in the folder
path specified with /folder option.

/ShowDialog Displays Analyze Files Use this option when you want to see the Analyze
dialog box. Files dialog box with all specified options
selected. You must manually start the analysis by
clicking OK in the dialog box.

/ShowCSVFile Opens output CSV

file.

/saveCSVfile <output file> Saves output file in to Provide full path with name where you want to
the specified save the output CSV file.
location.
If no file is specified, the file dataPrepUtility.xlsm
is created in the folder path specified with /folder
option.

/viewreport Opens log file. Report file is opened when processing completes.

/? Displays help for

command line
options.

Note:
Any error messages encountered while processing display in the command window.

Fix broken links using command line options

The Fix Broken Links program repairs links in Solid Edge files before you import them into the managed
environment. The program locates the Excel spreadsheet produced from the file analysis process and
defines the parameters used for repairing broken links.

Warning:
Failure to repair broken links before proceeding with the data preparation and import process can
result in an improperly populated database.

The Fix Broken Links program can be run from within the Data Preparation Utility or from the command
line by typing DataPrepUtility.exe /FixBrokenLinks and applying the following options:

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 Fix broken links using command line options

Note:
The default location for the DataPrepUtility.exe program is \Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge
2022\Program.

Example:
DataPrepUtility.exe /FixBrokenLinks /File "D:\new folder\dataPrepUtility.xlsm" /sheet
"BrokenLinks" /viewlog

Option Use Comments

/preST Activates link fix-up for Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
files created in versions
If used, this should be the first option specified.
of Solid Edge prior to
Solid Edge ST.

/File Specifies the Excel Enclose the path in quotations.

<spreadsheet spreadsheet file to use
Example: /File "D:\new folder\datapreputilities.xlsm"
file> as input.

/sheet <sheet Specifies the sheet in Applicable only for Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
name> the specified
spreadsheet that
contains the link
replacement
information.

/folder Specifies the folder Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up. You must
<folder containing Solid Edge specify either a folder path or report summary file.
path> files.

/report <file Specifies report Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up. You must
path> summary file. specify either a folder path or report summary file.

/chkPart Processes part Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
documents.

/chkAssy Processes assembly Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
documents.

/chkDraft Processes draft Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
documents.

/chkWeld Processes weldment Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
documents.

/ Excel Search based on Applicable only for pre-Solid Edge ST link fix-up.
onlyfilename file name only.

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Option Use Comments

/ Excel Search based on Excel Search based on file name only.

fullpathname full path name.

/ShowDialog Displays Link Fix-Up Specify this option when you want to view the Link Fix-Up
dialog box. dialog box with all specified options selected. You must
manually start Link Fix-Up by clicking OK in the dialog box.

/? Displays help for

command line options.

/viewlog Opens log file. Log file is opened once processing completes.

Modify Solid Edge files using command line options

The Modify program updates Solid Edge files based on entries in the analysis report spreadsheet. New
property values are saved in the unmanaged Solid Edge files.

You can modify files using options in the Data Preparation Utility or from the command line by typing
DataPrepUtility.exe /ModifyProperties and applying the following options:

Note:
The default location for the DataPrepUtility.exe program is \Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge
2022\Program.

Example:
DataPrepUtility.exe /ModifyProperties /file "D:\new folder\dataPrepUtility.xlsm" /viewlog

Option Use

/file Specifies the path of the spreadsheet file used as input.

<spreadsheet
file>

/ShowDialog Displays the Modify Files dialog box.

Specify this option when you want to see the Modify Solid Edge Files dialog box. The
dialog box is displayed with all specified options selected. You must manually start the
process by clicking OK in the dialog box.

/? Displays help for command line options.

/viewlog Options log file.

Log file is opened when processing completes.

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 B. PDM Integration tool command line
reference material
Run the PDM integration tool using command line options
You can run the PDM integration tool from the Start menu in Solid Edge or from the command line. To
run the tool from the command line, type \Program Files\Siemens\Solid Edge 2022\Program
\EdgePDM.exe with your choice of the following options:

Example:
EdgePDM.exe -setPDMClient=2 -addPDMClientMenus=2

Option Use Values

setPDMClient Defines the PDM 1=Solid Edge document management (SEDM)

client that is active
2=SEEC
with Solid Edge.

addPDMClientMenus Defines the PDM 1=ALL

client Start menus
2=SEEC
entries.

removePDMClientMenus Removes the PDM 1=ALL

client Start menu
2=SEEC
entries.

Note:
The options, addPDMClientMenus and removePDMClientMenus support the use of a comma to
separate multiple values. For example, addPDMClientMenus=1,2

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 C. Teamcenter Preferences
The following tables provide information regarding Teamcenter preferences that impact the Teamcenter
Integration for Solid Edge (SEEC).

Caution:
Always export your preferences before running Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM), then
validate multi-line values.

appbar_title_contents

Description Specifies values to be displayed in the user session information on the Solid
Edge startup screen and within the User Session Info docking pane. Each
value must be on its own line.

