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-====== 6. Structure Manager ======+====== 5. Structure Manager ======
  
-===== 6.1. basics =====+===== 5.1. basics =====
  
-==== 6.1.1. introduction ====+==== 5.1.1. introduction ====
  
 The Structure Manager allows you to create general product structures (BOM = Bill of Material) that can be configured to display the product structure at a specific time or for a specific unit, such as The Structure Manager allows you to create general product structures (BOM = Bill of Material) that can be configured to display the product structure at a specific time or for a specific unit, such as
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 The list is similar to the bill of materials that design departments use to list manufacturing information. The list is similar to the bill of materials that design departments use to list manufacturing information.
  
-==== 6.1.2. opening the structure manager ====+==== 5.1.2. opening the structure manager ====
  
 Start the Structure Manager (PSE) in the navigation window of the TC Client. Start the Structure Manager (PSE) in the navigation window of the TC Client.
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-==== 6.1.3 Overview of the UI ====+==== 5.1.3 Overview of the UI ====
  
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 |@blue:<color white>3.</color> |Component | |@blue:<color white>3.</color> |Component |
  
-==== 6.1.4. Anpassen der Oberfläche ====+==== 5.1.4. Anpassen der Oberfläche ====
  
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 |@red:<color white>1.</color> |Switch between column and row selection | |@red:<color white>1.</color> |Switch between column and row selection |
 |@orange:<color white>2.</color> |Freeze desired columns while scrolling. Same column function as in MS Excel. | |@orange:<color white>2.</color> |Freeze desired columns while scrolling. Same column function as in MS Excel. |
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-===== 6.2 Introduction to the Structure Manager =====+===== 5.2 Introduction to the Structure Manager =====
  
-==== 6.2.1. change status rule ====+==== 5.2.1. change status rule ====
  
 For each BOM entry in the structure, this configuration method determines the change status of the associated element, which is configured according to the change status attributes - for example, **release status, validity, or owner**. When you open a structure in the Structure Manager, a change status rule is always active. This rule consists of various parameters, which Teamcenter uses for evaluation. For each BOM entry in the structure, this configuration method determines the change status of the associated element, which is configured according to the change status attributes - for example, **release status, validity, or owner**. When you open a structure in the Structure Manager, a change status rule is always active. This rule consists of various parameters, which Teamcenter uses for evaluation.
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 When you open a structure in the Structure Manager, **always** a change status rule is active. To apply a change status rule to the current product structure, use the icon in the toolbar or call the following menu function **-> Tools -> Change status rule**. When you open a structure in the Structure Manager, **always** a change status rule is active. To apply a change status rule to the current product structure, use the icon in the toolbar or call the following menu function **-> Tools -> Change status rule**.
  
-==== 6.2.2. precise / imprecise assembly structures ====+==== 5.2.2. precise / imprecise assembly structures ====
  
 The Structure Manager allows you to create and manage the following assembly accuracies: The Structure Manager allows you to create and manage the following assembly accuracies:
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 If you change a component to a new change status, you must update the assembly manually so that the old change status of the component is removed and the new change status is added. If you change a component to a new change status, you must update the assembly manually so that the old change status of the component is removed and the new change status is added.
  
-//[In the future, FFG will work with imprecise assembly structures]//+//(In the future, FFG will work with imprecise assembly structures)//
  
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 Precise assemblies are helpful in the case of prescribed, so-called revision control, such as in the case of safety-relevant or documentation-obligatory products. Precise assemblies are helpful in the case of prescribed, so-called revision control, such as in the case of safety-relevant or documentation-obligatory products.
 Changes to approved precision assemblies always result in a revision of the entire assembly. Changes to approved precision assemblies always result in a revision of the entire assembly.
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-===== 6.3 Working with the Structure Manager =====+===== 5.3 Working with the Structure Manager =====
  
-==== 6.3.1. creating a structure ====+==== 5.3.1. creating a structure ====
  
 You can create the product structure manually in Teamcenter, import it from the CAD system or clone an existing structure to use it as a basis for a structure. Generally, assemblies are created in the MCAD system and transferred to Teamcenter. You can create the product structure manually in Teamcenter, import it from the CAD system or clone an existing structure to use it as a basis for a structure. Generally, assemblies are created in the MCAD system and transferred to Teamcenter.
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 **The designer creates his assembly in the integrated CAD system** and saves it in Teamcenter. This means that all modifications in the native CAD design are automatically saved and synchronized in Teamcenter. **The designer creates his assembly in the integrated CAD system** and saves it in Teamcenter. This means that all modifications in the native CAD design are automatically saved and synchronized in Teamcenter.
  
