BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
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On sheet one I rearrange the BOM order (move items up/down).
How can I get the same BOM order on sheet 2?
I can get the item bubbles on sheet 2 to match BOM on sheet 1, but the BOM itself is not rearranged like the BOM on sheet 1.
To get bubbles to match on page 2:
On sheet 2, Rt click a view / Properties / Checkbox: Keep Linked to Properties / Dropdown box select: BOM1
Thank you,
Dee Anderson
How can I get the same BOM order on sheet 2?
I can get the item bubbles on sheet 2 to match BOM on sheet 1, but the BOM itself is not rearranged like the BOM on sheet 1.
To get bubbles to match on page 2:
On sheet 2, Rt click a view / Properties / Checkbox: Keep Linked to Properties / Dropdown box select: BOM1
Thank you,
Dee Anderson






RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
Also... I only have my BOM on one sheet anyway... it's much simpler... IMHO.
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RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
BOM on 1 page eliminates the issue, but we have dwgs with 17 sheets and want to have the applicable BOM items show on each sheet. We don't want to give that up if SW has a way to keep it organized.
It is not practical for us to use the "Follow Assy Order" option because we group items by thickness but can't build the assy that way. Again we don't want to change our planning/purchasing/mfg practices if SW can keep it organized.
If SW can keep item bubbles linked why not the BOM?
Thank you everyone,
Dee
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
I could cobble a work-around for you... but (trust me) the cure would be worse than the disease.
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RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
I wonder if this has already been requested as an enhancement. I'll check and post the reply.
Dee
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
If each sheet is a separate assy, it should have its own separate dwg and its own assy number. I know a lot of companies don't follow configuration management, but if they had, stuff like this would be much easier.
So, since you already have a system in place to add your assy's on one dwg, separate shts, my suggestion is to use an Excel BOM. It may be easier.
Just my 2 cents.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
Chris - thanks for your thoughts. we have 1 dwg with 17 pages. It is 1 assy that requires lots of views (lots of pages). Although some sheets are sub assys, most sheets are different portions of the same assy. Sheet 1 is the complete unit. Sheets 2-17 show the assembly process.
Would an XL bom to make what we're after more seamless?
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
In terms of drawing practice, it is best to only have a single BOM.
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
I agree with TheTick, one BOM per dwg. I have always had the best luck with a separate BOM using either Excel or Access. The planners and purchasing can use the data on the BOM to order parts without the need of a dwg in front of them. Plus they think they can send dwgs to whomever they think, which they shouldn't.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1
Single BOM: I agree, this is what I'll propose
Separate BOM: Will consider send that to purchasing
Separate sub-assy dwgs: we will consider however... We use the dwg like insstructions for assembling a bbq pit, and it's helpful to have it all as 1 document, so people can look to the next step or to the final assy to see what's coming.
Stocking: We don't stock any of the assys or sub-assys.
Macro: Thank you maybe later I'll let you know, we want to stay with standard SW if at all possible.
Comments all helpful, a good sanity check! Anything else postit. Thanks, Dee
RE: BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1