Actions in FMEAs

Actions are Synthesis resources that can be used multiple times in different locations, if appropriate. Any changes made to the action properties will be reflected in all locations where the same resource is used.

What's Changed? In the Synthesis version, the ability to treat actions as shared Synthesis resources replaces the Linked Actions functionality that was used in previous versions.

Actions will be available in FMEAs only if the Enable Actions for Causes option is selected in the current project's interface style. They can also be created and used in DFR plans and My Portal.

The following topics are discussed here:

Adding and inserting actions in FMEAs
Using "Replace with Existing" and "Make Unique"
Copying and pasting actions in FMEAs
Deleting actions from an FMEA

For information about the action properties and other general considerations that are applicable wherever the action may be used, see Action Window.

Adding and Inserting Actions in FMEAs

To add or insert actions into the FMEA, select the Actions node under the relevant failure cause — or another action that's already defined for that cause — and choose FMEA > FMEA Records > Actions then select one of the following options:

Add Action adds a new record to the bottom of the list for this cause.

Insert Action inserts a new record above the one that is currently selected.

Add Existing Actions opens the Select Resource window so you can choose one or more of the existing resources to use again in the current location.

Replace with Existing and Make Unique

If you have selected an existing action, the following options may also be available:

Replace with Existing opens the Select Resource window so you can choose a different resource to be used in the current location.

Make Action Unique creates a new record that is no longer associated with (linked to) the existing resource. The description of the new record will be incremented automatically so it remains unique (e.g., "Do this and that" might become "Do this and that_1").

Copying and Pasting Action in FMEAs

If you have copied an action, there are two options when you choose Home > Clipboard > Paste:

Paste (CTRL+V) pastes another instance of the same resource into the new location.

Paste as Unique (CTRL+SHIFT+V) pastes a new resource that is no longer associated with (linked to) the existing one. The description of the new resource will be incremented automatically so it remains unique (e.g., "Do this and that" might become "Do this and that_1").

Deleting Actions from an FMEA

To delete an action from a specific location in an FMEA, select the action and press Delete or right-click the action and choose Delete from the shortcut menu.

This removes the action from the current location, but the resource remains in the project so it can continue to be used in other places. If a resource is not being used in any other locations, an authorized user (i.e., the project owner, the action creator or any user with the “Create/edit/delete all resources" permission) can delete it via the Resource Manager.