BOM Get same part in the bom on different rows

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BOM Get same part in the bom on different rows

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Never really had to do this before. Need a part in the bom at item 20 and then again at the bottom.
I have learned how to keep stuff from showing up.
I have used assemblies to insert many parts by promoting.
Never had to have the same part # in the bom on different rows till now. Any tips on how to do this?
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Re: BOM Get same part in the bom on different rows

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Maybe I'm daft but............what about adding another instance in the assembly (using a different but physically identical configuration) and hiding it? Or are you combining all instances of parts regardless of configuration?
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I was thinking along the same line as @mike miller. Create a new configuration of the Part, that's otherwise identical, and change one of the Parts in the Assembly to this configuration.
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David Matula wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:58 pm Never really had to do this before. Need a part in the bom at item 20 and then again at the bottom.
I have learned how to keep stuff from showing up.
I have used assemblies to insert many parts by promoting.
Never had to have the same part # in the bom on different rows till now. Any tips on how to do this?
You could use the "Component reference" in Component Properties.
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In the BOM you have to add the column "Component Reference", although you can hide it if you don't want to see it.
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Re: BOM Get same part in the bom on different rows

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What is the reason for doing this?
If we did this, the part would get ordered twice, or purchasing would at least call and ask us if it was a mistake...
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IndianaDave wrote: Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:59 am What is the reason for doing this?
If we did this, the part would get ordered twice, or purchasing would at least call and ask us if it was a mistake...
In complex configurable assemblies we often separate fastening hardware based on the component it goes with. There are rules associated with an optional component and its easier to say "if x = true, get Transformer and 4 screws".
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jcapriotti wrote: Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:42 pm In complex configurable assemblies we often separate fastening hardware based on the component it goes with. There are rules associated with an optional component and its easier to say "if x = true, get Transformer and 4 screws".
Have you tried intented BOM?
I think it require a dummy assembly to group the components in your case, but it depends on how your company is working ...
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Add a config to the part, add another instance in the assembly. And than in the BOM options use the first option.
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