--- title: "PLSS Spares Overview" slug: "plss-spares-overview" updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z published: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/plss-spares-overview" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # PLSS Spares Overview > [!NOTE] > Take Note > > This overview explains the Spares in IMS PLSS: > > - How to interpret and use the Spares Main Screen (Grid List). > - How to interpret and use the Spares Details Page. > - How to create a new Spare. IMS PLSS enables you to track and manage Spare parts efficiently. It allows you to record essential details about each spare part, including the quantity available and its specifications. You can also associate Spares with the relevant Equipment. ## Spare Main Screen (Grid View) The Spares Main Screen (Grid View) shows an overview grid with a list of Spares. ### Listing Spares (the Overview Grid) To see the list of registered Spares: - Go to the IMS Main Menu. - Click **Spares** to go to the Spares Main Screen. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_531(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) Click on the Spares Main Menu to list all the Spares. - Use the Filter or the Search functionality to list the desired Spares. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_532(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) Find Spares using the filter or search functionality. - Each record shows several fields, summarizing the Spares (see the table below). To see more, click the *Settings* button in the toolbar and [add additional fields](/docs/en/basic-navigation-other-main-menu-options#configuring-grids). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_533.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) Click on the Toolbar button to add or remove columns. Default Spares data in the Spares record: | Colum Name | Description | | --- | --- | | Active | The Active flag shows for each Spare whether it is active or inactive: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/schedule-main-screen-image-p7zakhc3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) Active Spare ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/schedule-main-screen-image-16gbqoou.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) Inactive Spare | | Spare ID | A unique identifier is assigned to the spare part. | | Spare Equipment | The specific Equipment the Spare is related to. | | Type | Type of Equipment. | | Description | Short Description of the selected Equipment. | | Quantity | The number of units available for that particular Spare part in inventory. | | Tag Labels | Custom labels can be assigned to each record. | ### Spares Menu Toolbar There are several shortcuts or available features that the Spare Parts toolbar can be used for. For more information see [IMS Main Screen (Grid List)](/docs/basic-navigation-other-main-menu-options#toolbar). ### Filtering Spares - Click the Filter button - Select the checkboxes next to the filters that you want to use. - Click **Show…** . For more information see [IMS Main Screen (Grid List)](/docs/basic-navigation-other-main-menu-options#filters). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_534(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) ## Creating New Spares Spares can be created in Bulk through the [data import](https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings) feature. Make sure you select “Spare Parts” when you export the template. Alternatively, you can create Spares from the header bar of the Spares Main Screen: To create a new Spare Part: - Click on the *Plus* button. - Enter the required data in the pop-up window. See the table above. - Click **Save**. A new Spare will be created and you will be redirected to the Details Page of the Spare you just created. ## Spare Details Page To open a Spare Part Details Page, click on the desired Spare ID hyperlink in the Spares main Screen. See [IMS Details Page](https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/v414/docs/ims-details-page-options). The Spares Details Page can be divided into sections: ### Header The header of the detail page shows the name of the Spare / Spare ID and several navigation options. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_536(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) The Spare Part details header. For more information on the icons see [IMS Details Page](https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/v414/docs/ims-details-page-options). ### Details The fields present in the Details section are described above in the Listing Spares table. ### Deleting a Spare Part To delete a Spare Part: In the Details section of the Spares Details Page, click *Delete*. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_538.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) A pop-up will ask you for confirmation. In the pop-up window, click **Delete** or **Cancel**. A pop-up message will appear in the upper right corner stating that the deletion of the Spare Part was successful. ### Equipment The Equipment section allows you to link the Spare Part to its relevant Equipment. To link the Equipment to the Spare Part: - Click the *Plus* button. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_539.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A22%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A22%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AMcR6BSBhNVs7J0AnAv0o6A60530yXZrzvpuBEvGuQw%3D) - Select the applicable Equipment ID(s) from the list. - Click **OK**. See the [IMS Details Page](/v414/docs/ims-details-page-options) to learn more about other sections on the Spare Details Page.