Import Package as Associative Copy

 

 

 

This command allows you to import a package as read-only. An import folder will be created in the project tree. No notification can be made by the users on the files contained in this folder.

 

Creation Stages / Use:

 

Select Import/Export > Import Package as Associative Copy... from the popup menu on a project.

 

  1. Select the package document (TopPkg) to import.

  2. Validate.

 

 

  • A folder named Import folder is automatically created in the project tree. The documents are read-only and cannot be edited.

  • They can only be updated by re-importing the package with the Update by importing contextual command.

 

 

This importation mode can be useful for machining sub-contractors, for example. The sub-contractor receives from the client the part to be machined as an associative copy. This part cannot be modified; it will be identical to the one sent by the client. If the client makes changes, he will send a package which will then be imported using the Update by importing command. The versions will be verified.