Valid Values user

userid
group
role
site
curr_proj
prev_login_time
prev_session_ip
current_login_time
locationcode
change_notice
version

Default Values (
user
(
userid
)
-
group
/
role

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[
site
]
[
curr_proj
]
[
locationcode
]
)

ActiveWorkspaceHosting.SEEC.URL

Description Specifies the URL used by Solid Edge when hosting an Active Workspace
client. Solid Edge evaluates this preference before
ActiveWorkspaceHosting.URL.

Valid Values URL

Default Values <empty>

Scope Site

Comment If this preference is not defined, the value of ActiveWorkspaceHosting.URL is

queried. When ActiveWorkspaceHosting.URL is not defined, hosted active
workspace is off (no docking pane displays).

AWC_SEEC_OpenSupportedTypes

Description Enables the specified object types to be opened in Solid Edge when selected
in Active Workspace. Only Item, Item Revision, subtypes of Item and Item
Revision and Solid Edge dataset types are supported.

Valid Values Only Item, Item Revision, subtypes of Item and Item Revision and Solid Edge
dataset types are supported. Us ethe business object's real name.

Default Values Solid Edge dataset types

Scope Site

Comment If this preference is not specified, the Active Workspace Client does not
display the Open in Solid Edge command. The Teamcenter Administrator

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content. Add only the types used with Solid Edge.

SE Draft_DefaultChildProperties

Description Lists properties that can be used as children for the indicated type. Double-
click in the Teamcenter rich client is expand.

Scope Role

SE Part_DefaultChildProperties

Description List of properties that can be used as children for the indicated type.

Scope System

SEEC_Asm_Weldment_Feature_Type

Description Stores the JT for weldments, 3D wireharnesses to Teamcenter using the type
you define.Type must be a general design element sub-type (GDE).
If this value is not defined, or it is not set to a valid Teamcenter GDE, the JTs
are not stored in Teamcenter.
We recommend you use the preference SEEC_Asm_Wireharness_Feature_Type
to specify a different GDE for wireharness.

Valid Values A single valid GDE type.

Default Value Null

Scope Site

Comment Requires SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D to be enabled.

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SEEC_Asm_Wireharness_Feature_Type

Description Extends the use of SEEC_Asm_Weldment_Feature_Type to allow the creation

of different GDEs for wireharness.
Requires the SEEC_Asm_Weldment_Feature_Type preference to be set.

Valid Values A single valid GDE type.

Default Value Null

Scope Site

Comment Allows the use of different Item Element types for weldment and harness.
Requires SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D to be enabled.

SEEC_ATT_Merge_BOM

Description Used with Add to Teamcenter to merge BOM entries in the case where the
BOM was previously created by a different process.

Valid Values True, False

Default Value False

Scope All

SEEC_BOM_Precision_Override

Description Specifies the BOM precision used during the creation of a new Solid Edge
Assembly. Valid values are 0, 1, or 2. Set to 0 to use the same setting as
Teamcenter Rich Client. Set to 1 to override to Imprecise. Set to 2 to override
to Precise.

Valid Values 0, 1, or 2

Default Value 0

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment The system default is to use the value defined by the Teamcenter preference.
If there are any issues parsing this new preference, you must default to
current behavior. Use current behavior if the new preference has a value that
is empty or <null>.

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 SEEC_BOM_Synchronize

Description Synchronizes the Bill of Materials (BOM) in Teamcenter with the BOM in Solid
Edge for Item Revisions that contain 3D content. This results in a Solid Edge
assembly structure that is equivalent to the BOM in Teamcenter.
Set BOM synchronization to true if part of your workflow is to create or
modify product structures in an application other than Solid Edge. For
example, when you modify the structure in Teamcenter Structure Manager or
Solid Edge Structure Editor and add or remove Item Revisions that may or
may not contain Solid Edge models.
Set BOM synchronization to false if Solid Edge is the only application you use
to create or modify product structures.
When BOM synchronization is set to false and Item Revisions with no Solid
Edge models are added to the structure with another application, Solid Edge
synchronizes the structure creating Teamcenter virtual components.

Valid Values False, True

Default Value False

Scope Site

SEEC_CreateFormType_SE Draft

Description Creates a single Form and attaches it to the SE Draft Dataset during New,
Revise, and Save As. The operation must be executed from Solid Edge, the
Form Type must exist, and both the Form Type Name and Relation are
required in the syntax.

Syntax <Form Type Name>:<Relation>

Default Value Null

Scope Site

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SEEC_Date_Format

Description Specifies the date format recorded in Teamcenter and used by the Search
command in SEEC. The value is %d-%b-%Y where %d is day, %b is month, %Y
is year.

Note:
If you do not specify this option, or its value is blank, the default date
format (English) is used.

Scope Site

SEEC_Default_Item_Type

Description Specifies the default Item type for each document type saved to Teamcenter.
The value specified on the first row defines the default Item type for 3D
documents. The value specified on the second row defines the default Item
type for draft documents. Specify exceptions to the default 3D Item type by
setting the document type equal to its Item type. If all document types are
explicitly defined, the first two rows are ignored. If Item is used after rows
one and two, it is ignored.

Note:
Add to Teamcenter uses this preference during import when a
document has no custom property that defines the Item type.

Valid Values Document type= Real Item type name as seen in BMIDE

Example:
Item
Item
asm=Design
par=custom_item_type1
psm=custom_item_type2
pwd=Item
dft=Drawing

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 Default Value Item
Item

Scope User

Comment Item type syntax is case-sensitive.

