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1. REVIEW AND SUBMIT PAGE this page gives you a view of the attribute s you have built and the Part Terminologies to which you would like the attributes assigned If the summary information is incorrect click on the attribute s EDIT link to make changes If you are comfortable with your submission s click on the SUBMIT button Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association After Attribute Submission What Happens Your attribute submissions once validated will be directed to an individual or group of Subject Matter Experts who have been assigned to the Part Terminologies you have selected for submission These Subject Matter Experts are industry volunteers who have knowledge and expertise from either the manufacturers viewpoint or a data receivers viewpoint They will assess the attribute to ensure that it meets all the rules of conformity for the PADB and that the attribute properly fits into the definition of describing the Form Fit Function Performance characteristics of PADB attributes or fits the special case of defining whether a critical component is included Before this occurs however you MUST validate your request When you have clicked on the Submit R
2. PRE CODED VALUES SEE SECTION ON PRE CODED VALUES Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Attribute Lengths In considering what an attribute length should be try to consider some standard conventions A typical Alohanumeric or Text Attribute is 25 80 100 255 or 2000 characters This is NOT the rule but IS a best practice A Numeric Attribute representing a Measurement or Decimal needs a length to accommodate BOTH the maximum number of units that are possible spaces to the left of the decimal and the maximum number of decimal places to support the precision of measurement required both for US and Metric measurements THE DECIMAL PLACE ITSELF DOES NOT COUNT AS A SPACE IN THE OVERALL LENGTH See the section on Numeric Measurement or Decimal above About Attribute Pre Coded Values There will be circumstances where an Attribute you are proposing may have a finite List of Values that may make sense for the Industry to use as the actual values for that particular attribute For example an automotive lamp may have a finite number of Base Types as defined by an authoritative body or an automotive battery may have a finite number of Case Types or a Brake Ca
3. for this Part Type Could the attribute have a pre determined list of values Are there a finite number of choices of values Or is there already a pre defined list of values These are the questions you need to ask and be prepared to answer in order to submit an attribute for consideration autocare Ma ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help e en Adding Attribute Search Part Term R My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub Change Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category a Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provided Once complete click Update Attribute Label Description of Use Attribute Type List of Attribute Values Length EN Brake Pad Length Figure 14 The first step in Attribute Submission defining the Attribute Name Label either from an existing list or new creation of a label Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Attribute Labels Here are a few rules and guidelines about attribute labels e An attribute is potentially Valid if Itdescribes a dimensional characteristic e le
4. or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association Searching for Part Types to Submit Attributes The User Screen enables you to search for Part Terminologies either by keyword or by using the PCDB Hierarchy Using the Text Search with a keyword will return all Part Types containing the particular keyword Using the PCDB Hierarchy will permit you to narrow down the scope of your selection to the Part Terminologies which are relevant to a product grouping autocare R A S S O C LIATI O N Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Search Part Term Search Part Term My Requests Search by Part Term ID PO Change Password OR Log Off ae Search by Part Term Name Search by Category Sub Category no result On eee AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pric edex Website www autocare org Figure 6 The Search Screen Type a keyword in the Search by Part Type Name box to return a full list of part terminologies containing the keyword or browse the PCDB Hierarchy using the Search by Category Sub Category drop downs Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic m
5. prior written permission of the Autocare Association When selecting the Measurement type these Groupings appear in a drop down list Select the appropriate Grouping to describe the Unit of Measure Type and a subsequent Drop Down will display the Options for Units of Measure for that Measure Type Select the appropriate Unit of Measure and if applicable its Metric counterpart and add them to your selection About Decimal Place Determination When selecting the number of decimal places an attribute should have consider what the MAXIMUM number of decimals required for a typical precision measurement would be in either the metric case or the US measurement case The number of decimal spaces you request should reflect that MAXIMUM number When calculating the length of the attribute DO NOT COUNT the DECIMAL AS A SPACE Example A Part Terminology needs a Length attribute which would typically be expressed in Inches when using the US system but in Millimeters when using the Metric System The metric system measurement will likely need less decimal places than the US system in this case because a millimeter is a significantly smaller thus more precise unit of measure than an inch In this case the Inch measurement would require 3 decimal places to permit precision to permit precision to the 1 8 inch The millimeter measurement requires no decimals but requires more spaces to the left of the decimal to represent the measurement 25 4 millimete
