Related Topics:

Building a System Configuration

Import Predefined Components

Import Bill of Materials

Lambda Predict includes an Import BOM Wizard, which helps you import system configuration data from an external "bill of materials" data file (BOM). Your BOM may be in a Microsoft Excel worksheet or a delimited text file.

Using the Import BOM Wizard

Before you start the import process, you must first create an import template and, if needed, a category map:

Once you have created the required import template and category map, follow these four steps:

  1. Examine your BOM file:

  2. Access the Import BOM Wizard. There are two ways:

  3. In the Wizard, enter the following information:

  4. Click Next to preview the data that will be imported. Verify that the columns headings and data displayed in the window match the setup in your source file. Click Next again to preview the resulting system hierarchy. If you find errors, click Back to edit your choices and/or the BOM import template as necessary before attempting the import again; otherwise, click Finish to immediately import the data.

 

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