If an Item type is defined more than once, only the first occurrence is used.

SEEC_Default_View_Type

Description Site preference that specifies the default BOM View Revision type to be used
by SEEC. The BOM View Revision type must be defined in Teamcenter. If not
defined, the default BOM View Revision view is used.
For Teamcenter product structure expansions, this preference must have a
scope of site.

SEEC_Diagnostics_BOMDuplicateIDs

Description Checks and optionally removes duplicate Solid Edge Assembly occurrence IDs
found in the Teamcenter BOM.

Valid Values 0 = Disable logging.

1 = Enable logging.

2 = Enable logging and remove duplicate occurrences.

Default Value 0 = Logging disabled.

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

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SEEC_Diagnostics_BOMValidation

Description Checks for BOM mismatches when a Solid Edge Assembly is opened or
uploaded. Set to 1 to enable BOM validations.

Valid Values True (1), False (0)

Default Value False (0)

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_Dispatcher_JT

Description Enables dispatcher generation of JT files for part (.par) and sheet metal (.psm)
files.

Valid Values 0-Disabled, JTs are generated on upload based on the preference value for
SEEC_Image_Generate_3D.
1-Add to Teamcenter and Add to Teamcenter-Interactive disregard the value
for SEEC_Image_Generate_3D and creates dispatcher request objects.
2-Add to Teamcenter and Add to Teamcenter-Interactive use the value of
SEEC_Image_Generate_3D to determine if JTs are generated and uploaded.
Solid Edge disregards the value for SEEC_Image_Generate_3D and creates the
dispatcher request.
3-Add to Teamcenter, Add to Teamcenter-Interactive, and Solid Edge disregard
the value for SEEC_Image_Generate_3D and creates the dispatcher request.

Default Value 0 - Disabled

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment This is a multi-line preference. On the second line, provide the

Translation_Service_Name, Provider_Name, and Priority (1-3). For example,
se3dtojt:SIEMENS:2

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 SEEC_Draft_GRM_Rule

Description Determines the maximum number of Solid Edge Draft datasets that can be
attached to the revision. A value of -1 indicates no limit.

Valid Values -1 or a positive integer

Default Value -1

Scope Site

Comment The value for this preference should be equal to the value defined in BMIDE
for GRM Rule for SE Draft.

SEEC_DrivenReference_DoNotCopy_Revise

Description Provides for an override of deep copy rules. Specifies a list of dataset types
that should not be copied to a new revision. This preference is specific to Take
Ownership workflow and design reuse of geometry using multi-CAD.

Valid Values Real property names. For example: UGMASTER, UGPART, ProPart, ProASM,
MSWordX

Default Value <empty>

Scope All

Comment Any files created prior to a change in the preference value do not follow the
new value.
Preference value is case sensitive.

SEEC_DrivenReference_DoNotCopy_SaveAs

Description Provides for an override of deep copy rules. Specifies a list of dataset types
that should not be copied to a new revision. This preference is specific to Take
Ownership workflow and design reuse of geometry using multi-CAD.

Valid Values Real property names. For example: UGMASTER, UGPART, ProPart, ProASM,
MSWordX

Default Value <empty>

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Scope All

Comment Any files created prior to a change in the preference value do not follow the
new value.
Preference value is case sensitive.

SEEC_Enable_3DFindit

Description Enables functionality for browsing the 3Dfind.it website for manufactured
models while you work in the Teamcenter managed environment.

Valid Values Disabled (0), Enabled (1)

Default Value Disabled (0)

Scope Site

Comment Requires application of the Teamcenter Feature Package for SE2021 MP1 or
later.

SEEC_Enable_AssemblyConstructions

Description Determines if an assembly occurrence marked as a construction is added to

the Teamcenter BOM View Revision. When all occurrences are marked as
constructions, the Item Revision is connected to the assembly using a relation.

Valid Values False (0)

True (1)

Hybrid (2) - Constructions have been on (1), but are now off (0).
Constructions are no longer saved, but previously saved assemblies expand
correctly.

Default Value False (0)

Scope Site

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Description Enables the creation or activation of a Concept Workspace.

Valid Values False (0), True (1)

Default Value True (1)

Scope Site

SEEC_Enable_CreatePackage

Description When set to 1 (True), adds Create Package command to the Solid Edge Cache
Assistant toolbar. Default is 0 (False).

Valid Values 1 (True), 0 (False)

Default Value 0 (False)

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

SEEC_Enable_MultipleRevisions

Description When set to 1 (True), Solid Edge works with multiple revisions in a single Solid
Edge session. Default is 0 (False).

Valid Values 1 (True), 0 (False)

Default Value 0 (False)

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment To compare two revisions of the same document using 3D Compare, this
preference must be set to True.

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SEEC_Enable_WorkOffline

Description Enables the display of the Work Offline command. When set to 1, the Working
Mode group is added to the Solid Edge Cache Assistant toolbar. When set to 0,
the group is not displayed. Default is 1.

Valid Values 1 (True), 0 (False)

Default Value 1 (True)

Scope Role

Comment The Teamcenter Administrator should set this value to 0 (False) to remove the
command from the toolbar of a select group of users.

