Additional text added to BOM 1

[RacingD98]

Is there a way to add additional text to a SW BOM cell and keep it smart, similar to adding additional text to a dimension (ex. <DIM> SEE NOTE 3 )?

I know I can override the value but it loses its "smarts". I would like for my QTY column in my BOM to read the true quantity but appear as “10 (SEE NOTE 3)” by adding additional text.

Thanks in advance,
RacingD

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Not that I know of.

You could add a "Comments" column beside the QTY column.

 

[MattBD]

In 2008, if the said BOM column is linked to a custom property, you can choose to "Keep Link" when editing the BOM. It then updates the property with whatever you type. Unfortunately, I don't think QTY is one of those column types.

 

[TheTick]

Other options that involve less butchery of both BOM and existing standards and sensibilities:
[ul][li]Put a note next to the BOM line[/li]
[li]Put a note next to the baloon (and use "Group" to keep them together)[/li]
[li]A note with an arrow connected to the appropriate component[/li]
[li]Don't let incompetent people who don't read drawing notes work on your stuff[/li][/ul]