LIBRARY OVERVIEW
The library is designed as a multi-purpose database to store items / components / subsystems which may be repeatedly used throughout Vizula. Each item in the library consists of seven attributes as follows:-

• PART NO - Each item can be given a part number, though this is not necessary. This can, for example, be used to reference your own part numbering system.
• GROUP - Items can be categorised into Groups. The Group is a user defined parameter and any number of Group's can be used. An example of Groups might be sub-assemblies, components, metalwork, plastic mouldings etc.
• TYPE - Groups can be sub-divided into Types for further refinement of storage. Any number of Types can be defined. An example of Types might be GROUP:Coomponents, Types resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, inductors etc.
• NAME - Each item can be given a name. This can be the item reference, such as a buying-code or simply a name you choose to give it.
• DETAIL - The detail field can be used in any way you choose. It can for example be used to describe the item or to document where the item is used in your business.
• COST - The two cost fields (Min and Max) are primarily used with the 'Building Blocks' tool to describe the upper and lower price that the item can be purchased for. A drop down exchange rate field is used to define the currency of the cost fields.
• WEB - The item can be linked to an internet page, such as a spec-sheet or a product page, which may be used for quick reference. If this field is set, a hyperlink link icon will be visible.

THE LIBRARY PAGE
The library page is arranged in three tile columns as follows:

THE GROUP TILE
The GROUP tile column lists all the different groups which have been defined during the creation of the library items. This column can be used to filter the items by selecting a particular group or choosing '(ALL)' groups.

THE TYPE TILE
The TYPE tile column lists all the different types which have been defined during the creation of the library items. This column can be used to sub-filter the groups by selecting a particular type or choosing '(ALL)' types.

THE ITEMS LIST TILE
All selected items will be shown in the main tile

Sorting & Filtering
The main item list can be sorted and filtered using the GROUP and TYPE tiles and the sorting column headers as shown below:




Searching
The sorting & filtering function can be further refined by invoking the 'Search' function.
1. Click the 'Search' icon and the search sub-menu will be displayed as follows:



2. Type in your required search term in the menu and click 'Search'
3. The search icon will turn to blue indicating that 'Search' is active.
4. Search will remain active until it is disabled. Disable 'Search' by clicking the icon again and it will turn back to passive mode

Adding a New Library Item
1. Click the 'Add Library Item' icon A sub-menu will be displayed as follows:





2. Complete the menu and click 'OK'. The item will be added to the library and the view will update:-




Deleting a Library Item
1. Click on the 'Enable Delete Mode' icon. and it will change to indicating that 'Delete Mode' is enabled. Trash icons will be displayed in the left hand column of each displayed library item in the list as follows:-



2. Click on an item and a confirmation sub-menu will be displayed.
3. Click 'DELETE' and the item will be deleted.

Downloading a CSV file
1. Click on the download icon to download the library as a csv file. The downloaded file will be exactly as set by the filters, i.e. GROUP, TYPE and 'Search'. In order to download the full library as a single file, make sure GROUP is set to (ALL), TYPE is set to (ALL) and 'Search' is disabled.

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