"Action Handling" Functionality within BCT CheckIt
As already announced in our last article on Multi Target Checks in the BCT Software Insights issue 06/2024, lets dive deeper into the automated execution of actions to ensure streamlined processes - especially when they have to follow special grouping guidelines.
The grouping concept means that checks are performed on multiple objects (as a group). The resulting objects, item revisions or datasets are then grouped (multi target group) and specific actions can be performed on the whole group.
The general functionality of BCT CheckIt is simple
A user needs to ensure Teamcenter data is correct. Using BCT CheckIt, the data validation tool for Teamcenter, they select a Teamcenter object to validate. BCT CheckIt then checks the selected objects against specific requirements defined in the validation and provides a report with the results, showing both successful and failed checks, along with guidance for fixing any errors.
“Action configuration” within BCT CheckIt Designer with multiple validations
The BCT CheckIt administrator can use BCT CheckIt Designer tool to create rule configurations easily. During this process, the admin can define specific actions to be executed on the targets after validation. These actions can include setting specific property values or triggering workflows.
Grouping of targets sent into actions
During the configuration of actions to be performed on the targets, you can define whether an action is initiated for each dataset individually, a single action is started for all datasets collectively, or an action is triggered for datasets that match specific criteria.
Examples:
- Send all Datasets into a single workflow
- Send all passed Datasets into a single workflow
- Send all passed Datasets into their own workflow
- Send all passed Datasets into a workflow grouped by ItemRevision
- Send ItemRevisions into workflow if Datasets are passed
- Send ItemRevisions into workflow if Item is passed
- Send ItemRevisions into workflow if PDFs are passed
- Send ItemRevisions into workflow only if all targets in validation are passed
- Send Datasets to workflow if certain checks are passed
- Automatic recursive BOM release
Actions Summary
With the BCT CheckIt Designer action configuration, you can efficiently manage and streamline your processes. This includes grouping targets before initiating actions, selecting targets for actions based on their check results, and choosing targets based on the check results of related targets. Additionally, you can trigger actions based on validation results, ensuring a smooth and effective workflow.
The examples you reviewed should help you configure simple actions and highlight the possibilities for addressing advanced requirements. You can find these examples, along with many more, by clicking the info button in the BCT CheckIt Designer. However, these examples do not represent the full range of capabilities. They are merely sample configurations for meeting specific requirements, which can often be addressed using different action or set configurations.
Available with BCT v24R3, released 05/2024
