FreeCAD BOM Generator

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Tools That Can Be Used For Counting

Structured Way

  • The simplest method of obtaining a complete bom, line by line, is to export parts in a FreeCAD document, and simply count them.
  • For this to work, the part names must be structured in an understandable way, such as "8 mm Screw #" such that every time it is copied, it appears as: "8 mm Screw #0",
  • Check out what happens when you copy a part, if its name allows for easy counting by examinging part name:

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  • The count appears readily by observing the last number.
  • Out of the box - you can even include a BOM link to that part with URL or shortcut, so that the exported BOM can include links out of the box

FreeCAD Evolution

2018 Progress

  • Note comment: part organization is what makes for proper assemblies - not constraints! Exactly. [1]

2017

https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592