PDXpert PLM Software: Part Type configuration tutorial
A Part Type* defines the properties and behavior of part
records in PDXpert software. These
attributes include number and revision formats, whether the part can accept another
item on its structure, whether file attachments are permitted, and default
attribute values.
This tutorial shows how to automatically assign a part number from the Identifier
Sequences collection, which may specify a category prefix (such as
HW- or 912 for
the "hardware" category). It also shows how to assign a part naming hint (called a
text template) that guides users in applying your preferred part naming
convention: Hardware, ...
*Note: You'd use a similar approach in setting up the identifiers and text
templates for document types and change forms.