Where used in BOM request

[shmbry]

I have a request for a script. Please could someone create a script (I'm assume this can be achieved through script) that adds a column to a BOM that denotes in which assembly/assemblies a part is used.

 

[shmbry]

Apologies, I Just realised I put this in the wrong section.

 

[DavidJ]

Not sure that I 'm clear about what is wanted.

A BOM is for a particular assembly, are you looking for information about which sub-assemblies of the main assembly each part is used in, or something else?

 

[shmbry]

Which assemblies use a particular part.

It may be used within the assembly from which the BOM is generated, and used within sub assemblies of that assembly.

By providing a part name and configuration name a list is produced that denotes the assemblies that use that part in that configuration.

 

[DavidJ]

Note that a part does not 'know' where it is used, only assemblies 'know' which parts they contain.

A database or PDM system can potentially show 'used by/in'.


What you seek may be possible via script, perhaps an iterative approach for each part, and check all sub-assemblies for the part. Beyond my limited script skills. I just wanted to get a clearer definition of what you want.

 

[NateLiquidGravity]

I see no ability to add anything to BOM using Alibre Script or even the API. Looks like read only capability right now.

If you need to know where files are used this software will tell you: https://www.alibre.com/forum/index.php?threads/zdb-alibre-database.22283/