bomcheck help (section 3)

  1. How to copy from SolidWorks
    1. The Interim BOM Table defined
    2. How to copy from an Interim BOM
      1. Make sure to exclude inventory items
      2. Descriptions cannot be copied to the clipboard
      3. If OP number is not 10
  2. How to paste into SyteLine
    1. Arrange column order to match that of the Interim BOM
    2. Use Edit > Paste Rows Append
      1. Manage popup windows that show warning messages
      2. If you mistakenly paste in the wrong Op number

    1. How to copy from SolidWorks

    1a. The Interim BOM Table defined

    When bomcheck starts, it gathers all the CAD BOMs, and from those BOMs generates a new, single, modified, Interim BOM. The Interim BOM is what is used for comparison to SyteLine BOMs. The Interim BOM contains a list of assemblies (or subassemblies) and their associated BOMs. Once an assembly is used for analysis, it is removed from the Interim BOM's list of assemblies. Once bomcheck has finished running, if any unused Interim BOMs remain, they are presented to the user.

    The Interim BOM has a structure like those in SyteLine; that is, it has columns arranged like those in SyteLine, lengths converted to feet, parts with the same part nos. combined and with their quantities summed.

    Interim BOM Image #1, Interim BOM

    1b. How to copy from an Interim BOM

    From the Interim BOM (see image #1), copy, via Ctrl+C, values you want to paste from columns Op, WC, Item, and Q. It is not necessary to copy Description and U/M values. ERP will fill in its own values for these.

    1b i. Make sure to exclude inventory items

    Do not inventory bin stock items to SyteLine BOMs. (Unless, possibly, you're creating a kit. Non-inventory items fall under SyteLine's product code no. 810.) These parts include CS pipe nipples, screws, etc. These part numbers can be made to not show in the Interim BOM. To do this employ the "drop list". (See Section 1 of bomcheck's help.)

    1b ii. Descriptions cannot be copied to the clipboard

    When you copy from an Interim BOM and you inappropriately include values from the Description column and/or the U column, bomcheckgui will ignore the Description and U values; i.e., they will not be copied to the clipboard. (When data is pasted, SyteLine will insert its own Desription and U/M.)

    1b iii. If OP number is not 10

    If the Op no. is not 10 for what you will be pasting in, you can enter a different Op number into the Interim BOM. Enter your different number in the Op column next to the assembly number. The remainder of the Op numbers for that assembly will automatically change. Op 15 is shown as an example in Image #1.

    2. How to paste into SyteLine

    2a. Arrange column order must match that of the Interim BOM

    For a particular item that you wish to create a BOM for, go to Item (enter your item no.) > Current Materials. Then order the columns in SyteLine like those shown in Image #2. I.e., Operation, WC, Material, Quantity, Description, and U/M. (Click here to learn how to do move columns)

    ERP BOM - example of Image #2, SyteLine BOM

    2b. Use Edit > Paste Rows Append

    After copying from the Interim BOM, pick a row where you want your BOM to be pasted, then go to Edit > Paste Rows Append. A popup window opens up looking for data that you want pasted. Do Ctrl+P. If you are satisfied with what you pasted, click Save.

    2b i. Manage popup windows that show warning messages

    When you're pasting, if an error message pops up saying Slow Inventory Item, or Part doesn't exist, etc., click whatever button in the popup menu that will allow your paste operation to continue. You can go back later once the pasting is done to make corrections. If an item doesn't exist that you inserted, the pn will be flagged and you will be prevented from saving the BOM you just inserted. (Make it easy on yourself. Preestablish new subassemblies and new parts before entering items into the main BOM.)

    2b ii. If you mistakenly paste in the wrong Op number

    If you mistakenly paste the incorrect Op no., the SyteLine's WC value will not be overwritten with PICK. Instead the WC value will be FAB or PAINT, or whatever the WC is for that Op. You will then know that your Op number in incorrect. Please correct your mistake.

    If the Op no. you try to paste in is not already established in SyteLine, the the paste will fail.