Editing the component usage type

A component's usage indicates how it is intended to be included in the released version of the project.

The usage statuses are:

  • Dynamically Linked

  • Statically Linked

  • Source Code

  • Separate Work

  • Implementation of Standard

  • Merely Aggregated

  • Prerequisite

  • Dev. Tool / Excluded

  • Unspecified

Click here for more information on usage.

Note: It is not possible to edit the usage type for binaries and snippets through the Source view. Usage can only be edited via the BOM component.

To change a component's usage type:

  1. Log into Black Duck.
  2. Select the project name using the Watching or My Projects dashboard. The Project Name page appears.
  3. Select the version name to open the Components tab and view the BOM.
    BOM page

  4. In the component list view of the BOM, click and select Edit to open the Edit Component dialog box.

  5. Select any of the options from the Usage list.
  6. Click Save.

To change multiple component's usage type:

  1. Display the project version BOM. Ensure you are in the Components view.

  2. Check the box next to any number of components.

  3. Click the Bulk Actions button.

  4. Select Component Usage.

    The Bulk Action: Component Usage dialog box appears.


    Bulk Action: Component Usage
  5. Select any of the options from the Usage list.
  6. Click Save.