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Defining the Part Number Templates

Next, define the part number template.

This task is a step in Process of Creating Dynamically Generated Smart Part Numbers.

To define the part number template

1. In the Name field of the Smart Part Number record, click the name you entered.

   The name is a hyperlink. The Part Number Method view appears.

2. In the Part Number Template list, add a new record and complete the necessary fields, described in the following table.

   Field	Comments
   Pre-Fix	Enter a static text that appears before all other parts of the smart part number generated by the application
   Attribute Name	Select the attribute for this section
   Post Fix	Enter a static text that appears after all other parts of the smart part number generated by the application
   Abbreviation Method	Select an abbreviation method for the attribute mapping
   Sequence	Enter a sequence. The sequence determines the order of the section in the part number.

3. Repeat Step 2 for each section you want to include in the part number.