Object-linkedThe Object-linked field specifies whether you want to work with objects for this part. If this field is set to 'Yes', you can create objects by assigning a unique number. If this field is set to 'No', you cannot create any objects.
When a new part is added, the Object-linked field is set to 'No' by default. You can change this setting by running the Change object linkage process from the Edit menu.
If the value in the Object-linked field is 'Yes, create manually', you have to create the object yourself on the Objects form. You also specify the sequence number there.
If the Object-linked field is set to 'Yes, auto-create', the sequence number will be created automatically. Auto-created objects are assigned codes based on a search path. The search path is checked in descending order, as follows:
If the Sequence number field in the Parts module is used to assign a code, the next available number will be assigned to the object, and the value in this field will be increased automatically. This field therefore always tells you the last assigned sequence number.
An object code can consist of more than just a sequence number. For example, you could choose to compose the code of using various elements, such as 'Part code' + 'Year' + 'Sequence number'. You can define the numbering method in a script that is filled in on the Object tab of the Basic data form (General Settings module, Settings item).
The object type is the type of object this part refers to. For example, you can add parts with an object type of 'Serial number', 'Machine code', 'Device', or 'Location'.
The Object group field can be used to organize parts into groups that are useful from an object point of view.
If your service parts are organized into service part groups, use this field to enter the group to which the part belongs, for example 'Maintenance prone' of 'Wear and tear related'.