Item Number from Parts List as an Available Property

[EScales]

Here's one that I've had requests for several times.

You have an assembly view on a drawing and place a parts list for that view.  Now, you want to place several base views of individual parts for detailing.  Along with each part view, you want the corresponding item number from the parts list.

I know you can edit the view label to include model properties, such as the part name, material, etc, but there's no way to link the item number from the parts list to that part.  It would be nice to link that part to the corresponding item number in the parts list and if the parts list is renumbered, the item numbers associated with each part view would update accordingly.

I've tried placing a balloon and selecting the individual part, but it will only use "1" as the item number, since it is just a component and not an assembly.  Perhaps, when adding a balloon to a part like this, you could select the parts list that you want to reference.  Many times, you may have several sheets of details and still want the item numbers to reference the parts list on sheet 1, where the main assembly view and parts list is located.

[DRoam]

@dan_szymanski, @Discussion_Admin, I think this Idea could be merged with this one: Insert Item Numbers into Text Boxes In Drawings.

And maybe with these as well:

• Assembly BOM: Propagate item number to children
• Pull Item Number from Different Assembly's BOM
• Bill of Materials: Link Item Number and row order from sub-assemblies

[freesbee]

You should probably rephrase your idea in something like:

being able to place the flat pattern of a preparation state of a welded assembly drawing

The position number of a preparation state is already available. The only element that you miss to get what you want is the ability to place the flat pattern instead of the folded model of the subcomponent of your welded assembly.

Maybe it could be implemented easier

[Anonymous]

It would be very nice to be able to link up the item number of a part (out of the parts list of the assembly) to the text editor in assembly drawings.

Until now, if you have an instruction to a specific item number you can just type in the number yourself, but if the item number changes in the assembly it is easily forgotten to change the number in the text on the drawing.

[PaulMunford]

Probably better to use the part number as a reference?

[jingyi.liu]

Hi

Thanks for your feedback, I think your request is similar to below idea, please cast your vote to below ideas if you agree.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/assembly-bom-propagate-item-number-to-children/idi-p/4...

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/make-file-references-bi-directional-allow-parts-to-kno...

Regards,

Jingyi

[dan_szymanski]

Idea added to backlog for future consideration [6049]. Thanks!

[sonnie_b]

I too would like the ability to add  an associative Parts List item indicator to a text box in both the balloon form and in a standard number format from parts list (i.e. number with or without the balloon). 

[Anonymous]

PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

THANK YOU!!

[dan_inv09]

I finally figured out what was meant by:

MDS-MQ

| Posted ‎12-07-2012 12:35 PM

The Bill Of Material editor has had the Item number in it since it was introduced...

If you really wanted to fill in the item No. at the model stage then us a custom I Porperty.

if you had a custom iProperty in each part in your assembly, you could add that column in the BOM editor and copy over the Item number column.

Then all your parts would have their assembly item numbers in the part file and you could use that in association with views of the parts.

(Although we would like something that does not have to be updated manually - and the idea they just merged with "assembly item number in part view label" is about putting item numbers in other text.)

[dan_inv09]

The Bill Of Material editor has had the Item number in it since it was introduced...

If you really wanted to fill in the item No. at the model stage then us a custom I Porperty.

if you had a custom iProperty in each part in your assembly, you could add that column in the BOM editor and copy over the Item number column.

Then all your parts would have their assembly item numbers in the part file and you could use that in association with views of the parts.

(Although we would like something that does not have to be updated manually - and the idea they just merged with "assembly item number in part view label" is about putting item numbers in other text.)

[ankurprajapati]

I hope Autodesk implements this Idea in future. I had only one requirement and that is to be able to show item numbers in view titles of individual parts in drawings. See below my work around which is similar to what dan_inv09 has suggested above. Its a bit time consuming and not a perfect solution but at the moment this is the only thing i can do if i want automated view titles.

Step 1: In assembly arrange all the parts in 'Bill of Material' and number it as required.

Step 2: Add a custom iProperty named 'Item No.' and 'View Title' or whatever you wish to have.

Step 3: Now select and copy all the items in 'Item' column and paste it in 'Item No.' column.

Step 4: Then in 'View Title' column write expression '=ITEM NO. <Item No.>'. Once you press enter it will change to 'ITEM NO. 1'. Thats what i want in view titles of parts in drawings.

Step 5: Copy this expression in all the parts.

Step 6: Now go the your drawing and place the base view of all the parts. And edit the view title as shown below.

Once this is done all your view titles are automated. Later on if you need to add / remove / rearrange any parts just edit the 'Bill of Material' as suggested in Step 3 and no need to worry about the drawings.

[jeffsteiger6735]

When composing notes on a drawing, it can be be handy to include the item and/or part number from the bill of material into the note. I loathe typing this as static text; it's just one more thing that you won't remember to update if a part changes.

Can we get some of the features of the ESKD "technical requirements" (which sort of does it, but falls miserably short) merged into the regular annotation text editor?

[MrSmithtastic]

This is a big annoyance of mine as well. I often pull through item numbers in notes etc. I found a way to do this for view names with the API but it's not as simple for general notes it seems. It would be a brilliant addition though.

[ProKAD]

Any Idea when this is going to be implemented. I've tried using ESKD support addin, but no use, as it works for some balloons but for others blurts out a sting of text. You would think this was a fairly basic feature that most people would use if it was actually incorporated. 

[Anonymous]

I thought this was supposed to be done in IV 2015.  Whats happening?

[Anonymous]

Any update?  This comes up regularly with the work I do.  I did some more digging and I find out that the functionality exists (sort of) in the ESKD technical writing but not in the standard annotation?  Why is that?  What is in the ESKD would be a GREAT start.

Hundreds of people up-voted this, the programming is mostly done and its been years.

[1017ligar]

Yes! How many votes does this need to become a reality? This was posted 8 years ago and still nothing? Come on Autodesk!

[ernis]

We return the request so as not to forget

[davis.j]

This would be extremely helpful when making SOP's or Manuals.

When there are revisions or design changes MOST times the BOM numbers will change so you have to be mindful when updating a drawing with custom notes.

Probably better to use the part number as a reference?

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Although this is a better alternative then stating "ITEM X" in a note, doing this is sometimes risky if the fundamental component design doesn't change a lot but the part number changed for what ever reason. I find that sometimes you can easily get away with referring to an instruction in simple terms.

Instead of:

"PRE-HEAT ITEM 3" or "PRE-HEAT 333_000_2a77"

You could say:

"PRE-HEAT PIN SHAFT" or what ever other description wordage that makes sense without using a part number.

Just my 2 cents but it would be nice to see this Idea pushed though. 😀

[Anonymous]

This is necessary for a lot of normal standard drawings.  Please implement.

[chris_blessing]

add default options to link parts list items to notes, view labels and whatever other text options are used.