Convert a Concept Structure into an Item Structure

You can work with a concept or convert it into an item structure.

1. Navigate to the Innovation Management work area.

2. To search for a concept structure, do the following:

   • From the Tasks panel, click Search.

   • In the Search For list, select Concepts.

   • Enter criteria and click Search.

3. To convert a concept structure into an item structure, do the following:

   • From the search results, click the concept structure link.

   • Expand the concept structure.

   • With the concept structure open, click Actions > Convert to Item.

   • In the Convert to Item dialog, select All to convert the entire concept structure. Click OK.

     In the Concept Structure page, notice that the icons have changed, and the Type has changed to Root Item Class.

   • Click the object link to view it as an item in Product Development.

   • Click the Structure tab to view the component structure converted as an item structure.

     A link back to the original concept structure is available.