Naming rules define the data entry format for a business object property when the new object is created, for example, creating a new Revision (Revise) or copying an existing Item.

A revision naming rule is a business rule that defines the naming convention and sequence for a revision property.

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.

For the ST5 release, naming rules are implemented as follows:

• Naming rules applied to the Item ID.

• Naming rules applied to the Revision.

• Naming rules applied to the Item Name.

• Revision Naming Rules

See the Naming rules and revision naming rules help topic for additional information.