AutoCAD Electrical

[#1]

Hi Folks.

I have a question on how to handle psrt numbers in a BoM where there are many options.

I do not have a problems where there is a push button,with multi NC or NO contacts and say a lock mechanism.

The Parent child concept looks after that combination.

My delemer is internal options that need to be ordered from the manufacturer.

EG    An ORION  PFSMPR-1XXX    The first X has two options

                                                       The second X has two options

                                                       The third X has five options.

This all expands to the unit having 20 options.   Is there a simple method if listing 1 of these 20 options from a list without  having 20 line items in the parts catalogue.

My question is not urgent but I would like to hear from you folks as to what might be your solution.

Cheers  John Quigley

[#2 · Accepted solution]

John,

If each option gernerates a different part number, I would think that you would want a seperate record in the database for each option combination. I would do it that way.

[#3 · Accepted solution]

I do the same as Bob with this.

However I only add the part number when I need to use it rather than doing all of them in one session.

Some options will never be used and will only cause bloating of the catalog database.

Regards Brad

[#4 · Accepted solution]

G'day Folks

Thanks for your replys.  Your answers are what I thought but it is nice to know I am on the righttrack and that there was not another solution.

Cheers  John Quigley