Generating a standard BOM
In this section, we will learn how to generate a standard BOM using the tools provided by SOLIDWORKS drawings. We will start by inserting views of our model into the drawing and then generate a BOM. A standard BOM is our starting point when generating those bills within SOLIDWORKS drawing tools. After generating the standard bill, we will be able to modify it further so that it matches our specifications.
Inserting an assembly into a drawing sheet
A BOM often accompanies assemblies. This is because the BOMs will indicate the parts that exist in the assembly. Hence, we will start by adding a drawing of the assembly to our sheet. Inserting an assembly works the same way as inserting a part. We can use the following steps:
- Open a new drawing file and pick the A (ANSI) landscape sheet format.
- Go to View Palette, browse for the assembly file we downloaded with this chapter, and select it:
Figure 11.3 – Inserting...
