# Project Components

### **Module Guide: Project Components**

#### **Module Location**

#### Settings > Project > Project Components

#### **Module Purpose**

#### The **Project Components** module is a simple master data used to define categories or main types of elements that make up a project. These components can be considered as high-level labels or groupings that assist in cost analysis and project progress reporting. This differs from the **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)** because it is not hierarchical but rather an attribute.

### **1. Main View (Project Component List)**

#### The main page displays a list of all project components that have been defined.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **Filter**: Allows for a quick search based on **Component Code**.
- #### **Project Component List Table**:
    
    
    - #### **Component Code**: A unique code for each component (e.g., C001, C002).
    - #### **Component Name**: A descriptive name of the component (e.g., Component Project 2).
    - #### **Component Description**: A more detailed explanation of the component.
- #### **Action Buttons**:
    
    
    - #### **New**: Opens the form to create a new component.
    - #### **Delete**: Deletes the selected component.

### **2. Add Component Page**

#### This form is used to add a new project component into the system.

#### **View Explanation**

- #### **Component Code**: Field to enter the unique code of the component.
- #### **Component Name**: Field for the descriptive name of the component.
- #### **Description**: A text area for giving a more detailed explanation.

### **3. Steps to Create a Project Component**

1. #### From the main page, click the **New** button.
2. #### Enter the **Component Code**, **Component Name**, and **Description**.
3. #### Click **Save**.

### **4. Integrated Workflow & Business Process**

- #### **Budgeting and Cost Tracking**: When creating a budget or recording actual costs for a project, each cost item (whether labor, material, or other costs) can be labeled or linked to one of these **Project Components**.
- #### **Project Cost Analysis**: With this labeling, management can easily analyze project costs by component. For example, in a construction project, management can see detailed costs for components like "Structure," "Mechanical & Electrical," and "Finishing" separately.
- #### **Progress Reporting**: Components can be used as one dimension in project progress reporting, providing a different perspective from just WBS or timeline-based reports.

### **5. Tips & Important Notes**

- #### Define relevant and commonly used components across company projects to ensure consistency in reporting.
- #### Keep the number of components manageable to avoid confusion during data input and analysis. Focus on the main categories that are most important to track.
- #### The management of this module should be the responsibility of the **Project Management Office (PMO)** or **Cost Controller** to ensure uniformity in component labeling standards.