Creating the Template

To use general mapping, templates must exist for which mapping rules have been defined. You can only create mapping rules if you have administrator’s rights.

To create a template and define mapping rules for the template, proceed as follows:

  1. In SolidWorks, select File > New to create a new template file.
  2. Specify the attribute properties to be mapped to PLM for the template.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Open the template in the SolidWorks.
    Note: To change the properties of a template, open the template file, adjust the properties, and save the template file.

    For general mapping to work, make sure that the assemblies, parts, and drawings that you use as templates for general mapping are stored in the <SolidWorks installation path>\Solid Works\data\templates folder.