Create an Item and Build an Item Structure
This topic covers how to create an item and build an item structure. A structure contains information on the parent item, components, and descriptive elements.
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In the Product Development work area, create an item using the following steps:
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From the Tasks panel tab, click Create Item.
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In the Create Item dialog, select the class in which you want to create items.
Note:- You can only select an item class for which you have been assigned privileges.
- When you create an item in a child item class, the attribute values are applied only from the default template for the child class and not from the item class hierarchy.
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Enter a name for the item and provide a brief description.
The name and description can be generated automatically by configuring the item class.
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Select the primary unit of measure for the item.
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Enter the value for item attributes.
Attributes and their values appear only if they're configured for the item class. You can use the predefined values or modify them.
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Click Save and Close.
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To copy existing items that you want to use for building the item structure, do the following:
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From the Tasks panel tab, click Manage Items.
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Enter a criteria to search for existing items and click Search.
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In the search results page, select the items you want to add to the item you created. Note that you can use the control key to select multiple items.
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Click Copy and click Done.
The items are copied to the clipboard.
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To build the item structure using the items you copied, do the following:
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In the item that you created, click the Structure tab.
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Click the Paste icon. The items are pasted to the structure.
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Click Save.
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To create a new item and add it to the structure, do the following:
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In the item that you created, click the Structure tab.
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Click the Create icon.
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In the Item Create dialog box, enter the details of the new item.
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Click Save and Close.
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To add an existing item to the structure, do the following:
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In the item that you created, click the Structure tab.
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From the Actions menu, click Select and Add.
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Enter the criteria to search for the existing item and click Add.
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In the Select and Add dialog box, select the item.
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Click Apply and Close.
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