Create data collection definitions (DCDs)

In addition to assigning PMI objects imported from CAD to operations, you can add your own DCDs to items such as parts, or to a process or operation, to better define the inspection plan. These DCDs share the same behavior as those that were generated from the PMI objects.

Procedure

1. From a part or process structure, right-click a part, process, or operation and choose Open with→PMI Manager.

Note You can also create a DCD from a part in a bill of materials (BOM) structure, or a process or operation in a bill of process (BOP) structure, by right-clicking the element and choosing PMIs→Create DCD.

2. In the PMI Manager view, click Create DCD .

3. Select the type of data collection definition (DCD) you want to create.

You can choose from:

Boolean

Buyoff

Duration

Image

Integer

Procedure Completion

Real Number

String Data

Time Stamp

List of Values

4. Click Next.

5. Add the properties required by the DCD type you are creating and click Finish.

6. If necessary, assign the DCD to an operation.