To Customize the Filename for Inserted Content Center Components

You can edit the filename scheme for families in a category. The filename must be unique for all family members that use the same storage folder specified by the Family Folder Name.

Filenames must include family-specific identifiers to be unique. For example, for custom families, the filename must include all custom columns. When you insert a part family member (part) in an assembly and the filename is not unique, placement of the family member can be disabled.

1. Click Manage tab Content Center panel Editor.
2. In the Content Center Editor dialog box, select a read/write library in the Library View list.
3. Use the Category View mode or Search to locate the category you want to edit.
4. Right-click the category, and select File Naming.
5. In the File Naming Options dialog box, enter an expression in the File Name Expression text box:
   • Click next to the edit box to display the list of available parameters for the Category. Double-click a parameter to insert it in the filename scheme.
   • If appropriate, enter allowed characters (separators, and so on).
     Note: The following characters cannot be used in the filename scheme: \ / : * ? " < > | & { } [ ] %
6. To add the File Name Expression as a prefix or suffix to the current filename, select Add to existing. Then select As prefix or As suffix.
7. Click OK to apply the filename schema to all families in the selected category.

Tip: To use the filename as occurrence name in the assembly browser, map the File Name to Member.DisplayName. Open the Family Table for a part family, right-click the File Name column, and then select Column Properties. Select the Member.DisplayName iProperty in the Map to Inventor Property list.