Understanding project definitions
All of the functionality of project folders revolves around project definitions. Project definitions are the elementary building blocks upon which project folders are created to contain project copies of master documents for revision. Project definitions are the templates from which project folders can be made in a vault.
Project definitions determine the following characteristics of a project folder:
- The associated custom folder type that can have custom properties and can limit where project folders may be created within the vault’s folder structure.
- Project workflow states and transitions that model the project life cycle.
- Sub-project folders that may be created within the project folder to represent subordinate engineering processes.
- Workflow interlocks (rules) on the documents within a project folder that must be met before the project’s workflow can change.
- Workflow interlocks (rules) on the parent project, peer projects, or sub-projects that must be met before the project’s workflow can change.
Although project definitions can be complex, using project definitions is relatively straightforward. Any project definitions available in a vault are listed on menus alongside available folder types and document types for easy selection. Consult a system administrator for information regarding the project definitions available in your vault(s).
For information on creating project definitions, see the BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise Configuration Guide.