-==== 6.3.2. create a structure object ====+==== 5.3.2. create a structure object ====
  
 Create a new BOM view change status directly on a previously selected item revision in the menu **File -> New -> BOM view change status** or CTRL+B. Create a new BOM view change status directly on a previously selected item revision in the menu **File -> New -> BOM view change status** or CTRL+B.
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 |precision option |Definition of a precise or imprecise structure | |precision option |Definition of a precise or imprecise structure |
  
-==== 6.3.3 Creating components ====+==== 5.3.3 Creating components ====
  
 Once the assembly structure is created, the component can be added using various approaches. Once the assembly structure is created, the component can be added using various approaches.
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 |@magenta:<color white>6.</color> |Assign position number | |@magenta:<color white>6.</color> |Assign position number |
  
-==== 6.3.4 Changing and deleting components ====+==== 5.3.4 Changing and deleting components ====
  
 <WRAP danger> <WRAP danger>
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 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-==== 6.3.5 Replacing components ====+==== 5.3.5 Replacing components ====
  
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 |@magenta:<color white>6.</color> |Confirm process | |@magenta:<color white>6.</color> |Confirm process |
  
-==== 6.3.6. item numbers and quantities ====+==== 5.3.6. item numbers and quantities ====
  
 An adjustment of the position numbers (also Search Number / Find No.) causes an update of the display sequence of the BOM structure. An adjustment of the position numbers (also Search Number / Find No.) causes an update of the display sequence of the BOM structure.
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 The Quantity column is the total quantity represented by the item, which is greater than one if the item is compressed or if the component serves as a collective item. The Quantity column is the total quantity represented by the item, which is greater than one if the item is compressed or if the component serves as a collective item.
  
-==== 6.3.7. packed display of lines ===+==== 5.3.7. packed display of lines ===
  
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 |{{ :struman_de_024.png?nolink |}} |**Result** | |{{ :struman_de_024.png?nolink |}} |**Result** |
  
-==== 6.3.8. forced components ====+==== 5.3.8. forced components ====
  
 CAD components which are positioned in the CAD system with an assembly constraint are marked with a corresponding icon in the Structure Management and receive the attribute Position constrained = TRUE in the structure component properties. CAD components which are positioned in the CAD system with an assembly constraint are marked with a corresponding icon in the Structure Management and receive the attribute Position constrained = TRUE in the structure component properties.
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-==== 6.3.9. arrangements ====+==== 5.3.9. arrangements ====
  
 In CAD, you can define arrangements to determine alternative items for components in the assembly and save these alternatives with the assembly. For example, the assembly of a machine can have several arrangements if individual components are to represent different usage positions of the machine. In CAD, you can define arrangements to determine alternative items for components in the assembly and save these alternatives with the assembly. For example, the assembly of a machine can have several arrangements if individual components are to represent different usage positions of the machine.
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 If the structure contains orders, permanent transformations are applied to all orders by default. If the structure contains orders, permanent transformations are applied to all orders by default.
  
-==== 6.3.10. Structural component properties ====+==== 5.3.10. Structural component properties ====
  
 You can add non-geometric components to assemblies in the MCAD system or in Structure Management. These do not have geometry for display in the graphics window of the CAD system. Examples of non-geometric components are You can add non-geometric components to assemblies in the MCAD system or in Structure Management. These do not have geometry for display in the graphics window of the CAD system. Examples of non-geometric components are
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-==== 6.3.11. Capturing configurations ====+==== 5.3.11. Capturing configurations ====
  
 Teamcenter has, among others, the following formats for permanently recording the configuration of a structure. Teamcenter has, among others, the following formats for permanently recording the configuration of a structure.
  
