Different fields for different types of items in same workspace

[danielg67]

Hello

Is there a way to show different fields in a workspace item depending on the item type?

I'd like to avoid creating different workspaces for assemblies, mechanical parts, electrical parts...Let's say each type/category has a different set of  properties/fields. 

I'd like something like Vault's item categories, where you choose for each user defined property in which item/file categories is avaliable.

thanks in advance

Daniel Garcia

[jpiggee]

Daniel,

There has been much discussion about having the field input values change depending on other selections, i.e. linking field choices.

This wish has been submitted and we hope to see this function available in the near future.

Thank-you for your valued input on the functionality of PLM.

[danielg67]

Thanks Joe

At this moment I don't really know what's better from the point of view of less setup work.

Obviously there's a need for different fields in different types of items if you don't want a very long form to input data and don't want users to enter/see information that has nothing to do to the current item (i.e. electrical properties in a mechanical component).

With the current functionality you can end up having a lot of workspaces for the same kind of "object" and you need to create an specific role for every workspace, which is repetitive (let's say the same kind of user could create items for different categories) and creates complexity to maintain the setup.

best regards

Daniel

[jpiggee · Accepted solution]

Daniel,

I agree, as I said earlier there was a lot of discussion over this, weighing the pros and cons of having the ability do this. I can also see it from both sides of the coin. I see this as a fantastic addition to the already powerful toolset but also something that could cause a lot of confusion to a user just starting with PLM.

The key is how to introduce this to a new user without overwhelming them with complex customization.