SolidWorks BOM

[dklarz]

I'm a contract engineer working with a major client, including novice level SolidWorks (2017 Premium) training for new employees. Some of the older engineers have complained that when they change an assembly model the drawing BOM item numbers get shuffled around creating problems when they are cross-checking an updated assembly. Is there a way to keep item numbers to stay attached to a particular part? How would they handle the BOM when a part is removed but they want to BOM to reflect that?
Thanks - dklarz

 

[handleman]

There's a checkbox in the BOM property manager labeled "Do not change item numbers".

 

[ctopher]

Also include in the training what happens when parts are changed; BOMs and references change.

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[jackk]

I'm going through a similar project. Below are the options we use on the BOM, which everyone seems happy with.

Our question is about ordering the components in the tree. Some folks like to re-order the parts in the assembly tree. Others re-order in the BOM itself.

 

[dklarz]

Thanks to all! - I tested a drawing and things seem to be working appropriately...

jackk - that's exactly what I did with the exception that I also checked the "Follow assembly order" so these guys can cross-check. And will also include that some manual reordering may have to be done in order to get the BOM exactly the way they want it.

Thanks again! - Dave

 

[drawoh]

dklarz,

I systematically click on [tt]Follow assembly order[/tt]. This gives me control of the sorting of the BOM. When your BOM updates for whatever reason, your item balloons should update too.

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JHG