ESTmep Sub-Assembly - Custom Data to "Mother", should flow to "Children"

[gene.kuhns]

When one assigns Custom Data to the "Mother" (itm Name) of a Sub-Assembly, the "Children" (individual components within the Sub-Assembly) should be assigned the same custom data. Right now, when one assigns Custom Data to a job, or a portion of a job, one must be certain that ALL sub-assemblies are open, or the items within the sub-assemblies will NOT be assigned the Custom Data

[Anonymous]

1/2 agree. I can see where both behaviors would be beneficial depending on the type of data you're using as Custom data.

[gene.kuhns]

The type of Custom Data we use is "Zone". We use this for break-out purposes of geographical areas, or areas where we feel we will need to apply a different labor multiplier due to differing installation conditions. As an estimator, I have never wanted custom data to only apply to the "Mother" and not the "Children". What instances have you come across (1/2 the time)?

[liz.fong]

Would definitely be nice to have the option - a prompt when exploding sub assemblies, a setting in the item properties, a way to script to both the parent and the children while still an assembly....