Format issues (&PTC_WM_REVISION:D)

Question

As per the original post. 
 
Hi BenLoosli,
 
In one of my project I have to update the assignee and reviewer details on drawing.
So we are using the format to update this  for new also we are using format.
Now to update the required parameters on drw. We are using Custom delegate.
But seems like there is a glitch like sometime it is
working fine and sometime it is not but in creo I can see the parameters with correct values.
So I am not understanding why it is happening.

BenLoosli · Accepted Answer

The template used for new drawings should include the format.

For existing drawings, you need to be sure you have the proper parameters in your drawings before adding or replacing the format. I would suggest a mapkey to add the required parameters to make it easier. The mapkey could also add the format but this would require a mapkey for each format.

BenLoosli · Answer

The use of formats and templates has some restrictions that a lot of people don't understand.

Using a format directly in a new drawing will usually lead to issues as some parameters (usually PTC_WM_*) are NOT created until the drawing file is saved for the first time. This will manifest itself if using any PTC_WM parameters in a format.

My recommendation is to put your format into a drawing template and always use the drawing templates when creating a new drawing. The drawing template when saved will have the required PTC_WM parameters and will pull the proper information into your drawings.

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