Reuse Library: Create from Import
Reuse Library Training Materials can be found here.
When creating a Reuse Library record, you can choose to create from blank, from importing an Excel file, or copying an existing record. This article covers the option to create by importing from Excel. Reuse Library records are defined as a set of PFD-PFMEA-CP with their data linked between similar columns as well as a DFMEA whose data is unlinked from the other three deliverables. Typically, these contain process "segments" or combinations of segments (ie. other libraries) which can be used to generate "commodity templates". Other terms and uses are possible as well.
To learn more about using the import function on this page and to view resolutions to common errors, please visit this article: PPAPD/ Reuse Library: Import from Excel.
Your company must have an active PPAPD Subscription to generate Reuse records. To learn more please contact sales@net-inspect.com.
Reuse Library records can be created by clicking the "Create Library" button found by navigating to APQP >> Reuse Library.
You'll be directed to the create page. The default selection on this page is "Create New". Select the option "Import". The page can be toggled between the New and Import options without data loss (except for attached Excel files).
Enter all relevant information into the fields displayed. Required fields are indicated by a bolded header. If an option is not available to you it will be unselectable. Please contact your site admin if you have questions. Once the required fields are entered, the import option will appear.
The toggle for Integrated Matrix and Individual Forms aligns with the type of import file you will provide. The templates can be found by clicking "Download Template" and picking the correct form to download. If you select the wrong toggle for the file uploaded (or vice versa) the system will provide an error.
Once all required fields are entered and an excel file is selected, the "Create" button will appear. If the system detects any errors, it will display them rather than proceeding to the create page. Multiple files cannot be uploaded. If your file is larger than 100 MB, please contact the helpdesk.
Library Info
Reuse Library Name
Required. Name associated with the content within the DFMEA-PFD-PFMEA-CP. This must be unique.
Programs
Programs or other categories to which the reuse library belongs (multiple may be selected if available to you). May be required, depending on your company's security settings.
If your program list is empty or is missing the program you need, then your account's administrator may need to align your User ID with programs.
Manufacturing Location
Optional. Manufacturing location or code associated with this record.
Your Organization's Info
Organization Name
Account name of the Library record creator. This is automatically filled in.
Divisions
Division(s) within the account, usually corresponding with a facility or location that may utilize this record's content. Multiple may be selected if available to you. This field will only appear if the Net-Inspect account has configured divisions and may be required.
A user may only be able to select divisions that are aligned with their User ID and with the part record.
External accounts do not have access to any Reuse record information unless used in a PPAPD record which is then linked to an APQP/PPAP Package. Only users with access to that package are able to view this information. Learn more about this process in this article.