# How do I add a part?

1. Click on **New...**
2. Complete all required fields.  
    [![newpart.png](https://docs.mxsuite.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/newpart.png)](https://docs.mxsuite.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/newpart.png)
3. Click on **Save & close.**

<p class="callout info">**Own code**: There is an option that allows you to generate the code automatically.   
This own code is used as a reference during the import process. During the import process, MXSuite will check whether the part is present using the own code. If the own code is present during import process, the part will be overwritten. If the own code is not present, a new part will be created.</p>

<p class="callout info">**Material declaration document**: This function allows you to link a material declaration document to a part. You can find it at **Documents &gt; Material declaration document.**</p>