6. AGE From pdxservice pricedex com mailto pdxservice pricedex com On Behalf Of Autocare Association Part Term Attribute Submissions Sent Thursday May 15 2014 9 45 AM To john smith anywhere com Subject Verification of Your Attribute Submission Thank you for your submission of attribute candidates to the Part Term Attribute System Your submission must be validated by clicking on the link below before they will be sent to review Please click on the link below to validate your request http qasptattributes pricedex com forms frmU serV eify a Figure 22 EXAMPLE E MAIL VERIFICATION MESSAGE click on the link in the e mail to verify that your submission is valid You will be returned to the Part Attribute Management system and the screen will display a success message Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association
7. Product Attribute Database PAdb Version 2 04 update autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us USER GUIDE for the PART ATTRIBUTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Prepared by Pricedex Software Inc on behalf of Autocare Association TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association Table of Contents POUT Ts USER GONG ea E etree ge ee nected cat E E N ee sveratuc E E E 3 POUL UNC PADB sorreran bon euncteie deta csatcunesaeds ues ubveier E EE 3 What is the Product Attribute Database cesessscccccccseeeesseeccccesssueesseeeccceessuaeseeeceseesaaaasseseeeess 3 What does Tie PAGD CONTAIN sessvaconsinsadiscanvecanninratocascvanncepnvacionuseannneineecanonsnaeneniars cbnasuanauverecteoasveranness 4 What does the PAOD EXCIUGE i ciicnncevninnrsiuceewsiecnsuneasunsnnd sauvdeenseseueresuecanentuniuersauniameneuiteasienmauueneuseacncues 4 Getting Access to the Part Attribute SySteim ccccsssscsssssressonsssctonssscnecussestoussseneussscsecusrestensssensues 4 Logging In to the Part Type Attributes Database SYSteM ccccccesccccsscccesececeneceeenesseesceseueceeenesenenses 5 What Caml Do the User WISI cutscacncssnnnceunsaannncasiensaesaaienseanmenta
8. ated with that attribute type autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help E Adding Attribute Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub i Change Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category S Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provided Once complete click Update Attribute Label Description of Use Business Case Attribute Type Overall Number of Measurement Unit of Measure Options Length Decimal Group Brake Paa renon Nimeni measurement z aE Linear Measurement Surface Measurement Temperature and Energy Electrical cy Density and Thickness Figure 16 NUMERIC MEASUREMENT OR DECIMAL Attribute Type Selecting a Measurement Group by refining the type of measurement here you will be presented with the contextual Unit of Measure options from which to select in the next step Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association autoca ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help i Adding Attrib
9. d Once complete click Update Figure 18 NUMERIC MEASUREMENT OR DECIMAL Attribute Type Select the Unit of Measure and click the ADD button Repeat to add other Units of Measure If you make a mistake highlight the Unit of Measure you wish to remove and click the REMOVE button Once selected the result will display in the Unit of Measure Options box Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association TM autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us 4 h You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Adding Attribute Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub Change Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category Log or Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provided Once complete click Update Figure 19 DESCRIPTION OF USE and BUSINESS CASE Entry Boxes these are MANDATORY FIELDS in which you should provide a simple description of the use of the attribute and a stated reason that you need the attribute These entries will be assessed by the Subject Matter Experts reviewing your attribute submission It is your opportunity for making the case to
10. echanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association Searching for Part Types to Submit Attributes cont d autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help WHAT CAN I DO Search Part Term Search Part Term My Requests Search by Part Term ID Po Change Password OR Log Off Search by Category Sub Category PCDB Category PCDB Sub Category Belts and Cooling Driveline and Axles Electrical Charging and Starting Electrical Lighting and Body Electronics and Telematics Emission Control Engine Tools and Equipment Transfer Case Transmission and Transaxle Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Manual Wiper and Washer Hardware and Service Supplies Engine Control Lawn Mower Lawn Trimmer and Edger Transmission and Transaxle Automatic Dual Clutch Multifunction Terms Cooling AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 7 Using the Category Drop Down First select the PCDB Category in which you are interested Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association a
