2. Function description

2.1. data model

The data model describes the objects in Teamcenter that are used by the integration to store project information.

Legend:

Blue boxes: Items

Orange boxes: Items

Grey boxes: Datasets

2.2. module dialogs

The integration functions are started as separate modules with their own dialogs from the Integrate menu in EPLAN.

Menu: Integrates

New Project: Creates a new project.

Save to PLM: Manages all relevant project information in Teamcenter, for example the original project files, generated output files and the parts list(s).

Open from PLM: Downloads the project files from Teamcenter and opens the project read-only or for editing in EPLAN.

Synchronize Parts: Manages parts, items and attributes bidirectionally between the library and Teamcenter.

All module dialogs have the same structure and are divided into the following areas:

Menu bar

Main functions

Event log

2.2.1 New Project

Use this integration module to create new projects based on templates or existing projects.

Area: Project Settings

In this area you can define the project name and the project directory.

Project Name: Defines the name of the project. Target Directory: Defines the directory where the project will be saved.

Project Source

You can select a template or an existing project in this area.

Template:	Displays a selection list for templates stored in the template directory.
Design:	Opens a selection dialog for projects stored in the file system.
PLM:	Opens a search dialog for projects saved in Teamcenter.
PLM Template:	Displays a selection list for templates stored in Teamcenter.

Buttons

OK:	Creates the project from the selected source, opens it in EPLAN and closes the module dialog.
Cancel:	Closes the module dialog without further actions.