Where to Reach the “Change Lifecycle” Command

You can access this command:

• From the right-click menu of all objects
• All widgets’ command bar (Shown only if there is a selected object in the multiple selection widgets)
• All Lists
• Search Pane

It works on all widgets, lists, and searches in different contexts.

How to Use

1. Select the Object(s):
   Click to select one or more objects from any list, widget, or search pane.
2. Select “Change Lifecycle”:
   Use either the right-click menu or the widget’s command bar to choose the Change Lifecycle command.
3. Choose Lifecycle:
   In the pop-up window that opens, select a new lifecycle from the dropdown list.
4. Confirm:
   Click OK to apply the change.

A success notification in the bottom-left corner will confirm that the lifecycle has been successfully changed.

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This means a user’s ability to view or act on an object depends entirely on their permissions in that specific workspace. 

How Access Is Determined 

A user can access an object only if they have adequate access rights in the workspace where the object exists. These rights can be granted: 

• Directly, through a role assigned to the user in that workspace 
• Indirectly, through one or more groups that are assigned roles in that workspace 

If a user belongs to multiple groups, the system evaluates their effective permissions based on the roles granted through those groups and any direct assignments. 

No Workspace Role, No Access 

If a user has no role defined for a workspace, either individually or through their groups: 

• The workspace data is not visible 
• Objects cannot be viewed, searched, or accessed 
• No actions or lifecycle operations are available 

This applies consistently to all object types, including items, documents, and drawing objects. 

Why This Matters 

Workspace-based object control allows organizations to: 

• Isolate data by team, project, or customer 
• Apply different governance rules per workspace 
• Prevent unintended data exposure across workspaces 
• Maintain clear ownership and responsibility 

This model keeps access predictable, secure, and aligned with how workspaces are structured in Nora IPLM. 

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This state is intentionally governed by stricter control rules to protect data integrity and preserve the continuity of downstream processes such as manufacturing, sourcing, compliance, and change management. 

What Happens When an Object Is Released? 

Once an item or document is Released: 

• The object is locked against structural or content changes 
• It represents a controlled and approved data for the organization 
• Any further modification must follow a controlled change process such as revisioning or iteration 

Released objects are no longer treated as work-in-progress. They become reference points that other objects, structures, and processes rely on. 

Access Control in the Released State 

Nora IPLM applies state-aware access rights. Permissions differ between editable objects and finalized ones. 

As shown in the screenshot for the Contributor role 

For non-finalized objects, users may be allowed to: 

• Create or disconnect relationships 
• Iterate or revise objects 
• Change names or metadata 
• Modify structure or content 

For Released (finalized) objects, permissions are typically limited to: 

• Read 
• Download 
• Export 
• Print 
• Share 

Actions that could break traceability or invalidate downstream usage are intentionally restricted. 

This separation prevents accidental changes while still allowing teams to consume and reference released data. 

Why This Matters 

The Released state exists to: 

• Protect approved product data 
• Prevent unintended structural or attribute changes 
• Maintain consistency across BOMs, documents, drawings and related objects 
• Support auditability and regulated workflows 
• Enforce disciplined lifecycle progression 

Instead of blocking progress, these rules guide users toward correct next actions, such as creating a new revision or initiating a change process. 

Key Takeaway: Released in Nora IPLM means final, trusted, and controlled. 
 
It signals that an object is ready for use across the organization, while safeguarding it with stricter rules so the overall product lifecycle flow remains intact. 

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Where to Find the “Create Dashboard” Command

You can create a new dashboard from two main areas:

• Dashboard text link at the top left of the platform
• Dashboard button in the left-side pane

How to Create a Dashboard

Option 1: From the Top Navigation

1. Click on the Dashboard text in the top-left corner of the platform.

2. In the popup window, enter a name in the Create New Dashboard field.

3. Click the Create button.

4. Your new dashboard will open with an empty tab, ready for widget setup.

Option 2: From the Dashboard Button in the Left Pane

1. Click the Dashboard section in the left pane.

2. In the dropdown menu, click the + (plus) button labeled Create New Dashboard (visible on hover). The new dashboard will open with an empty tab.

