Optimizing Bills of Materials in SuCri Module 4: Listing different profile lengths as separate items
In the SuCri Module 4 steel bill of materials (BOM), it can happen that profiles with different lengths but the same description are grouped together under the same item number. This guide explains how to activate length filtering to ensure a detailed and clear presentation in your bills of materials.
Prerequisites
- The project is managed with AutoCAD Plant 3D and the SuCri Module 4.
- The profiles in the model have identical descriptions (e.g., "HEB 100") but differ in length.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Open the Project Configuration or the Ortho Style Configuration within Plant 3D.
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Navigate to the Ortho Settings and select the appropriate BOM style.
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Define an additional filter that includes Length as an active distinguishing feature in the BOM logic.
Expected result: The profiles are no longer grouped solely based on the text-based description.
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Save the configuration and regenerate the affected Ortho drawing.
Expected result: In the BOM, each profile with a different length is listed as a separate item.
Important Notes
- Standard Behavior: The grouping of profiles is the standard behavior of Plant 3D, as components are primarily grouped by their text-based properties (Description, Type, Material).
- Verification: For projects with variable profile lengths, check early on whether the Length parameter is activated in the BOM style.
- Best Practice: Consistently use length filtering to avoid ambiguity during material ordering and production.
Troubleshooting
- Items are still grouped despite filtering: Ensure that the drawing was actually regenerated (Update View) after changing the settings so that the new BOM logic takes effect.
- Lengths are rounded incorrectly: Check the unit and rounding settings in the project properties for structural components.