The New Part Default setting controls whether the New Part Form will default to a Temporary or Formal part. It can still be changed on-the-fly as desired.
Note: Users who are granted permission to configure customizable fields are also granted permission to change the New Part Default.
To change the New Part Default
1.Select the Admin > Configuration menu, then click the Other tab.
View the Current New Part Default
2.Select the Edit button 
that is located next to the New Part Default option.
3.Select the radio button next to Temporary or Formal and click the Save button 
, or click Cancel 
to discard changes. The next time the New Part Form is used, it will default to the setting you saved.
Configuring New Part Default