In January 2004, many Steelcase products changed style numbers, catalog codes, or both. In some cases this realignment also resulted in changes to parts option code sequences. The Steelcase Style Number Conversion Wizard converts drawings or worksheets with order information prepared using the OLD style catalogs and style numbers to their NEW catalog equivalents.
Converter capabilities
These Style Number Converters should not be considered as a "magic button" that miraculously converts Worksheets and drawings without human intervention. Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely translate all style numbers to the new format without human intervention. In places where the data is unclear, the user is asked to pick among valid choices.
The converters are based on a database supplied by Steelcase that maps old style numbers to their new style number equivalents. In some cases, old style numbers map directly to new style numbers and/or catalog codes. In other cases, a style number may be moved from a catalog code to several different catalog codes. When the converters encounter an item where it is ambiguous as to which catalog code to use as the new replacement, you are prompted to choose between valid possible replacements.
Because of possible changes to the option trails, option data entered on the old style items may be lost. The converters provide the user the ability to navigate and select the new option trails during the conversion process. These choices are made easier by displaying any data (including descriptions and options) that the old item contained. In essence, the process can be much like re-optioning product line items.
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