Kits and Configurator Feature Comparison

This table describes the features available in the kits and configurator tools:

Feature	Kits	Configurator
Product structure	Single level	Multiple configured levels Note: Product structure refers to the levels, like levels of a bill of material or the configuration tree structure, and if the items within the structure are configured.
End item identification	Single item number	Unique configuration ID Note: End item identification refers to the identification of the final parent end item.
Order entry method	Heads-down data entry	Heads-down data entry
Order entry user interface	Static grid	Static or dynamic format
Configuration validation	No cross-reference checking performed	Boolean (If-Then-Else) logic and tables used to perform cross- reference checking Note: Configuration validation refers to the cross-checking of components, assemblies, and configured item selections to ensure a valid configuration of the final parent end item.
Graphic confirmation	Static media object by sales order line item	Static media object by item or option
Configuration-specific calculations	No calculations	Calculations during the entry process
Work order hierarchy	Parent only; no child work orders	Multiple, multilevel work orders (parent/child relationship)
Bill of material and parts list	Defined by bill of material	Defined by assembly inclusion rules
Routing	Basic routing for the parent item	Configured routing