PDMQuery Help

Updated 07.19

Purpose:

PDMQuery is a web application for accessing Toro part and publications information. It searches and retrieves product drawings/documents indirectly from Windchill PDMLink via Product Data Syndication Server (PDSS). As of early 2019, part & pub info formerly contained in Documentum has been migrated to PDSS, and is accessible through PDMQuery.

Access:

Users are granted access via Tech Connect request. Once access is granted, they are automatically logged on with their network ID and password

Usage:

Quick Search – Enter a valid Toro part number, and if found, the latest version of the matching PDF will be opened for download in a new tab. CV links will be appended to the PDF when applicable, linking access to the advanced part information page.

Advanced Search – Advanced search uses a unique combination of criteria to locate part and pub information. These criteria are entered in their own labeled fields, and are treated uniquely dependent on what other criteria is entered. There are a few easy steps to follow to ensure returned data is accurate and what you expect.

Note- this system is not designed for use as an exploratory tool, part information such as Name, Number etc. should be known by the user beforehand

1. Wildcards:

a. Accepted wildcards (* or %) may be used in the Number, Name or Project Number fields in lieu of a character or characters that is indeterminate. They may be used on the beginning (e.g. *001), end (e.g. 100*), or in lieu of a part or project number (*)

b. A single character wildcard (*, %, or _) may be used in the Number, Name or Project Number fields if a single character is unknown (e.g. TestPa_t)

c. Multiple Wildcards in one part number will not return accurate results (e.g. *00*, Tes_Par*)

d. Wildcards in multiple fields at once will not return accurate results (e.g. Number = 100*, Name = *wheel)

2. File Types: Available file types for downloads will be indicated by “pdf”, “edz”, or “zip” links under the Download Links section. CV links will be appended to the PDF when applicable, linking access to the advanced part information page.

3. Project Number Descriptions: May be accessed by clicking on a part’s Project Number value, the tool tip will then be set to the SAP description for the given project number

4. Thumbnails: Thumbnail images will be displayed for the parts if they exist, and will expand when hovered over

Multiple part Numbers may be entered simultaneously, separated either by commas, spaces, or returns, and all entered parts will be subject to the other entered criteria

Search Results Fields Explained:

PDMQuery will display results based on the searching parameters. Below is an explanation of each field that populates information.

o Part # - Engineering document number. Document will open into selected application once clicked.

o Rev – Alpha numeric placeholder that informs which revision level the document is currently at.

o Name – Part/material name from SAP

o Download Links – Selectable file options for viewing or downloading the document number (PDF, EDZ, or ZIP).

o Status – Displays the current Engineering Change Management status of the document.

o Size – Displays the current document file size.

o Modified in PDMLink – Displays the date and time stamp of the last modified date of the drawing/document in PDMLink.

o Modified By – Displays the last user to modify the specific document.

o Project – Displays the Engineering center project number for the specific document.

o SAP # - Displays the SAP ECM or Authority number related to the specific document.

o ECM Type – Displays the current Engineering Change Management stage of the document. This type correlates to the current lifecycle status in PDMLink.

o Updated In PDSS – Displays the date and time stamp of when the document was posted to the PDSS database.

o Part Preview – Displays the thumbnail viewable for the part, if applicable