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Commodity attribute tables and commodity rules are the basis for all table detail based or rule-based commodity codes. The picture below shows the relations between a commodity rule and commodity attributes (properties), and how the commodity code is built using this rule and the properties, by means of an example.

The Commodity Group can be defined as the first classification level for bulk material. Examples are: Pipe, BW Fittings, Forged Fittings, Flanges, Valves, Bolts, Gaskets, and so forth.

The Commodity Part can be defined as the second classification level of bulk material. In other words, it is a subdivision of the commodity group. Here, you can enter more explicitly the types of pipe (or other material) you want to define.

The Commodity Code can be defined as the third level for bulk material. The commodity codes identify and describe the components with all its size-independent properties. For example, commodity code properties are material, dimensional standard, end preparation, and so forth. The commodity code is an alphanumerical string that is built according to user-definable rules. Each character represents a specific property of the part.

The Ident represents the fourth and lowest material classification level. It combines the commodity codes with the geometric dimensions and finally identifies an item with all its properties including the dimensions. For example, dimensions of a pipe are NPS (nominal pipe size) and schedule. An ident number is what you can use to look up an item in a catalog.

The main aspects to consider for the process of creating components are as follows:

  • Commodity Rules

  • Object Parameters

  • Commodity Attribute Tables

  • Creating Commodity Codes

  • Geometrics

  • Geometric Relations

  • Building Idents

You can find a workflow diagram showing the component creation in the chapter below.