1. Navigate and Edit Part
Click on Modeling Parts and navigate to the Parts menu. Select the part for which you want to create and generate serial numbers, then click edit.
2. Enable Serial Number Management
A part must have the managed by serial number checkbox checked. Select the generate serials checkbox to enable serial number generation.
3. Set Initial Serial Number
The numerator is the initial number from which serial counting starts. For example, set it to 100.
4. Configure Padding Zeros
Padding zeros lets you configure how many zeros will be added inside the number. For example, set it to 5.
5. Define Serial Pattern Text
The pattern allows you to use any combination of letters or dynamic fields. For example, start the serial with the text CERT dash.
6. Explain Pattern Input
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7. Enter Serial Pattern
Enter the serial pattern using placeholders for year and auto number to generate serials dynamically.
8. Preview Serial Number Outcome
At the bottom, you will see the outcome for the first serial. It includes five letters for padding, the numerator, and the pattern.
9. Save Serial Configuration
Click Save to apply and store your serial number configuration settings.
This tutorial guides you through configuring serial number templates for parts in Next Plus, including enabling serial management, setting initial numbers, defining patterns, and saving the configuration.