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How to Add a Part Number

This guide walks you through adding a new part number to the application.

Prerequisites

  • You must be logged in as a superuser (admin) to add part numbers
  • Regular users can view part numbers but cannot create or modify them

Steps to Add a Part Number

1. Navigate to Part Numbers

From the main navigation, click on Part Numbers (or go to /part-numbers).

2. Click "Add Part"

On the Part Numbers page, click the Add Part button in the top-right corner.

Note: If you don't see the "Add Part" button, you may not have admin permissions.

3. Fill in the Part Information

Required Fields

Field Description Example
Part Number Unique identifier for the part PN-12345, ABC-001

Optional Fields

Field Description Example
Part Photo / Drawing Image or PDF of the part drawing Upload an image or PDF file

4. Configure Measurement Specifications (Q1-Q8)

The application supports up to 8 different measurement specifications (Q1 through Q8). Each measurement specification has three fields:

Field Description Example
Description Name of the measurement Outer Diameter, Length, Width
Minimum (in) Minimum acceptable value in inches 0.9823
Maximum (in) Maximum acceptable value in inches 0.9863

Example Measurement Configuration

For a part that requires checking the outer diameter:

  • Q1 Description: Outer Diameter
  • Q1 Minimum: 0.9823
  • Q1 Maximum: 0.9863

Tip: You don't need to fill in all 8 measurements. Only configure the measurements relevant to your part.

5. Upload a Photo or Drawing (Optional)

You can optionally upload a part photo or drawing:

  • Click the file input under "Part Photo / Drawing"
  • Select an image file (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP) or PDF
  • The image will be displayed on the part details page and during data entry

6. Submit the Form

Click the Create Part button at the bottom of the form. You'll be redirected to the part details page upon successful creation.

After Adding a Part

Once a part is created, you can:

  1. Add Lot Numbers - Track different production lots for this part
  2. Record Measurements - Enter quality control measurements via the Data Input page
  3. View Reports - Analyze measurement data and pass/fail rates

Editing a Part

To edit an existing part:

  1. Go to Part Numbers
  2. Click on the part you want to edit
  3. Click the Edit button
  4. Make your changes
  5. Click Save Changes

Deleting a Part

⚠️ Warning: Deleting a part will also delete all associated lot numbers and measurements. This action cannot be undone.

  1. Go to the part's detail page
  2. Click Edit
  3. Click the Delete Part button
  4. Confirm the deletion

Troubleshooting

"Only admins can create part numbers" error

You're logged in as a regular user. Contact your administrator to:

  • Grant you admin access, or
  • Create the part number for you

Part number already exists

Each part number must be unique. Check if the part already exists in the system.

Photo not uploading

  • Ensure the file is an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP) or PDF
  • Check that the file size isn't too large (typically under 10MB)