Component Library

The component library is the central storage repository where all components in all Bill of Materials (BOMs) are stored.

The component library is version controlled. When a change is made to a component attribute, a new version of that component is created. That means that all changes to any base, manufacturer or supplier component attributes are recorded and historicised.

When a change is made to a component in the component library, any BOMs which contain this component will be preserved and will not automatically inherit these changes. This ensures that a BOM is not inadvertently changed when a component is changed, preserving BOM integrity and traceability.

The component library always shows the most recent version of a component. Previous versions of a component can be viewed using the history navigator.

Related Workflows

• Create a New Component Class
• Create a Base Component
• Create a Manufacturer Component
• Create a Supplier Component
• Create All Supplier Components from Online Search
• Modify a Component
• Clone a Component
• Delete or Restore a Component
• Merge a Base Component
• Link or Unlink a Component
• Show Component Change History
• Component Library ODBC