Naming rules define how newly created objects are named and numbered. The naming rule pattern is determined by the selected Item Type.

Naming rules consist of two components: a pattern and a counter. The pattern is a variable that defines the format (Example: NNNNN), and the counter is used to define the increment each time it is used.

Naming rules are implemented as follows:

• Naming rules applied to the Item ID Pattern and Item ID.

• Naming rules applied to the Revision Pattern and Revision.

• Naming rules applied to the Item Name.

• Revision Naming Rules defining the naming convention and sequence for a revision property.

For more information, see the Naming rules and revision naming rules help topic.