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Custom BOM field

Custom BOM field

Custom BOM field

(OP)
Our title block had 2 lines that we shortened to 1 line.  One was File name ($PRPSHEET:"SW-File Name), the other line was Configuration name ($PRPSHEET:"SW-Configuration Name").  We put the 2 together to creat 1 single line that is File name - Configuration name ($PRPSHEET:"SW-File Name"-$PRPSHEET:"SW-Configuration Name").

Original Title Block Example:
31005-01P  (file name)
1   (configuration name)

New Title Block Example:
31005-01P-1

(very simple)

The problem is that I cannot find out how to put 2 fields together in the SW BOM (not Excel BOM).  For 2 columns, simply use "SW-File Name" for column properites, and "SW-Configuration Name" for the 2nd column.  BUT I cannot put these 2 columns into 1.  

Any suggestions?

Flores

RE: Custom BOM field

Put that same info you list above into a single parts config specific property, then have the BOM read that.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: Custom BOM field

(OP)
I had tried that, but it didn't work, so I thought I would try it again.  It turns out that "$PRPSHEET:" is a sheet property, and I have to use "$PRP:" instead.  Thanks for your help because it led me in the right direction.

$PRP:"SW-File Name"-$PRP:"SW-Configuration Name"
instead of
$PRPSHEET:"SW-File Name"-$PRPSHEET:"SW-Configuration Name"

Flores

RE: Custom BOM field

Sorry, yes, I should have mentioned that.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

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