Edit Part Choices

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The Edit Part Choices dialog

Summary

The Edit Part Choices dialog is used to edit the Part Choices List associated with a component. 

For information about components, see Working with Components.

Access

The dialog is accessed from the Components panel by right-clicking on a component in the grid then choosing Operations » Create/Edit PCL.

Options/Controls

  • Image - an image of the part, if available.
  • Supplier link - click to open the manufacturer's detailed information about the part.
  • Part name - displays the part name.
  • Datasheet - click to open the datasheet for the part.
  • <n>SPN(s) - click to view supplier part number information. The <n> denotes the number of suppliers available. A manufacturer displays green when the item is available; red when the item is not available.
  • Quantity and Pricing - displays the quantity available and the price per unit for in-stock parts.
  • Star rating - displays the rating of the manufacturer.
  • Add - click to open the Add Part Choices dialog to search for and add supply chain information. 
  •  - click to delete the displayed part choices. There is no confirmation for the deletion. 
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