MWAutoNumber for MechWorks PDM Automation.

Introduction The MWAutoNumber application allows an environment to have advanced control over various part numbering schemes. The application allows the administrator to create one or more AutoNumber Formats , each with configurable options for controlling the [ ID ], [ FILE_NAME ], [ FILE_DIRECTORY ] and more. When creating or registering a new document, users can then select from the defined AutoNumber Formats for the new document assignments. For example, an administrator may configure a different part number scheme for custom designed components as opposed to purchased components. Perhaps the custom designed components should be stored in the “N:\Vault\Designed Models” folder with a part number beginning with “DM”, whereas purchased components should be stored in the “N:\Vault\Purchased Parts” folder with a part number beginning with “PP”. To accomplish this, the administrator can configure two different AutoNumber Formats , allowing the user to select the appropriate part number scheme at the SaveAs timeframe:

The following chapters will cover in detail how administrators can create and configure various AutoNumber Formats .

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