Use the BOM Loader to import Bills Of Materials (BOMs) into aPriori, to populate components with manufacturing and cost data, including quoted costs, actual costs, user-defined costs, carbon estimates, and even cost estimates constructed outside of aPriori.
BOMs are imported from a CSV (comma-separated value) file, listing the components, import rules, and column headings mapping to aPriori fields. See CSV File for BOMs.
Note: The BOM Loader loader is part of the Digital Factory toolset, but the module is licensed separately.
BOM Loader Features
By using the BOM Loader, engineers and managers can quickly:
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Generate and organize new aPriori part and assembly components
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Update and organize existing components
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Add hierarchical structure to rollups
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Import lists of purchased parts and their cost data, providing the ability to load a complete parts catalog
The BOM Loader is an efficient way to populate your aPriori database with components and cost data that can be rolled up and analyzed further using the BOM Comparison Report - see Comparing large assemblies or roll-ups by using BOM reports.
Using the BOM Loader
See Loading a BOM for details, and see Walk-through: updating Quoted Total Cost using BOM Loader for a worked example.