Frequently Asked Question

First Step

When linking a nexpart user to their protractor system, you must first set up a nexpart user that the customer can use.

Configure Catalogue

Next, have the customer log into their Protractor system and we need to enable the Nexpart catalogue

Go to Utilities > Default Settings > Workstation Defaults > Catalogue / Time

Electronic Catalog Connection
Electronic Catalog - Select the electronic catalog to be configured from the smart label.

Wrenchead Catalog

Enable Wrenchead Catalog - Turns on the Wrenchead catalog.

Default Catalog Service - Specifies whether this catalog is to be used as the default catalog service throughout the system. This includes the catalog icon on the shortcuts bar.

Configure Connection

To access Parts Supplier Setup.

Click on the Tools menu

Click on Location

Click on Parts Supplier Setup.

To configure or modify a supplier connection

Click the supplier in the left hand pane.

Enter or modify the connection settings for that supplier in the right hand pane.

Here the customer will enter their new Nexpart credentials that were set up

**** Ensure that the catalogue type is set to NexLink, NOT CatLink