A Supplier search can also be conducted with native parts. At ambiguous import formats such as *.prt (NX or ProE) or different installed versions of a CAD now a dialog box is displayed where the correct system or version can be selected.

Proceed as follows:

First select the option Files in file system and browse to the desired directory via ....

Create Supplier search with native files

Also set all other options. Details on the Supplier search are found under Section 3.1.13.1.5, “"Find suppliers" report ” in PARTsolutions - User manual.

Confirm with OK.

Selection dialog for ambiguous import formats:

If there are import formats in the determined directory, which cannot be identified uniquely by their file extension, then a selection dialog is displayed.

At the correct format, activate the checkbox and confirm with OK.

Result: The report is created based on the given native parts.