Parts can only be assigned to the main function of a device. EPLAN accesses the master data stored in parts management, making it possible to select the correct data for the current device with a parts selection dialog.

Preconditions:

• You have opened a project.
• You have opened the property dialog for a component / function (for example via the Edit > Properties menu items).
• The Main function check box on the <Function category> tab (or the Symbol / function data tab) is selected.

1. In the Properties <…> dialog, select the Parts tab.
2. Click [...] in the Part number field.
3. In the Part selection dialog select the desired parts. Multiple selection is possible.
4. Click [OK].
   
   The data are adopted in the corresponding fields of the Parts tab, whereby the Number of units / quantity field is preset to "1".
5. If necessary, edit the properties of the part in the right-hand side of the dialog.
6. Click [OK].

See also

Editing Parts

Tab Parts