11. eesseeecccessseausseeececessuaagaeesesenss 21 After Attribute Submission What Happens ccccccsssccccessecceeeecceeeeseceeeeseceeeeneceeseueeessenecessenes 26 Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About this USER Guide The purpose of this User Guide is to help you navigate through the process of submitting attribute candidates to the reviewers of the Product Attribute Database PADB for consideration for inclusion in the PADB About the PADB The Product Attribute Database PADB is an Autocare Association initiative to create a standardized coded library of Attributes for the most common PCDB Part Terminologies to be used to convey objective information about a product s Form Fit Function and Performance characteristics What Is the Product Attribute Database The Product Attribute database PAdb is an automotive aftermarket industry standard reference database to be used in conjunction with the Product Information Exchange Standard PIES The PAdb standardizes the way product specific performance and physical attributes are exchanged between trading partners The PAdb defines the way trading partners exchange information about the form fit and function of
12. equest button you will receive a message on the screen giving your submission a Unique Number and asking you to validate your submission by responding to a system generated e mail IF YOU DO NOT perform this validation your request will be held in suspense and will not proceed to be routed to the Subject Matter Experts The Subject Matter Experts may contact you for clarification or negotiation Once they are done with the review they will vote upon it If approved you will receive an Approval Notification by mail If denied you will receive a Rejection Notification by mail Once an attribute is approved it will be automatically published and released in the next scheduled monthly PADB Publication autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help WHAT CAN I DO Search Part Term My Requests Your submission number is 98288 and is Pending You will receive an email validation Click on the link in the email to validate your request Change Password Log Off Figure 21 System Message notifying you of your Submission Number and status Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association SET Subject EXAMPLE MESS
13. fined the Unit of Measure used for the type of measurement and whether there should be a metric option for expressing the attribute s measurement About Unit of Measure Options It has become Standard Practice to define both the Metric and the US Units of Measure within the Product Attribute Database so it is highly recommended that you do so when defining your attribute submission The Part Attribute System has a lookup for Units of Measure based upon the following Groupings Distances Centimeter Kilometer Surface Measurement Measurement of an Area quare Inch Square Foot Square S e Senmete Squsrettete Volume Measurement Measurement of Space Cubic Inches Gallon Cubic Ounce Pound Ton Gram D itgtirome Performance Measurement of Output or Miles per Gallon Consumption Horsepower Liters per 100 kilometers Kilojoules Milliseconds Seconds Minutes Degrees Farenheit Calories Degrees Celsius Joules Temperature and Energy Frequency Computer Storage and Memory Velocity and Flow Rate of Speed or Flow of Gas or Gallons per Hour Cubic meters Liquid per second Density and Thickness Le Parts per Million Gauge Mils Hertz Kilohertz Megahertz Kilobytes Megabytes oe Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the
14. gth ngth Bellows Extended Length Belt Length Measurement Increments Blade 1 Length Blade 3 Length Blanket Length Body Lenath Bolt Length Bolt Minimum Length DAUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website wew autocare org Figure 11 The Attribute Submission Page this is your workspace for creating an attribute submission Select the NAMIE label for your Attribute by first performing a search through the Attribute Name Library for an appropriate Attribute Label The Search is defaulted to a Contains search meaning term that you type will return ALL instances where that word is used This is particularly useful when searching out a dimensional attribute The example shown a search for all Names containing the word length demonstrates them many ways Length can be described across many Part Terms If the system returns a suitable label click on it to select or complete the proper label name in the Search Box and click on the Add New button Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Editing Attributes Sometimes attributes which have been approved need updating clarification or some other form of editing This is done by Submitting Edits f
15. gxiacesnistnaadaataneennxemnedguterconheainecauenne 6 Searching for Part Types to Submit AttriDUTES cc eecccccessececcesecceeeesececeuseceeseneceeseeeeessusecesseneess 9 Searching for Part Types to Submit Attributes cont d ccc cceeeeccceeeeceseeeeseeeeeeesseeeseseeeeeeeeens 10 Search Results Attribute Summary for Part Terms Selected cccccecccesesceeseceeeeceseeeceseeeseeeneeens 13 Apout Adding AttriDUTE gene neater mn tren atte arene ON ean ee en eee een ee 14 PROOUU EMNE ANDU OS csc cheat cect E E G 15 About Defining an Attribute for Submission ccccccccssseccceesececceecceeeesececsuseceesensceeseuseeeesenecessegas 17 ADOUtT AU DUTE LIDE sein E E 18 ADONCA ID E FI O a E E E ee eee ae eee ree 19 AA 010 agi E a a E A E eee eee 19 Numeric Measurement or DeciMal s ssssssssssssssssssesssssssssrsrrerresrssrssrerrsrrerrertereertertsrtereereseesreesee 19 Apot Unit or Mesure OPUONS mesrap aera nE EE EN 19 About Decimal Place Determination cccccsssssssseccccccseeessseeccccessaeasseeeccceessaeasseeeseceessagaaseeeseess 20 Numeric Quantity or Whole NUMDELS cccccccsssececceseccecescceceusececeeseceseeaceeeeeecessunecessegeceesenes 20 Pastries cg ac EA sec cts E vse atta crs ene encarta bancoeeesaoree 20 OC hierar soe eee se edeuk osaes E E E A S E yc 20 ADO Pri US Eene UNS oeer A E EAE 21 About Attribute Pre Coded Values cccccccccccscesssseeecccccseeeesseecccccessu
