This article provides a list of values that can be assigned to the Part_Type field in part number records and the purpose of each value. Part_Type values assigned to part numbers can be changed using Parts Database Manager.
Parts with a Part_Type value of VAR will be included in the parts available for selection in the Insert Cable/Bus Object tool. In SS7, parts with the VAR part type were also available on Insert Substation Objects when the "Variable" filter was applied.
• - indicates the Part_Type described in that row is used in the version indicated in that column.