Associating parts

Associate parts with records and functions. For example, associate specific parts to an asset, position, system, or location. You can also modify the quantity of an existing part or remove a part from the Parts Associated page.

Note: Define parts on the Parts form.

To associate parts:

  1. From any form associated with an entity, select the record with which to associate parts, and then click the Parts Associated tab.
  2. Click Add Part.
  3. Part—Enter the part to associate with the record.
    The system automatically populates the part description, Part Org.,Primary Manufacturer, Primary Manufacturer Part Number and Component Location.
    Note:  Click Stock Info to view stock information.

    Click Substitutes to view alternate part information.

    Click Suppliers to view supplier information for the part.

    Click Manufacturers to view manufacturer information.

    Click Where Usedto view information on where the part is used.

  4. Condition—Enter the condition if the part is a condition tracked parent part. If the selected part is a condition tracked child part, the system automatically populates Condition.
  5. Quantity—Enter the number of parts to associate with the record. This number must be greater than zero.
  6. Comments—Enter additional comments as necessary.
  7. Click Submit. The system updates the Parts Associated list.
    Note: To remove a part, select the part to remove, and then click Remove Part. The system updates the Parts Associated list.