Couple questions on BOMs

[maxh3]

1. I can add a new column to a BOM on a drawing, but I can't figure out how to link that column to a specific component/part property, such as vendor. How do you do that?

2. Does Solidworks have any way of exporting BOMs as a spreadsheet file?

3. If so, is there a way to generate and export a custom BOM that isn't displayed in any drawing files?

 

[Eltron]

What version of SW are you using? In 2011:

1. When you add the new column there is a dropdown menu that allows you to select the custom property.
2. Right click in the BOM and select Save As.
3. Dunno, but I doubt it unless one of the API gurus can make a macro.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The answers to all those questions can be found in the Help files.

BOM in Drawings;

http://help.solidworks.com/2011/Eng....html?id=8ba1d8a8f1b748088d72c37a662bfd56#Pg0

BOM in Assy;

http://help.solidworks.com/2011/Eng...Bills_of_Material_in_Assembly_DocumentsOH.htm

Old AssemblyBOM.swp macro attached

 

[gwubs]

see this thread "SW output to MRP system" this forum.