Add, edit, copy or remove a component
Learn how to add, make changes, or remove a component.
You can add as many components as you need to provide flexibility in your manufacturing process. If you need to make changes to a component once it has been created, you can either edit or remove it.
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Adding a component
To create a Component:
- Click the Components tab in the top menu bar
- Click the Add Component button on the right-hand side of the page that appears
- Complete the details for the component on the form that appears, then click the Save Component button.
You also have the option to bring all of your components into Craftybase at once using our bulk import feature. For more information on how to import all your components, please refer to the following article: Importing Components.
Copying a component
This feature is available in our STUDIO and above plans.
To create a copy of a component:
- Navigate to the component you wish to copy (How do I find my component page?)
- Hover your mouse over the vertical ellipsis (⋮) to the left of the component name.
Select the Copy Component option that appears in the menu.
Edit a component
To edit a Component:
- Click the Components tab in the top menu bar
- Click the component name in the list of components that appear
- Click the Edit Component button on the right-hand side of the page
- Make changes to the form that appears
- Click the Save Component button.
Tip: you can also navigate straight to your edit component form via the ⋮ quick menu that appears to the left of the component name in the list view.
Edit a component recipe
To edit a component recipe:
- Click in the Components section on your Dashboard page.
- Choose the component you'd like to make changes to.
- Scroll down to the recipe section and click on the pencil button to edit the component.
- Make changes to the recipe and click Save Recipe.
Currently, Craftybase does not support copying recipes for components. This feature is on our roadmap and being prioritized alongside other component updates. Please get in touch if you'd like to stay informed about future developments.
Delete a component
To delete a component:
- Navigate to the component detail page (How do I find a component page?)
- Hover your mouse over the vertical ellipsis (⋮) to the left of the component's name.
- Select Delete from the menu options that appear.
After selecting Delete, you should see this screen:
If you see the screen below, you will need to delete any associated manufactures or recipes before you can delete your component. Select "Cancel" to return to the component summary.
To obtain further information on removing a recipe, please refer to the following article: Add or remove a recipe.