Part Attachments
The Attachments List page is where you can access and manage documents attached to a part. A variety of document types can be uploaded or attached to a record, including links to external files or web pages. Documents can only be opened on your device if the software to view them is available.
View a Document
There are four types of documents that can be included in the Attachments List:
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Record Link: A file uploaded directly to the record (not stored in the Documents module in the Main Application (MRO))
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Library Link: A file uploaded to the Documents module in the Main Application (MRO), such as a PDF
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Library Document: A document created directly in the Documents module in the Main Application (MRO)
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External Link: A URL link to an external site or document, also stored in the Documents module in the Main Application (MRO)
This could include a link to a web page or a link to a document stored on an external server, such as Dropbox.
View Record Links (uploaded to record)
The method by which the selected attachment opens will depend on the device in use and the type of file. The file may open directly in another browser window, or your browser may prompt you to open it from a file directory / listing of some kind.
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Open the part whose document you want to view.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Select the record link from the Attachments List.
The View Document page opens. Documents that can be opened directly, such as images, display their content on this page automatically.
Documents that must be opened in a new window or tab, such as PDFs, only list the document for selection on this page. You must select the item to view it.
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Once you are done, tap the Done button on the blue footer bar.
View Library Links (uploaded to Documents module)
The method by which the selected attachment opens will depend on the device in use and the type of file. The file may open directly in another browser window, or your browser may prompt you to open it from a file directory / listing of some kind.
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Open the part whose document you want to view.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Select the record link from the Attachments List.
The View Document page opens. Documents that can be opened directly, such as images, display their content on this page automatically.
Documents that must be opened in a new window or tab, such as PDFs, only list the document for selection on this page. You must select the item to view it.
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Once you are done, tap the Done button on the blue footer bar.
View Library Documents
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Open the part whose document you want to view.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Select the library document from the Attachments List.
The View Document page opens. The content stored with the document will automatically display on the page.
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Once you are done, tap the Done button on the blue footer bar.
View External Links
If the document is an External Link (reference to a web page or external file link), a paper clip displays on the icon on the Attachments List.
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Open the part whose external link you want to view.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Select the external link from the Attachments List.
The link will open in a new browser window.
Upload a Document
The Upload Document option will only display if this feature is in place at your organization. The availability and successful use of this feature is also dependent upon support from your device and operating system.
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Open the part you want to upload a document to.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Tap Action in the section header.
The Action menu opens.
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Select Upload Document.
Your device opens a file directory, allowing you to select a file to upload.
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Upload your file.
The file must not be larger than 10 MB. MC Express will proceed to upload the file. The time that this will take will depend on the size of the file, as well as your connection speed.
Remove a Document
External Links cannot be removed from within MC Express, as the linked page or file opens automatically.
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Open the part whose document you want to delete.
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Tap the Attachments option in the menu.
The Attachments List opens.
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Select the attachment from the Attachments List.
The document or image opens on a View page.
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Tap Action in the section header.
The Action menu opens.
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Select Remove Document.
A dialog box opens, asking you to confirm your choice.
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Tap the Yes button.
The document is removed.
