BOM updates
BOM updates
(OP)
Sorry I also added this as a replay, oops!
Anyone notice when parts are changed in an assembly, some custom properties do not update correctly in the drawing BOM. The BOM has to be deleted and re-inserted for the update to take. This now puts the new BOM icon at the bottom of the multi sheet tree, as opposed to its original placement at the bottom, under its respective sheet features. Any views linked to the original BOM stay linked to "None" as default, but balloons wont update to the new BOM unless "Link to BOM" in unchecked under the view's "More Properties" tab. The pulldown here does not allow the new BOM to be picked, to link the view to the BOM. Stays at "None". I'd heard there was a fix in place for all.
Anyone notice when parts are changed in an assembly, some custom properties do not update correctly in the drawing BOM. The BOM has to be deleted and re-inserted for the update to take. This now puts the new BOM icon at the bottom of the multi sheet tree, as opposed to its original placement at the bottom, under its respective sheet features. Any views linked to the original BOM stay linked to "None" as default, but balloons wont update to the new BOM unless "Link to BOM" in unchecked under the view's "More Properties" tab. The pulldown here does not allow the new BOM to be picked, to link the view to the BOM. Stays at "None". I'd heard there was a fix in place for all.






RE: BOM updates
RE: BOM updates
RE: BOM updates
RE: BOM updates
Bradley
RE: BOM updates
If you do not have this checked, the ONLY way to update the BOM (that I know of) is to click on the BOM, then select the top left box where the cell references meet, then do an update.
BTW, this is for the SW BOM.
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RE: BOM updates
RE: BOM updates
Bradley, no the BOM is SW not Excel based
CorBlimeyLimey, I dont see a bill of materials section under Tools, Options... Maybe Im a little off today?
RE: BOM updates
I am a little off today, I found the switch and it was checked. I did not know about the update from the BOM you described. Thanks! Do you mean rebuild, icon or Ctrl-Q, as the update?
RE: BOM updates
Are you aware of any other unusual problems?
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How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: BOM updates
Jason Forward
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