Generating an EBOM

An EBOM can be generated for a product configuration in any of its states, unless the product configuration is created from a part. Configuration and logical features are used as the starting point. You must be a Senior Design Engineer to generate an EBOM if any of the parts in the EBOM are owned by another person.

When generating a BOM, a specific logical feature level is considered mandatory only if it has been assigned a part family on the GBOM. If there is no associated part family, the logical feature is skipped in the resulting BOM.

Note: Users with only the Review and Approve license cannot generate an EBOM.

Before you begin: Preview the EBOM for a product configuration. See Preview EBOM Page.
  1. From the page Actions menu, click Generate EBOM.
    The EBOM is defined for the part specified as the top-level part for the product configuration.
  2. In the navigation pane for the product configuration, select Bill of Materials, then select the EBOM page tab. It shows all parts connected to the product configuration with the EBOM relationship.
    Column NameDescription
    Name Name of the part or model version. Click to open the item.
    RevisionThe part or model version's revision number or code.
    TypeThe type or subtype of the part or model version.
    DescriptionThe item's description.
    StateThe current lifecycle state of the item.
    F/NThe find number is an id that is used on drawings as bubble call outs. Find numbers are usually integer values: 1,2,3,...
    Reference Designator The reference designator ID is used on printed circuit boards to indicate the location an electronic component is to be inserted. Reference designators are usually values like R1, R2, R7 or C1, C5 ('R' for resistor and 'C' for capacitor).
    Component Location Similar to reference designator, but is used to give additional location information and/or can be used by industries other than electronics. For example, it can be used to indicate which motor is failing all the time, the one by the window or the one by the furnace.
    QtyThe quantity of this item required.
    UoMThe unit of measure of the part or model version included in the model version or logical feature.
    UsageStandard, Reference, Per Sales Order, or As Required.

    When you generate an EBOM, only the F/N, Qty, Usage, Component Location, and Reference Designator field values set in the Preview BOM are assigned in the EBOM. The other field values are not assigned in the EBOM.