CAD File Naming Convention

[Joe G.]

When I was on 1687, we used 1687-YYYY-SSM-M-xxxx -- description. For example: 1687-2014-SPS-S-0041 -- rear 3d gusset. We will likely be bringing this system to 5400 this year.


YYYY: year
SSM: A three letter code indicating subsystem. The folder hierarchy used meant that in each folder, every part would share the same subsystem.
M: A one letter code indicating the initial manufacturing technique used for the part. Other special identifiers included "A"for assembly and "C" for COTs,
xxxx: a four digit unique identifier (really could have been 3, or even 2 digits)
description: a concise descriptor of the part's role or design.

The order worked well, since when sorted alphabetically, it would automatically filter by manufacturing technique

If I recall, this was closely derived from 148's system.

We were also quite meticulous about keeping drawing files and part metadata up to date, so that information such as designer, quantities, materials, etc. would remain up to date and easily accessible in our title blocks.