4 Replies Latest reply on May 15, 2018 6:57 AM by Ulf Stockburger

Button to generate xml bom in PDM

Curt McCann May 14, 2018 10:41 AM

I'm trying to create a button on a file card that would export an XML BOM file. I have this working in my workflow when I changes states but I want the ability to export one at any time without needing to change states. I thought I would be able to link a button to do the export but haven't found a way to get it to work.

Is there an easier way?

Thanks!

Re: Button to generate xml bom

Andreas Rhomberg May 14, 2018 10:41 AM (in response to Curt McCann)

does the BOM option not work for you?
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  Curt McCann May 14, 2018 10:54 AM (in response to Andreas Rhomberg)
  
  I don't think I was clear enough in my first post.
  
  I have a custom BOM that exports variables off of a data card and uses that data to generate the BOM. I use it to pass Engineering Change Order information from PDM to our ERP system. Our ERP system can only import XML files. The only way I've found to trigger the export is with a state change. I would really like to avoid that.
  
  It's not a true Solidworks parts BOM.
  
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    Prasad Bhonsule May 15, 2018 3:46 AM (in response to Curt McCann)
    
    The XML export from PDM is only available by changing state in a workflow. It might be possible to do via API, but I'm not sure. I would check with your VAR.
    
    Kind regards
    
    Prasad Bhonsule
    
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Re: Button to generate xml bom in PDM

Ulf Stockburger May 15, 2018 6:57 AM (in response to Curt McCann)

Hi Curt

If you are able to programme in .NET, this https://forum.solidworks.com/message/818799#818799 could help you as a start in add-ins. 95% of the work is done.

BiI SAP-PDM
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