Here's a list of commonly used and inquired-about ITK (Teamcenter Interactive
Toolkit) functions:
Item and Revision Management:
ITEM_create_item: Creates a new item with specified ID, name, type, and revision.
ITEM_find_items: Searches for existing items based on criteria (e.g., name, ID).
ITEM_get_revisions: Retrieves all revisions associated with an item.
ITEM_revise_item: Creates a new revision of an existing item.
ITEM_get_attributes: Retrieves the values of specific attributes associated with an
item.
ITEM_set_attributes: Sets the values of specific attributes for an item.
Folder Management:
FL_create: Creates a new folder with a specified name and optional description.
FL_find_folder: Searches for existing folders based on criteria (e.g., name, path).
FL_insert: Inserts an item or another folder into a specific folder at a given
position.
FL_get_contents: Retrieves the contents (items and folders) within a folder.
Workflow Management:
WFL_start_workflow: Initiates a pre-defined workflow based on its name.
WFL_get_workflow_state: Retrieves the current state of a running workflow.
WFL_get_workflow_history: Retrieves the execution history of a workflow. (Limited
use)
Dataset Management (Less Common):
AE_find_datasettype: Searches for a specific dataset type by name.
AE_create_dataset: Creates a new dataset of a specific type.
AE_get_dataset_contents: Retrieves the contents (e.g., files) of a dataset.
(Limited use)
Other Useful Functions:
ITK_init_module: Initializes the ITK connection and login to Teamcenter.
ITK_get_error_message: Retrieves the error message for a failed ITK operation.
AOM_save: Saves changes made to an object (item, folder) in Teamcenter.
Additional Points:
The specific functions you'll use most depend on your development tasks within
Teamcenter.
Teamcenter provides extensive documentation for ITK functions. Refer to the
official resources for detailed information and usage examples.
Remember, ITK excels at automating tasks, manipulating data, and interacting with
workflows within Teamcenter. By understanding these functions, you can leverage ITK
to streamline processes and enhance Teamcenter's capabilities.
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Absolutely, let's break down the commonly used ITK functions with small examples:
1. Item and Revision Management:
ITEM_create_item: Creates a new item.
C++
char item_id[ITEM_id_size_c + 1]; // Array to store item ID
char item_name[ITEM_name_size_c + 1]; // Array to store item name
strcpy(item_id, "ABC123");
strcpy(item_name, "New Gear");
tag_t item_tag;
tag_t rev;
status = ITEM_create_item(item_id, item_name, "Gear", "A", &item_tag, &rev);
if (status == ITK_ok) {
cout << "Item '" << item_name << "' created successfully." << endl;
} else {
cout << "Error creating item." << endl;
}
Use code with caution.
This code creates a new item with ID "ABC123", name "New Gear", type "Gear", and
revision "A".
ITEM_find_items: Searches for existing items.
C++
char search_string[ITEM_name_size_c + 1];
strcpy(search_string, "Gear*"); // Search for items with names starting with "Gear"
tag_t item_list[MAX_ITEMS]; // Array to store found items (up to MAX_ITEMS)
int num_items;
status = ITEM_find_items(search_string, item_list, &num_items);
if (status == ITK_ok) {
cout << "Found " << num_items << " items." << endl;
for (int i = 0; i < num_items; i++) {
// Access information of each found item here
}
} else {
cout << "Error finding items." << endl;
}
Use code with caution.
This code searches for items whose names start with "Gear" and stores the found
items in the item_list array.
2. Folder Management:
FL_create: Creates a new folder.
C++
char folder_name[WSO_name_size_c + 1];
strcpy(folder_name, "Engineering Documents");
tag_t folder_tag;
status = FL_create(folder_name, "", &folder_tag); // Empty description
if (status == ITK_ok) {
cout << "Folder '" << folder_name << "' created successfully." << endl;
} else {
cout << "Error creating folder." << endl;
}
Use code with caution.
This code creates a new folder named "Engineering Documents."
FL_insert: Inserts an item into a folder.
C++
tag_t item_tag; // Assuming you have the tag of the item to insert
tag_t folder_tag; // Assuming you have the tag of the target folder
int position = 0; // Insert at the beginning of the folder
status = FL_insert(folder_tag, item_tag, position);
if (status == ITK_ok) {
cout << "Item inserted into folder successfully." << endl;
} else {
cout << "Error inserting item into folder." << endl;
}
Use code with caution.
This code inserts the item identified by item_tag into the folder specified by
folder_tag at the first position (0-based indexing).
3. Workflow Management (Basic Example):
WFL_start_workflow: Initiates a pre-defined workflow.
C++
// Assuming the workflow name is "My_Approval_Workflow"
char workflow_name[WORKFLOW_NAME_SIZE];
strcpy(workflow_name, "My_Approval_Workflow");
status = WFL_start_workflow(workflow_name, NULLTAG, NULLTAG);
if (status == ITK_ok) {
cout << "Workflow started successfully." << endl;
} else {
cout << "Error starting workflow." << endl;
}
Use code with caution.
This code initiates the workflow named "My_Approval_Workflow."
Remember: These are simplified examples. Real-world ITK scripts often involve
additional logic, error handling, and potentially interacting with multiple
functions.
I hope this explanation clarifies the functionalities of
