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