topic Re: Custom IFX Library in Customization

Custom IFX Library

JR_8255297 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:54:09 GMT

I would like to create a fastener library compatible with the IFX module.
First, I am trying to link an existing family table with the keyword FAMTABLE.
To do this, I have created a .dat file, as shown below

SCREWTYPE 1
UNIT MM
SURFACE 49
AXIS 82
CBSCR DIN974-1 R1
INFO <Screw_test>

!Enter the name of the Family Table Part
!---------------------------------------
FAMPRT VIS_CHC_INOX_JY

SYMBOL STRING DN LG B S DK K DG P
INSTANCE STRING DN LG B S DK K DG P
#FAMTAB M<DN> d4 d6 d15 d17 d5 d7 d16 @pas

My family table contains several instances using an item code for each instance.
When I launch IFX, the thread box remains empty and I cannot choose a screw size.
I also get the following error message:

No valid data found
DN Vis_chc_inox_jy.dat

I think I have a problem with the STRING box in my .dat file.
I tried with a family table with two instances and simpler file names, but nothing changed.
I looked at all the posts, but none of them answered my question.
Could you please help me?

This is my first step. Next, I would like to link my tables, but in Windchill.

Creo 10

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:05:20 GMT

Hi,

can you please attach your simple part and your *.dat file.
Then I will check it on my side and give you feedback.

Re: Custom IFX Library

JR_8255297 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:27:11 GMT

Hi Oliver,

Thank you for your quick answer;

You will find attached our dat file and two differents prt files.

One is a test part with 2 instances and the other our official part family table

Best Regards

Jonathan

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:47:54 GMT

Hi,

you must use tabs between your values.

I also have changed @pas to PAS.

That's all.

Find attached the modified file.

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:50:55 GMT

Hi,

one more hint.

I recommend to use Notepad++ (Show tabs and spaces) together with plugin Columns++ (Elastic Tabstops)

Github: Columns++ plugin for Notepad++

Re: Custom IFX Library

JR_8255297 — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:20 GMT

Thank you Oliver!

For washer, does it work the same way with family table?

How does it match the size of screew and washer?

Is it preferable to make a family table by material and by size of washer (large, small, medium)?

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:14:11 GMT

Hi,

here we go.

For washer, does it work the same way with family table?

- Yes, same process as for screws and nuts.

How does it match the size of screew and washer?

- You need a dimension or parameter (DN) for the screw diameter

- if you only have inner and outer diameter it will not work

Is it preferable to make a family table by material and by size of washer (large, small, medium)?

- this is up to you.

- it depends on the rest of your library-structure - you should keep it consistent.

- you can use one *.dat file for each material or you can use a column with material und use SUBINFO to select the material/size after selection the washer

- Did you know about SUBINFO in IFX - PTC Community

- you can use a kind of filter inside your *.dat file to filter for material or size parameter

- Fastener Data Files - see MUST and NOT for family tables

Re: Custom IFX Library

JR_8255297 — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:35:44 GMT

Thank you,

Is it ok like that?

because it doesn't work.

I don't see washer and nut on the interface

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:06:52 GMT

Hi,

looks good from the png.

ensure you have a diameter (e.g. M6) availabe for the nut and washer,

if not, they will be removed and the option menu stays empty.

If I should verify it, please send your files (*.dat and *.prt).

You can also provide it to me by mail if you do not want to share it here.

oli@buw-soft.de

Re: Custom IFX Library

JR_8255297 — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:28:31 GMT

Thank you for your help,

It works now! the # was missing

Is it a way to manage headless screews with IFX in tapped blind holes or tapped through holes in order to have automatic diameter selection? same question with pins?

Best Regards

Re: Custom IFX Library

OliverGräbner — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:36:00 GMT

Hi,

for setscrews you do not have the possibility to enter a offset depth to the placement surface.

So setscrews are not supported right now.

For dowelpins this is possible.

Please send me a little bit more details, then I can review your request.