Creating a New Part Instance
A part instance is created from a part configuration or directly from a part. The top part in a part configuration is called the base part. In order to create a part instance the base part must meet the following criteria:
• The Default Trace Code is set to a value other than Untraced.
• It resides in a product or library context.
• It is not a configurable part.
• It is not checked out.
• You have create permission.
You can create a new part instance from the following locations:
• Select > from the Actions menu on a part information page.
• Select New Part Instance from the Actions menu on a part configuration information page.
When the New Part Instance window opens, follow these steps to create a new part instance:
1. The information and data entry fields in the New Part Instance are as follows:
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Description
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Base Part
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The part from which the configuration and instance is created. This field is for information only and may not be edited.
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Base Part Version
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Select the version of the base part to be used to create the part instance from the drop down list.
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Part Configuration
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Select the part configuration to use to create the part instance from the drop-down list.
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You can create a part instance without first creating a part configuration by selecting the blank choice. The part configuration can be assigned at a later time. Use this technique to reserve part instance serial numbers.
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If the part instance is being created from the information page of a part configuration, that configuration appears in the Configuration Name field and cannot be changed.
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Type
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Select the part instance type from the drop-down list.
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The attributes shown in the New Part Instance window will vary depending on the selected type.
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Manufacturer ID
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Search for and select the globally unique organization identifier that identifies the manufacturer of the part instance.
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This attribute can be turned off using a site preference and is labeled Manufacturer CAGE Code when Windchill Aerospace and Defense is installed.
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Serial Number
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The Attributes section contains the Serial Number field. Enter the serial number that uniquely identifies the part instance.
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Your administrator may have defined additional part instance attributes that are unique to your site. Those attributes will also appear in the Attributes section.
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2. Click OK to create the new part instance. The new part instance information page is displayed.
