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# Boltline
Manage parts inventory with easy-to-use software over your product lifetime. For hardware engineers, by hardware engineers. Learn more at www\.boltline.com.
Violet's [Boltline](https://www.boltline.com/) integration enables a more rapid and transparent build process during R\&D and NPI:
* Sync Part data from your PLM to Boltline
* Sync Purchase Order data from Boltline to downstream supply chain tools
* Track the velocity of your build
and more.
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### Connect Boltline in Violet
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### Generate an API Key
In Boltline, navigate to [**User Preferences**](https://app.boltline.com/me) → **API Keys**
Enter a name in the **Add Key** field, click + , and copy the key.
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### Connect Boltline
In [Violet](https://app.violetlabs.com) (or [VioletGov](https://app.violetgov.com/)), navigate to **Apps** and select **Boltline**.
Enter a descriptive name for the credentials (for example, the user who created the key) and your API key, then click **Connect with API Key.**
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### Create your integration
Last, configure integration settings like data types, fetch frequency and custom fields, then click **Create**.
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**Boltline**.
Enter a descriptive name for the credentials (for example, the user who created the key) and your API key, then click **Connect with API Key.**
