Import Existing Items (Browse Method)

You can use the Import Existing Items (Browse) window to import selected items from the system hierarchy and/or selected records from an existing FMEA.

For system hierarchy items, choose System Hierarchy > Add Items > Import > Import Items (Browse) (or choose Items (Browse) in the Import Wizard).

To use the Import Existing Items (Browse) window, do the following:

• Use the Select Database area to select the database you wish to import from.

• Use the Projects area to select one of the projects in the database.

Note: This utility will display only projects that have the same FMEA structure as the project that is currently open. The FMEA structure determines how the effect and cause records will be displayed in the FMEA hierarchy, and it is set via the Project Properties window in XFMEA/RCM++/RBI.

• Use the options at the bottom of the window to select what will be imported, and then select the specific records you want to import:

• • Import selected items and all functions: You can select one or more items from the System Hierarchy area. The selected items will be imported along with all of their associated FMEA data.

  • Import item and selected functions: You can select only one item from the System Hierarchy area and then use the FMEA Hierarchy area to select which of that item's FMEA records you wish to import. Both the item and the selected FMEA records will be imported.

  • Import selected FMEA records only: This is the same as the previous option except that the item will not be imported. Instead, the selected FMEA records will be imported to the item that is currently selected in the project.

• Click Import to copy the data.

Tip: If the Part Number, Reference Number and/or FMEA Document Number columns are displayed in the system hierarchy, these columns will also be displayed in the System Hierarchy area in this window.