About This Guide
About This Guide
Related Documentation
Contacting Technical Support
Documentation for PTC Products
Feedback to Documentation
Visualization Server Definition
Introduction to the MCAD Adapters
Overview of the Conversion Process
General Prerequisites for the Conversion Process
Basic Workflow for Installation and Configuration
Updating the Creo View Adapter and Recipe Editor Version
Installing the Adapters
Installing the Creo View MCAD Adapters on Windows
Installing the Creo View MCAD Adapters on UNIX
Running Worker Daemon
Configuring the Worker Daemon as a Windows Service
Defining a GS Worker Daemon Service Port Number
Changing the GS Worker Daemon Login Account
Removing the GS Worker Daemon Service
Running the Worker Daemon as a Program
About the Worker Daemon Log File
Installing the Creo View Adapter for JT
Configuring Multiple Non-File Synchronization Workers on a Single Machine
Editing Recipes for Using Creo View MCAD Adapters
Introduction to Recipe Editing for Converting CAD Data
Opening the Recipe Editor
Using the Recipe Editor Tabs
Setting Options on the Basic Tab
Setting Options on the Parameters Tab
Setting Options on the Component Subtab
Setting Options on the Parameters > Miscellaneous Subtab
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Creo View Interference Engine (Creo View Clash Adapter)
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for DGN
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for IGES
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for JT
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for NX
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for SolidWorks
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Adapter for STL
Miscellaneous Parameters for the Creo View Thumbnail Generator
Setting Parameters > Author States Options for the Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric
Setting Options on the Advanced Tab
Setting Options on the System Subtab
Setting Options on the Paths Subtab
Setting Options on the Copyright Subtab
Setting Options on the Advanced > Miscellaneous Subtab
Advanced > Miscellaneous tab for Creo Parametric
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for PDF Conversion
Miscellaneous Advanced tab for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for CADDS 5
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for IGES
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for Inventor
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for NX
Advanced Miscellaneous tab for SolidWorks
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for STEP
Advanced > Miscellaneous tab for the Thumbnail Generator
Miscellaneous Advanced Settings for VRML
Setting Options on the PDF Output Setup Subtab
Setting Options on the Load Options Subtab
Performing Recipe Editor Tasks
Capturing Synchronized Source CAD Data Sets
Configuring Worker Helper Timeouts
Controlling the Exiting and Restarting of a Worker to Minimize the Impact of Publishing Issues
Optimizing the Viewable Size and Load Time for Large Assemblies
Post-processing Hidden Recipe File Settings
About Double Precision Memory Format
To Enable Double Precision Support
Enabling Hierarchical Visual Navigation
Improving the Rendering of Small Curves in Large Assemblies
Configuring the Creo View Thumbnail Generator
Introduction to the Creo View Thumbnail Generator
Introduction to pvsthumb
Thumbnail Generator Prerequisites for PDF Drawings
Configuring the Thumbnail Generator
Using pvsthumb_config on Windows
Setting Security Preferences for Adobe Protected View
Validating the Configuration of the Thumbnail Generator
Command Line Publishing
pvsthumbbatch Overview
Using pvsthumbbatch
Thumbnail Generator Server Controlled Publishing
pvsthumbworker Overview
3D Thumbnail and Mass Properties Support for Sub-assemblies
Using pvsthumbworker
Advanced Thumbnail Generator Configuration
pvsthumbbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Default Thumbnail Generator
Configuring and Troubleshooting Server Controlled Thumbnail Generation
Changing Thumbnail Properties in codebase and installed.properties
To Display Model Thumbnails on the Windchill Details Page
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for PDF
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for PDF
Overview of the Creo View Adapter for PDF
Creo View Adapter for PDF Prerequisites
Configuring the GS Worker Daemon Service to Start the Office Worker
Creo View Adapter for PDF Supported Input Document Formats
Editing wvs.properties for Document Support
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for PDF
Using doc2pv_config on Windows
Validating the PDF Adapter Configuration
docbatch Command Line Publishing
Using docbatch
docworker Server Controlled Publishing
docworker Overview
Using docworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for Creo View Adapter for PDF
docbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Batch Print Engine
Introduction to the Batch Print Engine
Batch Print Engine Overview
Configuring the Creo View Batch Print Engine
Using pvsprint_config with the Config Tool
Validating the Batch Print Engine Configuration
Batch Print Engine Server Controlled Printing
Using pvsprintworker
Configuring the PVS Change Utility
Introduction to the PVS Change Utility
About the PVS Change Utility
Using the PVS Change Utility with Service Information Manager and Arbortext Content Manager
PVS Change Utility Pre-requisites
Configuring the PVS Change Utility
Before You Begin to Configure the PVS Change Utility
Using pvschange_config on Windows
Using pvschange_config on UNIX
Validating the PVS Change Utility Configuration
Command Line Execution of the PVS Change Utility
pvschangebatch Overview
Using pvschangebatch
Server Controlled Publishing using pvschange
pvschange worker Overview
Using pvschangeworker
