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Once again, from within the Admin tool, right click the “Serial Numbers” module and select “New Serial Number” For the tooling numbers we will be copying a predefined list of assigned numbers.

We need to create a new serial number for tooling. We will do the same steps for creating the SW-ASSEMBLIES serial number generator, except this time, we will set the “Next counter value = 600000” and select “OK”. The new serial number should now be listed under “Serial Numbers” in the admin tool. For this example, we will simply use the counter. Within the format string, we have the option to build intelligent part numbering schemes that can be driven by a combination of static text and a running automated value. Since our components need to follow the 1XXXXX format, we will adjust our “Next counter value” to 100000. In the format string, we will click the > arrow and select “Counter Value > 000001”. For “Type”, we will leave this one “Serial number from string”. I’m starting with the SOLIDWORKS part numbers, so I’ll name this serial number SW-PARTS. Since we are setting up multiple serial numbers, we want to name this something that is easily identifiable. Next, within the Admin tool, right click the “Serial Numbers” module and select “New Serial Number”.Īfter that, the “New Serial Number” dialogue box will appear. Log into the PDM Professional Administration tool as Admin. We will start with the numbers required for SOLIDWORKS components (.SLDPRT).

The first thing we will do is create serial numbers that will drive each of the auto-numbering setups. (IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TEST CHANGES TO FEATURES IN A TEST ENVIRONMENT BEFORE ENABLING IN YOUR PRODUCTION VAULT) However, the tooling numbers will be setup primarily for a tooling designer. In this example, our engineers will utilize the numbering for SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies. For this setup, we will be creating a sequential serial number to drive our SOLIDWORKS components (1XXXXX), a numbering system to auto number SOLIDWORKS assemblies (6XXXXX), and a list of numbers for tooling creation (T-XXXX using a pre-defined list).

The setup takes a few minutes, but the benefits are long-lasting. In this post, we are going to look at automatic part numbering in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.

Limit mate with solidworks with 2 values