Here are my current part template custom properties:

We are implementing new ERP and PDM software, Epicor and "Pro.File".  We are now sorting out what attributes ("solidworks custom properties") need to be in parts, assemblies, weldments, drawings, etc; and get automatically imported into the vault.  We are a make-to-order shop; we are always making lots of new parts.  Goal is to make data-entry as simple as possible for our engineers and designers.

I'm very curious to see how you guys have your templates set up, so we can reduce the amount of wheel-reinventing and unexpected problems later.

Found one similar post: https://forum.solidworks.com/message/181215

My specific issues:

"Solidworks material" and "raw material numbers" -  The solidworks material library is in groups and has all the alloys we use.  But erp needs specific raw material sizes (ie L4x4x3/8), each with its own part number.  Not sure how to best set these up.

Manufacturing method -  Parts may be cut, machined, purchased, etc.  Thinking about adding solidworks attribute(s) for this, that gets passed into erp.  Not sure.  This might be input easier somewhere else, not in solidworks...

Location of attributes - I think the part and assembly attribute lists will be identical.  Weldment cutlist item properties might have to be the same... but this seems like a lot of extra work.  Thinking that drawing attributes will be minimal, with just the info that needs to go on the title block; all driven from the part.

Numbering attributes - Currently we just have a "PartNumber" (our internal) and "MfrPartNumber" attributes in the part custom properties.  Anyone else just use these two attributes?  The pdm guys recommend having different numbers for parts,models,drawings, etc... seems complicated.

Custom/configuration specific properties - some of our parts use configurations.  Not sure what to do here, or if having the data stored in two places might cause problems.  Would hate to have to redo everything later because we didn't understand this!

The erp and pdm guys have given us a lot of good advice, but can't  really provide solidworks-specific guidance.  Will help a lot if we get  the attributes 90% right before we go live.  Any advice / links very much appreciated.