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Import GTC vendor class hierarchy

Import a GTC vendor product data hierarchy into the Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL).

Note

Before a user can import GTC vendor product data, an administrator or dba user must first import a vendor class hierarchy to the MRL. For additional information see Working with a vendor catalog.

Procedure

  1. Click Manufacturing Resource Library or Explorer on the MRL Launcher or Navigation Bar.

  2. On the primary toolbar, click Import/Export and select Import Vendor Hierarchy.

  3. In the Import Vendor Hierarchy dialog box, do one of the following to select the product hierarchy:

If needed, select (1) Choose File to search for the vendor hierarchy package ZIP file that contains the product hierarchy data, and click Upload. Note Depending on the size of the ZIP package you select, this action can take time to upload.

Select the (2) vendor tool catalog hierarchy you want to import from the list of available packages.

  1. Click Import Hierarchy.

  2. (Optional) Open the resulting log file to view the import state of individual components.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid1899608/xid2213059 · retrieved 2026-07-11