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Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

(OP)
Hi all,

I am looking to add a bit of control to my Pro/E drawing files.

I am hoping to use the file extension .1, .2, .3 etc. that Pro/E adds to the end of a part file name e.g.:

tube.prt.1
tube.prt.2
tube.prt.3

I am trying to add a parameter to my drawing template that will identify which file I have created my drawing from.

I suppose it is a roundabout way of creating revision control.

Is there a parameter similar to &dwg_name that I can add to my drawing template?

Thanks for your time
Devrix

RE: Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

Since the drawing updates with the model, if there were a parameter as you discribe, it would also update with the model.
-AAFuni

RE: Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

(OP)
Hi aafuni,

Thank you for your reply.

That is exactly my issue.

I would like my drawing to display the 'object version number' my drawing was created at so that I create a revision control. This number will automatically update depending on what object version number my drawing is at.

Do you know if this is possible?

Thanks again

RE: Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

Try Parameter &PTC_WM_VERSION, that should display the version of the model.

RE: Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

&PTC_WM_VERSION only works if you have a PDM product controlling your files.

Looking at the OP, it looks like the files are just on disk in some folder. Those sub-extensions are iterations, and not really revisions. Also, drawings will always pull the latest iteration of the model, so linking it to a parameter in the drawing is useless.

My suggestion if you aren't using a PDM system, is to put the revision in the file name, TUBE.A.prt. Then use relations to pull the revision to your drawing.

 

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Ben Loosli

RE: Addition of file extension number to a drawing template

(OP)
Thanks for the advice dakeb and looslib,

You are correct losslib, we are not using a PDM system.

I will try your suggestion and see how I manage.

Thanks again for your help,

Devrix

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