SEEC_ExpandStructure

Description Determines how product structures are expanded. Enter 0 to expand all levels.
Enter 1 to expand level-by-level (recommended). Value of 1 invokes level-by-
level BOM expansion when an assembly is determined to be large by the
definition in Solid Edge Options or when explicitly set in the File Open dialog
box. Level-by-level expansion provides faster load times and reduces resource
consumption on the server.
Structure Editor uses an additional parameter when assembly documents are
opened. The value of <Count> defines the unique component count for large
assemblies. When the assembly’s unique component count is greater than the
value of <Count>, the assembly is considered large, and the document is
expanded level-by-level.

Note:
This preference is of value only if you are opening assemblies with
simplified subassemblies.

Syntax <Value>space<Count>
Example: 1 10,000

Valid Values 0 or 1

Default Value 1

Scope All

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 SEEC_Foreign_Datasets

Description Specifies the non-Solid Edge dataset types to use when a Solid Edge 3D
dataset is not saved to the Item Revision. This is a multi-line preference. The
first line determines whether the functionality is disabled or enabled. The
subsequent lines contain the definition.
DatasetType=”DirectModel” NamedReference=”JTPART”
NamedReferenceFormat=”BINARY” NamedReferenceTemplate=”jt”

Note:
Only JT is supported at this time.

Valid Values False (0), True (1)

Default Value False (0)

Scope All

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_Image_Generate_3D

Description Generates the JT file for Solid Edge part (.par), sheet metal (.psm) and legacy
weldments (.pwd).
Geometry that is created in an assembly in the context of a feature is
governed by the preference SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D.

Valid Values False (0), True (1)

Default Value True (1)

Scope Site

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SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D

Description Generates the JT override files for geometry that is created in an assembly in
the context of a feature, such as assembly features, frame/pipe, and
adjustable parts. Both the preference SEEC_Image_Generate_3D and
SEEC_Image_Generate_Asm_3D must be set to True.

Valid Values False (0), True (1)

Default Value True (1)

Scope Site

SEEC_Image_Generate_Assembly

Description Defines the options for generating an image file of type JPG for Solid Edge
assemblies. This image file is then checked into Teamcenter as part of the
assembly dataset. This preference enables you to view the assembly from the
rich client without having to open it in Structure Manager (formerly Product
Structure Editor). Scope=Site

Note:
This is a multi-line preference. The first line of the preference definition
must contain either True or False. The remaining lines of the preference
definition can be in any order. See the Enabling image file generation
portion of this chapter for details.

SEEC_Image_Generate_Assembly_ModelViews

Description Determines whether model views are extracted from assemblies and loaded
into Teamcenter as non-body JTs.

Valid Values 0-False

1-True

Default Value 1-True

Scope Site

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Description Generate an Image file of type: EMF, BMP, TIF, JPG or DXF; None if one is not
required. This image file is then checked in as a Named Reference to SE Draft
Dataset and intended to be rendered by Embedded Visualization.

Default Value None

Scope Role

SEEC_Image_Generate_PDF_for_Draft

Description Generate a PDF for each Draft and attach it to the Item Revision as a separate
Dataset. This PDF would be the 2D neutral file and would include all draft
sheets. This file could then be used by Portal Visualization for Markup and
Reviews.

Default Value True

Scope Role

Comment This preference is superseded when SEEC_Save_Translation is defined for PDF.

SEEC_Item_Type_DisplayableName

Description Captures the Item Type’s display name. Determines whether to write the real
name or displayable name when the Item Type name is written to Solid Edge.
The preference TC_display_real_prop_names controls the presentation of real
property name or displayable name for other objects.
For a new implementation of Solid Edge Embedded Client, setting the
preference to 1 is recommended so the displayable name is written to Solid
Edge.

Valid Values 0=Real Name. 1=Displayable Name

Default Value 0

Scope Site

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

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SEEC_Item_Type_Sort

Description Determines the order in which item types are listed in common property
dialog boxes. Set to 0 to use the order defined by each SEEC_ItemType
preference. Set to 1 to build a hierarchical and sorted list. Default is 1.

Valid Values True (1), False (0)

Default Value True (1)

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

SEEC_ItemTypeList_ExcludedTypes

Description Item types listed in this preference are removed from the list of available item
types when saving a new document to Teamcenter.

Valid Values Real Item type name

Default Value Default values in this list are based on what is delivered by Teamcenter and
which are expected to be used with Solid Edge. For the current list, review the
preference in Teamcenter.

Scope Site, Group, Role, User

Comment This preference must be accounted for by the Teamcenter administrator.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Assembly

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Component

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

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Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Draft

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Part

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE SheetMetal

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

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SEEC_ItemTypeList_SE Weldment

Description List of available Item Types for specified Dataset Type. This list drives the
Common Property Dialog, CPD. Requires real Item Type Names.

Default Value Undefined

Comment A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_ItemTypeList_StructureEditor

Description List of available Item Types for use by Structure Editor. Edit this preference to
include only the item types needed.

Default Value Undefined

Scope All

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

A single value of Undefined provides Item as the only Item Type.

