Autoloader–Scan Data

After a folder has been selected as the data source, Autoloader scans the data to verify that all the file relationships resolve properly.

The files are scanned and a report is displayed in the Dependencies tab at the bottom of the screen indicating the files that contain unresolved references or are missing altogether. If any files fail to resolve, either open the file's parents in the associated CAD application and correct the problem or exclude the files and their parent files from being uploaded. You can fix the files without closing Autoloader and then re-scan any files that have been corrected. See the CAD application's help for more information on correcting missing references.

Note: You cannot proceed with the upload process until all of the files have been scanned and any resolution issues have been corrected. If you resolve file issues outside of Autoloader, click Scan again to process the files that have been fixed.

1. The files listed are all the files that were selected as the data source. All of the files must be scanned. You can incrementally scan groups of files using the file type filter or by using the check boxes to indicate which files to include in the scan.

   You can filter the list to show file types, based on your version of Autoloader.

   Autoloader

   • All File Types
   • All Autodesk Inventor Part Files (.ipt)
   • All Autodesk Inventor Assembly Files (.iam)
   • All Autodesk Inventor Presentation Files (.ipn)
   • All Autodesk Inventor Drawing Files (.idw, .dwg)
   • AutoCAD Files (.dwg, .dws, .dwt, .dxf, .dgn)

   Autoloader for Pro/ENGINEER

   • All File Types
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Assembly files (.asm)
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Drawing files (.drw)
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Form files (.frm)
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Mfg files (.mfg)
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Part files (.prt)
   • All Pro/ENGINEER Symbol files (.sym)

   To filter the file list by file type, select a file type from the drop-down list.

   To skip a file during the scanning process, turn off the corresponding check box. The unchecked files are skipped during that scan. The skipped files must be scanned later before you can progress through Autoloader.

   To remove files from the list, select a file or files and then click Remove. You are prompted that the removed files may be added to the list again during the scanning process if they are related to other files that remain in the list. Click Yes to remove the selected files. Click No to keep the files in the list.

   To view a file, right-click on a file and select Open from the context menu. The file will launch in the appropriate application. If the correct application cannot be found, you will be prompted to select one from the web or from the list of installed programs.

2. Click Scan to validate the checked files.

   If a Find Duplicates process was previously run, click the drop-down arrow next to the Find Duplicates button and select Scan.

   Note: Click Stop at any time during a scan to halt the scan process.
3. The results of the scan indicate which files passed and which files require attention. To view the results of the scan, click >> to expand the dialog box.

   Click Export to save the results as an Excel file (.xls), as a comma separated values file (.csv), or an extensible markup language file (.xml). By default, the file is saved at the Data Analysis Report Folder location indicated. To change the location of the file, click Preferences and select a new location for the Scan Analysis Report Folder field. Use this list as a guide for correcting file issues, if necessary.

4. Once all the files have been scanned and all of the files resolve properly, click Next.

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