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Drawing Specific Columns for BOM Tables?
We're trying to figure out the best way(s) to add info like this to BOM tables on drawings:
In Onshape we've been doing this so far by filling in a Torque or Notes property per part, but it doesn't scale well and it's not as flexible as we'd like. Is there a way to add a column with information that lives on the drawing but not in the part or subassembly properties?
I'm tempted to do this with flag notes, but I can see why it's helpful to just be on the BOM table. I can also see how Items would be appropriate for Loctite or Anti-seize or grease or whatever.
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After reviewing non-geometric Items again, it seems like the best way to add Loctite etc to BOMs, but I can't find any info about showing this as a balloon callout on exploded views. They are associated with real parts, but I can't find references to how they are shown on exploded views- other than it's coming soon…
Simon Gatrall | Staff Mechanical Engineer | Carbon, Inc.
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Update - I got a message from @PeteYodis through support that this has been marked as an improvement request.
I'm also interested in if there are any other work arounds that people have been using for this?
Simon Gatrall | Staff Mechanical Engineer | Carbon, Inc.