Step 3: Associate an Instance of the Custom Component with the Inventory Item

A component instance is a unique component-version-license entity that you can associate with an inventory item. The following procedure creates an instance for the new custom component and associates it with the inventory item you are creating or editing.

You can create multiple instances of the custom component to associate with inventory items. Each instance is saved to the Code Insight data library and made available for global use.

To associate an instance of the new custom component with the inventory item you are creating or editing, follow these steps:

1.

On the Lookup Component window showing the custom component you just created, click Show Instances.

2.

Click Register New Instance to create a component instance.

3.

Complete the instance registration by selecting Create Custom Version to specify a version and then selecting the license to associate with the instance.

4.

Click Use This Instance next to the new instance to associate it with the inventory item.

You are returned to the inventory item you are creating or updating. The Name and Description editable fields for the inventory item are automatically populated with information based on the registered instance you selected. Additionally, the Component and License fields are displayed, showing the component, its version, and the license for the instance.

You can now proceed with completing the inventory creation or update.