Set global alternates for a part

An alternate part is a part that can be used in place of another part in any product. You can set and manage global alternates in Teamcenter, including adding new alternates, selecting from existing ones, and removing alternates for a part, to define interchangeable components across all product structures.

Procedure

1. Select the part for which you want to set a global alternate.
2. If you want to set alternates in the markup mode, choose More Commands > Markup to switch to the markup mode. Caution If you are working in the markup mode, you must apply or cancel the markups to complete the updates.
3. Click the Overview tab. The alternates available for a part are listed under the Global Alternates section.

Add an alternate

Procedure

1. In the Global Alternates section, click Add Alternate .
2. In the Add Alternate panel, click one of the following tabs: Tab Description New On this tab, you can add a new occurrence. Palette On this tab, you can paste an occurrence from the clipboard or select one from your Favorites or Recent list. Search On this tab, you can search for an occurrence to add.
3. In the Add Alternate panel, select the part that you want to add as a global alternate. You can select multiple parts.
4. Click Add. The selected parts are added to the Global Alternates list.

Remove an alternate

Procedure

1. From the Global Alternates list, select the alternate that you want to remove. You can select multiple alternates.
2. Click Remove . The selected parts are removed from the Global Alternates list.