Advanced import

PLM Import functionality is used to import item, document and folder structures together with other related objects. The import is based on an XML file format.

These features are available:

  • PLM import setup: Enables users to specify the data mapping and validations to be performed during the import.
  • PLM workbench: The PLM Import Workbench (pdimp8200m000) session enables users to interactively modify the data before it is imported. Users can approve or reject PLM objects before they are imported.

Validation and mapping

Mapping functions are available to modify the data before import. In the Import configuration, these mapping functions are supported:

  • Active Revision - set active revision according to Date/LatestCreated
  • Allow update released - rule about updating released objects
  • AutoNumber - set auto number to field
  • Concat - concat value to field
  • Constant - set constant to field
  • Conversion Table - perform conversion from external to internal values
  • Copy - copy value from one field to another
  • Copy Attribute - copy value from one attribute to another
  • Current Date - set current date to field (current time optional)
  • Current Project - set current project to field
  • Current User - set current user in field
  • Default - default value for empty field
  • Delete - remove a field from xml node
  • ERP Item Defaults -perform select for reference values
  • Field Reload - get latest value and reload for field
  • File Rename - set the name of the file
  • Parameter - set current parameter to field
  • Previous Revision - set active revision according to DATE/LAST
  • Rename - rename attribute

These validation functions are supported:

  • Document File - Validate the document file
  • Mandatory - Check mandatory fields
  • Manufacturers - Check manufacturers
  • Reference Designators - Check reference designators
  • Subcontractors - Check subcontractors
  • Suppliers - Check suppliers