Many analysis settings in XFMEA, RCM++ or RBI (including data fields, options in drop-down lists, rating scales used for risk assessment and other analysis preferences) are configurable by users. All of the analysis settings that can be configured are stored together with the data for each project. This makes it possible to define different properties for different types of projects and, when multiple users cooperate on the analysis, it also ensures that all users see the same configurable settings for a particular project.
While it is possible to configure settings for an individual project, it is more common to use one or more profiles, which are collections of predefined settings for a particular type of analysis. For example, your organization may need one profile for Design FMEAs and a second profile for Process FMEAs and a third profile for RCMs (if applicable).
To save time and ensure consistency, authorized users can manage a library of predefined settings and profiles that can be copied into any project.
For standard databases, the library is a separate file (*.lb20) that can be stored on your computer or a shared network folder. The ability to modify the settings depends on whether the user has read/write access to the file.
For enterprise databases, the library is stored directly in the database and can be accessed only by users with the "Manage profiles and templates in XFMEA/RCM++/RBI" permission.
The library file that is in effect at any given time on your computer is called the active library. Although you can maintain multiple library files if desired, only one library can be active at any given time.