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Link part dimension to BOM

Link part dimension to BOM

Link part dimension to BOM

(OP)
Hi!

Here is my problem. I want to link selected dimension(s) (detail maximum dimensions) of detail with BOM. If i modify dimension(s) in part environment then dimension(s) in BOM would change also.


user of SW 2009


 

 

RE: Link part dimension to BOM

One simple way for doing a one off will be to

Add a coulmn in BoM

Double Click in the cell in BoM, then click on the dimension text.

DONE!!

RE: Link part dimension to BOM

Another method is in the Custom Properties of the Part create a Property (e.g. "Length") linked to the dimension you want in the BOM. To link - place the cursor in the "Value/Text Expression" column then double click on the feature and then on the dimension that you want linked.

Then in Custom Properites change the BOM Quanity to "Length".

RE: Link part dimension to BOM

Gurjjeet's suggestion is simple, I like it.

Also, If the part dim changes in the BOM, the drawing with the BOM rolls to another rev. Different subject...

Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP4.0
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RE: Link part dimension to BOM

(OP)

Thanks kris44, that answer i was looking for, worked very well.

 

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