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Analyzing circular structures

When sequencing processes with the PERT chart, you may end up with a circular structures. For example:

In large structures, these can be difficult to find. Using the Circular Flow view, you can quickly find the problem areas and rectify them.

Procedure

  1. Right-click a process and choose Open With→Circular Flow.

Regardless of which process you select in a structure, Teamcenter considers the entire structure when searching for circular flows. The view displays one circular flow at a time.

  1. Correct the circular flow in the PERT chart.

  2. Open the process repeatedly in the Circular Flow view, repairing the problems in the PERT chart, until Teamcenter does not find any more circular flows.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.pmphelp/xid994141 · retrieved 2026-07-11