BOM query (same BOM used twice in drawing)

[Cambo_Slambo]

Hi,

Quick question here. Is it possible to have a BOM inserted into a drawing more than once, but have the BOMs show different information.

I have a GA of an assembly with sub-assemblies listed within it. Im happy for the BOM to just show the sub-assemblies i.e. not individual parts. However my work are looking for a FULL BOM list down to singlar nuts etc. Now I dont want or need this shown in the GA so I was wondering if it would be possible to have another instance of the BOM placed off-drawing but showing the FULL BOM.

I have tried to do this but it seems the two BOMs are linked to each other as when I make the BOM show all parts it does it in both BOMS. I can make it show all then export to Excel but I would rather have it shown off the drawing so it updates if changed are made.

I look forward to your imput.

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

It's impossible to have the two kind of Part List associative in the same drawing file.

You can do what you said:

Create 2 drawings (A and B) and create the 2 different BOM's in each one, and import the PList to excel from Drawing B and paste it in Drawing A.

In drawing A, you will have the 2 kind of Part List, but the one imported from excel is not associative, so, if you change something in the assembly, this part list will not update accordingly.

Regards.

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[cbenner]

Should be mentioned that a BOM referes to the Assembly file, while a Parts List referes to the drawing file.... semantics I know, but how you manage them is different so IMHO calling it the right thing is important.

I think that the concept of being able to show the Parts List 2 different ways on one sheet might be a good one for the Idea Station.  I can see where there might be a use for that, and as long as both remain associative what harm could it cause?  Just my two or three cents worth.

[Cambo_Slambo]

Thanks for the replies.

I'll just have to expand the PartsList and export it to Excel then roll the PartsList back up.

I realised a should have been talking about PartsLists not BOMs haha.

I'll look to suggest his in the Idea Station.

Thanks again.