-=== 6.3.11.1. Snapshot ===+=== 5.3.11.1. Snapshot ===
  
 A snapshot is a workspace folder that stores a reference to all element change states** contained in a** configured structure. A snapshot is a workspace folder that stores a reference to all element change states** contained in a** configured structure.
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 **For this reason, it makes sense to create snapshots only of completely released product structures!** **For this reason, it makes sense to create snapshots only of completely released product structures!**
  
-=== 6.3.11.2. Snapshot manuell erstellen ===+=== 5.3.11.2. Snapshot manuell erstellen ===
  
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 |{{ :struman_de_037.png?nolink |}} |You open a snapshot by simply sending it to the Structure Manager. | |{{ :struman_de_037.png?nolink |}} |You open a snapshot by simply sending it to the Structure Manager. |
  
-=== 6.3.11.3. Baseline ===+=== 5.3.11.3. Baseline ===
  
 Baselines correspond approximately to a development status documentation, which contains a copy of the entire "in progress" data for the structure. Baselines correspond approximately to a development status documentation, which contains a copy of the entire "in progress" data for the structure.
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 Create baselines sparingly, as each baseline creates a fully released structure and thus (possibly) many new element change states and copies of the linked data and CAD models are created! Create baselines sparingly, as each baseline creates a fully released structure and thus (possibly) many new element change states and copies of the linked data and CAD models are created!
  
-===== 6.4. comparison of product structures =====+===== 5.4. comparison of product structures =====
  
-==== 6.4.1. basics ====+==== 5.4.1. basics ====
  
 With the command **//"Compare"//** you can display and compare the structural differences. The comparison is performed on the extended structure and you can select the areas of the structure to be compared. You can define the **change status rule** and the **variant rule** separately for each structure, allowing **different configurations** to be compared.  With the command **//"Compare"//** you can display and compare the structural differences. The comparison is performed on the extended structure and you can select the areas of the structure to be compared. You can define the **change status rule** and the **variant rule** separately for each structure, allowing **different configurations** to be compared. 
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 | |Compares only the parts at the lowest level in the product structure, ignoring any assemblies that exist above it in the meantime. This is useful for checking whether individual parts are consistent. | | |Compares only the parts at the lowest level in the product structure, ignoring any assemblies that exist above it in the meantime. This is useful for checking whether individual parts are consistent. |
  
-==== 6.4.2. procedure ====+==== 5.4.2. procedure ====
  
 **You can use these comparisons** **You can use these comparisons**
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 At the end the comparison can be removed again in the menu -> Tools -> Delete comparison. At the end the comparison can be removed again in the menu -> Tools -> Delete comparison.
  
-===== 6.5 Working with "auxiliary parts" and non-geometric parts =====+===== 5.5 Working with "auxiliary parts" and non-geometric parts =====
  
-==== 6.5.1 Overview ====+==== 5.5.1 Overview ====
  
 This specification provides for a single integrated structure, i.e. both the **//"design view"//** and the **//"production view"//** must be able to be mapped consistently in this structure.  This specification provides for a single integrated structure, i.e. both the **//"design view"//** and the **//"production view"//** must be able to be mapped consistently in this structure. 
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 The differences in the use of the components are called **//"non-geometric parts"//** and **//"auxiliary parts"//**.  The differences in the use of the components are called **//"non-geometric parts"//** and **//"auxiliary parts"//**. 
  
-==== 6.5.2 Non-geometric parts ==== +==== 5.5.2 Non-geometric parts ==== 
  
 Non-geometric parts are those that are not included in the design structure, but are nevertheless procured via the product structure. Examples are glue, oil, or text items.   Non-geometric parts are those that are not included in the design structure, but are nevertheless procured via the product structure. Examples are glue, oil, or text items.  
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-=== 6.5.2.1 Setting non-geometric components in NX ===+=== 5.5.2.1 Setting non-geometric components in NX ===
  
 In NX a component can be marked as non-geometric via RMB -> Properties -> **//"Component is Non-Geometric"//**. In NX a component can be marked as non-geometric via RMB -> Properties -> **//"Component is Non-Geometric"//**.
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-=== 6.5.2.2 Setting non-geometric components in Teamcenter ===+=== 5.5.2.2 Setting non-geometric components in Teamcenter ===
  
