Unpack parts consumed to an operation

You can unpack part occurrences, or instances of the same identical part, that are consumed to an operation during planning. For example, if too many fasteners are consumed to one operation, you can unpack the part, reassign some fasteners to a different operation, and then pack the remaining parts.

Procedure

1. If you have not done so already, search for and open an existing work package that contains processes and parts and navigate to the Process Planning or Work Instructions Authoring page.

2. On the Assembly tab, expand the structure and select an assembly.

3. In the Editor tab, select a packed part that contains part occurrences assigned to operations within the assembly.

   In the assembly, a packed line is indicated by an x, followed by the number of lines that are packed. For example, x 3 indicates that the packed line contains three lines, or part occurrences.

4. (Optional) In the information panel below the Editor panel, drag the packed part from the Assembly tab to the Parts tab to consume the part to the operation.

5. In the Parts tab, select a packed line and in the Parts toolbar, select Expand → Unpack Consumed Part .

6. Select and consume the unpacked parts to separate operations within the structure.

7. In the Parts tab, select an unpacked part that is still consumed by an operation and in the Parts toolbar, select Expand → Pack Consumed Part .

   The part is once again packed and its individual occurrences are assigned to the operations.