One method of adding parts to a part collection requires a list of the part numbers of the parts you want to add; for a part number used by multiple parts, you can specify the desired part by adding its manufacturer. You can enter this list manually or copy-and-paste it from another document (for example, the Part Number and Manufacturer columns from a Quick View part report generated as an Excel spreadsheet; for details, see Part Reports). The part matching each entered part number (or number/manufacturer pair) is automatically added to the collection. This method can be very useful when you have a long list of parts to add.
To learn about all methods of adding to a part collection (and to collections of other types), see Adding Items to a Collection.
To add parts to a part collection by part number:
Starting at the Part Collection Home page (How do I get there?), do the following:
1. Under Part Numbers, enter each number you wish to add, one number per line. Type them or paste from another list (e.g., the Part Number column of a Quick View part report generated as an Excel document). After a number used by multiple parts, enter a tab and then the desired part’s manufacturer name.
2. If you’re logged in at a local site whose Parts Master is set to “Corporate/Local” (see Site Categories), a pick list below the Part Numbers text box offers three options:
● Corporate/Local adds both site parts and Corporate parts to the collection. If you have entered any part number that matches both a site part and a Corporate part, both matching parts will be added.
● Corporate Only adds only Corporate parts to the collection. Site parts will not be added.
● Local Only adds only local site parts to the collection. Corporate parts will not be added.
3. Click the Next button. A Part Collection Builder Summary shows the operation’s results on each part you entered. When you are done viewing the summary, click Return to the Collection contents page to exit.
