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Creating a BOM with the same item used multiple times at the same level

Creating a BOM with the same item used multiple times at the same level

We have the need to produce a BOM that can have the same item used multiple times at the same level rather than increase the quantity, see below:

 

Imagine a simple assembly with two children as per fusion can currently produce:

  • Machine Assembly                                                        x1
    • Bracket                                                                 x2
    • Plate                                                                     x3

With the above it is only possible to increase the quantity of each item.

 

What we require is:

  • Machine Assembly                                                        x1
    • Bracket                                                                 x2
    • Plate                                                                     x1
    • Plate                                                                     x1
    • Plate                                                                     x1

 

Adding further child items can be included as new lines not increasing the quantity. I’m imagining a toggle (or similar) on the place component dialogue that allows the user to pick either increase quantity (the default option) or add new line item as above.

The reason for this is to add extra property information to a BOM view such as location ID’s or similar for the individual components, If the quantities are grouped then this information cannot be accurately maintained. I have seen workarounds that use the grid to maintain this data, but this makes the syncing to ERP and ongoing maintenance of the BOM overly complex.

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