Searching for Parts
Once you have selected a product, you can search for a part by part name, number, description, section, or callout. If you have not yet navigated to a catalog, you can search for parts by full part number only.
- Type your search criteria (two characters minimum):
- Click the Search button or press the ENTER key. The search results appear.
- Click a part description from the list to go directly to the appropriate parts list and illustration.
Tip: You can search for multiple parts quickly with a Part Validation Search.
Understanding the Search Results
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Click this icon to add the part to the current picklist. |
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Click the blue underlined part number to open the part details display. |
BOLT | Click anywhere in the search result except the part number to go directly to the appropriate parts list and illustration. |
Search Tips
You can use spaces, punctuation, and Boolean operators to enhance the accuracy of your search.
- Type two search terms, separated by a space (or separated by "AND"), to find parts containing both terms.
- Type two search terms separated by "OR" to find parts containing either term.
Note: You must use the English versions of "AND" and "OR." Translated versions will not work.
Using Search History to Repeat a Search
The EPC records the last 15 search terms entered into the search field.
- Click the search box arrow to open the list of previous searches.
- Click the previous search you wish to repeat.