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BM-E  Global Replace

Purpose of Program

Use this program to replace a component with another component throughout all bills of material that contain that component.

For example, you may want to replace an aluminum washer with a stainless steel washer.  The washer is used in hundreds of products.  Rather than having to change each bill of material, use the global replace program to automatically replace this component everywhere it is used.  Be aware, however, that this program changes the master bill of material only and has no effect on any work orders that may already exist.

General Program Operation

Type in the component you wish to replace in the Search For field, or select a component from a lookup window by pressing the F2 key (or clicking on the Lookup button).  Type in the component you wish to replace it with in the Replace With field, or select the component from a lookup window by pressing the F2 key (or clicking on the Lookup button).  Press <Enter> and all the bills of materials involved will be updated.