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Introduction to proe2pv
The Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric is used to convert Creo CAD data to the format used by the Creo View client. The conversion process is generally referred to as publishing. The Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric must first be configured using the proe2pv_config tool. See Using proe2pv_config on Windows for further information. Publishing is accomplished in one of three ways:
• CAD data is converted to the Creo View format using a method called interactive publishing. During a fully interactive session of Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric, the user selects a menu item that allows the interactive conversion of Creo CAD data. This method is described in Interactive Publishing.
• CAD data can also be converted in a command shell using a method called command line publishing. This method is described in Command Line Publishing.
• The Creo View Adapter for Creo Parametric can also be run in the proeworker Server Controlled Publishing background to convert CAD data as needed, without direct user intervention. This is called server controlled publishing. This method is described in Server Controlled Publishing.
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Once a conversion is completed, the Creo View Adapter creates the files into a directory you specify, from which they can be accessed and viewed using the Creo View client.
In publishing, recipe configuration provides the administrator with complete control of the conversion process. See Introduction to Recipe Editing for Converting CAD Data for an overview of the recipe concept.