Parts & Vendors usage and setup

Import from CAD

CSV file

• To import a list from CAD or other source a csv file is used with 4 columns

code

Use 6 digits separated by dash: 111-234

Avoid to include any kind of description or category in the code. Use it in a sequential way only

quantity

of the item in the list

Designator

That term is used in Altium. it is the part reference in the schematic

R1,R2,R3

C1,C2, C3

etc

Comment

That term is used in Altium. it is the part value in the schematic

• Use quotes and comma as below:

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PV import

• Set the fields in the PV import (FILE/IMPORT)

Item Part Number to csv CODE
List Qty         to csv Quantity  
Item Ref(memo)   to csv Designator
Item Ref(memo)   to csv Comment

• as below:

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Parts List tab columns configuration

• Add and remove columns using the show column menu

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• Adjust the columns width so it looks like below:

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• Use the provided (NX) report layout. The printout of the Part list should be like below:

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Buy view configuration

• As above configure the Buy view and printout as below:
• P/N, Title, Detail, SMT, FTPRNT, Mfr, MfrP/N, Vendor, VendDesc, Qty4One, Stock, Short, BuyNet, Cur.Cost, ExtCost

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Item and its Sources

• A Part and its source fully updated:

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