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Changing Reference Part to Normal in BOM

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Anonymous
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Changing Reference Part to Normal in BOM

I'm having trouble changing a reference part back to normal. It's in a sub
nested 2 levels. I earlier had it as a phantom but changed it easily to
reference. Now I need it to be normal.

I've tried going into each level to change it. I cannot access it unless I
change the BOM to read "Model Structure" since reference parts don't show up
under BOM structure. When I click on Reference (it has a little X in it) it
will seem like it's going to change but turns back to ref every time.

I went into the lowest sub & was able to change the part to Default through
Properties but it just goes to reference again in the main assembly.

What the procedure or rule of thumb on this?

Gary
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Message 2 of 12
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

RMB on the part in your main assembly and make sure BOM Reference is not set
to reference. You can (for any component) override its document level BOM
Structure attribute to be reference.

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Andrew Faix
Product Designer - Inventor Drawing Manager
Autodesk


"Gary Cross ( IV10 SP1)" wrote in message
news:4972797@discussion.autodesk.com...
I'm having trouble changing a reference part back to normal. It's in a sub
nested 2 levels. I earlier had it as a phantom but changed it easily to
reference. Now I need it to be normal.

I've tried going into each level to change it. I cannot access it unless I
change the BOM to read "Model Structure" since reference parts don't show up
under BOM structure. When I click on Reference (it has a little X in it) it
will seem like it's going to change but turns back to ref every time.

I went into the lowest sub & was able to change the part to Default through
Properties but it just goes to reference again in the main assembly.

What the procedure or rule of thumb on this?

Gary
Message 3 of 12
dwing
in reply to: Anonymous

Hi,,

 

I saw your answer here.  I am having trouble changing a reference subassembly to normal.  What I mean is, I am adding an assembly TO an assembly, and it comes in as Reference.  How do I get that subassembly to NOT be reference in the first place?  (Plus there is not a choice to set it to normal.  Both choices are reference, the defaut as well.  If I try to change it in the BOM it changes back to reference by iteslf.)

 

Was it saved as a reference assembly somehow?  If so, how can I set it back to normal without having to re build it?

 

Thanks for ANY help on this, it's driving me crazy.

 

 

Message 4 of 12
IgorMir
in reply to: dwing

Try this: open the subassembly, go Tools-->Document Settings-->Bill of Materials.

Here is a screen shot for your convenience.

Best Regards,

Igor.

Web: www.meqc.com.au
Message 5 of 12
dwing
in reply to: IgorMir

Thanks for the reply!  It's exactly what I was looking for.

 

Dan

 

P.S. -  I also now realize that I needed to check the subassy out of Vault in order for the BOM change to 'stick'.  That's probably why it kept changing back.  Pretty obvious now.  -Thanks again.

 

www.yf.com

www.tactair.com

Message 6 of 12
IgorMir
in reply to: dwing

Hi Dan,

I have had a look at the web sites you have provided at the bottom of your reply. Interesting job you do!

Best Regards,

Igor.

Web: www.meqc.com.au
Message 7 of 12
dwing
in reply to: Anonymous

Hi Igor,

 

I did the same.  You do some pretty cool stuff too!

 

Dan

 

www.yf.com

www.tactair.com

Message 8 of 12
IgorMir
in reply to: dwing

Thanks, Dan

Best Regards,

Igor.

Web: www.meqc.com.au
Message 9 of 12
jR0sal3s
in reply to: Anonymous

i am glad i came across this thread...very helpful!...i spent 2 hours looking for this answer, and right, RMB on the part and change the BOM structure...all the while i was in the file itself in document settings but all are normal never thought it can be override in the top assembly.

Message 10 of 12
Mark.Lancaster
in reply to: jR0sal3s

@jR0sal3s 

 

 

Granted you found a solution but as a reference you may want to review this https://synergiscadblog.com/2015/02/06/inventor-bill-of-materials-structures/

Mark Lancaster


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Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional & not an Autodesk Employee


Likes is much appreciated if the information I have shared is helpful to you and/or others


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Message 11 of 12
idokoifeanyi93
in reply to: IgorMir

Thank you for this solution. I was a victim of this but now, I am a victor because of your answer to the problem.

Message 12 of 12
IgorMir
in reply to: idokoifeanyi93

You are welcome. 🙂

Web: www.meqc.com.au

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