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Part Detail

When you select a part from the Part Library, or by using the search bar, the Part Detail window is displayed. The window in Boltline for the part details is labeled with the P/N.

Boltline uses an autosave model that continuously saves changes as you type. To edit part metadata, simply click on the desired field, make your changes, and Boltline automatically saves them. Validation rules are enforced during each save, so if an error is detected, like an incorrect or duplicate part number, Boltline will display a message to prompt correction. Each part number in Boltline must be unique, and duplicates are not allowed.

If you need to enter your parts into the Boltline library, see Part Creation.

Add an Image​

To attach an image for your part, click the image placeholder (or image, if one exists) to display the upload window. Choose an image for the part and voila! The part image is uploaded and saved. All image types are supported.

Standard Fields​

Detailed part information includes the following standard fields:

  • Unique ID (Click on Label)
    • Boltline assigns a unique identifier that has a "P-" prefix and is not editable. This is sometimes referred to as the "short name". When you click on Label, you see the QR code for the part which can be printed. You can click on Copy URL to share a link to the information.
  • Part Number: A unique alphanumeric part number
  • Name: Name of the part
    • Used for display purposes in lists
  • Description: Description of part
  • Category: The type of part, customizable per organization The default categories out of the box are:
    • Assembly
    • Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)
    • Machined You can add new categories by clicking the + button
  • Tracking Type: How the part is tracked
    • Lot: Part is tracked by Lot
    • Serial: Part is a unique serial number per part
    • None: Part will not be tracked in Inventory
  • Unit of Measure: How the part is measured You can change from UNITS to a different unit of measure:
    • AREA
    • LENGTH
    • MASS
    • VOLUME
  • Field Groups: Allows you to capture any relevant information needed to document or track the part.
    • Click + New Field Group to create a new custom field
    • Field Groups you add are available to all parts throughout your instance of Boltline

Below the Field Groups at the bottom of the window is a row of tabs showing relationships for this part.

  • Inventory: The physical inventory for this part. (link)
  • eBOM: (Electronic bill of materials): The parts needed to assemble this part as dictated by the design. link
  • Activity: Any user activity on the part. For example, if you create a work plan for your part, that activity will be displayed here. You can also comment to provide additional traceability context.
  • Attachments: Any files, diagrams, or images related to the part.
  • Workflow Cards: Work activity related to this part. link
  • Work Plans: Any active or completed work procedures associated with this part. link

Additional Actions​

Additional actions can be performed on parts: