Description / Use Case: We would like the ability to relate pages directly to parts in Documoto, similar to the existing functionality that allows pages to be related to parts through a BOM on a Parts Page. This request extends that capability to allow global page-to-part relationships that are not limited to a single BOM or drawing, while providing fine-grained control over how each relationship is used. Proposed Functionality: Global Page-to-Part Linking • Allow users to create relationships between a part and one or more pages at the global part level. • These relationships should function like existing page-to-part links created through a BOM. Permission-Aware Navigation • When a user selects a linked page, the system should navigate to that page only if it exists in a book the user has access rights to. • If the system is not able to dynamically remove or hide links based on user access rights, display a custom access-restricted error page instead of a generic 404. • The error page should clearly indicate that the content exists but access is restricted. Visibility of Links • Page-to-part links should be viewable from: The Part Page The Parts List within a drawing (when applicable) Per-Page Toggle for BOM Population • For each page related to a part, provide an independent toggle that controls how that specific link is applied: Part Page Only: The link is visible only on the Part Page and does not appear in any BOMs. Populate in BOMs: The link automatically appears anywhere the part is used within BOMs across different drawings. • This toggle should be configurable per page-to-part relationship, not as a single global setting. • This allows some pages to remain contextual references while others are fully propagated into BOMs. Benefits: • Enables fine-grained control over documentation visibility • Supports complex parts with multiple supporting documents • Reduces duplication and manual maintenance of BOM links • Improves user experience and avoids misleading 404 errors • Maintains Documoto’s existing security and permission model Summary: This enhancement would expand Documoto’s page-to-part relationship model by introducing global linking with per-page BOM propagation control, improving flexibility, usability, and documentation consistency across books and drawings.
