How to Create a Nickname

To create a nickname for a software name or manufacturer/vendor:

  1. From the CAM Purchasing console, select Preferences.
  2. In the Preferences panel, select Nicknames in the left pane.
  3. Depending on the type of nickname you want to create, select either Software or Manufacturer/Vendor.
  4. In the right pane, select either Add Software Nickname or Add Manufacturer/Vendor Nickname.
  5. Enter the nickname to use, and select the software or manufacturer/vendor name to associate with it. You can also search for a name.
  6. Click Save.