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Set iPart Family Key Columns
An iPart can have up to 9 keys used to define criteria for AutoDrop and filtering
out the iPart for tube and pipe styles.
Pipe iParts typically have 3 family key columns: nominal size, schedule number,
and pipe length. For the sample pipe iPart:
On the Other tab, NPS is primary key {1} and SCH is secondary key {2}.
On the Parameters tab, PL is tertiary key {3}.
Fitting iParts typically have 1 family key column: nominal size. For the sample
elbow iParts, on the Other tab, NPS is primary key {1}.
The following image illustrates the relationship between iPart family key
columns and part family thumbnail page in the Content Center.
Family key columns play an important role in the file naming schema for part
families in the Content Center. After authoring and publishing, the sequential
combination of hierarchical keys form the value of the pre-defined property
{DESIGNATION} in the Content Center. In this case, {DESIGNATION} is pipe
{NS} {SN} {PL}, in which pipe indicates the conduit part type.
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