Component status
As with other static data records, an item component record contains a status showing its current processing status. This status affects what can or cannot be carried out with the component.
Open
This is the default status and is set automatically when you add a new record. All actions are available to a component with this status.
Hidden
This status might be used so that the component is not available to users and makes all fields non-enterable in the Details window. In order to edit a component with this status, right click on the component in the BOM Structure window and select Unhide. The relevant fields can then be edited.
Suspended/Held
This status might be used when a component is to be temporarily taken out of use. You can still edit a component with this status.
Closed/Completed
This status might be used when a component is no longer applicable. You cannot edit a component with this status, but you can change it to another status to be able to edit it, as long as has been selected from the menu.
Changing the Status
You can change the status of a component by double-clicking on the status field. A drop-down list of the statuses is displayed. Select the required status.