Structure Manager in Teamcenter PLM provides a comprehensive, flexible way to manage product structures, also known as Bills of Materials (BOMs). It allows users a flexible way to create, view, analyze, and manipulate hierarchical relationships among product components in a product.
Here’s an overview of the key functionalities of Structure Manager:
1. Structure Creation and Configuration:
- Create and define BOM structures, including assemblies, subassemblies, and individual parts.
- Specify component relationships, quantities, and revisions.
- Configure structures with commonly used data like descriptions, attributes, and links to other relevant information.
Teamcenter Structure Manager creating BOM structure
2. Structure Navigation and Visualization:
- The product structure can be navigated using various views, including graphical trees, indented lists, and 3D views.
- Drill down into sub-levels to explore the detailed composition of an assembly.
- Filter and search for specific components within the structure.
3. Data Management and Analysis:
- View and manage component properties and attributes associated with the structure.
- Generate reports and roll-up information about the structure, such as total cost, weight, or material usage.
- Perform impact analysis to understand the effects of changes made to one component on the entire structure.
4. Variant and Option Management:
- Define and manage product variants and options to represent different configurations of the same basic product.
- See how the structure changes when you switch between variants and options.
- Control the visibility and availability of components based on selected variants and options.
5. Integration with other PLM applications:
- Teamcenter Structure Manager can be seamlessly integrated with other Teamcenter applications, such as Change Management, Workflow, and Manufacturing Process Planning.
- This enables consistent and efficient management of product data throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Teamcenter PLM Structure Manager streamlines BOM management and product development processes by streamlining the process. Users can use it to manage complex product structures, improve collaboration, and make informed decisions based on accurate and current product information.
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