After you have exported the .zvf and .xml file, use Smart Interop Publisher to translate the exported PDS model data into Smart Models. A Smart Model is based on a common enterprise schema and made up of .zvf graphics and .mdb2 property database files. See Review Terminology in Smart Interop Publisher Help on key Smart Interop Publisher references.
Workflow
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Install the latest Smart Interop Publisher software. To get started, see Smart Interop Publisher System Requirements.
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Perform Custom Mapping (Optional) for PDS data. Edit the delivered custom mapping PDS spreadsheet file
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Create a Project in Smart Interop Publisher. Open Smart Interop Publisher and create a project containing your PDS files.
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Translate to Smart Models. Use Smart Interop Publisher to translate PDS files to Smart Models.