SmartCounter - This tool creates counters that allow you to increment a property on each document by creating a unique property.

These counters can be used in any of the following utilities myCADtools properties (BatchProperties, BatchConverter, CloneComponents, Integration, SmartProperties...) and in myPDMtools (ex : SerialNumber).


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Add a counter.


 

The buttonis used to add a counter.


 


Confirm with the counter appears in the drop-down menu.


 


Delete a counter.


The button deletes a counter.

Select the counter to be deleted from the drop-down menu and use the .

 

Confirm the message to delete the counter.

 


Rename a counter.


The button to rename a counter.

Select the counter to be renamed and click on the .

 

Modify the name and confirm with OK.


 


Manage number reservations.  


See chapter Beach reservation.

The value taken for file numbering generally follows the rules imposed when counters are created.

It may be useful to skip a certain number, for example to postpone part of a project, or to reserve a number range for subcontracting part of a project.