"Exclude from BOM" doesn't work
"Exclude from BOM" doesn't work
(OP)
I am running SW2004sp4.1. When I use the "exclude from BOM" command on a subassembly, the subassembly is labeled "excluded from BOM" in the design tree but still appears in the BOM. I got the same result on my coworker's computer, so I doubt it's an installation issue. Grrrrr. Does anyone at SolidWorks try to use their software before releasing it? What kind of software has commands that do nothing?!
Chris Montgomery
Mechanical Engineer
www.adaptivequipment.com






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Bradley
RE: "Exclude from BOM" doesn't work
Are you using the Solidworks BOM or the Excel bom? I think the exclude command only works with the SW BOM. I use it all the time for subassemblies and it works really well with the SW BOM.
mncad
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I know you are not asking me. However we have to use the Excel BOM, because we are using formulas to control the length of items like wire, tubing and ect.
Bradley
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RE: "Exclude from BOM" doesn't work
What other reason could you not use the SW BOM?
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RE: "Exclude from BOM" doesn't work
Chris Montgomery
Mechanical Engineer
www.adaptivequipment.com