Advanced PVS Change Utility Configuration
pvschangebatch Command-line Usage
Using the PVS Change Utility to Add Attributes to PVS Files from XML input
Configuring the Default Viewable Compression Utilities
Introduction to Windchill Viewable Compression Utilities
Introduction to the Windchill Viewable Compression Utilities (pvschange)
Viewable Compression Utilities Prerequisites
Configuring the Viewable Compression Utilities
Defining Additional Viewable Compression Recipes
Configuring WVS Publish Rules for the Arbortext Content Manager or Service Information Manager Solutions
Configuring the Creo View Interference Engine
Running the Creo View Interference Engine
Introduction to the Creo View Interference Engine
Prerequisite Knowledge for pvsclashbatch
Creo View Interference Engine Prerequisites
Configuring the Batch Interference Engine
Configuring the Interference Engine
Validating the Interference Engine Configuration
Working with the Creo View Interference Engine
Using the Creo View Interference Engine from the Command Line
XML Syntax for the Interference Query File
Changing the Reporting of Interferences of Unavailable Volumes
Enabling the Use of SSL Client Certificates when Performing Batch Interference Queries
Examples: Types and Modes of Interference Detection Queries
Selecting Interference Detection Types
Interference Detection Input
Examples: Comparing Groups
Examples: Interference Detection Reports
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric
Introduction to proe2pv
Creo Parametric Adapter Prerequisites
Graphics Card Requirements for the Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric
Supported Data and Entities for Creo Parametric
Supporting Creo Unite Technology
Configuring Multiple Non-File Synchronization Workers on a Single Machine for Creo Parametric
Publishing Third-party CAD Documents through the Creo Parametric Worker
Publishing Annotation Symbols from Creo Parametric
Publishing Annotation Parameters from Creo Parametric
Publishing Creo 4.0 GTOLS from Creo Parametric
Publishing Appearance Names
Generating Additional File Formats for Creo Parametric with Windchill
Understanding Chord Height, Angle Control, and Step Size in Output for Creo Parametric
Creo Parametric Output Options for IGES
Creo Parametric Output Options for DWG and DXF
Creo Parametric Output Options for STEP
Creo Parametric Output Options for STL
Creo Parametric Output Options for JT
Example: Publish Rules <file...> Elements for Adapter for Creo Parametric
Configuring the Adapter for Creo Parametric
Using proe2pv_config on Windows
Validating the proe2pv Configuration
Interactive Publishing
proepublish Overview
Using proepublish
proebatch Command Line Publishing
proebatch Overview
Using proebatch
proeworker Server Controlled Publishing
proeworker Overview
Using proeworker
Advanced Creo Parametric Adapter Configurations
proebatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Using the Creo config.pro File
Publishing Creo Parametric Author States
Converting Model Based Definition (MBD) from Creo Parametric
Publishing Simplified Reps from Creo Parametric
Converting Instances of Simplified Representations from Creo Parametric
Publishing Creo Parametric Welding Information
Publishing Creo Parametric Cabling Information
Correcting the Rendering of Double Byte Character Strings
Publishing Pro/PROCESS Assemblies
Publishing Creo Parametric Texture Maps
Importing CAD Data Directly into Creo View
Publishing Design Context Objects Saved in Windchill
Supporting Asian Language Screen and Planar Annotations
Supporting Appearance Override of Faces from Creo Parametric
To Support Appearance Override of Faces from Assemblies in Creo Parametric
Converting Creo Parametric Format to CATIA V5 CGR
Converting Creo Parametric Format to CATIA V5 Using a Single Worker
Configuring Error Handling Codes
Changing the Drawing Viewable File Format
Configure the Generation of PDF Drawing Viewables in Creo Parametric
To Ensure that CAD Drawings Are Published Correctly
Ignoring Assembly Features when Publishing an Assembly
Controlling the Conversion of Screen-Space Model and Planar Notes
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for PGL
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for PGL
Introduction to pgl2pv
Creo View Adapter for PGL Adapter Prerequisites
Supported Data and Entities for Creo View Adapter for PGL
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for PGL
Using pgl2pv_config on Windows
Validating the pgl2pv Configuration
PGL Command Line Publishing
pglbatch Overview
Using pglbatch
PGL Server Controlled Publishing
pglworker Overview
Using pglworker
PGL Advanced Adapter Configurations
pglbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for NX
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for NX
Introduction to ug2pv
Adapter Prerequisites for NX
Supported Entities for NX
Supporting ECAD Entities for NX
Removing ECAD Data Support
Generating Additional File Formats for NX with Windchill
NX Output Options for STEP
NX Output Options for IGES
NX Output Options for JT
NX Output Options for DXF/DWG
NX Output Options for PDF
NX Output Options for CGM
NX Output Options for Parasolid
Example: Publish Rules for <file...> Element
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for NX
Using ug2pv_config on Windows
Validating the NX Configuration
NX Interactive Publishing
ugpublish Overview
Using ugpublish
NX Command Line Publishing
ugbatch Overview
Using ugbatch
Converting NX Reference Sets
NX Server Controlled Publishing
ugworker Overview
Using ugworker
Advanced NX Adapter Configurations
ugbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Naming Conventions for NX Drawings
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for NX to Generate Drawing Viewables in PDF Format
Supporting NX with Model View States
