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

[Martin.leeZ278G]

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.

[emre_sahin9PU3F]

Hi,

I don't think this topic will be a major focus for the Fusion developers. As a solution, they might send you a video about using Excel or direct you to a company that offers paid third-party software solutions.

[muratP4X5Z]

In fact, it is a subject that every company in the manufacturing sector needs. I hope that a development will be made on this subject as soon as possible.

[joey_baughman]

We have several clients in need of this today and it will only become more common as Vault and Fusion Manage integrations increase in popularity. We have work arounds but they're not the ideal state. This functionality would be helpful for managing BOM variants, configuration information, manufacturing operation sequences, etc.

[stefan.risslegger]

Also in our daily business we have the need of multiple used items in the BOM. E.g. use items with quantity meters in different lengths, cables with different positions and many more use cases.

This would be great to have in future!

[Adrian.GrischottMLEX9]

If you add a new BOM Level in beetween you can have the same item multiple times.
I did that in some Plant Design PLM Projects.
If you change than the BOM of Level 0 1ETG to Flat BOM View PLM calculates the Sum of all equal Items Quantities automaticaly.

Example for Test Import in Items and Boms Workspace:

There exists a Autodesk University 2024 Presentation of this great idea.