Create a Concept Structure

You can create a concept structure and add new concepts, existing concept components or even items from Product Development.

1. Navigate to the Concept Design work area.

2. To create a concept, click Create Concept from the Tasks panel drawer.

3. In the Create Concept dialog:

   • In the Name field, enter a name for the concept.

   • In the Description field, provide a brief description.

   • Select a Type and Currency from the respective lists.

   • Select a date from the calendar.

   • Click Save and Close.

4. To create a concept component and add it to the concept structure:

   • Click Add Child in the Concept Structure panel.

   • Enter a name for the component.

   • Click Save.

5. To add an existing concept component to the concept structure:

   • Click the Items and Components tab.

   • Select Concept Components in the Search For list.

   • Enter the search criteria and click Search. You can search for a concept by Name, Number, and Description.

   • From the search results, select a concept component and move it to the concept structure.

6. To add an existing concept as a substructure to the component structure:

   • Click the Items and Components tab.

   • Select Concepts in the Search For list.

   • Enter the search criteria and click Search.

   • From the search results, select a concept component and move it to the concept structure.

7. To add an item from Product Development to the component structure:

   • Click the Items and Components tab.

   • Select Items in the Search For list.

   • Enter the search criteria and click Search.

   • From the search results, select an item and move it to the concept structure.

Now we have a structure made up of a concept component, concept structure, and an item.