Adding a Serial Number to a Data Card This example describes how to add a document serial number to the data card for Microsoft Word files. To add a serial number to a data card: Create the following serial number: Name Document Number Type Serial number from string Format string Static text:Document- Dynamic text: Counter > 001 In the Card Editor, open the Office file data card. Create an edit-box control. In the Edit box properties pane: Link the control to the variable Document number. Under Default value, select Serial number. Select Document number (the serial number you created in step 1). Click Save . When a user adds or creates new Word files, a unique serial number is automatically added to the file data card. Parent topicSerial Numbers (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) Related tasks Creating a Serial Number from a String Creating a Serial Number from an Add-in Using Serial Numbers to Automatically Name Files Related reference Serial Number Properties Dialog Box Serial Number Dialog Box