MWAutoNumber for MechWorks PDM Automation.

AutoNumber Format Options – AutoNumber Tab

Setting the ID/Part Number and File Name

AutoNumber:

The AutoNumber option stores the value of the last part number saved using this Format – just the number counter. The next part number generated using this Format will be the next sequential number. For this reason, this value can only be an integer greater than 0. AutoNumber Format:

The AutoNumber Format option stores the defined “ format ” that generated part numbers should take. In the example above, the part number format will start with the string “ENG”, followed by a space and then a 6-digit number.

Example Together, the AutoNumber and AutoNumber Format options control the next generated ID/part number and file name. For example, if the options are set as follows:

Then the next part number generated by this Format will be ENG 000184, as can be seen within the preview in the bottom left corner of the options:

40136 Bologna Italy

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