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AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Specification Report

kalumb-boom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:28:10 GMT

Hello everyone. I’ve run into an issue with schematic bill of materials (BOM) reports. The default report layout leaves much to be desired, as each element occupies a separate position within a single line. I managed to configure the report (using a custom function) so that elements are listed with commas and multiple items fit into a single column. However, this approach fails when there are too many elements. Is there a way to format the list like "KL1...KL22, KL26, KL28"? Also, I need each new entry to create a new row rather than expanding the existing one. Perhaps someone has already solved this problem and can point me to a relevant discussion?

Re: AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Specification Report

rhesusminus — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:38:08 GMT

You'll have to program a user post to "massage" the report data and return the desired result.

Re: AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Specification Report

kalumb-boom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:47:46 GMT

Thanks for the reply. As I understand it, this is implemented by configuring the Bill of Materials (BOM), and there are no off-the-shelf solutions for this. It’s a shame that such a simple function requires delving into programming within the software itself.

Re: AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Specification Report

rhesusminus — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:55 GMT

Well, according to some users, this is the STRENGTH of the program. The flexibility to be able to program custom solutions. (Well... Most other programs do that also)

Luckily for you, there are cheaper programs out there that will do this out of the box. This is Eplan Electric P8 Basic:

Re: AutoCAD Electrical Schematic Specification Report

obulesub — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:54:16 GMT

Hi @kalumb-boom ,

It looks like the discussion helped clarify the current limitations and the available options for achieving the report format you're after. Did that answer your question? If so, please consider marking the reply that helped most as the Accepted Solution so others with a similar question can find it more easily.