Assigning Items

Make the most of the Assign Item command with these best practices.

Drag-and-Drop or Copy-and-Paste File and Item Links

Use the drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste features to:

• Assign files to items
• Assign an item to another item
• Assign a component to an item

Create Long Lead BOMs to Start Procurement Before a Design Is Complete

Some components take longer to procure due to complexity, quantity, or availability. Use Assign Item to create a partial BOM so you can start procurement before the design is complete.

Know Your Links

It is essential to understand how Vault treats different link types so you can make the best decisions for your design process.