In PARTdataManager, when clicking on Add dataset to link database , the dialog box new ident-no. opens.

You can configure whether the ERP number should be manually inserted or automatically generated as "Timestamp" number. For automatic generation the input field is displayed inactively (dimmed).

The figure shows the standard dialog with the option to select the material in the list field.

Setting per configuration file

erpcustom.cfg -> Block [VARS] -> Key "TIMESTAMPNR"

Value range of key TIMESTAMPNR: 0/1

Setting per user interface

In PARTadmin, in the category Configuration files, under CADENAS_SETUP, open the configuration file erpcustom.cfg.

In the block VARS, change the default entry in TIMESTAMPNR from '0' to'1'.

Example with activated key TIMESTAMPNR:

Select a part which doesn't have a number yet.

Click on the button Add dataset to link database .

Select the Material.

Here exemplified with material selection "8.8"

Please regard: The input field ERPNo is enabled, because the ERP number is automatically generated.

Click Ok.

The ERP number is inserted with automatically generated ERP number.

When assigning an ERP_PDM_NUMBER, in the column ACTIVE_STATE the value "Released" is set by default.

In the key NEWASTATE you can determine the desired value.

You can configure the description text which is shown before the ERP number in the dialogbox new indent-no..

Configuration:

$CADENAS_SETUP/erpcustom.cfg -> Block [VARS] -> Key "USERDIALOG_ERPNR"

In the key value, enter the desired text.