VBOM

The vBOM is a visual BOM (Bill of Materials).

The vBOM takes much more effort to create than a BOM listing.

Requirements

• Every single part of the hardware being developed must be shown
• Every part has a direct link to that part's sourcing, such as an online store

• Link can be a text link or image link. If image link, make the outer image line blue to indicate that there is a link, as this is not visible just by looking at the picture.

• BOM and vBOM must be reconciled - the parts should match.
• BOM contains additional information. vBOM focuses on graphical representation for quick study of hardware make-up.
• A vBOM serves as a foundation for an Exploded Part Diagram and Exploded Part Animation in FreeCAD

Example

Plumbing

Note: parts with blue border are hyperlinked. Complete BOM and required numbers of parts, as well as parts completeness, can be obtained from this diagram.

Hydraulics

Check this diagram with a table of parts and links below - https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1PXq6r1Hifq6TUCGlNmoXWx0F3-DQwjtVi-pe5dm0ma0/edit

Links

• Visual BOM Inspection