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Removing read-only and untouchable locks and the partial load status of parts/assemblies

Overview

Working with the Creo Elements/Direct Model Manager integration you might run into the situation to change the Read-only, Untouchable Locks or Partial Load status of a part.

Activation

Enter into command line

   (load "unlock_obj") 

Or add this line to your customization file.

Loading this file will create three new buttons in the toolbox.

Description

Overview of Functionality

The following pictures show the usage of the tool(s).


Important Note:
The tools in this module can be used to 'break' the locking mechanism used by the Creo Elements/Direct Model Manager integration. The tools should only be used in exceptional cases. Please think twice before you break a lock (e.g. read-only).


Before you start using the Tools....

IMPORTANT NOTES

For safety reasons, 'Clear RO' rejects to remove the lock when the assembly/part is marked with the untouchable icon. Note the output in the display box.

Usage

Remove the untouchable lock

screen shot of ui

When you really need to remove the lock, proceed as follows

  1. Remove the untouchable icon
    screen shot of ui
  2. Remove the read-only lock icon
NOTES: screen shot of ui

Remove/Clear Partial Load Status

Initial Situation

screen shot of ui
  1. Remove the read-only status screen shot of ui
  2. Remove the partial-load status screen shot of ui
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