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

Generates the default number (ID) for a new or renamed drawing based on the current context and related component data.

The returned number is determined by the execution context, such as:

•ADW (Assembly Duplication Wizard): Uses NewComponentID, optionally appending a counter.

•SAVE_AS, SAVE_AS_LINKED_DRAWING, GET_FILENAME_BEFORE_SAVEAS: Retrieves the associated component UID, checks existing drawings, and computes the next available drawing ID.

•RENAME_DRAWING: Determines the new drawing name by analyzing the original and current IDs and parent relationships.

If no valid drawing context is detected or an error occurs, an empty string is returned.

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

Syntax

Visual Basic
Public Function GetDefaultNumber_Drawing As String

C#
public string GetDefaultNumber_Drawing()

Visual C++
public: String^ GetDefaultNumber_Drawing()

Visual C++

public:

String^ GetDefaultNumber_Drawing()

JavaScript
function getDefaultNumber_Drawing();

Return Value

The computed drawing number, or an empty string if the operation fails.