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Each part number type has different characteristics, so depending on the type you select, the New Part dialog will have different fields. Bold dialog fields are required.
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Creating a new Internal Part Number is handled differently. See Work with Internal Part Numbers (IPNs) for details.

  1. Log into the NPI client application.

  2. Select Libraries 

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     >Libraries buttonImage Added > Part Library.

  3. Select a tab at the top of the window for the part number type (Manufacturer Part Number, Vendor Part Number, or Customer Part Number).

    Vendor Part Number tab


  4. On the library toolbar, select the New New buttonImage Removed New buttonImage Added button.

  5. In the New Part dialog, enter the Part Number, Revision, and Description.

  6. Select a customer from the Customer drop-down.

  7. (Optional) To add a new customer, select the Add Add buttonImage Removed Add buttonImage Added button to the right of the Customer drop-down, enter details for the new customer, then select OK.

    New Customer Part dialog

  8. (Optional) To upload a photo, image, or drawing of the part, select the Thumbnail Image icon, then locate and select the image to upload and select Open.

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If you hover over the thumbnail image in the New Part dialog, a toolbar displays with options (from left to right) to Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Open, Save, or Take Photo from Camera. These toolbar options provide a way to manage part images quickly.

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  1. When you finish entering and selecting part details, select OK.

Delete a part number

  1. Log into the NPI client application.

  2. Select Libraries buttonImage Removed Libraries Libraries buttonImage Added > Part Library.

  3. Select a tab at the top of the window for the part number type (Manufacturer Part Number, Vendor Part Number, or Customer Part Number).

  4. Select the part you want to delete, then select the Delete

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  5. Select OK to confirm the deletion or select Cancel to return to the Part Library.