BOM Quantity Link...
BOM Quantity Link...
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I use tabs in my assembly drawings for the individual part drawings and would like to add a "Quantity Needed" field to each of the part sheet titleblocks. The BOM adds up the quantity needed for each part, but I can't figure out how to get that information to each of the sheets. Is there a way to link the quantities to the sheets with or without a BOM?
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RE: BOM Quantity Link...
Quantity of Part in an assembly on the Part Drawing
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RE: BOM Quantity Link...
It may not be possible, but I've been impressed by the knowledge on this forum and thought I would throw it out there.
Thanks!
RE: BOM Quantity Link...
Unfortunately, there isn't a "simple link" trick for what you want. The hidden-sketch-line-reference is about as close as you will get.
A part (in many industies) can be re-used in other assemblies, so the "Quantity Needed" is usually controlled by a work order or something similar. It usually does not appear on the machine shop's manufacturing drawing ... other than maybe by a hand written note.
If you do find a better way to do it, please post back here.
RE: BOM Quantity Link...
If I come across another idea, I will post.
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