Change material utilization
The Material Utilization panel shows the selected utilization mode. Material utilization can be computed or can be entered different ways to drive starting material mass and cost.
To change material utilization
1 In the Manufacturing Process pane, click the Material button. The Material Selection window is displayed.
2 Click the 
button in the Material Utilization panel. The Material Utilization panel expands.
button in the Material Utilization panel. The Material Utilization panel expands.3 Select the material utilization mode:
• Computed — aPriori computes utilization with a facility defined algorithm. The algorithm used varies by process group; more detail is given in the chapters for each process group in the aPriori Cost Model Guide.
• Machine Default — aPriori uses the selected machine’s default utilization value.
• Override — You specify the material utilization value in the % field. If you selected Override, enter the value in the % field.
4 Click Ok to apply changes, recalculate the cost, and close the Material Selection window; or click Apply to apply changes and recalculate the cost without leaving the Material Selection window.