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Concept: Importing Creo Schematics Data Into Creo

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Importing Creo Schematics Data Into Creo Parametric
Importing Creo Schematics data into Creo Parametric gives the system access to logical information
exported from Creo Schematics in the form of an XML file.

Figure 1 – Viewing Imported Wire Information

Access to logical information automates wire and cable creation and routing, as the system then has the
following information:

Figure 2 – Viewing Imported Cable Information

• Wire and Cable list.

• From and To routing information — Specifies which connector and port are to be used for each wire and
cable.

• Connector list — Includes both model names and reference designators.

• Spools — Includes spools for both wires and cables.

Figure 3 – Viewing Imported Spool Information

You can reference and manage logical information from Creo Parametric’s Logical Data group. Options in the
Logical Data menu include the following:

• Import — Enables you to import logical data from an ASCII wire list file. The following types of files can
be imported:
RS Designer — Enables you to import an *.xml file.

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• Export — Enables you to export logical data to an ASCII file.

• Ref Diagram — Enables you to reference a Pro/DIAGRAM.

Pro/DIAGRAM is an older Pro/ENGINEER module that enables you to create wiring diagrams
similar to Creo Schematics, except within the Pro/ENGINEER interface. Pro/DIAGRAM is similar
to Drawing mode. Pro/Diagrams are created with a *.dgm extension, and you simply reference
the diagram itself, not an exported file.

• Clear Reference — Clears all logical information from current model.

• Compare — Creates a text window comparing imported logical data with the 3-D model data. You can
also click Compare from the Logical Data group.

• Update — Updates previous logical data with new logical data. You can also click Update from the
Logical Data group.

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