SEEC_JT_Priority_Refsets

Description Determines the reference set load order for a DirectModel dataset in a Solid
Edge multi-CAD workflow. Enter one reference set name per line in priority
order.

Valid Values MODEL

Entire Part

Default Value MODEL, Entire Part

Scope All

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 SEEC_MakeReadOnly_ItemID

Description Assigning a value of True sets the Item ID to read-only and the user must use
the Assign or Assign All command to obtain the value from Teamcenter.

Scope Site

Type String

Valid Values True or False

Default Value False

SEEC_MakeReadOnly_Revision

Description Assigning a value of True sets the Revision to read-only and the user must use
the Assign or Assign All command to obtain the value from Teamcenter.

Scope Site

Type String

Valid Values True or False

Default Value False

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SEEC_Object_Images

Description Specifies a Zip Dataset UID containing customized icons used to display the
status of documents within Teamcenter workflows (for example, in
PathFinder, Read-Only Assistant, Cache Assistant, Open File dialog box and
File Properties dialog box), or workspace object images. To define the
customization, pair the real object name with the associated image (.png) one
per line.

Scope Site

Valid Values The first line must contain a case-sensitive Dataset UID. Each additional line
must contain the pairing of the real object name to the filename of the
custom .png image.

Example:
DatasetUID=wCMAAAmRofPWZA
Mse1_Dev=Mse1mse1Dev1.png
Mse2_Test=Mse2mse2Test2.png
Released=custom_released.png
Obsolete=custom_obsolete.png
Design=Design.png
Folder=Folder.png

Default Value DatasetUID=

Comment If the preference is not defined or DatasetUID is empty, default icons are used.
Image format must be PNG and 16x16 pixels to properly display in PathFinder.

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 SEEC_PDF_Dataset_Type

Description Prerequisite: SEEC_Image_Generate_PDF_for_Draft = TRUE.

Defines the dataset type and the reference used to attache the file to the
dataset for the active drawing. This does not define how you connect the
dataset to the Item Revision.

Syntax Dataset Type:Reference

Scope Site

Example PDF:PDF_Reference

Comment If the preference does not exist, the system continues to use Dataset
Type=PDF and Reference=PDF_Reference

SEEC_ProjectID_Default

Description Defines the default Project ID used when you upload a new document to
Teamcenter. You can use the last Project ID specified in New Document or
Upload Document dialog box as the default ProjectID, or you can choose to
use the Project ID defined in the User Settings dialog box in Solid Edge, Hosted
Active Workspace, or Teamcenter RAC.

Valid Values 0= Use the last ProjectID specified in CPD as the default ProjectID.
1= Use the Project ID defined in the User Settings dialog box in either Solid
Edge, Hosted Active Workspace as the default ProjectID.

Default Value 0

Comment The ProjectID is read from User Settings in the Teamcenter RAC only on initial
login.

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SEEC_Property_AssemblyFamilyMember_Name

Description Specifies the pattern used to generate the initial value of the Item Name when
a new Family of Assembly member is published.

Scope Role

Valid Values 0=Initial value is empty. Use Assign All to define the Item Name or pick from a
list of values.
1=Member Name is equal to <Master's Item Name>
2=Member Name is equal to <Master's Item Name>-<Solid Edge Member
Name>
3=Member Name is equal to <Master's ID>-<Solid Edge Member Name>

Default Value 2

Comment The Teamcenter preference, FLColumnCatObjSeparatorPref can be used to

define the character that separates the Master and Member information.

SEEC_Property_AssignToProject_Name

Description Defines a list of assigned projects. This list displays on the common property
dialog boxes.

Note:
The custom property will only be used to get projects from files during
Add to Teamcenter or while adding unmanaged content.

Scope Site

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 SEEC_Property_ClearValue

Description Defines a list of properties whose values are emptied or made null when the
document is copied using Save As or Revise. To define the preference, add a
row for each property and include: type of operation, Item type, document
type and the Solid Edge property name. Optionally, you can determine if you
would like an empty or null value sent to Teamcenter. Separate each option
with a colon.

Syntax <Operation>:<Item Type>:<Document Type>:<Property Name>:<SendEmpty?>

Valid Values Operation

0=No operation (comments out the row)

1=Revise and Save As

2=Revise

3=Save As

Item type

Real Item type name

Document type

par=part

asm=assembly

dft=draft

psm=sheet metal

pwd=weldment

doc=Microsoft Word documents

xls=Microsoft Excel documents

All=all supported document types

Property Name

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Solid Edge property name

SendEmpty?

0=No, do not send an empty or null value to Teamcenter.

1=Yes, send an empty or null value to Teamcenter. (Default)

Example <Operation>:<Item Type>:<Document Type>:<Property Name>:<SendEmpty?>

1:Item:All:Title
1:Item:All:Title:1
1:Item:dft:MyDatasetCreateDate:0
2:Item:dft:MyDatasetReleaseDate:0
3:Item:dft:MyDatasetOriginationDate:0

Default Value <Empty>

Scope Site

Comment Use an English property name for Standard properties (Title, Subject,
Project,Name, and so on).
The use of only the property name (for example, Type) applies to Save As and
Revise for all Item Types and all Document Types.
You can use the syntax <Property Name>:<SendEmpty?> when you only want
to determine whether the empty value goes to Teamcenter.

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 SEEC_Property_Dataset_Description

Description Solid Edge Custom Property for Dataset Description displayed in English. Do
not define for default behavior. The preference supports multiple values.

SEEC_Property_Dataset_Name

Description Defines the Solid Edge property used to synchronize Dataset Name. If you use
a Standard Property for the value (for example, Title), use English when you
set the preference. If a custom property is used to define the value, add the
property name in the preference. If you plan to use this preference with other
locales, consider using a property name that is ASCII 256 and does not contain
spaces.

Scope Site

Comment Do not define for default behavior.

SEEC_Property_Item_Name

Description Specifies the Solid Edge property name that defines the Item Name. The
preference supports multiple values. The first value indicates the Solid Edge
property to be used (example, Title) and the remaining values define options
such as /write_once and /description. The Solid Edge property name is in
English, however Solid Edge manages displays the appropriate resource based
on the localized version of Solid Edge.

Note:
If the SEEC_Property_Item_Name is <null>, missing, or incorrectly
defined, the Item Name is mapped to Project Name.

Default Value Project Name

SEEC_Property_Item_Type

Description Solid Edge Custom Property for Item Type displayed in English. Do not define
for default behavior.

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SEEC_Property_Mapping_AsmOcc

Description Pairs a Solid Edge custom occurrence property name to a Teamcenter Note
type name. The custom occurrence property name is defined in …\Preferences
\CustomOccurrenceProperty.xml and Note type name is defined in your BMIDE
project.
Set the SEEC_Property_Synchronize_AsmOcc preference to True, so that
custom occurrence property values are written to the corresponing Note type
for that BOM line. Use the real name for the Note type.

Valid Value <Solid Edge custom occurrence property name>: <Teamcenter real Note type
name>
Example:
Notes:SE99NOTES
Reference ID:SE99REFID

Defalut Value <Empty>

Scope Role

Dependent SEEC_Property_Synchronize_AsmOcc
preference

SEEC_Property_Physical_Units

Description Defines the units when saving physical properties of Part or Sheet Metal
documents to Teamcenter and the attribute is defined as a number. Default is
MKS (meter, kilogram, second).

Scope Site

Valid Values MKS | MMKS | CGS | IPS | FPS

Length=m
Mass=kg
Area=M^2
Volume=m^3
Density=kg/m^3

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 Default Value MKS

Comment If the preference is not defined or is in error, the default is MKS. Legacy
content is not changed until it is opened, physical properties are recomputed,
the document is subsequently saved, and checked in to Teamcenter.

SEEC_Property_Synchronize

Description Enables document property synchronization when a linked document is

downloaded to local user cache. If a linked document is in the local user cache
and cache status is up-to-date, property synchronization is determined by the
preference SEEC_Property_Synchronize_FullCache. The selected document for
open or download is always synchronized regardless of this setting.

Scope User

Default Value True

Related preference SEEC_Property_Synchronize_FullCache

SEEC_Property_Synchronize_AsmOcc

Description Controls assembly occurrence property synchronization. When True, Solid

Edge assembly occurrence properties are written to the Teamcenter product
structure to the predefined Note types delivered by the SEEC Feature package.
To extend this functionality to include custom occurrence properties, define
the corresponding Note types in the SEEC_Property_Mapping_AsmOcc
preference.

Valid Values 0=False, 1=True

Default Value False

Scope Role

Related preference SEEC_Property_Mapping_AsmOcc

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SEEC_Property_Synchronize_FullCache

Description Enables document property synchronization for linked documents already in

local user cache where cache status is up-to-date. This preference is
dependent upon SEEC_Property_Synchronize equal to TRUE. The selected
document for open or download is always synchronized regardless of this
setting.

Default Value True

Related preference SEEC_Property_Synchronize

SEEC_Property_Sync_PDM_Master

Description Enables document property synchronization during the save to Teamcenter

process. This should only be set to TRUE if you have attribute mappings where
the master is Teamcenter and the properties change when the Teamcenter
object is created or modified.

Default value True

SEEC_Revision_MaxWorkRev

Description Determines the maximum number of working revisions. The value should be
equal to the value defined in BMIDE for
MaxAllowedWorkRevsForItemCopyRev.
A preference value of –1 indicates no limit.
A preference value of 0 indicates the Item Type cannot be revised.
A positive integer value indicates the number of working revisions permitted.

Valid Values -1, 0, or any positive integer.

Default Value -1

Scope Site

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 SEEC_SaveAs_New_ItemType_SESE

Description Enables the capability to use Save As to save to a new Item Type in Solid Edge
Structure Editor.

Valid Values True, False

Default Value False

Scope Site

SEEC_Save_Translation

Description Defines the behavior for managing translated files. Add a row for each specific
translation file type.

Syntax <Action>:<Export Type>:<Relation>:<Dataset Type>:<Reference>:<Include

Revision in Name?>:<User specified identifier>
Separate each option with a colon.

Valid Values Action

0=Disables the entry for translation and leaves the definition for
extraction filters

1=Enables the option for translation.

2=Enables automatic translation of flat patterns in Part or Sheet Metal

files when a flat pattern is present (DXF only).