Supporting Custom Symbols, Weld, and Security Marking
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for CADDS 5
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for CADDS 5
Introduction to cadds2pv
CADDS 5 Adapter Prerequisites
Supported CADDS 5 CAD Data and Entities
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for CADDS 5
Using cadds2pv_config
Validating the CADDS 5 Configuration
CADDS 5 Command Line Publishing
caddsbatch Overview
Using caddsbatch
CADDS 5 Server Controlled Publishing
caddsworker Overview
Using caddsworker
Advanced Creo View Adapter for CADDS 5 Adapter Configuration
caddsbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Splitting Business Object for Visualization
Setting CADDS 5 Drawing States
Publishing CADDS 5 Nodal Entities
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Introduction to ccmodel2pv
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Adapter Prerequisites
Supported Creo Elements/Direct File Types and Entities
Configuring Multiple Non-File Synchronization Workers on a Single Machine for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Generating Additional File Formats for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling with Windchill
Output Options for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for STEP
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for IGES
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for SAT
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for I-DEAS
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for CATIA
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for Parasolid
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for Creo Elements/Pro
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for Inventor
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for Unigraphics
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for STL
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for U3D
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for VRML 3D
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for XVL
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for 3D eDrawings
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for 3D PDF
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Output Options for 2D PDF
Example: Publish Rules <file...> Elements for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Using ccmodel2pv_config
Validating the Configuration of Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
Command Line Publishing for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
ccmodelbatch Overview
Using ccmodelbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
ccmodelworker Overview
Using ccmodelworker
Advanced Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Configurations
ccmodelbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
Introduction to ccdraft2pv
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Adapter Prerequisites
Generating Additional File Formats for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting with Windchill
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Output Options for PDF
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Output Options for DXF/DWG
Example: Publish Rules for <file...> Element for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
Using ccdraft2pv_config
Validating the Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Configuration
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Command Line Publishing
ccdraftbatch Overview
Using ccdraftbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for Creo Elements/Direct Drafting
ccdraftworker Overview
Using ccdraftworker
Advanced Creo Elements/Direct Drafting Adapter Configurations
ccdraftbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the PDF Drawing Viewable Output
Example: PDFPlotStore Function Default Definitions
Configuring the Linetype Output to PDF Drawing Viewables
Configuring the PDF Drawing Viewable Output Color
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks
Introduction to sw2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks
Supported SolidWorks File Types and Entities
Generating Additional File Formats for SolidWorks with Windchill
SolidWorks Output Options for IGES
Supported Output for SolidWorks for STEP
SolidWorks Output Options for PDF
Supported Output for SolidWorks for Parasolid
Parasolid Version Values
SolidWorks Output Options for TIFF
SolidWorks Output Options for STL
Supported Output for SolidWorks for SAT
ACIS (*.sat) Version Values
SolidWorks Unit Values
SolidWorks Output Options for VRML
Supported Output for SolidWorks for DWG/DXF
DXF/DWG Output Formats
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for SolidWorks
Using sw2pv_config
Validating the SolidWorks Configuration
SolidWorks Interactive Publishing
swpublish Overview
Using swpublish
SolidWorks Command Line Publishing
swbatchOverview
Using swbatch
Converting SolidWorks Configurations
Server Controlled Publishing for SolidWorks
swworker Overview
Using swworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations
swbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the DPI for Drawing Outputs for SolidWorks
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Inventor
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for Inventor
Introduction to inventor2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for Inventor
Functions Supported by Inventor and Inventor Apprentice
Configuring Multiple Non-File Synchronization Workers on a Single Machine for Inventor
Generating Additional File Formats for Inventor with Windchill
Inventor Output Options for IGES
Inventor Output Options for STEP
Inventor Output Options for DWG and DXF
Inventor Output Options for DWF and DWFX
Supported Output for Inventor for JT
JT Version Values
Inventor Output Options for CATIA V5
