Importing Parts in Bulk

Purpose

As a Part Creator, you can Import large number of Parts by uploading a template provided by CQ. This ensures faster data entry and consistent Part records.

Prerequisites

Installation Package: CQ Core, CQ PLM Extension

Product: ProductQuest

Function: Standard Parts

User Profile: Standard User

Permissions: CQ Base User PSG and CQ PLM Creator PSG

Part Import Template: Obtain and Download the Part Import Template.csv

Configurations: Part Families

Steps

1. Open the Parts tab. Then click Import.

2. Specify this information:

   • Part Family
     Specify the part family.

   • Part Number
     Specify the part number.

   • Title
     Specify the title.

   • Description
     Provide a description.

   • Part Record Type
     Specify the part record type.

   • Rev
     Specify the part revision.

3. Drop/Upload the updated Part Import file. Then click Import.

4. Click Done.

Note:

CQ Batch Activity Call-Out Limit

• CQ Batch Activity call-out limit is set to 50 Part Numbers.

• Imports with 50 or fewer Parts run synchronously.

• Imports with more than 50 Parts start a Batch Job.

Synchronous Import

• Runs directly without using the Batch system.

• Creates Part, Part Revision, Part Assembly, and Primary Controlled Document records in one transaction.

Asynchronous Import

• Starts a Background Batch Job when the Import exceeds the CQ Batch Activity call‑out limit.

• Creates Part records immediately.

• Queues remaining related records for Background Batch Job processing.

• Displays a banner “Background job is running…Click to view progress.”

• Banner stays visible until the Batch Job Completes.

Expected Outcome

• Parts are imported in bulk successfully with no errors.

Troubleshooting

• Cannot Import Parts

Additional Resources

ComplianceQuest

• Viewing Part Import Progress

• Viewing Part Import Error Files