Does anyone know of a way to be able to get Item numbers to show up as Item 1A 1B ect.  

Item 1 would be 2 x 2 x 1/4"  angle, 

each letter would be for the specific length of the angle called out in the bom. 

Item 2 would be rectangular tubing 10 x 6 x 1/2" thk, 

then each letter would once again be for the specific length.  

Currently we are sorting the bom to get all like items together but the guys out