Attributes

The Attributes tab for parts primary information enables you to define and review additional attributes to be tracked on parts.

Tip: You can use the filter to restrict the information that displays to a specific part ID, part suffix, inventory month, keyword, stock status, product category, or part classification, among others. The list of searchable fields on the filter is extensive; use the scroll bar to view them all. If you specify a cross-reference part ID that cannot be found, the applicable part ID displays.

Detail View Header

The fields in the top section of this tab define the data that displays.

Part ID

Identifier of the part currently selected in the grid or that you are defining.

Note: If there is a check in the Enable automatic part numbering field on the Data -> Parts Items -> Setup -> Product Categories screen, the part ID is assigned automatically. Its characteristics, if any, are based on information entered in other fields on that screen.

The part ID may only consist of valid bar code characters. This field has a zoom button to the Data -> Parts Items -> Cross-references screen, which defines cross-references of part IDs. It also has a list box. The part description displays to the right of the ID. This field is required.

The combination of this part ID and the part suffix must be unique for each part.

To delete a part and all its data from inventory, refer to how to delete a part from inventory.
To delete a part from a specific location, use the Basic Info tab on the Data -> Parts Items -> Location Information screen.

Note: You cannot delete a record that has part quantities to be reconciled.

Part suffix

Number associated with the part in the Part ID field, which distinguishes it from other parts with the same part ID.

New part/location/inventory

If you are entering a new part, you can click the New part/location/inventory button to launch the Add New Part wizard. The wizard will walk you through specifying the required data for the Part Primary, Part Location, and Inventory Adjustment screens.

Note: The wizard must be activated before it will launch. Refer to Add New Part Wizard for more information.

Detail View

The screen group in the bottom section of this tab provides information about each attribute.

Delete

If this field has a check, the entire row is deleted when you click Save.

Attribute ID

Identifier of the attribute. May be assigned to more than one part. This field has a list box. This field is required.

Part attributes are defined on the Setup -> Parts Items -> Attributes screen.

Attribute name

Name of the attribute. This field auto-populates based on the attribute ID. This field is display only.

Text value

Free-form text description of the attribute. The maximum field length is 30 characters. This field is optional.

Numeric value

Numeric value associated with the attribute. The maximum number of decimal places is four. This field is optional.

Date value

Date (in MM/DD/YYYY format) associated with the attribute. Use it to track additional data that you may need. This field is optional.

Comments

Free-form text field in which you can type comments regarding the attribute. The maximum field length is 60 characters. This field is optional.

Path and file name

Free-form text field in which you can type the path and file name for data associated with the attribute. The maximum field length is 255 characters. This field has a file launch button . This field is optional.