Edit Components
Overview
Editing Component details in Partsimony allows you to update crucial information like names, types, and manufacturing methods, ensuring your Project data remains accurate.
Editing & Updating Components
Updating Component Overview Details
To update the details of a Component in Partsimony:
Select the Component you wish to update within the Project's Components page to open the Component editor window
Update Component details in the Overview tab
Save your changes by either pressing Enter or clicking the Save button
Definition of Key Component Details
Name: Change the name of the Component
Type: Update the type classification
Phase: Modify the current phase of the Component
Desired Materials: Specify the materials you want for the Component
Manufacturing Methods: Choose the methods for manufacturing, such as 3D printing or CNC machining
Certifications: Add any required manufacturing certifications
Quantity per Unit: Specify how many units are used in the build (e.g.; 4 tires used in 1 car build)
Annual Usage: Estimate how often the Component will be used each year
Description: Provide any additional detailed description of the Component
Upload Component Files
To add files associated with a single Component:
Select the Component you want to update in your Project
Click on the Files tab of the Component editor window
Click Upload to add new files to your Component
Bulk Update Components
Navigate to the Components tab on the Project page
Select all the Components you want to update and click on the download icon to download Components as a spreadsheet to streamline mass update
Update the respective Component on the spreadsheet
Click the Update button on the Component table
Click the Update using Excel button to upload the updated Excel file with the relevant Components
Archive component
To archive a Component, select the Component you want to archive and select the trash icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, while entering Component details, fields like materials, manufacturing methods, and quantity are necessary. Other fields, mainly for certifications, are optional.
You can upload files in CAD, PDF, PNG, and ZIP format. Make sure the file names in the zip match those in your CAD file.