Replacing GBOM Objects

You can replace an object with another object in a GBOM or GBOM part table.

System Engineers can replace parts in a GBOM part table for features in the Release state with an Engineering Change (EC) in the Active state. When the part is replaced, the feature is moved to the Affected Items list for the EC with a Reason for Change value of "Requested Change." The feature also becomes the default Reported Against item for the EC.

Before you begin: Access the GBOM or GBOM part table for an object. For details, see Viewing GBOMs or Viewing a GBOM Part Table.
Related Topics
About GBOMs
Viewing Duplicate Parts
Generating a General Bill of Materials

  1. Check one GBOM object.

  2. From the page Actions menu or page toolbar, click Replace.



  3. Click next to Replace With to search for and select the object for the replacement.

  4. If you are replacing a part in a GBOM part table for a feature in the Release state, click next to Authorizing Engineering Change to search for and select the required engineering change in the Active state for the replacement.

    The Update Released Feature property must be enabled to replace parts for features in the Release state.

  5. Click Done on the Replace page.

    The new object is shown in the GBOM or GBOM part table. If the object replaced a part in a GBOM part table, the part that was replaced is moved to the inactive parts table.