8 Replies Latest reply on May 30, 2008 9:44 AM by Mike Sveda

How to force unique filenames?

Mike Sveda May 29, 2008 11:29 AM

Is there a way to force unique filenames in the PDM vault? I can't force unique part numbers as I want the Solidworks Drawing and it's parent to have the same number.

How to force unique filenames?

1-A5CHD1 May 29, 2008 11:35 AM (in response to Mike Sveda)

PDMWE 2008: Admin tool -> File types -> select slddrw etc, -> 'Do nto allow duplicate file names for this extension'. PDMWE 2007 has a SQL function you need to edit. Details are in the administration guide.
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  Mike Sveda May 29, 2008 11:40 AM (in response to 1-A5CHD1)
  
  Thanks!
  
  I am not sure if I have the admin guide. I have the PDMWE2007 Administrating PDMWorks Enterprise manual, not 2008. Would my VAR provide the 2008 one for free?
  
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How to force unique filenames?

1-A5CHD1 May 29, 2008 12:05 PM (in response to Mike Sveda)

All the guides are included on the CD in the Guides directory. You have the correct guide.
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  Joy Garon May 29, 2008 12:48 PM (in response to 1-A5CHD1)
  
  Mike -
  
  There is a way to do it in a 2007 vault, however - the change is global and impacts all file types. If you only want it to impact SW files, then wait until 2008.
  
  Joy
  
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    Mike Sveda May 29, 2008 12:51 PM (in response to Joy Garon)
    
    We have PDMWE2008. Where is the guide directory????
    
    We had training on 2007 right before the 2008 release.
    
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      Joy Garon May 29, 2008 12:57 PM (in response to Mike Sveda)
      
      Hi Mike -
      
      I'm assuming you downloaded the latest version of PDME. In which case, find the directory where you extracted the software to and browse for Support\Guides directory. (or browse the CD if you have the CD)...
      
      Joy
      
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      Michael Dekoning May 30, 2008 12:05 AM (in response to Mike Sveda)
      
      Mike,
      
      In 2008, open the PDMWorks Enterprise Administration tool. Right click on File Types. Select Duplicate file name settings in the pop-up menu. Make your desired choice in the dialog box shown in the attachment and click OK.
      
      Hope this helps,
      Mike
      
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        Mike Sveda May 30, 2008 9:44 AM (in response to Michael Dekoning)
        
        Got it set now and found the docs after getting the install CD from our IT guy.
        
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