Rule Expression Editor

The Rule Expression Editor helps to define complex naming rules for objects used in the integration process.

The editor places specifically formatted wildcards into the field from which it originated. The editor inserts wildcards at the cursor position within the field. You can use multiple wildcards in one rule at the same time.

Example: {PART.Manufacturer}_{SWPDM.SerNo:New Serial Number}
  • This expression includes two wildcards enclosed in braces, separated by an underscore _.
  • If the cursor is within the first wildcard, you can edit the expression {PART.Manufacturer}.
  • If the cursor is within the second wildcard, you can edit the expression {SWPDM.SerNo:New Serial Number}.
  • If the cursor is outside any wildcard, a new wildcard is created and inserted at the cursor position.
Field name Description
Content Object Defines the name of the object. The available objects depend on the selected folder or file.
Content Property Defines the name of the property. The available properties depend on the selected object.
Property Value Defines the property value. The value can be plain text or from a list.
This field is not visible for all properties.
Generator Name Defines the name of the SOLIDWORKS PDM number generator.
This field is visible only for properties related to a number generator.