Programming Mechworks PDM > .NET API > MwPDMApi Namespace > DataEntrHelper Class > DataEntrHelper Methods > GetDefaultDescription

Retrieves the default description for a drawing based on the current context.

The description is typically derived from the associated Part or Assembly if available. Specifically:

•In contexts SAVE_AS, GET_FILENAME_BEFORE_SAVEAS, or SAVE_AS_LINKED_DRAWING: Retrieves the UID of the linked model and uses its description.

•In context RENAME_DRAWING: No description is returned or modified.

•In all other cases: Prompts the user to enter a name manually and returns an empty string.

If called from the Assembly Duplication Wizard (ADW), no description is returned.

Namespace: MwPDMApi
Assembly: MwPDMApi (in MwPDMApi.dll) Version: 1.0.0.0 (1.0.0.0)

Syntax

Visual Basic
Public Function GetDefaultDescription_Drawing As String

C#
public string GetDefaultDescription_Drawing()

Visual C++
public: String^ GetDefaultDescription_Drawing()

Visual C++

public:

String^ GetDefaultDescription_Drawing()

JavaScript
function getDefaultDescription_Drawing();

Return Value

The resolved description string, or an empty string if unavailable.