PLM Presentation 2008 Baxter

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Teamcenter Express:Putting the Puzzle Together


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Teamcenter Express Implementation

Author: Kevin Baxter

Company: Solid Solutions, LLC

Email:

[email protected], ID

Phone: 208.869.4069


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Solid Solutions, LLC

Established in 2000Office Location: Boise, Idaho

Lines of Business: 1) Software Implementations Group

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 / specs)Expandable / Upgradable

Precise Permission Control for Data Access

Multi-Site / Multi-CAD compatibleShop Floor Support


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Decisions for TcX

Network File Management out of ControlBetter 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 InDefine 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


RequirementAnalysis

As - Is

Gap Analysis

To - Be

Definition Phase

Scope

SearchAttributes

File NamingConventions

ConfigurationPhase

Server

Configuration

ClientConfiguration

NetworkConfiguration

PDMConfiguration

Document

Testing &Training Phase

Testing

User Training

Hand Holding

MaintenancePhase

DatabaseTuning

PerformanceTuning

Support

Go Live

Access &Permissions

Data Migration


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Define Scope of Implementation

Evaluate existing data conditionStandard 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 ProcessECO Process

View & Markup Process

Server(s) (will there be Production, Training/Test)


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Server Configuration Options

Prod Db

Training

Db

Prod Db

Training

Db

Prod Db

TrainingDb

Common

Tcfs Service

FMS Service

ETS Service

Independent

Tcfs Services

FMS Services

ETS Services

Single TEM Install Dual TEM Install Independent Servers

Independent

Tcfs Services

FMS 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. Explainsprocess to define XML form renderingdefinition.

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 docs, Bad Chars, 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 IntegrationsApplications CD/DVD:
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXGettingStarted.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXInstallationGuide.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXReleaseBulletin.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/se/seec_Best_Practices.pdfhttp://download.ugs.com/solid_edge/Teamcenter_Data_Prep_Utilities/ver20/Solid_Edge_Data_Prep_And_Import_Utilities_V2.0.0.7_ForV20._msihttp://download.ugs.com/solid_edge/Teamcenter_Data_Prep_Utilities/ver20/Solid_Edge_Data_Prep_And_Import_Utilities_V2.0.0.7_ForV20._msihttp://download.ugs.com/solid_edge/Teamcenter_Data_Prep_Utilities/ver20/Solid_Edge_Data_Prep_And_Import_Utilities_V2.0.0.7_ForV20._msihttp://download.ugs.com/solid_edge/Teamcenter_Data_Prep_Utilities/ver20/Solid_Edge_Data_Prep_And_Import_Utilities_V2.0.0.7_ForV20._msihttp://support.ugs.com/docs/se/seec_Best_Practices.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXReleaseBulletin.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXInstallationGuide.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_exp/30/TcXGettingStarted.pdf


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Solid Edge Otptions-XML Setup

Must be set to yesfor user to update

their settings.


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Permissions

Identify TcX Users/Groups/RolesAdd Required Groups and Roles

Set Required Permissions


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Understanding Limitations

Some limitations exist. Knowlegde of thesewill 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, Refs, Etc.) FOPs FOAs Interpart Copy Parts Library


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Client Components

Disable Antivirus on SE file types and othersas 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 successfulimplementation.


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End User Efficiency Requirements

TcX Client FamiliararityForms with Required Attributes

Templates for new documents

Common Parts Library

Continual Education on New Features andCompany 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 its getting large, investigate reason

Have a plan for the failure of the backup plan


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Q & A


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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
http://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_eng/2005sr1/UtilitiesReference.pdfhttp://support.ugs.com/docs/tc_eng/2005sr1/UtilitiesReference.pdf

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