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Effectivity in plain language

Date effectivity, serial-number effectivity, lot effectivity — what they are, when each is the right choice, and how Windchill represents them.

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The three flavors

In progress.

  • Date effectivity — change applies from a date forward.
  • Serial-number effectivity — change applies from a specific unit onward.
  • Lot effectivity — change applies to specific production batches.

Choosing the right one

Decision framework drafting in progress.