Inventor Output Options for Parasolid
Inventor Output Options for Progranite
Inventor Output Options for SAT
Inventor Output Options for STL
Configuring the Adapter for Inventor
Using inventor2pv_config
Validating the Configuration of the Creo View Adapter for Inventor
Inventor Command Line Publishing
inventorbatch Overview
Using inventorbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for Inventor
inventorworker Overview
Using inventorworker
Advanced Adapter for Inventor Configurations
inventorbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for DWF
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for DWF
Introduction to dwf2pv
Creo View Adapter fo DWF Prerequisites
Entities Supported by the Creo View Adapter for DWF
Configuring the Adapter for DWF
Using dwf2pv_config
Validating the Adapter for DWF Configuration
Command Line Publishing for DWF
dwfbatch Overview
Using dwfbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for DWF
dfwworker Overview
Using dfwworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for DWF
dwfbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for CATIA V5
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for JT
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for JT
Introduction to jt2pv
Editing wvs.properties for Creo View Adapter for JT Support
Creo View Adapter for JT Adapter Prerequisites
File Types and Entities Supported by Creo View Adapter for JT
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for JT
Using jt2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration for Creo View Adapter for JT
Command Line Publishing of JT CAD Data
jtbatch Overview
Using jtbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for JT data
jtworker Overview
Using jtworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations
jtbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Minimum Memory Support for JT
Supporting JT with Model View States
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for IGES
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for IGES
Introduction to iges2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for IGES
Configuring the Adapter for IGES
Using iges2pv_config on Windows
Validating the IGES Configuration
Command Line Publishing
igesbatch Overview
Using igesbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for IGES
igesworker Overview
Using igesworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for the Creo View Adapter for IGES
igesbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for STEP
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for STEP
Introduction to step2pv
Adapter Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for STEP
Configuring the Adapter for STEP
Using step2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration of the Creo View Adapter for STEP
Command Line Publishing of STEP CAD Data
stepbatch Overview
Using stepbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for STEP
stepworker Overview
Using stepworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for Creo View Adapter for STEP
stepbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for DGN
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for DGN
Introduction to dgn2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for DGN
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for DGN
Using dgn2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration of the Creo View Adapter for DGN
Command Line Publishing for DGN
dgnbatch Overview
Using dgnbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for DGN
dgnworker Overview
Using dgnworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for the Creo View Adapter for DGN
dgnbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for GAF/GBF
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for GBF
Introduction to gbf2pv
Prerequisites for the Adapter for Creo View Adapter for GBF
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for GBF
Using gbf2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration of GBF
Command Line Publishing of GBF CAD Data
gbfbatch Overview
Using gbfbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for DGN
gbfworker Overview
Using gbfworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations for the Creo View Adapter for GBF
gbfbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for STL
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for STL
Introduction to stl2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for STL
Configuring the Adapter for STL
Using stl2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration of the Creo View Adapter for STL
Command Line Publishing of STL Data
stlbatch Overview
Using stlbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for STL
stlworker Overview
Using stlworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations of the Creo View Adapter for STL
stlbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Configuring the Creo View Adapter for VRML
Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for VRML
Introduction to vrml2pv
Prerequisites for the Creo View Adapter for VRML
Configuring the Adapter for VRML
Using vrml2pv_config on Windows
Validating the Configuration of the Creo View Adapter for VRML
Command Line Publishing of VRML CAD Data
vrmlbatch Overview
Using vrmlbatch
Server Controlled Publishing for VRML
vrmlworker Overview
Using vrmlworker
Advanced Adapter Configurations of the Creo View Adapter for VRML
vrmlbatch XML Job File Elements for Command-line Usage
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Command Line Publishing
Troubleshooting Server Controlled Publishing
Appendices
Property Files
About Properties Files
About the wvs.properties
Utilities
pvsmake
olchange
olstat
PVIEW_BATCH Command Line Syntax
About This Guide
PVIEW_BATCH Command Line Syntax