Views and Structure Types
Toggle between the BOM views configured by administrators from the first dropdown.
The metadata will change based on the selected view.
Choose between a Direct or Indented structure type from the second dropdown.
Direct: view direct children only (no grandchildren)
Indented: view the complete BOM (children and all grandchildren)
Editing a BOM
Adding Line Items
1. From the Direct structure type, click Add Item (only direct children can be added).
2. Choose the item(s) to be included Items already in the BOM cannot be selected. Click Next.
3. Confirm the quantity and select Add.
4. View the additional line item.
Deleting Line Items
Click the trash can icon next to the item you wish to delete. Multiple line items can be deleted simultaneously by selecting them and choosing Remove.
Specifying Revision Type
Choose whether the current working or latest released revision should be represented in the BOM.
Specifying Alternates
A dropdown for approved alternates will appear when they are added. Choose to leave it at None if alternates are not approved for the item in this BOM or specify accepted alternates.
Replace the line item with the selected alternate by clicking the two arrows.
The line item will show the original line item. This can be undone by clicking the back arrow icon.
Fetching Updates from PDM
To get the latest BOM from PDM, click the rotating arrow icon for single items or select the Refetch from PDM to capture any new items or changes to the parent/child relationships.
When submitting a change order for review, you will be automatically prompted to fetch the latest from PDM for the thumbnails, BOM, and metadata of the affected items.
Exporting a BOM
1. Click the Export button.
2. Select Use custom format label to apply a file naming convention to the exported design files. Add or remove curly brackets for the metadata that should appear in the file name.
The File Name placeholder is mandatory since it is the most reliable way to ensure a complete and unique name for all exports.
3. Choose the BOM structure type that should be represented in the Excel export.
4. Select the type of files to export. Options include an Excel version of the BOM as well as the native or universal formats of the CAD and Drawing design files.
Universal files must be generated before they will appear in an export. They are commonly auto-generated following a release.
5. Click Export.


















