The Properties Window

Viewing Internal Item Properties
Viewing Supplier Properties
Viewing Manufacturer Properties
Viewing Supplier Item Properties
Viewing Manufacturer Item Properties
Viewing Consumer Properties
Viewing Pricing and Availability

About the Properties Window

Using the Properties window, you can view all the information associated with a particular object.  The Properties window appears in the User Task pane of the CES interface.  The information is organized by tabs, which displays the object's property, history, and relationships.  You can also modify your objects and their relationships in the Properties window using a variety of buttons provided.

When Working with the Properties Window

Using the Properties window, you can perform the following function:
 
Functions Description

View Object Attributes

You can view the attributes of an object and its values including the Engineering Part information and CAD information related to the part.

Operate on Item

You can perform operations like adding the object to Relationship Navigator, editing an item, comparing an item to another, checking the prices of an item, viewing the relationships of an item with its supplier and manufacturer, or bookmarking the item for future reference.
View Relationship Objects Displays all the relationships available to the object.
Operate on Relationship Objects You can perform operations on the object.  For example, you can find similar items, check prices of the items, and compare one or more items.

Accessing the Properties Window

Within CES, there are many methods of accessing the Properties window.

 
If You Are Using the... Then...

Search Results Window

  1. Follow the steps to search for an object.

  2. In the Search Results window, select the object that you want to view properties.

  3. Right-click the object and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

Relationship Navigator

  1. From the Relationship Navigator window, select the objects that you want to view properties.

  2. Right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

Favorites
  1. From Favorites, select the object that you want to view properties.

  2. Right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu.