configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
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i have searched exhaustively for this topic. I actually want the reverse of every entry I have found.
I want the column header to only show the configuration name ie: -505|-504|-503|-502|-501| Item #| , instead of automatically placing |-505/QTY|-504/QTY| and so on...
i know i can select the column and just erase it, but that becomes a daunting task on a tabulated drawing where many configurations are displayed.
TIA
I want the column header to only show the configuration name ie: -505|-504|-503|-502|-501| Item #| , instead of automatically placing |-505/QTY|-504/QTY| and so on...
i know i can select the column and just erase it, but that becomes a daunting task on a tabulated drawing where many configurations are displayed.
TIA






RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
is there a way to have a specific size BOM where those configuration columns are blank if i am not using sevral config, but they will be populated if i am.
basically i want a standard template with say 10 columns linked to custom property data or configuration properties in my assembly. so that if i only have one config
again, thank you if anyone can help me!!!!
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Now you have 2 options:
1 - I set up my drawing so that I can open it, select the proper conviguration, then print. The new drawing BOM only lists the material for the required size. Simple & not cluttered with "extra" information.
2 - Make one part file (with multiple configurations) & maintain a single drawing for each configuration. Consider how often you might revise this standard part & how many drawings you then want to correct & check.
The moral of this story... "Tabulated" drawing are bad. I'd personally rather take a beating... daily.
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RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Im my mind... a separate configuration needs a unique part number. Does your customer want to see all the configurations together on the same drawing?
Let me contemplate this for a while...
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RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Is that what you want?
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RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Yes they want to see 1 assembly part number. Lets say paret number 12345. but 12345 is a common assembly used in several applications where lets say some hardware (permanent non-removable) is different to install that assemby. so when assembling this unit, if the project calls for a dash -501, they use "A" hardware, or if they are building for project #2 they use the "B" hardware according the drawing.
rather than have two part numbers, they want to see 12345 as the drawing, and a tabulated parts list showing those configs, lets say a (12345)-501 and a (12345)-502 in column would be listed the quantities required to build each different assembly, either a 12345-501 or a 12345-502 depending on what items are used to build it based from the parts list.
i can scan a small sample if necessary to show you what i mean.
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
How about amending the -501 to the drawing number in the title block? So now you have a seperate drawing for each configuration. Drawing 12345-501 or 12345-502. It's still just one assebly file & one drawing file (much easier to maintain)... even if you print one copy of each config... techincally still one part number.
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RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
its kind of goofy and i cant make solidworks do what i want in way that i will end up saving time and have the same parts list, the format i mean and the fact that its populated from custom properties, across all the assemblies/assembly drawings in this project.
i am stumped and have a huge headache from these damn templates and custom properties, blah blah.
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Can you show a screen shot of your BOM?
Chris
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FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
FAQ559-1100
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
i doesnt need ****/QTY because the box underneath says "QTY REQD PER DASH NO."
so, if my assembly had a -501 and a -502, how do i have a template that always looks like that parts list, but populates the fields based on my configs?
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RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
SW wont allow you to make a merged cell in a template. it allows it but then when you insert the template, it doesnt recognize the merge and you get a messed up parts list.
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
thanks for the time i appreciate the help and i will keep checking in case something comes up to solve the issue i am having.
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP
badfysh ... Time to upgrade!
SW2006 has a Don't add "QTY" next to configuration name option.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: configurations in BOM...PLEASE EXPERT HELP