In PARTdataManager, in the Part selection, in "Details" mode, display of the End-of-Life date is optional (context menu in column header).

PARTdataManager -> Part selection-> "Details" mode

In PARTdataManager, when opening the part the respective notification message appears.

Example: Project discontinued and replacement part available

Example: Project discontinued and no replacement part available

Display of icons in the part selection

Overview on the displayed icons dependent on setting options:

		PARTproject -> dialog area "Edit project" -> tabbed page "General"
ICON	Description	Hide after expiration	Replacement after expiration (Optional)
	Old standard crossed out without replacement	1	0
	Old standard replaced by at least one other parts family and old standard locked	1	1
	Part expired but temporarily still available	0	0
	Old standard replaced by at least one other parts family, but still temporarily available	0	1

Date:

Here you can set an expiration date at project level, optionally.

Hide after expiration

Yes: The part may not be used after expiration.

No: The part may continue to be used after expiration.

When opening PARTdataManager the respective notice shows up.

Sample message

Message before expiration (In days)

Within the set time frame the respective dialog box is opened (compare Fig. „Sample message“).

Replacement after expiration (Optional)

When clicking ... the dialog box File list appears. Here, you can add as many replacement parts as desired via button New. An Explorer window opens.