Utilizing equations with BOMs

Equations in SOLIDWORKS drawings allow us to create simple calculations within our BOMs. This will allow us to perform operations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. In this section, we will learn more about what can we do with drawing equations. We will also use this feature for additional calculations in our BOMs.

What are equations in SOLIDWORKS drawings?

Equations allow us to perform several mathematical equations in our BOMs without leaving the SOLIDWORKS drawing interface. With equations, we can think of our BOMs as simple Excel sheets. With the equations function, we can perform two types of operations, functions and mathematical operations. Here, we will learn what these include.

Functions

Functions are limited programmed calculations that we can directly use to find specific information and display it in our bill of materials. They include the following:

• If: This opens an if statement that will allow...