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Classify parts

Classify partsClassifying parts makes finding and reusing existing parts easier. You classify parts using the Classification tab.Example You classify the part Wheel as follows:

Property

Value

Fabric Carcass

Radial

If Tyres With Tube

No Tube Allowed

Season

Studded Winter Tyres

Rim Diameter

15 Inches

Later, when you want to use a 15-inch diameter wheel in your product, instead of searching for all the wheels available in the database, you can search for wheels that are 15 inches wide. Based on the other classification properties, you can choose the appropriate wheel for your product.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/documentation/external/PL20251212545240207/en-US/tc_help/ebom_usage/acl1737238842688/xid2057097.html · retrieved 2026-07-11