I have created custom numbering formats in Vault for parts and asseblies with no problems. So, when I save a part or assembly in Inventor 2015, a dialogue box with my schemes pop up and forces a specific format. I have also created a scheme for drawing file .idw and .dwg as well in Vault. However, when I save a drawing file in Inventor the numbering scheme dialogue box does not pop up and allows the user to save the file with whatever they want, which is not what I want.
Am I doing somethign wrong? Shouldn't there be a naming scheme for drawing files for the Vault as well so there are unique filenames for each file?
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I am using Vault 2014 with IV 2014, so my results may be a bit different than yours.
When I create an idw, IV assigns the file name of the component in the 1st placed base view to the idw file. For example, if my part is 1234.ipt, and I place it in a new idw file, the idw is also named 1234.idw. When I click the save button for the 1st time, IV displays the normal save dialog, so I have the option of renaming the print. If I just hit enter, IV saves the idw with the default file name, otherwise I can type in whatever I need for that specific idw.
I think this is a good balance because the easy workflow gives you both the component and the drawing of that component the same filename (and in our case, filename=part number). A person can also make one-off names of drawings quickly, if necessary.
What advantage to you find with the component having one filename and the drawing having a separate one?
Steve Walton
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I also employ what swalton does, but your workflow may not want this. IFrom memory if you turn this option on you get the Nmmbering Scheme popup when saving IDW files.
Brenden,
I veiwed your post from a tablet this weekend and the picture you attached was not visible. I got to work this morning and this solved my issue. Thanks for the help!