To Break or Not to Break External Ref
To Break or Not to Break External Ref
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We have our own home grown PDM system here that works really well for AutoCad. It is pretty much a check in check out and where used web based application. We are now able to check in and check out SolidWorks parts and assemblies. The question I have pertains to the assembly side of things.
I have heard of companies removing external references(incontext features and parts) before issuing the design. If I recall it also mentions in the training manuals if the part is used in more than one design it is not a good idea to have external references. As of right now we do not allow external refernces in parts when they are being issued.
I am thinking about allowing the users to check in assemblies with external references. Does anybody have any thoughts on why this would be a bad idea? Any comments would be appreciated.
I have heard of companies removing external references(incontext features and parts) before issuing the design. If I recall it also mentions in the training manuals if the part is used in more than one design it is not a good idea to have external references. As of right now we do not allow external refernces in parts when they are being issued.
I am thinking about allowing the users to check in assemblies with external references. Does anybody have any thoughts on why this would be a bad idea? Any comments would be appreciated.
BBJT CSWP






RE: To Break or Not to Break External Ref
"Happy the Hare at morning for she is ignorant to the Hunter's waking thoughts."
RE: To Break or Not to Break External Ref
BBJT CSWP
RE: To Break or Not to Break External Ref
We have ProductCenter PDM software, but have yet to start using it. When we "open" parts, they will keep their REV but the Version of the parts will step-up. Parts could be "opened" numerous times, but the REV will stay (Rev A, Ver 1... Rev A, Ver 34) the same.
Only after we actually "check-out" and "check-in" parts will the Rev change.
"Happy the Hare at morning for she is ignorant to the Hunter's waking thoughts."
RE: To Break or Not to Break External Ref
Thanks for you feed back.
I welcome any other opinions.
BBJT CSWP
RE: To Break or Not to Break External Ref
When a change is made to part/assy then the designer will decide whether to change a revision
(minor change which will not have affect on other main assys it is used in)
or new version (part/assy is changed in the way it cannot be used in "old" places, but it will be a derivation of its design intent). When something new is designed then just a new number is issued. New number is also the safest way for designer when deciding whether revision or version should be changed.
As you see it is upside down compared to MadMango. And we use homemade "PDM" at the present.
BR,
Linqur