Scott,
Yes, there is such a product assoc type. But I can't find any logics tied to that value
(PRODUCT_SUBSTITUTE). So Jacopo should be right that there's currently no automated way to
substitute out-of-stock components. We may sometimes need to substitute "red buttons" with "pink
buttons" when red ones run out.
Shout for me if anyone wants to start adding this functionality.
Jonathon
Scott Gray wrote:
I don't have anything in front of me, but isn't there a product association
type of substitute or something similar?
Regards
Scott
On 09/02/07, Jonathon -- Improov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jacopo,
What about "Manufacturing Rules"? I haven't tested this out after getting
the tip from Scott Gray.
I thought it seemed like it's possible to have "substitute components".
Jonathon
Jacopo Cappellato wrote:
> Hi Guido,
>
> virtual/variants approach is fine (you can also create one virtual bom
> for the virtual product that is automatically configured for the
> variants according to the features selected for the finished product)
> but the decision must be taken during order entry or when you manually
> create a production run.
> If you just want to change one component because it is out of stock,
> right now you'll have to do it manually in the production run screen
> (before you approve it): but there is no logic to there to limit the
> product ids that you can use (but it would be pretty easy, and a nice
> feature for the project, to add the logic there).
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jacopo
>
>
> Guido Amarilla wrote:
>> I have some component products in BOM which can be replaced by other
>> products. I have two situations but I think that may be more in other
>> industries.
>> I give you the examples:
>> Black Push Button ---> Red Push Button can be used if I run out of
>> Black Buttons.
>> 1 uF 35 Volt capacitor ---> 1 uF 35V, 1uF 50V and 1uF 63V can be used
>> (but not 1uF 25V or less Voltage)
>>
>> Is this currently supported somehow?
>>
>> Can this be done by using Virtual Products with Features? (in the
>> first case, by ignoring the feature "Color" or specifying a List of
>> allowable features, and in the second case by specifying a "range" or
>> a list of features)
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>
