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Mapping Types
You can use the mapping types that are described in this topic. The type you use depends on the following:
• The similarities or differences between the object properties of the source and target PLM systems
• Whether to create or use a local folder structure in the target PLM system with the same revision and life cycle sequence as the source PLM system
Mapping Types in General
Use implicit or explicit mapping:
• Implicit mapping—When the source and target PLM systems have the same life cycle, revision, and version, Creo Packages uses implicit mapping. In this case, you do not need not to create a mapping file.
If you are importing all new objects into a particular location, mapping for the location is not required. In this case, if the folder structure in the source and target PLM systems is different, use the -folder option with the import command and specify the complete path of the folder location. The life cycle and revision scheme for these objects in the target PLM system are assigned according to their location in the target PLM system.
• Explicit mapping—When both the source and target PLM systems have objects with different life cycle, revision, and version, you must map the metadata of the corresponding metadata (life cycle, revision, and version) in the target PLM system. This is called explicit mapping. In this case, you must create or use a mapping file to map the metadata of the objects to be imported.
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• You cannot map user-defined attributes.
• Mapping is dependent of the settings set in the target PLM system.
Mapping Types for Projects
Mapping types for projects is the same as mapping types described in “Mapping Types in General,” except for the following conditions:
• Revision mapping—There is no revise in Windchill ProjectLink. Revision mapping for projects is not supported by Creo Packages.
• Life cycle scheme and state mapping—When a package containing projects is sent to Windchill PDMLink, the life cycle state for the objects in Windchill ProjectLink converts to the Windchill PDMLink life cycle state. For example, the pre-condition in Windchill PDMLink has life cycle PTC with Design, Prototype, and Production states. In Windchill ProjectLink, the pre-condition is Basic with In Work, Released, and Canceled states.