 In Teamcenter a component can be set to non-geometric in the Structure Manager by setting the Occurrence Note **//"GEOMETRY"//** to **//"NO"//**.  In Teamcenter a component can be set to non-geometric in the Structure Manager by setting the Occurrence Note **//"GEOMETRY"//** to **//"NO"//**. 
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-==== 6.5.3 "Auxiliary parts" ==== +==== 5.5.3 "Auxiliary parts" ==== 
  
 An **"auxiliary part "** is a part in a bill of material that is not to be transferred to the ERP system (SAP). Usually, such parts are used to group parts together or they are built into the structure for functional reasons. In general, these parts have geometry, i.e. they are displayed in the CAD system and used in the CAD structure.  An **"auxiliary part "** is a part in a bill of material that is not to be transferred to the ERP system (SAP). Usually, such parts are used to group parts together or they are built into the structure for functional reasons. In general, these parts have geometry, i.e. they are displayed in the CAD system and used in the CAD structure. 
 By default, Teamcenter/NX does not offer the possibility to mark such parts as //"non ERP-relevant"//. Therefore, the Occurrence-Note //"FFG4occSAPTransfer"// is introduced, which makes it clear to the SAP interface whether this node (component or whole sub-assembly) should be flitted out during the SAP transfer.  By default, Teamcenter/NX does not offer the possibility to mark such parts as //"non ERP-relevant"//. Therefore, the Occurrence-Note //"FFG4occSAPTransfer"// is introduced, which makes it clear to the SAP interface whether this node (component or whole sub-assembly) should be flitted out during the SAP transfer. 
  
-=== 6.5.3.1 Logic for the SAP transfer ===+=== 5.5.3.1 Logic for the SAP transfer ===
  
 If the value "N" is set, the corresponding node is not transferred, that is, the entire branch is filtered out, regardless of whether the nodes below it have set the SAP transfer flag or not.  If the value "N" is set, the corresponding node is not transferred, that is, the entire branch is filtered out, regardless of whether the nodes below it have set the SAP transfer flag or not. 
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-=== 6.5.3.2 Marking "Auxiliary parts" in Teamcenter ===+=== 5.5.3.2 Marking "Auxiliary parts" in Teamcenter ===
  
 In Structure Manager you can edit the value of the Occurrence Note by double-clicking on the corresponding column. Possible values are **//"N"//** or an empty field.  In Structure Manager you can edit the value of the Occurrence Note by double-clicking on the corresponding column. Possible values are **//"N"//** or an empty field. 
  
-==== 6.5.4 Display in the Structure Manager ==== +==== 5.5.4 Display in the Structure Manager ==== 
  
 In the Structure Manager, a structure can be filtered according to criteria. **//ClosureRules//** are used for filtering. In the preference **//ClosureRulesForBomExpansion//** those **//ClosureRules//** are defined, which can be used in the Structure Manager to display the structure. The structure itself is not changed. In the Structure Manager, a structure can be filtered according to criteria. **//ClosureRules//** are used for filtering. In the preference **//ClosureRulesForBomExpansion//** those **//ClosureRules//** are defined, which can be used in the Structure Manager to display the structure. The structure itself is not changed.
  
-=== 6.5.4.1 Setting the view via the Closure Rule === +=== 5.5.4.1 Setting the view via the Closure Rule === 
  
 A view in the Structure Manager can be set as follows: A view in the Structure Manager can be set as follows:
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-To reset the view, press //"Cancel rule definition" in the previous dialog.+To reset the view, press //"Cancel rule definition"// in the previous dialog.
  
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-=== 6.5.4.2 Examples === +=== 5.5.4.2 Examples === 
  
-== 6.5.4.2.1 View of the unfiltered structure ==+== 5.5.4.2.1 View of the unfiltered structure ==
  
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-== 6.5.4.2.2 Design view ==+== 5.5.4.2.2 Design view ==
  
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-== 6.5.4.2.3 SAP view ==+== 5.5.4.2.3 SAP view ==
  
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-=== 6.5.4.3 Comparison of the views === +=== 5.5.4.3 Comparison of the views === 
  
 In the Structure Manager, design and SAP views can be displayed side by side and compared. To do this, first open a new window with the selected button. In the Structure Manager, design and SAP views can be displayed side by side and compared. To do this, first open a new window with the selected button.