8.4.1. Functionality from the user's perspective

Icons and dialogs indicate whether a part can be used and whether alternative parts are available.

Example 3Dfindit

Example 3Dfindit

Icons: (exemplary 3Dfindit)

Icon

Meaning

The product should no longer be used for new designs. An alternative part is not available.

The product is no longer available. An alternative part is not available.

The product should no longer be used for new designs. An alternative part (or several) is available.

The product is no longer available. An alternative part (or several) is available.

Dialogs: (exemplary 3Dfindit)

  • Product expired on 2025-05-20 [Product expired on 2025-05-20.] Please do not use for new constructions [Please do not use for new designs.] No valid spare parts have been specified. [No valid replacement parts have been specified. For questions, please contact the manufacturer.]

  • Product expired on 2025-05-20 [Product expired on 2025-05-20.] No valid spare parts have been specified. [No valid replacement parts have been specified. For questions, please contact the manufacturer.]

  • Product expired on 2025-05-20 [Product expired on 2025-05-20.] Please do not use for new constructions [Please do not use for new designs.] Should one of the products stored as a replacement be used instead? [Should a replacement part be used?]

  • The original part [Original part] cannot be opened.