Add or remove global alternate parts in an MBOM

You can add one or more global alternates to a node in a target BOM, such as a manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM), to show global alternates for that node.

Global alternates are replacements for an object defined in the source BOM (EBOM) that can be used globally in MBOM assemblies across all EBOM product configurations. For example, a worker at the shop floor level might need a part from the global alternate list to use as an alternate part in the MBOM. To replace a part locally, use substitute parts.

Procedure

1. Search for and open a work package and navigate to the BOM Alignment page.

2. In the target (EBOM) panel, select the part for which you want to use, and add or remove alternates.

3. In the information panels beneath the source and target panels, select the Overview tabs and scroll down to the Global Alternates groups.

4. (Optional) To locate the equivalent part in the source BOM, right-click the selected part in the target BOM, choose Find in EBOM, and then reselect the part in the target BOM.

5. In the source BOM Global Alternates toolbar, do any of the following.
   
   
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   Add a new global alternate to the selected part
   
   Click Add Alternate , and in the Add Alternate panel, do any of the following.
   From the Type list, select an object type and in the Name text box, type a unique name for the global alternate.
   
   Click the Palette tab and select the end item from the resulting Clipboard, Favorites, or Recent group.
   
   Click the Search tab to locate the item.
   
   Click the Classification tab to select a classified object to add as a global alternate.
   
   In the Add Alternate panel, click Add.
   
   
   
   Remove a global alternate from the target BOM In the Global Alternates list, select the global alternate to be removed and click Remove .
   
   Export the list of global alternates to Excel Click Export To .The list is downloaded in Microsoft Excel format.