Numbering Scheme Vault 2015 Pro

[Anonymous]

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? 

[swalton]

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?

[brendan.henderson · Accepted solution]

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.

[Anonymous]

Well my manufacturing company is currently using autocad for all drafting and we have a standard drawing naming convention. We are in the process of upgrading systems to inventor.

I design electrical substations. One structure within the substation may contain 15 separate assemblies. So I break out each assembly on one sheet with a corresponding parts list. This is probably a norm throughout anyone using inventor.

We require the beginning of the file name of the drawing be the year ordered. 15- (2015) then followed by the order number which is usually 4 digits. Then followed by the department in the company that designed it. Then a sequential numbering.

Ex. 15-1234CIV001...002...003 and so forth.

Every part in each assembly is pulled from our Content Center with a predefined file name. Since most of my employees are very new to the whole switch in systems, I am trying to make this as seamless as possible for them.

Does this help why I would want my file name to differ from the part inserted?

[Anonymous]

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!