What is a Workspace?A workspace is a directory located on your server used to contain the briefcases shared by the people connected to the workspace.
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What is the use of creating a workspace?If you do not create a workspace, you will not be able to create briefcases and share design.
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When I create a new workspace, this workspace is not activated by default. Why?For technical reasons, you might need to create new workspaces for other users that you do not necessarily want to join.
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Can I add people to my workspace?Yes, you can add members to your workspace. To do so, proceed as follows:
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Can I limit the access to my workspace?Yes. To do so, just specify the members that will be part of your workspace. Only these people will be able to list, and merge the briefcases you send. To know more, see Adding a Member to a Workspace.
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What is a Briefcase?A briefcase is a set of design data created to be shared by the members of the workspace. It can only be made up of geometry.
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Can I merge a briefcase containing a deleted feature?
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Why is it possible to share a Part?No, a Part cannot be inserted into a briefcase. The size of the Part is too large to be shared using CATIA Instant Collaborative Design. To share a Part, it is recommended to use the Documents sharing command () available in the Instant Collaboration toolbar, or to mail it.
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Can I share Knowledgeware relations embedded into my design?
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Can I share PowerCopies, UDFs, and Document Templates?No.
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Can I insert a datum into my briefcase?Yes you can, but note that:
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Can I access all existing briefcases from all workspaces?No. A briefcase is linked to the workspace where it was created. Therefore, you can only list, and share the briefcases created in the workspace you are connected to.
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What is the use of the "Merge again" command in the Briefcase window?For your own convenience, you might need to apply a briefcase in 2 different Parts or you might want to apply the same briefcase after an Undo command. |
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Can I list the existing Briefcases in peer-to-peer mode?No it is not possible to list briefcases in peer-to-peer mode. This mode does not enable the user to store briefcases, the data is not persistent. If you want to store the briefcases you create or receive, choose the Client/Server mode in the Network tab (Tools->Options->Infrastructure->Collaboration Infrastructure tab.)
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Shall I create a connectivity group to share design?No. All you need to share design is a workspace. To know more see, Creating a Workspace. |
Can I share all types of models?No. Only .CATPart documents can be shared. |