In order to keep the field use drawings organized in a logical sequence for the installers I want to be able to have my process (derived from the "selected assemblies each" process style) create drawings (which assign assembly number to the drawing number) in the order that the assembly main part is selected. This will keep the numbering on the install map organized exactly how I want it.
I see that there are plenty of options for ascending and descending choices but I see no option for "in the order of selected main parts" in the Selection/Arrangement order drop down box.
If this was possible it would allow the detailer to organized a numbering sequence that corresponds with an install layout instead of the limited options available currently when creating a process that would use the "with drawing number" setting when numbering the model.
These available options of descending and ascending order wind up letting the computer make numbering choices that are not orderly or controllable in 3d space and we should be to create an easy to follow, sequenced field use drawing or even a shop drawing form a selected order of main parts if desired.
This option will allow the detailer to use the "numbering by drawing method" without having to Manually select each part,wait for the process, manually select the next MP, wait on the process etc...... It would be truly automated with exact control over the main part numbering as it relates to the desired assembly position
This goes for numbering stair wells also. Having to wrestle with the numbering options to output a simple ascending or descending pattern for rails and stairs in a stair well can be a huge pain in the butt in AST in my experience. Once you get something that's usable if you run the numbering again after a change to the model that requires it...... you're numbering can be altered by the program and you're back to the drawing board.
Okay.... Dev Team...... chop chop and get to work on this right away!!
We need it for the next update!
Regards
Craig
ECMS
