1. Select a part with evidence
- Ask in Search: STM32F103C8T6 operating voltage
- Open page citations on the answer to verify the datasheet table
- Click the MPN badge → component drawer → check live stock/price
- Save to Collection if you’ll reuse it
2. Replace a risky BOM line
- Switch to Work, attach your BOM (CSV/Excel)
- Ask: Analyze top risks from this BOM
- Open alternatives for an NRND line, confirm application constraints if prompted
- Adopt a candidate, then review Changes and Est. price
3. Cost & origin check before buy
- Open Procurement on the target MPN—toggle distributors under Settings
- Click Purchase to jump to DigiKey / LCSC / Arrow / …
- Optionally run Tariff lookup for US import by country of origin
4. Prototype with a module kit
- Search a module (e.g. reCamera)
- Open the product drawer → Add to BOM or buy via OpenELAB
- Store the reference design ZIP in Knowledge and chat against it
5. Share a decision pack
- Generate an Alternative report (PDF/Word) for stakeholders
- Share the chat or BOM by email invite
- Teammates receive mail and open with view access