Synchronize Model with Catalog Command - Intergraph Smart 3D - Administration & Configuration - Hexagon PPM

Intergraph Smart 3D Global Workshare (SQL Server)

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Updates all changes from the catalog database, including property, specification, rule, and symbol changes, to the model database. You must review all changes to catalog definitions in the catalog database before you complete this command. You most typically use this command with a newly restored model.

During the synchronization process, the software updates the catalog database with any changes to 2D symbols, Visual Basic symbols, Solid Edge parts, or other graphics. The model is refreshed to include the following:

  • Modifications to properties bulkloaded into the catalog.

  • Modifications to name rules.

  • Parts deleted from the catalog are added to the To Do List.

  • When the symbol definition for any part created with Edit > Copy to Catalog Command is updated from non-cached to cached, those references are updated in the catalog database. You can convert parts created with Copy to Catalog from non-cached to cached to improve performance.

The catalog database contains reference data for placing parts. The model contains all instances of parts. When the catalog definition of a part changes, Synchronize Model with Catalog changes the symbol and properties for instances of the part in the entire model without allowing review of individual changes. These changes can alter relationships between existing objects in the model. This command carries the risk of inserting inconsistencies and other errors into the model, so it must be used with caution; however, it is essential to run this command to avoid corruptions in the model.

Permissions

Prior to beginning the synchronization process, the software checks to determine if there are any permission groups to which you do not have full control or write access. If any are detected, the software displays a warning message. The software does not detect write access that is granted to an individual as a member of a group. Your access must be individually listed in order for the software to accurately evaluate the level of access.

Reference 3D Models

Synchronize Model with Catalog does not automatically synchronize Reference 3D models. You can choose to synchronize the Smart 3D model with the Reference 3D model when you update the Reference 3D project. See Update multiple Reference 3D projects in Project Management Help.

Global Workshare

Running Synchronize Model with Catalog at the Host location has the following ramifications in a Global Workshare Configuration (GWC) setup:

  • Items at Satellite locations that need updating are placed on the To Do List and can be resolved by running Synchronize Model with Catalog at each Satellite location. Alternatively, each Satellite location can display the To Do List and update out-of-date items manually. See Synchronize catalog changes between the Host and Satellites.

  • Model database views are updated only at the Host location. Each satellite location must run Synchronize Model with Catalog to update the views on their model database. Alternatively, a Satellite location can run the View Generator utility to update the model views.

Synchronize Model with Catalog Dialog

Synchronize Summary Window