Simple Part List

[Anonymous]

When I'm using the BOM on a drawing, I generally prefer to use Content Center names since they update automatically and I don't have to keep track.  However, this is something of an issue with things like bolts and washers as they tend to use the full ANSI code spec in the part number list.  This is way more information than is useful for a general fabrication drawing.  I'd like a "simple ID" check box on the BOM generation screen that lists things like "Hex Bolt 1"-6 x 5" Long" or "Steel Pipe 2" Sch80 - 21' " would be a more compact way to say the same thing.  This would be something with a check box somewhere in the options menu for the best, as it's most likely that some people would be using the full nomenclature as opposed to simplified nomenclature (I work with fabricators, simple works best with them).

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