Custom Part Number Name

Overview

Custom Part Number Name is a dedicated custom iProperty used to store unique part numbers for Inventor components. This property plays a critical role in part identification, tracking, and automation throughout the design and manufacturing process.

By standardizing part number storage in a single iProperty, you ensure consistency and accuracy across your assemblies. This approach simplifies the assignment, retrieval, and management of part numbers, especially in large projects or organizations with strict part numbering requirements.

The Custom Part Number Name property is referenced by both the Auto Part Number and Part Number commands. These commands automate the generation and assignment of part numbers, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. The property also supports integration with external systems such as ERP or PLM platforms, making it easier to synchronize design data with downstream processes.

Custom part numbers are essential for organizations that require unique identification for components, whether for manufacturing, inventory, compliance, or traceability. Leveraging this property streamlines part management and supports efficient workflows from design through production.

How It Works

1. The Custom Part Number Name property is added to Inventor components as a custom iProperty.
2. Auto Part Number and Part Number commands reference this property to assign or retrieve part numbers.
3. Part numbers can be generated automatically or entered manually, depending on project requirements.
4. Assigned part numbers are stored in the iProperty and can be accessed for documentation, BOMs, or integration with external systems.

Usage Instructions

1. Ensure the Custom Part Number Name iProperty exists in your component files.
2. Use the Auto Part Number or Part Number command to assign or update part numbers.
3. Review and edit part numbers as needed in the iProperty dialog or through automated workflows.
4. Export part numbers for use in BOMs, drawings, or external systems.

Troubleshooting

1. If part numbers are not assigned, verify that the Custom Part Number Name iProperty exists and is correctly referenced.
2. Check for duplicate or missing part numbers in your assembly.
3. Ensure integration settings are correct for external systems if exporting part numbers.

Examples

1. Automated part numbering: Use Auto Part Number to generate unique part numbers for all components in an assembly.
2. Manual part number assignment: Enter custom part numbers in the iProperty dialog for special components.
3. Export part numbers: Retrieve part numbers from the iProperty for use in BOMs or ERP integration.

Dialog Box Input

Custom iProperty

The property name used to store custom part numbers. Ensure it is present in all relevant component files.

Assignment

Part numbers can be assigned automatically or manually using the appropriate commands.

Integration

Part numbers stored in this property can be exported or synchronized with external systems.

Related Commands

1. Auto Part Number
2. Part Number
3. BOM Number

Assembly Tool Suites

• Configure Suite
• Construct Suite
• Create Suite
• Parametric Suite
• Part Numbering Suite
• Placement Suite
• Replace Suite
• Utility Suite