Note:
This option is not supported with Add to Teamcenter or Add to
Teamcenter-Interactive.

3=Enables automatic translation of Draft files (DXF, DWG, and PDF only).

Export Type

Specify file type using the extension:

X_T, X_B
SAT
XGL
IFC
iges, igs

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step, stp
3MF
STL
XML (plmxml)
U3D
PDF
3DPDF
DWG
DXF
All image formats (Example: png, jpg)

Relation

IMAN_manifestation
Allows attachment of a Dataset to an Item Revision that has status.

IMAN_specification

Others as defined by BMIDE

Dataset Type

The container for files and forms as defined in rich client. For example,
Image, 3DImage, DXF, PDF.

Reference

Associates the file with the Dataset as defined in rich client.

Tip:
To see a list of available Datasets and references, create a file on
disk and then drag the file onto the item revision in the rich client.

Include Revision in name?

0=No, do not append revision. (Example: 000100_par.x_t)

1=Yes, append revision. (Example: 000100_A_par.x_t)

User specified identifier (optional)

:stringvalue

Example <Action>:<Export Type>:<Relation>:<Dataset Type>:<Reference>:<Include

Revision in Name?>:<User specified identifier>

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 1:stp:IMAN_manifestation:Image:image:1:STP_File
00100_A_PAR_STP_File.stp
0:stp:IMAN_manifestation:Image:image:1:STP_File
Translation disabled
2:dxf:IMAN_specification:DXF:DXF:0:Flat_Pattern
00100_PSM_Flat_Pattern.dxf

Default Value 0:stp:IMAN_Manifestation:Image:image

0:dxf:IMAN_Manifestation:Image:image:1:CustomString
0:dwg:IMAN_Manifestation:Image:image:0:CustomString
0:x_t:IMAN_Manifestation:Image:image

Scope Role

Comment Teamcenter relations, dataset types, and reference are case sensitive.
Multiple entries allow multiple datasets.
Setting this preference for automatic generation of PDF supersedes
SEEC_Image_Generate_PDF_for_Draft and SEEC_PDF_Dataset_Type.

SEEC_Search_Limit

Description Determines the number of objects that are returned as a result of a search.
When the objects found exceed the number specified, you are prompted to
show the results equal to the number defined in the preference, return all
results, modify the search criteria, or cancel the search. A positive integer is
accepted as the value.

Default Value 30

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SEEC_Search_NamedQueries

Description Defines the named searches available in Advanced Search. Enter one named
search per line. The default value, All, displays all the named searches
returned by Teamcenter. If the preference is missing or determined to be in
error, all named queries are shown.

Scope User

Valid Values All predefined named queries

Default Value All

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_Search_SearchQueries

Description Defines the list of queries available in the Search pane. Enter one named
query per line. The query must have only one defined criteria. A default list of
queries is delivered by SEEC.

Scope User

Valid Values Each line must contain a single query name. That query implements a single
criteria, where the criteria accepts a user defined string. There is no support
for a list of values. Solid Edge delivers localized display names for the
predefined named queries. For custom queries, the display name is shown in
the control. Queries are displayed in the order defined in the preference

Default Value _SEEC_STD_SIMPLE_ITEM_QUERY

_SEEC_STD_SIMPLE_ITEMNAME_QUERY
_SEEC_STD_SIMPLE_ITEMDESC_QUERY

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 SEEC_StandardParts_SAC

Description Defines the fully qualified path to the Solid Edge Standard Parts configuration
file (.sac).

Scope Role

Valid Value Fully qualified path to the Standard Parts SAC file (.sac).

Default Value <empty>

Comment This location was previously defined in the Define Teamcenter Databases
utility.

SEEC_Status_Working

Description Defines the string written to Solid Edge properties when there is no
Teamcenter Status. When a new file is created in Solid Edge and the
Teamcenter Status property is mapped to a Solid Edge custom property, the
custom property is created and the value is the value of this preference. The
status is obtained from the dataset, however, another option is the Item
Revision.

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SEEC_Synchronize_ItemNumbers

Description Enables the integration of Solid Edge Assembly Item Numbers with
Teamcenter Find Numbers. This preference controls the Item Number options.
View the settings on the Solid Edge Options - Item Numbers page.

Valid Values /Method=1-4

Default Values /Method=1

/Master=Both
Determines the application responsible for item number generation. When /
Master=Both, item numbers are generated in the application that creates the
new occurrence. When /Master=Teamcenter, items numbers are generated in
Teamcenter.

/Method=1
Maintain Item Numbers, Top Level Only.

/Method=2
Maintain Item Numbers, Atomic - top down

/Method=3
Maintain Item Numbers, Exploded - top down

/Method=4
Maintain Item Numbers, Use level based numbers

/ExpandWeldment=0
Do not expand weldments.

/Start=10
Start item numbers with 10.

/Increment=10
Increment item number by 10.

/UniqueBasedOnCutLength=1
Create unique item numbers based on cut length.

/UniqueBasedOnMass=0
Do not create unique item numbers based on mass.

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 /UniqueBasedOnMiter=0
Create unique item numbers based on miter.

