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June 21, 2023
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Empty geometry (Bulk Items) components quantities in multiple assemblies

  • June 21, 2023
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I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.0 and Datecode with CPS 12.0.0.0

I need instructions on how to handle components in assembly without a geometry (e.g. paint, oil, tape,...). I found some examples in Internet that Creo handles this through Bulk items, however I was not able to create different quantities between multiple assemblies driving the quantity from CAD. In SOLIDWORKS this is possible to handle using Virtual Components, however even enabling virtual components in Windchill the result is not achievable.

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BenLoosli23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
June 21, 2023

Bulk Items typically do not have a quantity listed in the drawing BOM but a AR (As Required) in the quantity field of the repeat region.

Define this in the Repeat Region relations:

IF asm_mbr_type == "BULK ITEM"
quantity = "AR"
ELSE
quantity = rpt_qty
ENDIF

Add the Parameter:
QUANTITY

In the BOM table use &asm.mbr.quantity for the repeating value in the Quantity column.

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AA_96546804-ParticipantAuthor
4-Participant
June 21, 2023

But how can I achieve the same with SOLIDWORKS? Also this BOM quantity needs to be replicated later to ERP, so at least an estimate needs to be provided.

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BenLoosli23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
June 21, 2023

There is no physical quantity with a Bulk Item. it is strictly a place holder for the item.

This is a PTC community for Creo and Windchill and I have no idea how SolidWorks works, never used it.

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