1. FAQ - Express Import to BOM or Quote (QBI)
1.1. Why do I keep receiving a Uniqueness of index message when import to BOM?

Q.   Why do I keep receiving a Uniqueness of index message when import to BOM?

A.   There are a few scenarios that could be causing this message to appear: 
  1. A same part, with different description associated with different product, will cause this message to appear upon import. 
  2. If the Auto numbering is turned OFF and user has entered the same part number to items with same description but different customer part numbers will cause this message to appear.
When loading one BOM/product at a time into the ManEx System it checks to see if the users might have the same part number,  but with different descriptions or different customer part numbers  loaded on the spreadsheet.  If found then it would display that information in an XLS spreadsheet for the users to address. 
1.2. Why can you not go back to the previous tab when using the QBI module?
 
Q.  Why can you not go back to the previous tab when using the QBI module.
 
A.  Unfortunately, there is not a lot we can do about this.  It builds the import BOM as it proceeds and doesn’t save the old versions to revert back to if you decide to go back.  However, we are adding more verification to help prevent the user from accidentally proceeding to the next tab before they are ready.
1.3. When I import a BOM (within the QBi module) with no Internal part number assigned, does it automatically go to the next sequential number?
Q.  When I import a BOM (in QBi) with no Internal P/N assigned, does it automatically go to the next sequential number?

A.   The user has the option of auto numbering or manual numbering.

AUTO Numbering:  The main concern when creating a part number is not to ensure a sequential part numbering by class, but rather the ability to track additional information (AVL, on hand qty, where used, standard cost) by one internal part number.  Because of this, the actual number doesn't really matter as long as the system knows which additional information to attach to the internal part number.  This is why ManEx works as well with a manually created number as with an auto-generated number.  If you use auto-numbering, the numbers can be arranged on the shelf in ascending order (even if there are gaps between the numbers).  The auto-numbering in ManEx simplifies the part number creation process and provides a count of the total parts in your system (141-0001000 is the 1000th part loaded).

MANUAL Numbering:  This will allow user to use any part numbering method.