Setting a Use Code

The use code of an element can be used for several purposes:

• Elements which have the same material code may have a different use code. The use code data is saved into the element. The use code is also collected to the material report. The use of this function requires customization.
• You can search for a component to be changed on the grounds of the use code. When you are defining the component change rule, use the parameter COMP_USE in the search criteria.

Set the use code of an element as follows:

1. Select one or more elements.
2. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
3. Select Advanced > Set Use Code. The Use of Component dialog box opens.
4. Do either of the following:
   • Click the Next button to activate just one of the selected elements, and continue as follows:
     1. Select a use code by clicking the Select button. Select Use of Component database view opens. Move the cursor on the desired row and click the OK button.
     2. Click the Set button.
     3. Click the Next button to select the next element, etc.
   • Click the All button to activate all selected elements, and continue as follows:
     1. Select a use code by clicking the Select button. Select Use of Component database view opens. Move the cursor on the desired row and click the OK button.
     2. Click the Set button.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Note

• The use code options are saved in the USE database. You can add a new use code to the database as follows:
  1. Add a row to the database by selecting one of the following from the database view's menu bar:
     • Edit > Add Row Before - Adds an empty row.
     • Edit > Add Row Before - Adds an empty row.
     • Edit > Copy Row - Copies the previously added row.
  2. Fill in the fields Use code and Description.
  3. Confirm by clicking OK.

Defining and Editing Component Change Rules