Improved search user interface
Given PLM can end up with thousands of parts of varying parameters, being able to find exactly what you're looking for quickly and easily is a huge aspect.
Have a more intuitive user interface for search, so that new users that are not familiar with the search protocols have an easier time (and avoid potentially incorrect searches due to wrong formatting). Yes, the existing search box allows you to do most things (although some issues still come up with multi value search etc), but it relies on people inputting accurate formats which needs training.
Have the ability to add multiple parameters in a clear format. E.g: could be dropdowns of:
- Field: where you want to search
- Operator: contains, does not contain, equals, does not equal etc
- Value: what you're searching for
- Logic: AND, OR
Then most importantly, potentially add multiple lines of these to have your final parameters to submit as search.
You could also then save these parameters as a favourite *named* search, as you could get quite specific.
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John Munro I did figure out a way to do OR if it helps before this gets implemented! You need to specify the search fields and repeat the specification, separated by spaces.
This will search for all components including strut, adhesive, or mount in the Name field
name:*strut* name:*adhesive* name:*mount*
Similarly, this search allows you to quickly pull a list of parts into an assembly or ECO. I use excel to generate the big search term and just paste it in.
cpn:100000-01 cpn:100001-01 cpn:100002-01 ...
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