Construction Components

Overview

The Construction Component module manages the definition, classification, and assignment of construction components (such as equipment, devices, or materials) within a project. The Component Usage module tracks where and how each component is used, supporting links to built spaces, functional systems, and technical systems. Both modules support advanced classification, multi-level identifiers, and integration with system functions.

Key Concepts

• Construction Component: Represents a physical or logical component (e.g., device, equipment) with classification, description, and serial number.

• Component Usage: Tracks the assignment and usage of components within built spaces, functional systems, and technical systems.

• Classification: Multi-level classification based on external standards, supporting filtering, reporting, and unique identifiers.

• System Function: Links components to system functions and component functions for traceability.

• Integration: Components can be assigned to built spaces, functional systems, and technical systems, and their usage is tracked in detail.

Main Pages

1. Construction Components List

• Purpose: View, filter, and manage all construction components in the project.

• Key Fields:

  • Code: Unique identifier for the component.

  • Type: Indicates if the record is a type/template or an instance.

  • System Function / Component Function: Links to system and component functions.

  • Description/Translation: Component description and translation.

  • Serial No.: Serial number for the component.

  • Built Space / Functional System / Technical System Code: Where the component is used.

  • Classification Term Lookup: Classification system term.

  • Classification Identifiers: Multi-level and single-level identifiers for type, function, location, and element.

  • Level 1–4: Multi-level classification codes.

  • Definition / Examples: Additional classification details.

• Actions:

  • Create Instances: Generate component instances from a type/template.

  • Assign Attributes: Batch-assign components to built spaces, functional systems, or technical systems.

2. Construction Components Card

• Purpose: View and edit details of a single construction component.

• Sections:

  • General: Main details, type, system function, and description.

  • Where Used: Shows built space, functional system, and technical system assignments.

  • Classification Group: Multi-level classification and details.

  • Classification Identifiers Group: Unique identifiers for reporting and traceability.

3. Component Usage List

• Purpose: View, filter, and manage all component usage records.

• Key Fields:

  • Code: Unique identifier for the usage record.

  • Parent Code: Code of the parent (built space, system, etc.).

  • Type: Usage type (Built Space, Technical System, Functional System, etc.).

  • System Function / Component Function: Links to system and component functions.

  • Component No.: Linked construction component.

  • Description / Translation: Usage description and translation.

  • Classification / Level 1–4: Classification details.

  • Include in Test: Indicates if the component is included in testing.

4. Component Usage Subforms

• Purpose: Used as subpages to display and manage component usages related to a specific parent (built space, system, etc.).

• Features:

  • Tree View: Visualizes the hierarchy of component usage.

  • Indentation: Shows the structure of system and component functions.

  • Auto-fill: Filters and parent codes are auto-filled based on context.

How to Use

Creating a Construction Component

1. Go to NOC Construction Components and select New.

2. Fill in the required fields: Type, System Function, Component Function, Description, Serial No., etc.

3. Use the Classification Term Lookup to select a classification term. The system will auto-fill classification levels and identifiers.

4. Assign the component to built spaces, functional systems, or technical systems as needed.

Creating Component Instances

• Use the Create Instances action to generate multiple component instances from a type/template. Specify the number to create and the target built space, functional system, or technical system.

Assigning Attributes

• Use the Assign Attributes action to batch-assign selected components to built spaces, functional systems, or technical systems using a filter page.

Managing Component Usage

• Component usage records are created automatically when components are assigned to built spaces, systems, etc.

• Use the Component Usage pages or subforms to view, edit, or remove usage records.

• The tree view subform helps visualize the hierarchy and relationships.

Field Descriptions

Actions & Integration

• Create Instances: Quickly generate multiple component instances from a template.

• Assign Attributes: Batch-assign components to built spaces, functional systems, or technical systems.

• Component Usage: Track and manage where each component is used.

• Tree View: Use the tree view subform for a visual overview of component usage hierarchy.

Tips

• Use the Classification Term Lookup to ensure consistent classification and reporting.

• Use the Assign Attributes action for efficient bulk assignment.

• Use the Component Usage subforms to understand and manage component relationships.

Security & Permissions

• Only users with appropriate permissions can create, edit, or assign construction components and usages.

• Assignment fields are validated against related tables.

Troubleshooting

• If you cannot see or edit a component or usage, check your permissions and assignment.

• If classification fields are not auto-filled, ensure the correct term is selected and classification data is set up.

• If usage records are missing, verify that components are properly assigned to built spaces or systems.