Hi;

We are in the process of implementing PDMWE in ourorganization inorder to get better document handling and control,as we haveoutgrown our previous systems.
I would like to learn from other experiences on how tosuccesfullyimplement this, and how to build a good folder anddocumentstructure.
I want to use the vault on all documents related to thedevelopmentproject. This means that all from .sld% to .doc ,.ppt,etc. will bea part of the project.

First of all i would like to know how other users usedocument nameand numbering on solidworks related documents.
Do you use one or several serial numbers on the differentfiletypes?
How is the filename configured? ie. %docnumber% -%Description% orjust a logical name on the part?
Do you use the same filename for a drawing as the part?ie.10023.sldprt and 10023.slddrw for the part drawing?
How do you handle multiple drawings related to one partorassembly? ie. Assembly 1234.sldasm have 3 drawings. Oneassemblylayout, one detail layout and one concept layout.

For other documents:
Do you use the same serialnumber as solidworks files, or haveyoudefined different serials for different document categories.

Im looking forward to a constructive discussion on thismatter

Regards Eirik Saether
Well Innovation
NorwaySolidworksSolidworks Pdm enterprise Pdm