Fixed vs hard fixed difference

RE: Fixed vs hard fixed difference

neil.lindberg — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 20:58:36 GMT

Angela,

Where did you find this information? This should definitely be in the Configuring Solutions class guide, Unit 10, on Versioning. Currently it does not explain this well.

I would like to forward your answer to the teachers, giving credit.

Thank you!

Neil

RE: Fixed vs hard fixed difference

AngelaIp — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:36:18 GMT

It´s not so difficult (when you have mastered it after 3 endless years)

"Hard" says, that the behavior cannot be overwritten by the LifeCycle (if you have one).

For classical Parts this would mean:

Float -> BOM item will automatically float to it´s latest version, as long as you haven´t released your parent. On release it behavior will be overwritten to Fixed and then freeze the version.

Hard Float -> In your relationship, ALWAYS the newest item will be linked, no matter if we are in Preliminary, Released of whatever

Hard Fixed -> In your BOM relationship, nothing will be updated automatically. If you use Generation 3 of a Part, it will remain Generation 3, no matter if the state has changed or if there already 17 newer version of the Part.

I actually prefer using Hard Fixed for most of our tasks to prevent unwanted changes.

RE: Fixed vs hard fixed difference

neil.lindberg — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:11:09 GMT

I just re-read Unit 10 and unfortunately the info needs updated to include better definitions. I'm going to watch this post as I don't know the answer myself. I will leave you with a quote from the class materials that may help with further investigation:
This behavior is in accordance with the CMII standard.

RE: Fixed vs hard fixed difference

hkhan — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:59:25 GMT

Hello Neil, I know that hard fix fixes to one specific generation no matter what happens but what about just simple fix what does that do

RE: Fixed vs hard fixed difference

neil.lindberg — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:55:01 GMT

There are diagrams around these terms and usage in :"10 - Defining Lifecycles and Versioning" of the "Aras_Innovator12_Configuring Solutions_StudentGuide_JUNE_2020.pdf" from the Configuring Solutions class. Unfortunately, this is not clear to me from the materials. I know there are four kinds and the difference of Fixed and Float, but not what "Hard" does to these.