Set CAD instance name as item-ID

If you select the Set CAD Instance Name as Item-ID check box and perform Save to PLM for an object, these are the three scenarios:

  • During Normal Save

    During normal save, the PLM sets the name of the CAD instance as the item ID.

  • During Capture Design Variants

    The PLM sets the filename in upper case (without extension) as the item id of when the Originating item field is Yes and the Action field is Create.

    The PLM sets the CAD Instance Name value as the item ID for all other configuration.

    If the item already exists in PLM the (**Auto-number**) (that is the Object default) value is not changed.

  • During Link to Item

    When you perform Link to Item:

    You can change the item ID if required.

    You can also change the item ID when you perform save to PLM.