Teamcenter Express: Putting the Puzzle Together
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Teamcenter Express:
Putting the Puzzle Together
Teamcenter Express Implementation
Author: Kevin Baxter
Company: Solid Solutions, LLC
Email:
[email protected]
Boise, ID
Phone: 208.869.4069
Solid Solutions, LLC
Established in 2000
Office Location: Boise, Idaho
Lines of Business:
• 1) Software Implementations Group
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Solid Edge Data Cleanup
Solid Edge Data Migration
Teamcenter Express Implementation
Insight
• 2) Consulting & Contract Design Group
• Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, Detailing, FEA
• Training, Support, System Integration
• Custom Application Development with Partners
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Teamcenter Express Advantages
Very Configurable (Be Careful to not Overdo)
Individual File Release Control
Engineering/Manufacturing Data Repository
(all design data / spec’s)
Expandable / Upgradable
Precise Permission Control for Data Access
Multi-Site / Multi-CAD compatible
Shop Floor Support
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Decisions for TcX
Network File Management out of Control
Better File Control (release / engineering process)
Automated Workflows
Improved Permission Control / File Access
Expanding data creation
Multi-CAD support
Expandable to Manufacturing Support
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Successful TcX Implementation
Management & User Buy In
Define Scope (Stick to it)
Data Clean-up / Organization, before migration
Server Set-ups
Item Types, Attribute Mapping
Access Control
Client Set-ups
Testing / Training
Understand Limitations
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Implementation Methodology
Requirement
Analysis
As - Is
To - Be
Gap Analysis
Definition Phase
Scope
File Naming
Conventions
Search
Attributes
Access &
Permissions
Configuration
Phase
Server
Configuration
Network
Configuration
Testing &
Training
Phase
PDM
Configuration
Testing
Document
Go Live
Maintenance
Phase
User Training
Database
Tuning
Hand Holding
Performance
Tuning
Client
Configuration
Data Migration
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Define Scope of Implementation
Evaluate existing data condition
Standard Parts library usage?
Implement Workflows / Notifications
Data Import
What Comes First / How Long Will it Take?
Is all data history required or only current revision?
Extend to other document types in office
Release Process
ECO Process
View & Markup Process
Wed.Server(s)
(will there be Production, Training/Test)
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Server Configuration Options
Single
TEM Install
Dual
TEM Install
Prod Db
Prod Db
Training
Db
Training
Db
Common
Tcfs
Service
Independent
Servers
Prod Db
Training
Db
Independent
Independent
Tcfs
Tcfs
Services
Services
FMS
Service
FMS
Services
FMS
Services
ETS
Service
ETS
Services
ETS
Services
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TcX Item Master Form Rendering
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TcX Item Revision Master Form Rendering
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TcX Item Revision Master Form Rendering
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TcX Examples, User Property Names
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TcX Form Definition
Search for this on the GTAC website. Explains
process to define XML form rendering
definition.
Must be done before importing data.
Each “Item” (Master & Revision Master) must
have unique definition.
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TcX Examples,
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TcX Examples, Released Files
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TcX Search Modification
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TcX Document Distribution Query
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TcX Document Distribution Report
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Data Clean-Up
Renaming files (see SEEC doc’s, Bad Char’s, Length)
Avoid Data Duplication, Only single copy of SE
files (123.ASM, 123.PSM, 123.PAR Not Allowed)
Fix All Broken Links
Illegal Characters
File Naming Conventions for Future
Folder structure goes away
Open & Save in Latest Version
Attribute Adjustments
Non SE Data Management
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Requirements, Set-up / Implementation
Teamcenter Express Implementation Guide
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXGettingStarted.pdf
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXInstallationGuide.pdf
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXReleaseBulletin.pdf
SEEC Implementation Guide
http://support.ugs.com/docs/se/seec_Best_Practices.pdf
Teamcenter Data Cleanup
http://download.ugs.com/solid_edge/Teamcenter_Data_Prep_Utilities/ver20/S
olid_Edge_Data_Prep_And_Import_Utilities_V2.0.0.7_ForV20._msi
Other Integrations
Applications CD/DVD:
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Solid Edge Otptions-XML Setup
Must be set to yes
for user to update
their settings.
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Permissions
Identify TcX Users/Groups/Roles
Add Required Groups and Roles
Set Required Permissions
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Understanding Limitations
Some limitations exist. Knowlegde of these
will minimize complications later.
Links to other files can present challenges.
(Setup company best practices)
XpressRoute piping links and how to revise.
Assembly links to other parts (Cutouts, Ref’s, Etc.)
FOP’s
FOA’s
Interpart Copy
Parts Library
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Client Components
Disable Antivirus on SE file types and others
as needed.
PAR, PSM, ASM, CFG, PWD, PCF, IXF, QAF, JT
Setup Teamcenter Express Client
Set SE XML file with options and update
SEEC Client
Latest Service Pack for Version Used
Set Users Cache Location
Other CAD Managers
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Challenges in TcX Implementation
Resistance to change
Legacy data migration
Collaboration over limited bandwidth
Meeting Users / Department specific needs
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Requirements, IT Administrator
Ensure that you understand thoroughly:
Daily work flow in TcX
Release Process
Backup & Restore Procedures
Adding and Removing Users
Granting Revoking Rights & Privileges to Users
File / Database Maintenance
These tasks are critical to a successful
implementation.
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End User Efficiency Requirements
TcX Client Familiararity
Forms with Required Attributes
Templates for new documents
Common Parts Library
Continual Education on New Features and
Company Standards
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Maintenance / Disaster Recovery Plan
Backup database regularly
Use the built in backup inside SQL or third party (AvePoint)
• Enterprise Manager DB, SE DB, WSS DB & Master DB
Back up these to another location
Use backup utility to backup entire Db.
Truncate log files or verify this is happening often.
Monitor “Log File” drive on a regular basis.
If it’s getting large, investigate reason
Have a plan for the failure of the backup plan
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Q&A
Documentation References
Teamcenter Engereering Utilities Reference, Doc.
# ENG00016
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_eng/2005sr1/UtilitiesReference.pdf
• ps_upload; release_man; import_file; install (options); backup_xmlinfo;
purge_invalid_subscriptions; schema browser; collect_garbage;
dataset_cleanup; datasettype_cleanup; purge_volumes
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