3.1.13.3.1.  "Stock analysis " dialog: Setting options

The setting options for Search for raw parts [Search for unmachined parts] and Search for finished parts are identical.

Search finished parts for unmachined part

Search finished parts for unmachined part

  • Number of search results: Here you can restrict the display of results. This does not affect the search itself.

  • Accepted error in finished part

    The error arises by "missing material" in the unmachined part.

  • Maximum waste in unmachined part

    The maximum waste defines how much material is allowed to remove.

  • Search preferred rows only [Search only in preferred rows]

    You can filter the results on the basis of preferred parts. To do this, activate the checkbox. This has the same effect as activating the Preferred rows on/off button button in the ERP toolbar. The results list then only shows preferred parts.

    [Note]Note

    The status of the Preferred rows on/off button button in the ERP toolbar has no effect on the results.

    [Note]Note

    You can find details on preferred series at:

  • Raw parts to be searched [Unmachined parts to search] or finished parts to be searched [Finished parts to search]

    For all directories to be searched, activate the checkbox.

  • Filter for the results [Filter for results]:

    Using the Filter for results dialog area, results can be further restricted by means of a variable search [Variables search]. The function can also be used several times by clicking on Add search function.

    [Note]Note

    The filter affects the result parts, not the search parts.

    • To add the variable search [Variables search], click on the blue link Variable search [Variables search] in the Filter for results section.

      Filter for results

      Filter for results

    • -> The Variable search [Variables search] dialog box opens.

      Variable search [Variables search] " dialog box

      Variable search [Variables search] " dialog box

      At the variable ERP_PDM_NUMBER, enter the token for the desired material group, for example.

      In this way those parts are filtered from the result list where the ERP number starts with 'BCD'.

      Click on Apply [Commit].

      Details on the variable search [Variables search] can be found at Section 3.1.6.4.5, “ Variables search.

    • -> You will now see your entry under Filter for results. The filter is already activated .

      Filter activated

      Filter activated