2 Replies Latest reply on Sep 1, 2015 5:16 PM by Nijo Varghese

    BOM from Blocks.

    Nijo Varghese
    Nijo Varghese Sep 1, 2015 3:26 AM

      Hi All, is there a way I can create BOM from blocks? We manufacture yards/fences. Working with part files double up the work and increase the file size. Any help is appreciated.

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        • Re: BOM from Blocks.
          Scott Harvey
          Scott Harvey Sep 1, 2015 2:50 PM (in response to Nijo Varghese)

          Do you make any part/assemblies in SW for your yards/fences?

           

          Confused on your work flow and what are your blocks consisted of?

            • Re: BOM from Blocks.
              Nijo Varghese
              Nijo Varghese Sep 1, 2015 5:16 PM (in response to Scott Harvey)

              Drawings are created by inserting standard size panels (blocks) in the assembly context. We use 10 different lengths (1.2 m,1.6,2.1m etc and blocks for gates , and other feature walls) After creating layout using blocks I insert simplified parts in to assembly. Then create BOM. The drawings are only 2D to find out how many panels , gates and other feature walls required to construct it.

               

              I can do it in autocad, but I would prefer solidworks if there is an easy way.