Several BOM for the same assembly

[TONELLAL]

Hello,

Depending to the needs, for the same assembly, I have to create 2 different BOM, with 2 numbering methods. For example, on a handrail, Ineed an output drawing or a workshop drawing. For the output drawing, parts have same number if they have the same "Description". For the workshop drawing, parts have same number if they have same (Description + Length). (see attached file)

The problem is Inventor group parts for number only from Part number, which is a part property.

So if I create an expression in the BOM like "Part Number = <Description>" (1st solution) or "Part Number = <Description>-<G_L>" , I modify the part property, so I can't have the 2 BOM even in 2 different assemblies.

Ideas are welcome !

[Mario428]

Create a custom property with the values you need and put them into your templates.

Create an IDW template thet has those properties for the BOM's

Should not be difficult

[TONELLAL]

Does not function, the parts are grouped for same number from the BOM (and only from the Part number), not from the part list.

[Nicolas.Bourquin · Accepted solution]

Hello Tonellal,

many thanks for your very interesting question.

In a BOM it is possible to merge rows based on iproperty "Part Number".  Unfortunately not on other iproperties.

Another solution could be to use "group setting"in a drawing Part List (link to the help) 

FYI: A proposition of enhancement was already posted on the forum Inventor ideastation at this link.

I hope that will answer your question.

Best Regards

Please, hit the Accept as Solution button if my post answers your question.

[admaiora]

Hi Nicolas,

i will add  a question.

To insert a part list in a drawing, where was inserted 2/3  views related a some components of an assembly, what would be the best method?

(The part list related to the assembly BOM.)

[Nicolas.Bourquin]

Hello Admaiora,

Many thanks for your question. There are different posisbilities to configure the BOM. For this reason it is quite difficult to answer.

You can insert for example a part list type "structured" or "parts only"  which is configured in the BOM based on a view of the assembly.

You can insert different type of parts lists in a same drawing as long as the views of the drawing are based on different assemblies.

Here is an additional link

I hope that helps.

Best Regards