Data Management Capabilities > Managing Part Structures > Part Structure Browser > Part Structure Actions > Managing Replacement Parts > Defining Replacements in a Part Structure > Viewing Alternates and Substitutes
Viewing Alternates and Substitutes
Use the Replacements tab to define alternate or substitute parts.
An alternate replaces a part in every product structure, while a substitute replaces a part in one specific usage only.
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In the Alternates table, when the Two-Way column displays True, not only is that part an alternate for the part in the navigation pane, the part in the navigation pane is also an alternate for the part in the Alternates table.
When working with the Part Structure Browser, the Replacements tab is not available when an advanced configurable part is selected. For more information, see Windchill Options and Variants Capabilities.
Available Actions
The following table explains the icons available from both the Alternates and Substitutes toolbars on this tab:
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The availability of these actions is dependent on the type of object selected and the user interface from which you are adding documents. Some actions may not appear.
Replacements Task Toolbar
Icon
Action
Description
Add Alternate Part
Opens a search window, so you can locate an existing part to add as an alternate or substitute for the selected part.
Remove Alternate Part
Removes the selected alternate or substitute from the table.
View
Opens the object in a Creo View window. Windchill MPMLink only.
Information
Opens the HTML property page of the alternate or substitute
Cut
Places the selected part on the clipboard, so you can paste it in a different location. For example, you could paste it as a substitute for a different part or add it as a child part.
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The part is not removed from the table until it is pasted in a new location. If the part cannot be removed, the system performs a copy.
Copy
Places the selected part on the clipboard, so the part can also be used in a different location. For example, you could paste it as a substitute for a different part or add it as a child part.
Paste
Places a part from the clipboard in the selected location.
Column Details
Opens the Column Details window, which can be used to configure the columns displayed in the table.
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