16. have the attribute included in the PADB and as well your opportunity to add value by describing how the attribute is used When you have completed filling in these form fields you can either move up and edit your attribute submission click on the BACK button to restart the process or click on the UPDATE button to review Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us Page Help You are logged in as user In Development Server i a Attribute Submission Summary Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub e Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category off Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad This is summary of your submission s for this Part Term Click Submit to submit your request Click Edit to edit this request Click Add to create a new request Unit of List of Measure Attribute Action Option Value Attribute Overall Number of Measurement Description of Use Attribute Type Label ste ae Length Decimals Group Numeric Brake Pad Theis describes the end to Linear Length end length of the brake pad measurement or injmm N A decimal Measurement Figure 20
17. liper may have a finite list of Metallurgy from which the castings are composed You may submit as a list of Pre Code Values this list In these circumstances you do NOT have to define an Attribute Length The system will calculate the maximum length to accommodate the List of Pre Coded Values Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help P Adding Attribute Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub Change Password 7 Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category Log off Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provided Once complete click Update Attribute Label Description of Use Attribute Type List of Attribute Values Length Numeric measurement or decimal Numeric quantity whole number Text Logical Figure 15 Selecting an Attribute Type see the definitions in this Guide Once you select your screen will refresh with new options if you have selected a Numeric measurement or decimal type so that you can determine the Units of Measure and the Decimal places associ
18. ngth width depth thickness etc t describes a physical characteristic e color material composition etc t describes a performance characteristic e gear ratio torque amperage flow etc If in the case of a Kit or an Assembly Component it describes if a part critical to the operation of the assembly is included in the package e An attribute is Invalid if It already exists in PIES or ACES t describes proprietary data e formula makeup by percentage etc Itdescribes a feature or benefit It contains any invalid characters t does not clearly describe itself Itis not punctuated in Title Case Itcontains contractions or punctuation The Attribute System contains a library of Attribute Labels from which you can select or you can create a unique new label Your new attribute label if accepted will be available to others for future use NOTE When you select an Attribute Label you are NOT selecting its metadata The PADB links your attribute to the Part Terminology or Terminologies to which you assign it In this way for instance there can be many variations for the attribute Length or the attribute Width based upon the precision of measurement required for the particular Part Terminology A good example might be the attribute Thickness This is a common attribute for many part types but different part types might require different precision of measurement F
19. olume products in the industry standard Product Classification database the PAdb defines one or more Styles of the product as well as the valid Attributes related to the product Attributes are further defined by Type Valid Values and other Metadata that ensures consistency and accuracy Specifically the PAdb contains attributes which deal with the working dimensions material color and performance characteristics of a product Performance characteristics could be rates of flow horsepower electrical characteristics and many more types A table containing a complete set of performance measurements is appended in this document What does the PAdb Exclude The PAdb DOES NOT CONTAIN any attributes which are already defined in other Autocare Association Standards such as the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard ACES or the Product Information Exchange Standard PIES The PAdb also DOES NOT CONTAIN any attributes which might be considered subjective such as product features benefits comparisons to other products These type of attributes are considered Market Copy and as such already have their own definitions in the PIES standard The PAdb also DOES NOT CONTAIN any attributes which might be considered proprietary and expose formulations or engineering information It is the responsibility of suppliers to populate and provide Attribute information to their trading partners The PAdb defines the method and data ty
