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When you copy existing part data to a new part number, all of the data from the source part is copied to the new instance except the part number.
- Log into the NPI client application.
- Select Libraries
> Part Library. - Select the tab that corresponds to the part type (IPN, MPN, VPN, CPN).
- Locate and select the part you want to copy, then select the Copy
button. In the dialog, enter a new Part Number, Revision, and Description for the new part.
(Optional) To upload a photo, image, or drawing of the part, select the Thumbnail Image icon, then locate and select the image to upload.
(Optional) Enter a Part Label for the new part.
- If simultaneous loading of both versions of a part is allowed during a process, select Allow Simultaneous Loading.
When selected, Allow Simultaneous Loading allows loading/setting up a single UID for an internal part number across multiple workstations at the same time (for example, material used at a workstation group including multiple single workstations that need to consume material from one large box). Select other details for this part, then select OK.
Note icon false title Note: When you copy a part, you can use the same part number, but you must specify a revision to differentiate the duplicated part from the original part.
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Work with Internal Part Numbers (IPNs) Add or delete a part number (MPN, VPN, CPN) |