/AtT=1 (Default)
Save Solid Edge Item Numbers to Teamcenter.

Scope Role

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template. The first instance of each option is
used. Subsequent entries are ignored.

SEEC_Synchronize_VirtualComponents

Description When set to True (1), adds Item Revisions with no Solid Edge datasets to the
Solid Edge Assembly as virtual components.

Valid Values True (1), False (0)

Default Value True (1)

Scope Site, Group, Role

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_TakeOwnership_Limit

Description Determines the number of objects that can be selected for a single multi-CAD
Take Ownership transaction.

Default Value 10

Scope All

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

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SEEC_TcClient_Enable_Open_Cmd

Description Enables or disables the Open in Solid Edge command in Teamcenter rich client
10.1.4, 11.2 or higher.

Valid Values 0=False-command is disabled

1=True-command is enabled

Default Value 1

Scope User

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_Template_Folder_Name

Description Defines the Teamcenter folder name containing the Solid Edge templates.
There is no requirment to attach this folder to Home(UserID). A query is used
to find the folder using the folder name and the UserID defined by the
preference SEEC_Template_Username.

Valid Values String

Default Value Solid Edge Templates

Scope User

Comment The folder name must be unique.

SEEC_Template_Username

Description Defines the Teamcenter User ID that owns the folder defined by the
preference SEEC_Template_Folder_Name.

Valid Values Valid UserID of type String

Default Value infodba

Scope User

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 SEEC_UOM_List_as_Geometric

Description Lists the unit of measure values that represent geometric components. This
preference is dependent on mapping between Solid Edge par or psm
documents and unit of measure. When configured, unit of measure is
processed during BOM synchronization. The preference is delivered with no
values and is hard-coded with the default of each, ea, or “ “.

Note:
The default values are always processed. The Administrator can add
each unit of measure value, one per line. An Item with an empty of
<Null> unit of measure is considered a geometric component.

Valid Values each, ea or <Null>

Default Value empty

Scope Site

Comment Delivered with SEEC Feature Template

SEEC_UOM_Name_or_Symbol

Description Defines the property value written to the Solid Edge document when Unit of
Measure (UOM) is mapped to Solid Edge. The valid value is either the name or
symbol.

Note:
If the property does not exist or does not contain a valid value, the
Name is used.

Valid Values 0 Name, 1 Symbol

Default Value 0

Scope Site

FLColumnCatIVFSeparatorPref

Description Specifies the character used to separate the ItemID from the Item Revision.

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FLColumnCatObjSeparatorPref

Description Specifies the character used in the Object column to separate the ItemID and
the Item Revision from the Item Name.

GeolusServer

Description Specifies the URL for the Geolus server when you use Shape Search with
Teamcenter.

Default Value null

Scope Site

LOV_hide_desc

Description Determines whether side-by-side List of Values value/descriptions display. By

default, Lists of Values are configured to display the value alongside its
description in the user interface. Use this preference to specify specific Lists of
Values whose descriptions you do not want to display.

Scope User

LOV_user_id_display

Description Integer value that specifies how the User ID is displayed within a List of
Values.

Valid Values 0 = Person name

Default Value 0

Scope User

LOV_value_desc_seperator

Description Defines the character used to separate LOV values from their descriptions.
Siemens recommends using one of the following characters: dash (-), at sign
(@), pound sign (#), or ampersand (&).

Default Value ,

Scope User

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 PS_new_seqno_mode

Description Determines how new find numbers are allocated when items are inserted into
a BOM view or BOM view revision. Find numbers are computed in the context
of the immediate parent.

Valid Values New, Existing, None

New
Causes the behavior of Sequence Number, not Item Number. Every item is
given a new find number within the current BOM view, starting with 10, and
incrementing by 10.

Existing
If an item of the same ID already exists in the BOM view, the inserted item is
given the same find number. If not, the item is given a new find number as
above. Recommended value for synchronizing Solid Edge Item Numbers with
Teamcenter Find Numbers.

None
No find number is allocated to items inserted into a BOM view; users can add
their own later.

Default Value New

Scope Site

SS1_DASS_enable

Description Enables the Shape Search application in the Active Workspace client (AWC).

Valid Values True, False

Default Value False

Scope Site

TC_Allow_Longer_ID_Name

Description Used to enable the 128 character length for Item ID and Name attributes.

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TC_BOM_Precision_Preference

Description Specifies the BOM precision to be used during the creation of new
BOMViews/BOM View Revisions.

TC_config_rule_name

Description Defines the default revision rule used when opening Imprecise BOMView or
BOMViewRevisions.

TC_display_real_prop_names

Description Determines the presentation of the real property name or displayable (display)
name in Solid Edge user interface.

Scope All

Comment Delivered by Teamcenter and controlled in rich client options

TC_truncate_file_name

Description Preference used by Teamcenter Unified Architecture to decide if truncation of

original file name is necessary.

WsoInsertNoSelectionsPref

Description Defines the behavior when an Item is saved to Teamcenter with no folder
defined. The item can be placed in Teamcenter and referenced by the
(1)Newstuff folder, the (2)root folder, or (3)none. In the case where none is
selected, the Item is placed in the database with no references to it. By default
the item is saved to the (1)Newstuff folder.

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