Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
(OP)
Typically we work on a project by project basis. We do detail drawings for each component in that project.
If I have a detail drawing linked to a part or subassembly file, I can get the qty linked for each individual component in that subassembly.
I would like to add another column for total qty, but have that column linked back to the master assembly somehow.
Is this possible or am I asking to much.
By the way my VAR is stumped on this one.
Thanks in advance.
Cadnutcase
SW 2006
If I have a detail drawing linked to a part or subassembly file, I can get the qty linked for each individual component in that subassembly.
I would like to add another column for total qty, but have that column linked back to the master assembly somehow.
Is this possible or am I asking to much.
By the way my VAR is stumped on this one.
Thanks in advance.
Cadnutcase
SW 2006






RE: Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
To my knowledge you cannot have one column of a BOM read from one assy, and another column read from a different assy.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
RE: Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
If Excel, there is a way you can use data from one BOM into another, but it involves creating an intermediate spreadsheet. However that spreadsheet will not be automatically updated if the assy it was derived from changes.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Linking BOM qty to Instances in a assembly?
By the way I am using a SW bom.
Cor,
That could be an ok work around for now.
Thanks
Somehow I need to find a way to link the qty of a particular part or subassembly to a property in the master assembly.
If I find something I will post it up here.