What are the advantages of using PLMX data exported from Process Simulate and how to visualize it?
SolutionTo get answer for above question, go through following set of information, which will help you to understand about PLMX format and its viewing method :
1) What is PLMX format ?
=> The PLMX data package (.plmx) contains 2D documents, 3D images and product views, and simulations etc.
2) What is the use of PLMX data ?
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- PLMX package can be distributed for collaboration purpose which can be exported from industry-leading software tools, such as Easy Plan for Teamcenter Manufacturing and Tecnomatix Process Simulate.
- In Tecnomatix Process Simulate users can export displayed data and simulations, to the PLMX format.
3) How to create or export PLMX files for Process Simulate data ?
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- To perform this activity in Process Simulate go to File > Import/Export > Export to PLMX
- This method is similar to Export to Web method, which has some limitations as compared to PLMX format
4) How to visualize the exported PLMX data ?
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- The resulting exported files can be later distributed for collaboration and loading in the Digital Manufacturing Viewer.
- Users can add Electronic Work Instruction text in the operation's Properties dialog box. The text will display in the Digital Manufacturing Viewer.
- Recipients of exported files can view them in the Siemens Digital Manufacturing Viewer even if they do not have a Process Simulate license.
5) Advantages of exporting and viewing data in PLMX format ?
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- PLMX supports much larger files than the Export to web(.html) and in addition to that there are more functionalities in it
- Future development in Export to web isn’t currently planned especially if it’s already supported in the DM viewer.
- Users are encouraged to use the PLMX format and Digital Manufacturing viewer.
6) Why PLMX export should be preferred over Export to Web ?
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- As Export to Web is deprecated, it's advised to move to Export to PLMX
- The issues observed in Export to Web functionality is being fixed in Export to PLMX.
- PLMX data which can be viewed in the Digital Manufacturing Viewer is a free, easy-to-use desktop application.
- The Digital Manufacturing Viewer works in an offline mode and can be viewed on mobile phones and tablet devices to simplify collaboration, review and approval for manufacturing issues among both internal and external decision makers.
- Digital Manufacturing Viewer can be easily used for :
> Electronic Work Instruction Viewing
> Simulation Playback
> Features include dynamic 3D sectioning, exploded assembly views, and
markup
> Viewer Application Extensions