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Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

(OP)
SWX 2005 SP4.0

I have a purchased part in my assembly that has two configurations within it.  The only difference between the configurations is that a cable is routed differently, so I still order two of the same purchase part.  The problem that I am having is that the BOM is listing the two configurations as two different items with (1) req'd of each.  Is there anyway I can have it show as one BOM item (2) req'd?

Thanks

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

In the BOM Manager, their is a Part Configuration Grouping option to Display as one item number


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

(OP)
I am having trouble finding the option you are talking about.  I right clicked on the BOM, hit properties and the BOM dialog box came up but I don't see where the Part Config Grouping is.  I assume I am looking in the wrong spot sorrect?

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

Just highlight the BOM (Left Click) & the BOM Manager will appear at the RH side of the screen.


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

SOrry, that should have read LH side of the screen.
In SW04 the Part Config Grouping is about half way down,

However, it does not appear to work. I have never tried it before so may be doing something wrong. Can anyone else do this?


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

(OP)
When I left click on my BOM, nothing comes up anywhere.  It is an Excel based BOM, does that make a difference?

RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

You might try inserting the default config twice (once as flexible) and route your wire differently on the flexible.

interesting dilemma.
Hope I helped.

dsgnr1

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RE: Bom Quanitites for Different Part Configurations

(OP)
I figued it out.
All I had to do is go into my part file and change the BOM properties 'Part Number Displayed...' for each config to 'Document Name'.

Thanks for the help though

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