Selecting a Linked Record Object To select a linked record object: In the SOLIDWORKS PDM Configuration Wizard, under Linked Record Object, click Configure. In the Link Record Object wizard, on the Linked Record Object page, under Linked Record Object, select an object. Under Initial Record Status, select a lifecycle status, which is mandatory for newly created records. Parent topicLinked Record Objects Configuring Linked Records Defining the Field Mapping Defining Related and Reference File Mapping BOM Mapping Options Mapping the Field Groups to the Linked Record Object Numbering Scheme Options Creating Linked Records Primary References