Add FMEA objects in the formsheet view

You can add system elements, functions, failures, requirements, characteristics, failure causes, failure effects, initial and revision action groups, and prevention and detection actions to the formsheet data in the formsheet view for design and process FMEAs.

Procedure

1. Open the FMEA and switch to the Formsheet view.

2. Do one of the following:Add system elements or functions in the formsheet view

Select a cell that corresponds to a system element representation.

Right-click the cell and choose Child or Function.

OR Click Add and select Child or Function.

Note If you select a cell that represents a child system element representation, you will also see the Sibling option.

Enter the required properties in the Create panel and click Add.

Add functions, failures, requirements, or characteristics in the formsheet view

Select a cell that corresponds to a function representation.

Right-click the cell and choose the required option.

OR Click Add and select the required option.

Note If you select a cell that represents a child system element representation, you will also see the Sibling option.

Enter the required properties in the Create panel and click Add.

Add failure causes and failure effects in the formsheet view

Select a cell that corresponds to a failure mode.

Right-click the cell and select Failure Effect or Failure Cause.

OR Click Add and select Failure Effect or Failure Cause.

Enter the required properties in the Create panel and click Add.

Add initial and revision action groups in the formsheet view

Select a cell that corresponds to a failure cause.

Right-click the cell and select Initial Action Group or Revision Action Group.

OR Click Add and select Initial Action Group or Revision Action Group.

Enter the required properties in the Create panel and click Add.

Add prevention and detection actions to the action groups in the formsheet view

Select a cell that corresponds to the occurrence or detection value for the failure cause.

Right-click the cell and select Prevention Action or Detection Action.

OR Click Add and select Prevention Action or Detection Action.

Enter the required properties in the Create panel and click Add.