Connects two Manufacturing Items for reference use. It distinguishes a referenced manufacturing record from a component or material input in a structure.
When to use it
Use Reference Usage when you need to record this connection between the source and target records. Reference Usage identifies a manufacturing reference.
Records and direction
- Relationship type: Non-structure. Associates records without creating a parent-child hierarchy.
- From: Material, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Component, Kit, Packaging Item, Production Output.
- To: Material, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Component, Kit, Packaging Item, Production Output.
How to use it
- Create the relation with drag and drop in a Structure widget: drag the intended Manufacturing Component onto the Manufacturing Assembly it relates to. Choose Reference Usage, review the direction and any offered values, then confirm.
- Alternatively, use Connect from the source record and select the target with the Reference Usage relationship.
- Review the resulting connection and the selected record versions where applicable. Check the displayed relationship filters if the connection is not visible.
Example
Pump Production Assembly PA-100 (Manufacturing Assembly) is connected to Reference Fixture MC-20 (Manufacturing Component) through Reference Usage. The association lets readers follow the related information without creating a hierarchy. Configured connection details can specify whether the reference is non-consumable or excluded from totals.
Choosing the relationship
Reference Usage identifies a manufacturing reference. Component Usage and Material Usage identify production inputs; check any configured exclusions from totals.