20. on You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Edit Summary Search Part Term PCDB Category Brake My Requests PCDB Sub Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category Change Password Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Log Off o Friction Material Measurement of This was the Numeric measurement Thickness Inner Pad __ thickness initial load or decimal Figure 13 Summary of Edits will be shown in RED You may either hit the Back button to start over click the EDIT button to continue editing or click the SUBMIT button to submit your request Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Defining an Attribute for Submission The bottom half of the Attribute Submission Page contains your workspace to build an attribute for submission There are several items to determine in defining the attribute a b c d e f What is the attribute name or label What type of attribute is it What is the attribute s length If the attribute is numeric in nature does it need decimal spaces If yes how many If the attribute represents a measurement what is the proper Unit of Measure to describe the measurement Is a metric measurement an option
21. or an already approved attribute When you have clicked on the Edit link for an attribute you are presented with the following page autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Editing Attributes Search Part Term PCDB Category Brake My Requests PCDB Sub i Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category Change Password Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad EDITING ATTRIBUTES in the input box below input changes to the Field Values Use the Drop Down for System Values ID Length Decimal Group Friction Material Thickness Measurement of thickness This was the initial load Numeric measurement or Linear Measurement i e em a a a a a O Friction Material Thickness I Material Thickness I Measurement of This was the initial load 4 Numeric measurement F Powered By Pricedex GAUTO CARE ASSOCIATION Website wavw autocare org email support pricedex com Figure 12 Editing Attributes you may edit the value of any component of the attribute from this page Be sure to read the section on Defining Attributes in the User Manual or in the Help File Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Associati
22. or example the thickness of a Piston Ring might be measured to 4 decimal places while the thickness of a brake pad might be to 3 decimal places and the thickness of a double sided adhesive pad may only be to 2 decimal places So while the attribute label is exactly the same for these three Part Types the METADATA changes The Part Attribute System assigns CODES to your submission elements which are then published into the PADB representing coded values The combinations of Length and Decimals becomes one Code the Unit of Measure Options becomes another code the Attribute Type becomes another code and the Label has its own code This combination of Codes is then linked to the Part Terminology as a unique set Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Attribute Types Alphanumeric An Alphanumeric Attribute is an attribute whose value can contain a mixture of letters and numbers The metadata that has to be logged for an alphanumeric attribute is simply Length Numeric Measurement or Decimal A Numeric Attribute identifying a Measurement has special metadata which includes defining both the Length of the attribute the number of decimal places which need to be de
23. p crite rege bet Search Part Term Search Part Term My Requests r SY Change Password OR Search by Category Sub Category PCDB Category Bae OOOO O PCDB Sub Category Disc Pads and Brake Shoes v Request an Attribute Part Term Name Select Drum Brake Shoe Lining Request an Attribute AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 9 Selection of Relevant Part Terminology Terminologies You are presented with the Sub Set of Part Terminologies from the Sub Category you selected You may select ALL by clicking on the Select checkbox in the Blue header row or select individual or multiple Part Terminologies by clicking on the relevant Check Boxes Clicking on the Request an Attribute will then advance you to the Submission Page Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association Search Results Attribute Summary for Part Terms Selected autocare ASSOCIATION independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Fage Help UE Attribute Summary for Part Term Search Part Term S a PCD Category Brake dain Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Password Part Term 1634 Dise Brake Pad If approved at
24. pes by product But the PAdb does not include the product attribute values for any specific supplier of automotive product Getting Access to the Part Attribute System Your company must be a Paid Subscriber to the Product Attribute Database in order to have User Privileges on the Part Attribute Management System Once you are a paid subscriber the Autocare Association will issue you a Username and Password You will also be asked to provide your e mail address and telephone number for general and system generated communications The URL for the system is http ptattributes pricedex com Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association Logging In to the Part Type Attributes Database System 1 Open your web browser and type the following URL http ptattributes pricedex com 2 Inthe Main Screen provide your User Name and Password assigned by the Autocare Association For ease of use click on the Checkbox to Remember my User Name autocare AS S O C IAT I O N Independence drives us Part Term Attributes Database System Password T Remember my user name Not a user Sign up here AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org l email s
