"Brooks,Bill" wrote: > > Hi Protel users... > > I notice that when I create a BOM with the Schematic program sometimes parts > that are on the schematic do not show up in the BOM. > > After some trouble-shooting I discovered that the parts were being dropped > from the BOM ...if... the 'Part Type' field was empty. > Is it supposed to do this? > > It makes it a little difficult to check the parts list in our MRP system > against the BOM from the schematic if the parts are just dropped.... as if > they are not in the schematic at all... > > Just wondering if any of you have noticed this before. Yes - I've noticed that, and mentioned it here in the past. One suggested work-around is to put something (anything) in the "Part Type" field, and "hide" it. -- Peter Bennett TRIUMF 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 2A3 Phone: 604-222-7456, FAX: 604-222-7307 GPS and NMEA info and programs: http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/index.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This message sent by: PROTEL EDA USERS MAILING LIST * * Use the "reply" command in your email program to * respond to this message. * * To unsubscribe from this mailing list use the form at * the Association web site. You will need to give the same * email address you originally used to subscribe (do not * give an alias unless it was used to subscribe). * * Visit http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/subscrib.html * to unsubscribe or to subscribe a new email address. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ________________________________________________________ To leave the EDAFORUM discussion list, send a email with 'leave edaforum' in the body to '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' More Information : http://www.dolist.net
