On the Solid Edge Standard Parts Administrator dialog box, click Database→Add Parts.

On the Add Standard Parts dialog box, click the Add from user part(s), including a family of parts, or XLS Tables option.

On the Add Standard Parts dialog box, click Next.

On the Step 1: Specify the Method for Adding User Parts dialog box, click the Add from Family Part Master option, and click Next.

On the Step 2: Select User Parts to Add dialog box, select the files you want to add.

You can click the Add Path button to display a dialog box that allows you to load all parts from an folder and its subfolders. You can click the Add Files button to display a dialog box that allows you to select a single or multiple parts from a folder.

On the Step 2: Select User Parts to Add dialog box, click the Next button.

On the Step 3: Select Features for Your Part dialog box, select the extra features you want to include for the parts.

For piping, you must specify the number of coordinate system pairs. For fastener systems, you must specify the fastener type for the part. This step is optional so you do not have to select any extra features.

On the Step 3: Select Features for Your Part dialog box, click the Next button.

On the Step 4: Select Category and Properties dialog box, specify a category. You can select an existing category from the database or create a new category. If you want to add the part to an existing category, follow step 10. If you want to add a new category for the part, skip step 10, and follow steps 11-- 13.

In the Category section of the dialog box, select a category.

In the Category section of the dialog box, select a category, and click the Add Node button.

A New Category field is added to the Category list.

In the New Category field, type a name for the new category, and press <ENTER>.

In the Specification field, type a specification for the new category.

Use the Add Characteristic and Add Custom Property buttons to add the necessary characteristics and custom properties to the Properties area of the dialog box.

On the Step 4: Select Category and Properties dialog box, click the Next button.

On the Step 5: Enter the Values for Parts and Properties dialog box, enter information for the requested property values and click the Next button.

On the Step 6: Select the Visual Navigation Category dialog box, select a visual navigation category for easier selection of the standard parts and click the Next button. This step is optional.

On the Step 7: Write Part Information dialog box, click Finish to add the parts to the database.