Setting Up Part Numbers

Importance of Part Number Standardization

OpenBOM provides the Set up Part Number feature, enhancing meticulous organization within your workflow. This functionality allows you to assign unique identifiers to each item, promoting clarity and coherence in your product design and development process.

Setting Up Part Number

  •       Access Part Number Setup

From within an existing Catalog or in the Catalog Creation dialog, locate the option to set up part numbers.

  •       Choose Uniqueness

Select “Unique Part Numbers” to prevent duplicates.  

  •       Opt for Automation

Select “Auto Generate Part Numbers”

  •       Save Your Preferences

Fig 1: Part Number Setup

Before proceeding, don’t forget to save your selections. This ensures that your chosen settings are retained for future use.

“When your organization’s Admin chooses specific company catalogs for you by default, it helps keep your data organized and prevents accidentally making duplicate part numbers in those catalogs. This keeps everything neat and avoids confusion. Remember to check with your PLM administrator for all  additional catalogs or changes. You can find more details in the ‘Managing Company  Catalogs’ section of the manual.”

Creating Part Number Templates

  •       Click Create Part Number Template:

Access the option to begin customizing a part number template.

Fig 2: Access Part Number Template

  •       Option menu opens:

o   Add Prefix: Enter a prefix like “STL” and confirm.

o   Configure Range: Set the range, for example, “001 to 100” and confirm.

o   Add Suffix: Optionally, add a suffix (e.g., “N/A”) and confirm.

o   Add Separator: Choose a separator, like “-“, and confirm.

  •       Click on Save:

Finalize your settings by saving the customized part number template.

Fig 3: Configuring Part Number Template

Now try your new part number creator – click the Add Item icon in the blue ribbon bar at the top of your Catalog.  See that your new Item gets the next available part number (in this example “STL-009”).

Fig 3.1: New Part Number Generate Automatically

Conclusion

Setting up and managing part numbers in OpenBOM is pivotal for maintaining organizational efficiency and clarity in your product lifecycle management. By leveraging the Part Number Setup and Template features as outlined, you can streamline workflows, prevent data discrepancies, and enhance collaboration across your teams. Embrace these best practices to establish standardized procedures that foster seamless product design and development processes within your organization.

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