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7.8.13.  Identification type

PARTsolutions offers the possibility to connect ERP systems via link-database. This results in the potential to represent customer-specific business processes.

Precondition is, that the value range variables are tagged by the categories of the Identification type. Only then a faultless processing of these or the resulting NB and LINA is ensured in the ERP system.

The distinction is very important if an ERP system is used. At value range variables of the type Function attribute, the value remains changeable, even if an ERR number has been applied, at value range variables of the type Geometry attribute the value is pinned , once an ERP number is applied.

The Identification type is set in PARTdesigner, in the Variable Manager.

Following options are available:

  • Function attribute

  • Geometry attribute

  • Dimension attribute

  • Object attribute

According to declaration the depiction in PARTdataManager differs.

In the following the use of the individual attributes is explained:

  • Function attribute

    The Function attribute is used for rod positions and angularities for example, for everything which defines a mechanical movement in part / assembly (e. g. rod position of a cylinder).

    Geometry attribute pinned on 200, Function attribute not pinned with current value of 0.

    Geometry attribute pinned on 200, Function attribute not pinned with current value of 0.

    Geometry attribute pinned on 200, Function attribute not pinned with current value of 50.

    Geometry attribute pinned on 200, Function attribute not pinned with current value of 50.

    [Note] Note

    A Function attribute is not pinned, so can be changed, even if an ERP number exists for the respective row.

  • Geometry attribute

    The Geometry attribute has to be used for those characteristics that influence the geometry; for example, if the geometry of the part or assembly is changed by the variable (e.g. maximum stroke length), or if components are added or taken away, e.g. "sensor yes/no" or "option on/off".

    Geometry attribute is pinned on 200, Function attribute is not pinned and has the current value of 0.

    Geometry attribute is pinned on 200, Function attribute is not pinned and has the current value of 0.

    Geometry attribute is pinned on 400, Function attribute is not pinned and has the current value of 0.

    Geometry attribute is pinned on 400, Function attribute is not pinned and has the current value of 0.

    [Note] Note

    A Geometry attribute gets pinned once an ERP number is applied for the respective row. It is marked by the respective icon .

    When you need another value, use the "neutral" row (without ERP number) beside the pinned one. (Whether export is allowed without ERP number or not, depends on the desired company internal workflow.)

    [Note] Note

    Using the example of a cylinder, the distinction between the stroke, which is a Geometry attribute and the rod positioning, which is a Function attribute has to be made. By activating the ERP functionality the stroke is pinned, as soon as an ERP_PDM_NUMBER has been attributed (the rod positioning does not get pinned). The pinned state becomes visible through a special icon . When using ERP, different strokes have different ERP numbers; different rod positions don't have.

  • Dimension attribute

    The Dimension attribute is used for semi-finished products and profiles, which are created in running meters (here variable L).

    [Note] Note

    Whether a Dimension attribute is pinned when an ERP number has been applied , can be specified in a configuration file depending on the desired company internal workflow.[a]

    If you need another value, use the "neutral" row (without ERP number) beside the pinned one. (Whether rows without ERP number may be exported depends on the desired company internal workflow.)

  • Object attribute

    The Object attribute is used for variables for dimensions and/or product standards, for order numbers or technical specifications, etc. (attributes which have nothing to do with geometry or function).

    [Note] Note

    An Object attribute is pinned, once the respective row has got an ERP number. Then it is marked with the respective icon .

    If you need another value, use the "neutral" row (without ERP number) beside the pinned one. (Whether rows without ERP number may be exported depends on the desired company internal workflow.)