There are two fundamental ways to use OpenBOM: (1) Managing BOMs (including Part lists and multi-level structures); and (2) Managing BOMs and Parts. The first way, (1), is simple and very similar to the way you present data in spreadsheets and in most […]
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 […]
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 […]
BOM Exports openBoM gives you three options for exporting a BOM: Export to Excel Export to CSV Export to PDF Navigate to Export at BOM to learn more how to export a BOM. The Export tool is located in near […]
®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 […]
In openBoM, we distinguish a Bill of Materials (BOM) from an Inventory: Bill of Materials (BOM): there are three types of BOMs: Part lists, Single and Multi-level; Inventory: a catalog of parts which can be assigned to a BOM If […]
In OpenBOM, a BOM Property is a data attribute, for example, Part Number, Quantity, Description. Think of a BOM property the same way you would a column header in a spreadsheet. There are two kinds of properties: Public. All properties […]
Terminology can be tough. Place two engineers in the same room and they will likely give you three options on what to call the same thing. I’m often asked about the different types of BOMs you can create and manage […]
Yesterday, I discussed how openBoM calculates parts quantities in BOMs created for Onshape documents. When you use openBOM with Onshape, you will notice three different BOM types available for you to create depending on your needs. I this article, I […]
Integrating Autodesk® Fusion 360™ with OpenBOM There are two steps you’ll need to go through to integrate openBoM with Fusion 360: Extracting a Fusion 360 BOM directly from the OpenBOM Dashboard; and Extracting a BOM directly from within Fusion 360 (plugin installation […]
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