25. prior written permission of the Autocare Association 1 autocare A S S O C LIATI O N Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help My Requests Samaa an Submit ID PCDB Sub Category Part Term ID Part Term Name Attribute Status My Requests Change Password Sok Sop Sore Sk Sort Log Off esos Adhesives freera faomeswewan fo ors Adhesives i2205 Beann Adnesve anaerone ABDC 20019 amnesves i2205 Beanng Adhesive appicatonmemoa approve 0020 adhesives i2205 Beamng Aches foor ooe 20021 __fAdhesives 12205 Bearing Adhesive Curing Time _ Aprove 20022 adhesives i225 Beamng Aamnesve ResstamTo ABD 20023 Adhesives a225 Beanng Anese pessamTo Raa 2o24 Adheswes i2205 Beamng Adhesive ResstamtTo Raen ama Adhesives faz205 Beanng aneso araerome CR 20137 Adhesives i225 Beanng Aches ois Adhesives faz205 eeanng amnes foor fa 20a Adhesives i225 eann Aanesve oumotme Rea ors Adhesives faz205 Beanng Anese ressamTo raea 20a Adhesives i2205 Beanna Aches amaz Adhesives a225 Beanng aneswe ressamTo raea ass Adhesives i2205 Beanna Aches 20255 Adhesives i2205 Beatng Adhesive Application Method 1 AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 4 the My Requests link brings you to a reporting page which gives you the status of all submissions Status Approve means the attribute submission ha
26. rs to 1 inch means that in order to support a METRIC measurement you are likely going to need to define more spaces to the LEFT of the decimal while for US Measurements you are likely going to need to define more spaces to the RIGHT of the decimal So to support the attribute LENGTH for this Part Terminology you would likely consider a length of 6 for the attribute length and 3 decimal spaces The net result will be an attribute that can handle a number up to 999 with decimal precision to 999 REMEMBER YOU DO NOT COUNT THE DECIMAL ITSELF AS PART OF THE LENGTH OF THE ATTRIBUTE Numeric Quantity or Whole Number Choose this attribute type when representing a Value that is NOT a measurement of something and does NOT require a decimal Example Fire Retardant Rating is the proposed attribute and the values are expressed as a Whole Number between 1 and 5 You would propose the attribute label with Attribute Type of Numeric Quantity or Whole Number and a length of 1 to support this attribute Text A text attribute is a simple string that contains only alphabetic characters Logical A Logical attribute in the context of the PADB is an attribute that would have a value of Yes or No or alternatively True or False IN LIEU OF TRANSMITTING THE ATTRIBUTE VALUE AS THE BOOLEAN T OR F IT IS A RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICE TO SEND THE ACTUAL TEXTUAL VALUES IN THEIR FULL STRING FORM AS
27. s been approved and is will be included in the PADB Status Not Verified by Submitter means you have not responded to the confirming e mail for your submission and you submission has not progressed further You will note that the Submit ID on these results has a hyperlink Clicking on the Hyperlink will confirm your submission and move it forward in the process for review The Reject status means that your attribute submission has been turned down The Submit ID on these results also has a hyperlink which you can click to see a note on why the submission was rejected Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us _ You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Change Password Search Part Term User Name user My Requests GAUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex httn nasntattrihutes LEL LLE alan eigen Figure 5 Changing Passwords Simply input a new password and confirm and click the UPDATE button You will receive an e mail notification with your User Name and new Password Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system
28. thousands of automotive products making that information consistent and predictable across the industry Rich complete and accurate product attribute information is an essential component of marketing any product successfully All customers professional shop and retail consumers rely on robust product attributes to make informed decisions and select the most appropriate product for their needs Performance and physical attributes address the objective differences between two similar products This information enables customers to make informed and knowledgeable decisions fully aware of the differences between similar products The PAdb offers the aftermarket industry the following advantages Consistent product information is more accurate and useful to customers in decision making Standardized product attributes reduce the burden of data management on the supply chain and lower costs A robust set of product attribute definitions will contribute to more effective marketing of automotive products leading to increased sales reduced returns and more satisfied customers Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association What does the PAdb Contain For the more popular and high v
