Create resources using an existing resource

Create new resources with the classification or values of the selected resource using Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL).

Procedure

1. Click Manufacturing Resource Library on the MRL dashboard Launcher or Navigation Bar.

2. On the MRL dashboard work area, select or open a resource that includes the classification or values to be used for the new resource.

3. Select More commands →New →Create Resource on the primary toolbar.

4. In the Create Resource dialog box, you can select the following:

Select (1) Classify in Same Class to classify the new resource in the same class as the selected resource.

Select (2) Copy Values to copy the values of the selected resource to the new resource.

Note Copy Values can be selected only when Classify in Same Class is selected.

5. Select the resource type from the TYPE list, or search for it in the Search field.

6. Enter the Properties for the new resource.

ID

MRL automatically assigns a unique ID that you can accept or change. If you change it, the new ID must be unique.

Revision

If this is a revision of an existing resource, type the next consecutive revision letter.

Name

Type the name of the new resource. Use a unique name so it is easier to search the database using this term.

Description

(Optional) Type a description of the new resource.

7. Click Create.

Note If the existing resource is an assembly, the new resource will inherit the components, classification object (ICO), and structure of the existing resource.