Built from available properties, Views define what properties are visible and in what order they appear. The View on/off switch (or checkmark) allows you to switch between a default and defined BOM view. The On/Off switch (or checkmark) is available only […]
Basics for getting started
So you’re a newly registered user to OpenBOM. Thank you!! You log in and this is the what you see: You may ask yourself, “How do I get started?” A good way to do so is to dive right in […]
Filters are an effective way to quickly view only those items or components in your Bill of Materials with certain values, especially with BOMs that contain 100s or 1000s of items or components. Here’s how to filter a BOM. 1. […]
When extracting a BOM from a CAD system, OpenBOM grabs all properties from assemblies and components. This is true for Part Lists, Single-level and Multi-level BOMs. For example, here’s a BOM extracted from SOLIDWORKS: Let’s say you only wish […]
®openBoM gives you the ability to import BOMs from CAD systems. There are three methods for doing so depending on the CAD system. Via an integrated app, for example, Onshape. More information available, here. Via a downloadable plug-in. More information […]
There are currently two ways to access and register to use openBoM: Directly from our website (www.openbom.com/pricing); and From the Onshape App Store. From our website: www.openbom.com/pricing Navigate to the following page to learn how to Register and Login to […]
If you’ve been exposed to Bill-of-Materials, you may already be familiar with the concepts of Part Number, Properties, and BOM types. As a new OpenBOM user, those three concepts may be slightly different than what you may be familiar with. […]
The Search dashboard is where you locate any information in a BOM or Inventory owned by, and shared with, you. Access search by clicking “Search dashboard” in the Dashboard. All openBoM users can access the Search Dashboard when they sign into […]
Property tables are where you keep and organize BOM properties. There are two types of Property Tables: Public: list of all public BOM properties available to anyone using OpenBOM; and Private: lists of private properties only you and others you […]
Managing Part Numbers is not a simple (or easy) topic; it’s easy to get them and yourself confused. For example, Who should assign Part Numbers? Which Part Numbers should be used? Can we use manufacturer and supplier’s part numbers? Should […]
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