Our implementation of Parts (items) will employ the use of a (Noun) Name that is selected from a predefined list.  Depending upon the name selected, we will need the user to populate additional item information.  For example:

(Noun) Name:  Bolt

Type:  Carriage (prom a predefined list)

Diameter:  0.50”

Thread Pitch:  16

Length:  2.00”

Finish:  SS304

Grade:  8

Misc:  (Free Form Text Entry)

(Noun) Name:  Motor

Horsepower:  15

Power Supply (Volts):  220

Frequency (50Hz or 60Hz):  60

Phase (1PH or 3PH):  1

Motor Type:  Permanent Split Capacitor

Amperage:  30

R.P.M.:  1750

Overload Protection:  Manual

Temperature Rise Over Ambient:  40°C (104°F) Standard

Insulation Class Required: 

Service Factor (S.F.): 

Enclosures:  Explosion Proof

Bearings:  Ball

Shaft Requirements:

     Diameter

     Length

     Keyway size and length:

     Flats, and orientation:

     Thru-Shaft  (Y / N)

     Water slinger, and type:

NEMA / METRIC Frame Size: 

Mountings:

Has anyone created a solution for Item ((Part) naming and classification?

You can do it in several provided ways.

Create appropriate Class Structure for Part ItemType (go to Administration\ItemTypes, edit Part, use Class Structure field). Let two classes exist: Bolt and Motor. Then add required properties in Properties tab: Type, Diameter, etc. (assign /Part/Bolt for them in Class Path column); Horsepower, Power Supply, etc. (assign /Part/Motor for them in Class Path column). So, classes and class specific properties are configured. Now you need to display/edit them in appropriate way. Options:

1. Setup Show Parameters Tab=Always on Part ItemType form. Go to Design\Part, create a new  instance, select Type=Bolt. Then Parameters tab is populated with appropriate properties. You can modify their values.

2. In Part ItemType, go to Views tab, create a new form, set Classification=/Part/Bolt in the grid. Edit the form and add corresponding class-specific fields to it. Then when you create a Part instance and select Type=Bolt, then this form will appear with the required properties populated.

3. You can write javascript code for standard Part form to display class-specific fields on Type field value change. The method mockup already exists on standard Part form classification (label is Type) field.