Create non-model file-based items using the New Item command. Creating new items allows tracking of items that are not modeled yet are required to fully describe the finished product such as purchased parts, consumables (for example: grease, fluids, and so on), documentation, and packaging. You can enter item attributes and attach files managed by the vault to the new item. Items can be added to the BOM of another item using the BOM editing functionality.
User-defined items can be designated as one of the following:
- Part: Indicates a part without an associated CAD file. Select when creating non-modeled parts.
- Assembly: Indicates a grouping. For example, to create groupings of parts, such as a repair kit that is shipped with a product.
- Document: Indicates the item represents information that needs to be tracked, such as a specification or set of instructions.
- Purchased: Indicates the item represents a part to be purchased
- General: Groups items that do not meet another classification.
- Process: Indicates a process, such as heat treatment where an attached file has the specification.
- Product: Indicates a grouping of items that represent an entire product.
- Electrical Project: Indicates an AutoCAD Electrical project.
- Electrical: Indicates a component of an AutoCAD Electrical project.
Note: Custom item categories that are created using the Item Categories dialog are also available in the list.
An item number based on the default item number format is generated. The item number can be edited after the item has been created in the item master.
Create a New Item
- Right-click Item Master in the navigation pane, and then select New Item from the context menu. A blank item record is displayed and an item number is automatically generated based on the default item number format.
- The default item category is "Document". To change the item category, click the drop-down arrow, and then select one of the following:
- Part
- Assembly
- Document
- Purchased
- General
- Process
- Product
- Electrical Project
- Electrical
- In the Item Title text box, enter an item title.
- In the Item Description text box, enter a brief description of the item.
- From the Units drop-down list, select the default units for the item.
- From the Actions menu, select Attachments to attach files in the vault to the item and then click OK. The files attached to the item are displayed in the Associated Files list.
- Right-click in the Properties list and then select Modify Attached Properties to attach properties to the new item.
- Click Save and Close to save the new item