Hi, this is my first post here and by all accounts probably not my last.
I am working on a test bed for launching Solidworks PDM standard within my work place and have encountered a difficulty in my revisioning system.
We have two distinct part numbers which both have an issue number attached to them.
I have worked out the basic part numbering revision, and can transition the part number revision to increment by 1 each time, however, I cannot get the second variable to follow suit.
The variables are:
Revision
ASCRev
Revision works fine.
If however I try and use the same process to up rev the ASCRev, because it reads the system variable %Revision%, & %NextRevision%, then I either increment Revision so it jumps a rev. and / or the ASCRev lags behind.
Does anyone know how to create the a system variable like %NextASCRev%
I have a work around, which is not pretty involving a formula built into the part or assy document, however this requires the transition to then open the document in a writable state, allow the formula to run, then close and perform up-issue to revision.
This of course has its limitations, esp. in Standard.
I am not sure if it the functionality of the Standard version, or my lack of knowledge which is leading me into a dead end.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
May I ask why you have two Revision variables? Just curious.
A couple of things to note: Revision is comprised of two parts: Variable (dumb text that represents revision) and a Counter (this is internal, but why you have the option for 'initial counter value' on the revision components)
Workflow Transitions Actions are order sensitive. So depending on how you configure the 'Set Variable' action may require you to move the 'Inc. Revision' action in a different order.
Usually: