Balloons on sheet #2 (details) need to match Sheet #1 BOM

[diamondcat]

SWX 2006 SP 5.0

I have an assembly and its BOM on sheet #1.
Sheets #2-9 (within same drw file) have dimensioned details for that assembly on them.
I want to be able to put a balloon on each detail sheet and have the number in that balloon read the same as on the Assembly BOM from Sheet #1. I do not want to go and put a hidden BOM on each and every detail sheet.
Is this possible?
Thanks

 

[SolidAir]

diamondcat,

Right click on the view and select keep linked to BOM and set the BOM to link to in the drop down. Is that what you are looking for. I get the impression you are trying to do something else.

SA

 

[dgowans]

In the views on subsequent sheets, go to the view properties and make sure the "Keep linked to BOM" option is checked.

 

[diamondcat]

Thanks for the response.
I had tried that on the second sheet but the only option in 'BOM to link to' is <none>. When I do that same thing on sheet #1 a 'Bill of Materials2' is an option. If I DO check the box anyway and put a balloon on the detail, it reads #1. There is another detail on that page and when I balloon that one, it also shows #1 in the balloon.

 

[handleman]

You cannot link detail drawings of parts to a BOM created from a view of an assembly, which I believe is what you are trying to do. The reason is that the link between a drawing and its model is one-way only. That is, a model file cannot be linked to information in a drawing file. BOM information is only stored in the drawing file because it is based on the model referenced by a particular view.

 

[Standing]

When using the SolidWorks BOM remember to RMC (Right Mouse Click) on the BOM on sheet 1 and select “Follow Assembly Order”. Insert your entire assembly onto sheet 2. Link the view to the BOM on sheet 1. Now in the tree of the view on sheet 2 “Hide Component” for all parts except the one you want to show. Now when you insert a balloon it will have the right number. You can turn off the leader under more properties if you want.

Bradley
SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400

 

[engAlright]

Further to what Handleman asked - it sounds as though the model you are showing on Sheets 2 (and up) is not the same as the model you are showing on Sheet 1.