Custom Section reporting overall length instead of unit QTY

[henryjoseph9804]

Hi everyone,

Need some help please, so I know that traditionally if you use a CC section it will give the total length of all the same length items in the assembly under the 'QTY" Column. Whereas if you use a nut or bolt etc. it will give you the qty of the items in the qty column.

I have used a CC section in my assembly but used it as a custom piece and not a standard, how do I get it to show the total units of the section used in the assembly and not the total length of all the units added together.

 Thanks

[EdvinTailwind · Accepted solution]

In the Part file, do this and select Each:

[henryjoseph9804]

LOL @EdvinTailwind , thank you so much you're a champion!

You've been consistently assisting me with my problems, it is truly appreciated.

[henryjoseph9804]

Unfortunately it isn't updating my BOM or showing the QTY in a new BOM, any idea why?

[EdvinTailwind]

In the BOM (not Parts List), make sure the file is marked correctly:

And in the Parts List, make sure the Quantity field isn't manually set, eg Static Value (blue text in blue frame).

[henryjoseph9804]

Please see below item 1 - 

[henryjoseph9804]

Also in Parts list there is no 'Static Value'

[EdvinTailwind]

That's odd... 

I'd actually advise you to restart Inventor, it usually helps when it behaves strange. If it doesn't help, could you upload the faulty part here?

[henryjoseph9804]

I agree, when you mentioned where to change the G_L to 'Each' it made so much sense, so I thought it would work.

I have restarted IV and unfortunately no change.

Please see attached for the part in question.

[EdvinTailwind · Accepted solution]

The quantity turns out fine when I test this part in an assembly (using Inventor 2023.2). 

How about trying Manage -> Rebuild All in the assembly?

[henryjoseph9804]

Hah! You absolute beauty, rebuild all immediately fixed it. Thanks so much for the assist!