Importing a Simulation from 3D XML

You can import a simulation into the database from a 3D XML file. You can import a simulation that is a local, editable copy of the original simulation. Alternatively, you can import a read-only simulation that continues to refer to the original simulation in the database.

Related Topics
Export of Simulations to 3D XML
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Importing 3D XML Files

  1. To import a simulation, do either of the following:

    • From the menu, select PLM Access > Import > 3D XML.
    • Select from the Data Exchange toolbar.

    The Import 3D XML dialog box appears.

  2. Enter or browse to the directory containing the 3D XML file to import.

    The 3D XML files in the selected directory are displayed. The authoring icon that appears next to each simulation indicates it will be imported with authoring.

  3. Select the 3D XML file to import.

  4. Choose either of the following Import Options:

    • Toggle on Import As New to create a new simulation that is a copy of the original. You become the owner of the new simulation, and V6 applies new internal identifiers, business rules, and lifecycles to the new simulation. There is no connection between the new simulation and the 3D XML file; changes to the 3D XML file will not be propagated to the new simulation.
    • Toggle off Import As New to create a new simulation that refers to the original simulation in the database. The simulation is imported into the database with the same name, internal identifiers, business rules, and lifecycles as the original simulation. You cannot edit the simulation, because it is owned by the user that created the 3D XML file. However, if the original simulation is modified, the modifications will automatically propagate to any entries in the database that refer to the original simulation.

  5. If you chose to import a new simulation, you can allow V6 to generate a new name, or you can enter the name in the Duplication string box.

  6. Select Delete file if import is successful to delete the 3D XML file after the simulation is imported into the database.

  7. Click Preview to see the objects and the information that will be imported.

    Note: You cannot view a simulation with the 3D XML Player.

  8. Click Close to close the Import Preview window.

  9. Click OK.

    The simulation is imported into the database, and the Import 3D XML dialog box closes.