PLM: Building Out BOMs in PLM - Add Existing Materials to a BOM - How to Utilize the "Search Filter"
When adding existing materials to a BOM, utilize the search filter to help easily find the material(s) you are looking for.
After you click the "Add Material" button, you will be prompted to select from 3 options:

When you select "Add Existing Materials" you will be able to select from entire Material Library selection.
Below bar will slide out from the right side of your screen.

1. Click the "
" button and below search filters will populate:

2. Utilize these field to narrow your search. Once you have the filters filled out, click the "
" button to apply filter.

3. You can then select the material(s) you would to add to the BOM.
***Please note how under "Partner Article Code" field, there is only partial information typed out. You do not need to type entire Partner Article Code (Article#) in order for the system to pull this information.

4. At this point, you can either:
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Repeat the process, and filter for a different material and select.
- Or, click "Attach" and the material(s) selected will be added to the BOM.