WHAT IT DOES
In your program, on the PORTWARE record.
- Saves .prt files with their part and assembly structure.
- Carries DB_PART_NO, DB_PART_REV and DB_PART_NAME to the part record.
- Adds a STEP copy of each part; nostep leaves it out.
- status prints where the files stand in PORTWARE.
Before you start
- Siemens NX with NX Open Python
- To save, your user needs the PLM integration user right; your administrator grants it.
- Early access: the PORTWARE side and the add-in's logic are tested; the first run inside a licensed copy of the program is done together with you.
INSTALL
Set it up once.
- Unzip the packageUnzip it anywhere; a shared network folder works.
- Save the connectionOnce, in that folder: python -m portware_connect configure https://YOUR-SERVER API_KEY
- Create an API keyIn PORTWARE: your name (top right) › My Preferences › Security › Add API Key. It asks for an expiry date and shows the key once, so keep it somewhere safe.
USE
Every day.
The add-in signs in as you: it sees only what you may see in PORTWARE, and every save is a new version you can go back to.
- Run itIn NX: File › Execute › NX Open..., pick portware_nx.py. Put it on a ribbon button for one click.
- Optionssave (default) saves, status prints the status, nostep skips the STEP copy.
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