This is part 1 of the webinar about how to create multi-level BOMs using OpenBOM. You will learn how to create, restructure and add data to multi-level BOMs.
11. Review
We built ML BOMs in two ways
1. As an intro, we created new BOM w/o Catalog and typed in the structure using ML
operations. Very academic but may be sufficient for some.
2. We Created a BOM referencing an existing/ a Catalog, typed in P/Ns to get data
from Catalog and again used ML operations to reorganize
3. We were mindful of formulas (Extended Cost) using the Edit->Formula operation
to redefine the Extended Cost property (from the top level)
4. We used Flatten to view all items (including Labor) and their quantities regardless
of where they appear in the structure
12. Troubleshooting ML BOMs
● Are you in Multi Level mode ?
● Be sure to use “Add to all sublevels” for Add Property & Formula.
● Add formula definitions at the top level
● Have you deleted or changed the PN of a BOM on Dashboard?
● Empty BOM and Catalog Trash
● Be VERY Careful with Circular References - that is a sub-BOM calling
itself through a structure. If you create one, go to the Dashboard and Edit
or Delete the offending BOM.
● Best to add a sub-level and move parts there.
Careful not make a part into a sub-assy unless you
know what you are doing. Best to add an assembly placeholder to the
Catalog then add that Assy to the BOM by Part Number. Like we did.
SA1
- SA2
- SA1