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BOM report


Allen

Hi,

Just started using DS PCB Pro V9.0 and exploring the BOM report.

How do I add the price of an associated part into the BOM. I have added a part to the Associated Part library and provided a cost and price. Attached the part to a schematic and pcb component but the associated part does not show on the BOM, so its cost is not included.

In this case the part on the PCB is a JST 3 way connector. Associated with the connector, but not part of the PCB, is a short lead with a TSOP IR detector soldered to the end of the lead. As this seperate assembly is provided with every PCB we ship it needs to be included in the BOM price and supply list.

Thanks for reading

Allen

Tried to add a response twice but this website will not allow us to reply today so below is our response.

Hi Boss,

Thanks for your quick response.

We have tried turning the SCM/PCB boxes on/off but “Additional parts” do not appear in the BOM reports.

Previously we have used a customised report to produce an Excel file that we examine.

1.      To check we have included all components for the board, also additional off-board ones.

2.      Check prices are current and relevant.

We were hoping the new BOM report in DS Pro would improve analysis, but so far, we have found it difficult to use and get to a version that improves our current system.

Currently we use a system where we add our own fields to schematic symbols. We have a “Value” field and a “Price” field.  These allow us to position the component reference and its value separately.  As I am sure you appreciate, (and we only add this to help others), the reference and value often need to be positioned separately to enhance readability.  We don’t display the price on the schematic but have it for forwarding to the PCB, so it gets included in the Excel report.

Now for additional items such as the PCB itself, M3 nuts, Pillars, IR detector leads et. al. we use schematic symbols linked to a pcb symbol that is just text, (no pads), on a documentation layer. These appear on the Excel report so they can be costed and procured.

As we only produce small numbers of prototype boards, mainly for client’s approval, we only do hand assembly. The Excel reports therefore have two purposes.

1.      To make sure that all PCB and associated components are included in the costings and can be procured.

2.      During hand assembly the reports are sorted to assist component identification and placement.

If the BOM reports could be improved, we would love to use them but at this time they appear quite cumbersome to use and edit.

Currently we will continue to use our custom report in a “If it aint broke don’t fix it” approach.

Thanks again for your response.

Allen

 

 

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