29. tributes exist for the selected Part Term s they are listed below You have two options 4 Click the Add button to create new attribute for this these Part Term s 2 Click the Edit link of an existing attribute to edit the attributes elements Unit of List of Measure Attribute Options Values inimi brake number Describes The Metallic Semi Friction Material OF Ext metallic Cer Edit The Brake Fad amic Organic Describes if Shims ls the product tequested E i Riveted Bond G riveted or bonded ii ed 7 Describes lf Has Yes MNolNot A Pad Wear Sensor a Edit Included pplicaible YeslNo Edit CAUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powared By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 10 The results of your search are displayed If attributes exist for any of the Part Terms you searched they will be displayed here You may ADD a new attribute submission for ALL of the Part Terms you searched by clicking the ADD button You may alternatively EDIT ANY of the existing attributes by clicking on the EDIT link located in the Action Column at the end of the specific Attribute Record Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association About Adding Attributes The Attrib
30. upport pricedex com Figure 1 The Login Screen Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association What Can I Do the User Menu WHAT CAN I DO Search Part Term Figure 2 The User Menu is found on the left frame of the Page There are four specific functions Search Part Term brings you to the Home Page where you can start your attribute work autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Search Part Term Search Part Term Change Password OR n sanoye O S SE Search by Category Sub Category no result GAUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 3 The Search Part Term Page is your Home Page In the top Left corner you are identified as logged in In the top Right corner is a link to Page Help which gives you instructions and guidance in context to the Page you are on Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the
31. ute Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub Change Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provided Once complete click Update Attribute Label Description of Use Business Case Attribute Type Overall Number of Measurement Unit of Measure Options Length Decimal Group Braxe Pad Length Numeric measurement z Linear Measurement elf mm Millimeter m Meter km Kilometer in Inch ft Foot yd Yard mi Mile deg Degrees Figure 17 NUMERIC MEASUREMENT OR DECIMAL Attribute Type Selecting the appropriate Units of Measure REMEMBER IT IS A BEST PRACTICE TO DEFINE BOTH THE US Measure and the METRIC Measure at this stage to enable the option of using this attribute for either type of measurement THE PADB DOES NOT MAINTAIN DISTINCT ATTRIBUTE DEFINITIONS FOR US AND METRIC MEASUREMENTS IT PRESENTS THE MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE WITH THE OPTION TO SEND EITHER US OR METRIC t ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help gt Adding Attribute Search Part Term My Requests PCDB Category Brake PCDB Sub Change Password Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Category sae Part Term 1684 Disc Brake Pad Select Attribute data from the drop down lists or enter new data in the Entry Boxes provide
32. ute Submission Page is where you will perform you work to make a submission There are a number of fields on this page which you will have to fill in The first half of the page including your contact information and the Part Types for which you are submitting a request are automatically filled in for you from your login information and your Part Terminology selection s autocare ASSOCIATION independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Adding Attribute Search Part Term My Requeats PCDB Category Brake FODE Sub ee ae Change Password G Disc Pads and Brake Shoes i Fart Term 1884 Dise Brake Pad Select an Attribute Label Using the search box below search our library for an appropriate label for your attribute and select by clicking on it If you do not find the atinbute label you re looking for click Add New to add a new label Type a word or a partial word and click Search Using Begins with or Ends With will narrow the results sesh Ada New Begins with Contains Ends With Search Result Accelerator Pedal Length Actuator Arm Length Adjustable Length Guide Adjuster Closed Length Adjustment Bolt Length Air Chamber Len Anchor Len Application Cloth len Assembled Length Awl Minimum Length ie Sra Axle Shaf Maximum Ota se Length Ball Joint Stud Length Band Maximum Length Base Length Base Plate Length Battery Cables Length Bell Crank Overall Len
33. utocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us O s You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Help Search Part Term Search Part Term My Requests swawenemo SS Change Password OR Loa off SearchbyPatTemName Search Search by Category Sub Category PCDB Category PCDB Sub Category Body Actuators Solenoids and Motors Body Wiring Harness and Components Brackets Flanges and Hangers Brake Hardware Brake Hydraulics Control Cables Control Modules Disc Pads and Brake Shoes Drums and Rotors Electrical Connectors Electrical Sockets Gaskets and Sealing Systems Hoses and Pipes Lighting Instrumentation Wire Cable and Related Components Hardware Brake Rebuild Kits Body Actuators and Motors AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION F Powered By Pricedex Website www autocare org Figure 8 Using the Sub Category Drop Down Once the PCDB Category is selected the screen will refresh with the PCDB Sub Categories relevant to the Main Category Select by clicking Copyright 2011 2014 Autocare Association This publication cannot be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Autocare Association autocare ASSOCIATION Independence drives us You are logged in as user In Development Server Page Hel

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