Applying configuration variants

When you configure task page structures, you can apply configuration variants in the Configuration panel. This lets you see which lines in that structure are affected in the Variant Formula column.

Classic or modular variants define options (for example, color) and corresponding values for each option (for example, red and blue). The Product Configurator application in Teamcenter separates variant data from the structure. Configuration variants are available in Easy Plan when your administrator sets up Manufacturing Process Planner for Product Configurator. Administrators can create predefined or custom rules in Teamcenter Manufacturing Process Planner using the preference ClosureRulesForBomExpansion.

The Variant Formula column shows the lines that are affected when you apply configuration variants.

Variant configuration supports:

• Options that are a mandatory choice or an accessory.

• Components that can be configured by more than one option.

• Variant assemblies that can be shared between products.