pulling parts from different directories

[Uni Phil]

Not sure if this is supposed to be in cad admin or datamanagement but i think i'll get the best answer here.

If I am refering to a part in a different directory how can i set it so that it remembers that directory location when i next start up pro/e?
I have a directory with nuts, bolts, washers, etc in and I dont wont to have to have to find the directory for each part everytime i want to open up pro/e.

Without buying something like intralink what can be done.

Phil

 

[[-Skint-]]

Hi Phil


There is a Config option called Search_Path which tells pro-e which directory your Search.pro file is located. A search.pro file can be a simple notepad doc with various directories inserted. Do a search for Search.pro or Search_Path and Im sure you`ll sort this out quite easily.

 

[csusie]

in your config file set a search path to the directory of your common parts.


Something like:


search_path C:\PTC\Common_Parts

 

[oldman]

csusie


Can this be done with drawing templates also?

 

[skraba]

No, drawing templates are defined with config.pro option template_drawing, which you must set to DRW file. This one would be the default template for all of your drawings.

 

[oldman]

skraba


Can this be set for more than just one drawing template? We have two or three different templates for parts.

 

[skraba]

I'm not sure, this can be done, at least not for drawings, but you could try to copy templates to start_model dir (if it'll help).

 

[Uni Phil]

in your config file set a search path to the directory of your common parts.


Something like:


search_path C:\PTC\Common_Parts

I have a directory for all my standard parts and inside that directory i have other folders for nuts, bolts, washers etc. If i set the search_path to the standard parts directory I take it that the model will still fail as the parts are actually in other directories within the standard parts top level directory if you see where i'm going?

Would I have to link multiple search_path's if that is allowed?

Cheers for your help, it is much appriciated.

 

[ReinhardN]

You have to name each path in a separate statement. Multiple paths are allowed.
You can simpify it by using the search_path_file option see [-Skint-].

 

[wsylvester]

this may help you find the files





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[SRINIVASANIYER1]

I still prefer to have all the files (parts, assemblies and so on...) in ONE FOLDER. If the data is large... go for a design management software.. which will give you the where used of each part thus precluding surprises.