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Creating a Graphics Dynamic Document or Graphic Information Element
As of this release, you can create a graphics dynamic document from the workspace using the File > New > Graphics functionality.
Windchill offers two dynamic document subtypes specialized for graphical file content.
• A graphics dynamic document is a general type, primarily for managing images through the workspace. Graphics dynamic documents are created by Arbortext Editor or by using the workspace File > New > Graphics functionality, and are stored differently from other dynamic documents.
• A graphical information element dynamic document is commonspace-oriented. From a WindchillFolders page, a graphical dynamic document called a graphical information element can be created via the actions menu (Actions > New > Graphic Information Element). Graphical information elements are managed similarly to a graphics dynamic document.
Creating a Graphics Dynamic Document
As of this release, you can create a graphic dynamic document from the workspace using the File > New > Graphics functionality.
Graphics dynamic documents are created by Arbortext Editor or by using the workspace File > New > Graphics functionality, and are stored differently from other dynamic documents.
To create a new graphics dynamic document from a workspace:
1. Click File > New > Graphics. The New Graphics Dynamic Document window opens.
2. Accept existing values or select new values in the following fields:
Object
Description
Product
Displays the name of the current product.
Type
Choose the object type. If subtypes are configured, you will be able to choose from a list.
CAGE Code
If your site has organizations configured, you might see an organization identifier, such as CAGE Code. If this field is enabled at your site, you can use the Browse functionality to find an organization ID.
File
Click the Browse button to navigate to the content file.
Name
The system assigns a default name for the new graphics dynamic document that is the name of the content file without its extension. You can enter a different name.
Number
If auto-numbering is enabled at your site, the system provides a value. If auto-numbering is turned off you are not able to create a graphics dynamic document in this user interface.
Location
Sets the location where the new textual information element will be stored.
Autoselect Folder means the system sets a default location.
Select Folder lets you choose a folder. Click the browse button to display the Set Location window, and set the location.
3. Click OK. The new graphics dynamic document is created and appears listed in the workspace from which you initiated the creation. Its object subtype is PUB_GRAPHIC.
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The system always auto-generates a File Name for the object.
Creating a Graphic Information Element
From a Windchill Folders page, a graphical dynamic document called a graphical information element can be created via the actions menu (Actions > New > New Graphic Information Element.)
1. From the Folder Contents window, select Actions New > New Graphic Information Element.
2. From the New Graphic Information Element window, accept existing values or select new values in the following fields of the Set Attributes page:
Object
Description
Product
Displays the name of the current product.
Type
(Required field) Choose the object type. If subtypes are configured, you will be able to choose from a list.
Template
Choose a template, in this case, IsoDraw Image. If only one template is available, it will be automatically selected. If more than one exists, then you can choose from the dynamic document templates listed, which are based on the Type previously selected. The primary content is uploaded from the template you select.
If no templates exist, No Templates Available is displayed and you can upload your content file using the pane that appears, containing:
• (Required field) Primary Content Source—Displays Local File
• Local File Path—Browse to or drag and drop your graphic file
• File Name—Populated base on the graphic file you specified in Local File Path
Number
(Required field) If object numbering is automatically generated in your system, then the value may be (Generated) or you may enter an object identifier number.
Name
(Required field) Enter the name for the new textual information element.
Description
Enter an optional description.
Location
(Required field) Sets the location where the new textual information element will be stored.
Autoselect Folder means the system sets a default location.
Select Folder lets you choose a folder. Click the browse button to display the Set Location window, and set the location.
Life Cycle Template
(Required field) If life cycle templates are configured in your system, then the value may be (Generated) or you may enter a Life Cycle Template.
For more information about life cycles, see “About Life Cycles” in the Windchill Help Center.
Team Template
(Required field) If team templates are configured in your system, the value may be (Generated) or you may enter a Team Template.
Team templates are used to help manage life cycles.
For more information about team templates, see “Team Template Administration” in the Windchill Help Center.
Information Type
If configured, displays the Information Type for the information element. Choose an appropriate value.
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If your site has organizations configured, you might see an organization identifier, such as CAGE Code. For more information, see “Owning Organization Participants” in the Windchill Help Center.
If your site has security labels enabled, you may see the Set Security Labels step. For more information, see “Setting Security Labels while Creating an Object” in the Windchill Help Center.
3. Click Finish. The new graphic information element is created and appears listed on the Folders page from which you initiated the creation.
For more information, see Creating a New CAD Document.
For information about the Same As Part Number option, see Creating a New Part.