We are running into the same limitation as pgt ran into back in 2006. We are in the process of building an BOM import function into our manufacturing systems. The wire and Loom ID's which are added to the partnumbers are a show stopper for us as well. I hope Autodesk can have a look into this toppic.
add me to the list of users who can't automate bom entry for harnesses entry because of this issue also.
Wire ID should NOT be combined with the part number.
I tried the method mentioned above, but the effect is that the part number becomes hidden. Has anyone found a work around? Can't it just stop appending the wire name to the part number?
This is the number 1 reason we do not use the cable and harness tools (even though we own it).
Number 2 is the lack of ability to work with shielded wires.
IMO, it's just half baked "digital prototyping" with no support for manufacturing using anre resuing known itemed wires.
I have the same squabbles about this program as well. My work around for this issue is along the lines of the stock number idea. Using "Bill of Materials" I use the parameters under part number to "=<Stock Number>". Where like stock numbers become merged. This works : / ok but when I make a modification to the wire harness (ie move a Segment pin a micro inch to the right) then the BOM updates itself back to the <part number.<wire id>. Which causes me to go back and change the oart number back to "=<Stock Number>". This will maintain the original item numbers if I change the originals first, Otherwise I have to move the Items back to where they were originally. I wish there was a better way.
Any one know of one please let me know. I tried the parts list (change part number to stock number in the style), this doesn't work because I loose the connector part numbers. Am I looking at this right?
Thanks,
Travis