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Where to Find the “Complete Task” Command

You can access the Complete Task command from the following locations:

• Right-click menu of all task-type objects
• Command bar in all widgets (Visible only when a task is selected in multi-selection widgets, Visible when a task is displayed in single-object display widgets)
• All Lists (For task-type objects only)
• Search Pane (For task-type objects only)

This feature works across all widgets, lists, and search contexts.

How to Complete a Task

1. Access the Command
You can do any of the following:

Right-click on a task (in any widget, list, or search pane) and find the Complete Task command in the Task Commands section or,

Select one or more tasks in a multi-selection widget and click Complete Task from the command bar

Click Complete Task from the command bar of a widget showing a single task

2. Confirm Completion
The task(s) will instantly move to the Completed state.

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Where to Find the “Create Baseline” Command

You can access the Create Baseline command from the following locations:

• Right-click menu of all objects
• Command bar in all widgets
• All Lists
• Search Pane

This feature works across all widgets, lists, and search contexts.

How to Create a Baseline

1. Access the Command:

• Right-click on the object, or
• Select the object and click Create Baseline from the command bar.

2. Fill in Baseline Details:

• In the popup window, enter a name in the Baseline Revision Name field.
• If needed, check the box to Include Structure in the baseline.

3. Save and Confirm:

• Click the Save button.
• A success notification will appear in the bottom-left corner, confirming that the baseline object has been created.

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Where to Find the “Copy” Command

You can access the Copy command from the following locations:

• Right-click menu of all objects
• Command bar in all widgets
• All Lists
• Search Pane

This feature works across all widgets, lists, and search views.

How to Copy an Object

1. Access the Command

• Right-click on the object (in any widget, list, or search pane), or
• Select the object and click Copy from the command bar

2. Confirm Success

• A success notification will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen
• The copied object will appear in the Clipboard, located in the left panel

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Where to Find the “Compact View” Command

You can enable the Compact View from the following locations:

• Right-click menu in any table-type widget (when objects are present)
• Command bar of table-type widgets

This feature is available in all table-type widgets across Nora IPLM.

How to Enable Compact View

There are two ways to activate Compact View:

1. From the Widget Interface

• Right-click anywhere inside a table-type widget (with at least one object displayed), or
• Click the Compact View button in the widget’s command bar

2. From Admin Settings

• Navigate to Admin Settings

• Go to the Appearance tab

• Under the View Mode section, select Compact View

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Where to Find the “Comfortable View” Command

You can enable the Comfortable View from the following locations:

• Right-click menu in any table-type widget (when objects are present)
• Command bar of table-type widgets

This feature is available in all table-type widgets across Nora IPLM.

How to Enable Comfortable View

There are two ways to activate Comfortable View:

1. From the Widget Interface

• Right-click anywhere inside a table-type widget (with at least one object displayed), or
• Click the Comfortable View button in the widget’s command bar

2. From Admin Settings

• Navigate to Admin Settings

• Go to the Appearance tab

• Under the View Mode section, select Comfortable View

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• Displaying an object in a widget
• Creating a new relationship between objects (in the Structure Widget only)

Where to Find the “Paste” Command

You can access the Paste command from the following locations:

• Right-click menu of all objects placed in a widget.
• Command bar in all widgets

This command is available across all widgets and views.

1. Paste for Display

To display a copied object in a widget:

• Right-click anywhere inside the widget (if it already contains objects), or
• Use the Paste command from the widget’s command bar

The object will appear in the widget where it was pasted.

2. Paste to Create a Relation

To establish a relationship using Paste:

Open the root object in a Structure Widget. Either:

• Select the root object and click Paste from the command bar, or
• Right-click the root object and choose Paste

In the popup window:

• Choose the desired relationship type
• Click Create

A success notification will confirm that the relation has been created.

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