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Client Adapter Configuration Guide

The document provides instructions for configuring and using the Creo View Adapter for Parametric. It describes using the proe2pv_config tool to configure the adapter settings like the setup directory, Creo Parametric command, version, and publishing options. It also explains how to edit the recipe file and set parameters for light weight graphics publishing. Finally, it outlines how to use the configured adapter to publish files from the local file system or Windchill by running the proebatch.bat file.

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Client Adapter Configuration Guide

The document provides instructions for configuring and using the Creo View Adapter for Parametric. It describes using the proe2pv_config tool to configure the adapter settings like the setup directory, Creo Parametric command, version, and publishing options. It also explains how to edit the recipe file and set parameters for light weight graphics publishing. Finally, it outlines how to use the configured adapter to publish files from the local file system or Windchill by running the proebatch.bat file.

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Client Adapter Configuration and Usage guide

The configuration of the Creo View Adapter for Parametric is accomplished using the
proe2pv_config tool.
1.

Using Windows Explorer, browse to the <installation_directory>\Common


Files\<DateCode\apps\prodview\bin directory in which you installed the
Creo Parametric. Double-click proe2pv_config. The Creo View Adapter Configuration
dialog box opens as follows.

2. If you have a prior configuration, you can use the Existing Configuration group to quickly
and completely update that configuration to the latest version of the Creo View Adapter
for Parametric. The Setup Directory field in this group allows you to specify the location
of the previous configuration.
Once you browse to an existing setup directory, proe2pv_config automatically fills in all
the required fields. Click Setup to automatically update your earlier version to the latest
version.

Note
If you prefer to test the new configuration before overwriting your existing version, you
can change the Setup Directory location in the Parameters group. This saves the new
configuration in a different location, preserving the existing version instead of
overwriting it. Then, if you choose not to use the new configuration, you can return to the
Existing Configuration Setup Directory, which acts as a backup. When you are satisfied
that the new version is working in your location, you can overwrite the old version with
the new one.
3. Use the Parameters group settings in the Creo View Adapter configuration dialog box to
specify configuration settings for the adapter. This allows you to specify the way your
system locates and starts Creo Parametric for publishing purposes. The Parameters group
includes these fields:
a. Client/Server Vesrion
Use the default value
b. Setup Directory
proe2pv_config configures the adapter to run from the setup directory that you
specify. Using different setup directories allows you to have multiple adapter
configurations available to address different requirements.
To specify the setup directory, you can use the folder icon to the right of the Setup
Directory field in the Creo View Adapter Configuration dialog box. This displays the
Select a Setup Directory dialog box. Browse to a <setup_directory> location,
or you can type the path in the Directory field. Click OK after selecting the setup
directory. You are returned to the Creo View Adapter Configuration dialog box to
make further configuration selections.
c. Creo Parametric Command
Enter or browse to the correct Creo Parametric start-up command (parametric.bat)
d. Creo Parametric Version
Select the correct Creo Parametric version from the drop-down list
4. Use the Components group settings to specify the publishing option.
a. Create proepublish
Unselect this option
b. Create proebatch
Select this option to enable the batch publishing.
c. Create proeworker
Unselect this option
d. Create proipublish
Leave this option unselected.

5.

After all the settings have been properly entered as shown below, click Setup and the
wizard generates your configuration.

6. Once the setup runs, the Setup Complete prompt appears. Click OK to continue.
7. After you set up the configuration, click Recipe Editor to edit the recipe file for the Light
Weight Graphics configuration.

8. Select the options of Basic tab as shown below

9. Select the Model_RevNum attribute under Parameter\Component tab as shown below.

10. Unselect all the options under Parameter\Miscellaneous tab as shown below

11. Add the Thumbnail Recipe option under Advanced\System tab as shown below

12. Click the Save button to save the selected recipe configuration for Light Weight Graphics
publishing.
13. Click the Close button to complete the editing of recipe settings.
14. Click Exit from the configuration dialog and a prompt appears. Click Yes to confirm that you
want to exit

The usage of the Creo View Adapter for Parametric is as follows.


To publish files from local file system:
1. Go to the setup directory created during the Creo View Adapter configuration.
2.

Run proebatch.bat p path_to_output_viewable models_to_publish.


For e.g. proebatch,bat p c:\tmp\abc c:\temp\abc.asm

To publish files from WC:


1. Go to the setup directory created during the Creo View Adapter configuration.
2. Create a sample job file called publish.paj with following contents.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<publish>
<input filename="Name_of_assembly" typename="PROE"
workspace="wsname:Name_of_WC_workspace:wtws:WC_Server:user:WC_log
in_name:passwd:WC_login_password"/>
</publish>

3. Run proebatch.bat p path_to_output_viewable j publish.paj

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