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AutoCAD BOM sequence ?

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:44:45 GMT

In order to create a BOM I should create all the "PART REFERENCE" items within a drawing. Then I can make the "PARTS LIST" or BOM. Is that the correct way to build a BOM?

McDave

Re: AutoCAD BOM sequence ?

john.vellek — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:18:32 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I made a quick viedo for another customer a little bit ago. He was asking basically the same thing. I would create your parts as blocks with any pertinent property data that you want to capture as Attributes in the block. Then run a Dataextraction to get your BOM.

If you have some sample parts/data, I am happy to help you work through this process.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: AutoCAD BOM sequence ?

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:23:38 GMT

John

Very good, thank you. Let me check if the Data Link is enough. I am trying to learn AutoCAD BOM process. They do not have reference manuals here and I get frustrated or overwhelmed with the online manuals and forums. I truly appreciate your help. I am at work and don't think it is appropriate to watch videos here.

McDave

Re: AutoCAD BOM sequence ?

john.vellek — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:48:35 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if you had the time to watch the video. I hope it will get you started with Data Extraction. Please let me know if you need additional help with this question.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: AutoCAD BOM sequence ?

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:54:53 GMT

Hello Sir,

The chief has me on a new project. So he is putting that project aside for
now. I am so thankful for your help and will watch it ASAP.

Mcdave