Set the numbering so it always uses 4 digits

Tekla Structures
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Tekla Structures
numbering
Environment
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Question:
Is there any way we can set the numbering so it always uses 4 digits, for example, a P1 plate would be P0001 or a M215 column would be M0215?

Answer:
Part, assembly, cast unit and rebar numbering formats can be controlled with the following advanced options:

XS_PART_POSITION_NUMBER_FORMAT_STRING
XS_ASSEMBLY_POSITION_NUMBER_FORMAT_STRING
XS_CAST_UNIT_POSITION_NUMBER_FORMAT_STRING
XS_REBAR_POSITION_NUMBER_FORMAT_STRING

By entering .3 after the position number you will get three digits:

XS_ASSEMBLY_POSITION_NUMBER_FORMAT_STRING=%%ASSEMBLY_PREFIX%%/%%ASSEMBLY_POS.3%%
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POS_number_digits_2.jpg


After changing these settings, you need to restart Tekla Structures to get the changes visible.
Do not change these settings if you have already created drawings.
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