Modify the FMEA structure using filters

In the FMEA tree, you can apply available filters to modify the FMEA structure using the options available in the Filters panel.

For example, you can view all the failures in the FMEA structure that have a severity greater than 8. The following procedure shows how to use filters such that FMEA tree view displays only those failures whose severity value is greater than 8, and save the FMEA tree structure.

Procedure

1. Open the FMEA and click Filters .

2. In the Filters panel, specify View = Failure, and Severity = Greater than 8.

The FMEA tree view displays only those failures whose severity value is greater than 8. The View option in the Filters panel, helps you specify the objects that you want to display in the tree.

Option

Description

View = System Element

View only system elements in the FMEA tree.

View = Function

View system elements with functions in the FMEA tree.

View = Failure

View system elements with functions and their associated failures in the FMEA tree.

View = Quality Actions

View system elements with functions and their associated failures and actions in the FMEA tree.

Results

After you apply the filters, you can choose Save Working State to save the current state of the FMEA structure. You can modify the severity of all failures as required. You can then choose Restore Saved State to revert to the saved state.