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Library Actions
The following options are available from the right-click actions menu available on the Libraries table and the Actions menu on the Library Information Page.
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Action
Description
View Information
Navigates to the Details page for the library.
Edit
Opens the Edit Library window, allowing you to change attributes of the library
New Document
Create a single document in the library. The document may or may not contain primary content from local files, URLs, or externally stored content.
New Multiple Documents
Creates several documents at once, rather than creating one document at a time. The documents must contain primary content from local files and must all be created in the current library.
New Document from Template
Creates a document, in the context of the corresponding library, using a template that provides a standard format. If no templates have been defined, this option does not appear.
New Part
Creates a part in the context of the corresponding library.
New Multiple Parts
Creates several parts at once, rather than creating one at a time. The parts must all be created in the current library.
New Note
Create a new note in the library. A note provides additional information about an object in the library.
New Note from Template
Select a note template that provides standard format for notes.
New Change Request
Create a change request to solve a problem, which may be documented as a problem report.
New Problem Report
Create a problem report to document a problem or request an enhancement for an object in the library.
New Variance
Create a variance, which is an authorization to depart from the as-designed configuration for a specific number of units and or for a specified time period.
New Baseline
Creates a new baseline in the folder.
New Package
Create a package, which allows you to collect or reference objects so that they can be transmitted as a set to a customer or subcontractor.
Import from Spreadsheet
Available only if Windchill Supplier Management is installed. Import a spreadsheet that creates new entries or modifies existing entries in the AML/AVL. When you import AML/AVL entries, you cannot create new parts; you can only add or change relationships between existing OEM parts and supplier parts.
Export as Template
Allows you to export the currently library as a template, creating a ZIP file on your system. This action is available for the library manager and administrators only.
Save as Template
Provides a way to create a new template from the current library. The new template is saved in the parent organization context. This action is available for administrators only.
Delete Objects
Removes the objects from the library.
Subscribe
Creates a new subscription. Subscribers are notified by e-mail when certain events or actions occur on that object. For example, you can be notified when a document is checked in or when an object is created in a particular folder.
Add to Favorites
Marks the library as a favorite. When you select Favorites from the View drop-down list on the Library table, only those libraries that you have added to your favorites display.
Remove from Favorites
Clears the library from your favorites. When you select Favorites from the View drop-down list on the Library table, only those libraries that you have added to your favorites display.