topic Import multiple XMLs into Creo Cabling in 3D Part & Assembly Design

Import multiple XMLs into Creo Cabling

DevinHahne — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:05:15 GMT

Is it possible to import multiple XML files, from Creo Schematics, into a single Creo Parametric Cabling component? In the past, my attempts to import multiple XMLs has caused the the new one to overwrite the old one. I figured out it's possible to manually copy and past information from one XML into another using Notepad++. It's an inelegant solution and prone to error, but it does seem to work. Does anyone else have any better ideas?

Re: Import multiple XMLs into Creo Cabling

Gaby_K — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:35:46 GMT

Hi ,

the sort answer is yes , the long one is :

if xml files contain parameters/info which referring to same objects (i.e. same connectors, same routed items or same spools) it will be overwrite/updated .
if xml files are different - i.e. referencing to different connectors, spools or routed items it will accumulate to exist logical data in the model
it does not work smooth :
- if connector appear in 1st xml but does not appear in the 2nd one - it's ref model might disappear from auto designate dialog (but it still be designated):
- spools which are marked as come from logical data will be editable (will behave as created manually in Creo ) if they are not in the 2nd xml

these issues can be workaround by including all spools and connectors in all xml - assuming difference between xml files are the routed items (connectivity between different connectors, routing of different wires/cables)

Re: Import multiple XMLs into Creo Cabling

DevinHahne — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:03:42 GMT

Thank you for your reply. So far, it looks like my original observation (i.e. use Notepad++ to copy/paste from one into another) seems to be the best solution. And your reply seems to validate that. So thank you.