In the 3Dfindit / PARTdataManager characteristics table, a separate column PLMTABLE_DOCVIEW can be used to indicate for each characteristic (row) via an icon whether a CAD document exists (or several) and whether it exists with the currently set values.

Icons in the characteristic attribute table signalize the existence of CAD documents

Parts like springs, rivets or seals have value range fields. Even when these parts have been exported with different values, they are only one time administrated (and are only one time in stock).

Clamping length 20mm

Clamping length 51mm

The ERP_PDM_NUMBER column indicates whether a part is managed. The article number is then displayed in this column. This information is usually sufficient for design purposes. However, for administration, for example, it may also be of interest to know which parts have actually been exported or whether a CAD document exists for the part. The ERP_PDM_NUMBER column does not say anything about this; this information is provided by the PLMTABLE_DOCVIEW column. The document in question can be found quickly in PDM using the PDM ID.

/	No icon: There is no document in the PDM system for the line in question.
	White, single document symbol: There is exactly one CAD document for the line in question.
	White, multi-document symbol: There are several CAD documents for the line in question. Possible reasons are: Different installation positions (e.g. for springs, rivets, seals) Assemblies: Documents of assembly and children (e.g. bearing box and balls) Documents of different CAD systems If you move the mouse over the icon, a short information message with the number of CAD documents is displayed. Click on the icon to open the Document list dialog box. This dialog box contains detailed information on the PDM ID and the value range settings of the documents. PDM ID information dialog box
	Orange, single document symbol: A document is available, but the current setting of a value range field differs.

Clicking on the icon opens the Document list dialog box, which shows the PDMID, which in turn can be used to quickly find the relevant document in the PDM.

PDMID information dialog in PARTdataManager

	Note
	The display of the buttons for delete, edit and create depends on the settings. It is currently not possible to display them in 3Dfindit.

PDMID information dialog in 3Dfindit

Detailed technical information can be found under Section 3.2.9, “Show CAD documents (PDM-ID) in 3Dfindit / PARTdataManager ” in PARTsolutions Administration - Manual .