Life cycles

This command allows you to define the sub-states of the life cycles. The current states are: Design, Validated, Obsolete and Deleted. The life cycle can be used manually from the project tree by using the (Life cycle) popup menu on the document.

Creation stages / Use:

Select Pdm > Life Cycles... from the TopSolid button.

Select the state to complete.
Click the Add button.
Select which document types will be concerned by this sub-state:
- All types.
- Only selected types: Select them in the list and click the green arrow to move them in the right side column.
- All types except selected ones: Select types which are not concerned by moving them on the right side column.
Enter a sub-state name and the document types.
Validate by clicking

Main states cannot be renamed. The scheme is displayed below.

When sub-states are not defined in the right order, simply select one from the tree and drag it to the right place.
The search tool also allows you to search by state or sub-state.
The option Publishable allows to choose which Life Cycles is publishable to the ERP/PLM connected.

When using TopSolid in client/server mode and if a workflow is defined, you cannot manually select a sub-state. This is automatically changed based on workflow progress.

Available Options:

All Types:

The defined sub-stated is available for all types of documents (Part, Assembly, Draft, Bill of Material, etc.)

Only selected types:

From the list at the left, select the types of documents that use this life cycle sub-state and click the arrows to move them to the list at the right.

All types except those selected:

From the list at the left, select the types of documents that do not use this life cycle sub-state and click the arrows to move them to the list at the right.

Modifications / Additional information:

You can delete or rename a sub-state using the popup menu of this sub-state.

Life cycle scheme: