User guide

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Chapter 1
Getting Started (An Overview)
This chapter gives a quick overview of the PCN/BOM process so you can find
what you need to do next and so you can understand the context.
It presents a concise, step-by-step guide to accomplishing such major tasks as:
• starting a project
• using recognized parts
• getting new parts
• putting data on the file servers
• creating and updating BOMs
• generating and reading PCNs
• understanding the overall process and where SAP fits in
You may follow links from these items to more explanations in later chapters.
Note:
If a part is changing as a result of your PCN, it’s your responsibility to see that people who
are affected by your change are informed, so they can take appropriate action.
Procedures explained in this chapter:
To start work on a project:
on page 1-3
To find parts:
on page 1-4
To pull new part numbers:
on page 1-5
To put files on EDA’s release area:
on page 1-6
To create a project’s first BOM:
on page 1-7
To update a BOM:
on page 1-8
To upload a BOM:
on page 1-9
To find BOMs in the EDA web pages:
on page 1-12