Stand alone data management system for facilitating sheet metal part production
US6539399B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99953
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for managing data files, which reside on a computer network, relating to sheet metal part production. The method includes the steps of creating an identifier for a sheet metal part, linking the identifier with all the data files relating to the production of the sheet metal part, and selecting multiple linked data files in accordance with predetermined criteria. Consequently, when the identifier is operated on, the selected linked data files are substantially simultaneously subject to the same operation. The creating may include obtaining a sheet metal part name, determining a virtual folder hierarchy, and concatenating the virtual folder hierarchy and the sheet metal part name. All identifiers are stored in a single directory. The method may also include storing an index that includes a virtual folder hierarchy, and updating the index after every successful operation. The method may also include connecting to a server that is storing the data files.
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