Named BOM Overview
You can save computed
BOMs and SolidWorks BOMs as named BOMs, to take a snapshot
of the BOM for an assembly or drawing. You can check in and check out
named BOMs, modify values, and add items to the BOM.
For example, you can add items such as glue to a named BOM, even if
you do not include glue in the original SolidWorks assembly.
A named BOM has the same column configuration as the BOM from which
it is derived. A named BOM is treated as a stand-alone document. If you
update the assembly or the assembly bill of materials table, you need
to update the named BOM to reflect the changes.
You can use named BOMs to save a specific configuration or layout for
an assembly, or to save a BOM in a particular format.
You can use a named BOM in your enterprise workflow. For example, your
Enterprise PDM administrator can set up the workflow to route a BOM through
a lifecycle process as it is viewed and approved by different members
of your product team.
To edit a named BOM:
From the file
view, select an assembly and the Bill
of Materials tab.
Select a named BOM ( 
or 
) from the BOM list.
Edit the BOM:
Click Save BOM
and then select Save.
To save a computed BOM or SolidWorks BOM as a named
BOM:
Select a computed
BOM 
or a SolidWorks BOM 
.
Click Save BOM
and then select Save
As.
Under Save in,
accept the default location or select a new folder.
Type a name for the BOM.
Click OK.
To edit a named BOM and save it as a new named BOM:
Select a named BOM ( or ) and edit it.
Click Save BOM
and then select Save
As.
Under Save in,
accept the default location or select a new folder.
Type a name for the BOM.
Click OK.
Reordering BOM Components
To reorder a named BOM list:
Select one or more components in a named BOM.
Drag them to another location in the list.