Beginning the installation

Before you begin installation, make sure you have the latest available version of the Manufacturing Resource Library. If a later version is available, download and extract the latest version and browse to the advanced_installations directory in the location of the extracted files.

For information about later versions, see Support Center.

To populate the Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL) on the Teamcenter server:

Procedure

1. In the advanced_installations directory in the Teamcenter software kit, locate the advanced_installations.zip file and unzip it to a local directory.

2. In the resource_management directory, click Setup.exe.Teamcenter displays the Teamcenter Configuration Setup dialog box.

3. Click Next.Teamcenter displays a notification that you must check for the most recent version of the resource library.

4. Click Next.Teamcenter displays the Setup Type Selection dialog box.

5. Select Manufacturing Resources - Database Population.

6. Click Next.Teamcenter displays the MRL Database Population - Type Selection dialog box.

7. Select from the following, and then click Next:

Import Class Hierarchy Initially populates the Teamcenter database with MRL classification structures for tools, machines, fixtures, factory resources, machining data library, manufacturing process templates, vendor catalogs, and measuring devices.

Update Class Hierarchy Updates an existing MRL classification structure. Teamcenter analyzes the available MRL class structures and creates individual update scripts to migrate your class hierarchy to the latest MRL classes.

Import Rules and Preferences Imports and updates rules and preferences required to use the MRL in Resource Manager.

Import MRL NX Seed Parts Imports the NX part files that are used by the MRL. This includes template part files to build tool assemblies, a seed part to import GTC STEP files, and sample drawing templates to generate resource setup sheets.

Import 3D Template Parts Imports the template part files to generate 3D graphics. For tools, the system provides template part files (TPs); for factory resources, part family templates are provided (PFTs).

Import MRL Sample Resources Imports sample data for the individual modules. This includes sample tool assemblies, fixtures, and factory resources. This option also imports technology data such as feeds and speeds records for the Machining Data Library. Currently, sample machines are no longer delivered with the MRL kit. You must import your machines manually.

Click one of the links to proceed in the documentation. The installer continues with three more common steps.

8. Select the path to your Teamcenter installation in the Choose TC_ROOT Directory dialog box and click Next. The path must point to an existing installation.Teamcenter displays the Choose TC_DATA Directory dialog box.

9. Select the path to the directory containing the database-specific data files and click Next. The path must point to an existing TC_DATA directory.

10. Enter the user name, password, and group of two valid Teamcenter logon accounts.Teamcenter requires two types of user accounts to configure the ownership of MRL objects correctly:

An administrative user account Used to create the classification hierarchy.

An application user account Used to populate the database MRL data such as sample resources items and part family templates. This user is the owner of the content including sample data for tools, machines, and fixtures.

Upgrading from an earlier MRL version

In addition to the steps outlined above, it is advised that you:

• update the NX Library files. There may be enhancements to the TCL and DEF files.

• use the MRL graphics builder to copy the latest ics_graphicsbuilder.tcl file.