This document summarizes four lessons on using part classifications, templates, and bidirectional properties in OpenBOM for SolidWorks. The lessons include: 1) Creating a bill of materials using the BOM command, 2) Reclassifying an item to a specific catalog, 3) Using OpenBOM templates to define BOM behavior, and 4) Sending property values back to SolidWorks properties and updating them in OpenBOM. The document provides definitions and guidelines for integrating OpenBOM with SolidWorks to effectively manage bills of materials and part properties.
10. Do’s and Don’ts
● Do always use unique part numbers. If you have Door.sldasm containing Door.sldprt OpenBOM
will give each PN=”Door”. So use one of the methods described in prior slide to set a unique part
number. Don’t rely on File Name. Consider non-intelligent part numbers.
● Do be mindful of your “Default Catalog” when Creating BOM
● Do read the messages, they say what is going to happen
● Do Use “BOM” and “Save Item” commands
● Don’t use the “Catalog” command. It is being deprecated.
● Don’t create multiple configurations with the same Part Numbers (more in coming webinar on that).
You will get wrong quantity for that PN.
● --> Use Configuration Specific Part Number instead