Prerequisites

• Properly configured symbol.
• Access to the Process > File > Process (PM022) menu.
• Access to the Supply > Management > Supply definition (SU008) menu.
• Access to the FMEA > Management > FMEA (FM012) menu.
• Access to the PDM > Management > Item definition (IT011) menu.

Introduction

After configuring a symbol, it will be necessary to associate it with a characteristic to use it according to its purpose. A characteristic with a symbol is highlighted among the others, displaying urgency or importance.

The symbol feature is part of several components, but associating the symbol with the characteristic works differently in each one.

Associating a symbol

Watch the video below for a practical example of symbol association:

Conclusion

Thus, the symbol was associated with a characteristic, improving failure prediction and organizational planning! 

To finish the flow, you will learn how to view the symbol in the characteristics.