Import a BOM and other design files

When you create a new assembly or assembly revision, you use the options on the Load Design Files wizard page to import a Bill of Materials (BOM) file and other supporting design files for a product or assembly.

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As you import design files and folders, options at the top of the page are available to help you organize, select, and/or remove the necessary files and folders for an assembly. The available options depend on the files or folders selected on the page. Use the check boxes or Select commands on the toolbar next to file names to select or deselect specific files or file groups.

• View Item

• Remove Item

• Undo Delete

• Select All

• Remove All

• Select Group

• Remove Group

There are four general categories of design files you can import into FactoryLogix:

• BOM

• CAD

• Gerber

• Other

This procedure assumes you are creating a new assembly or assembly revision and have already started the New Assembly wizard and selected process options. (See Create a new assembly for details about starting the wizard in NPI.)

1. Under Importing File List on the right side of the page, select Add File, locate and select the BOM file for the assembly, then select Open.
   
   

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2. If the BOM file isn't recognized, it displays as type Other. To change the file type for the BOM, select BOM File and note the addition of a new button for BOM Formatting.
   
   

3. Add the remaining files or folders that support this product or assembly, then select the Next button at the bottom of the window.
   
   
   

   
   
   Now you're ready to move onto the BOM Formatting area of the wizard where you can customize BOM line items and make other changes to format (clean) the BOM file. See Format a BOM for details.