You can add existing characteristics to specifications. For example, you can add a characteristic that was originally created for use in one specification to a different specification.
You can also create new characteristics in Specification editors. See "Creating Characteristics from the Specification Editor" for more information.
To add existing characteristics to a specification:
Create a new specification or open an existing specification in the Specification editor.
See "Creating New Specifications" for more information.
Click the Characteristics tab.
In the data tree area, right-click and select Select Characteristic.
The Select Characteristic dialog box appears.
See "Select Characteristic Dialog Box" for more information.
Select a characteristic and click OK.
The characteristic appears in the Characteristics tab data tree.
From the File menu, select Save.
Specification Editor Characteristics Tab
Use the Select Characteristic dialog box to search for and select existing characteristics.
Field | Use |
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Element and Entity Name | Search for specific characteristics or for specific entities.
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