How to make a parts list that shows each component's dimensions from a multibody part.

hello everyone!
Can someone on here tell me if it's possible to I use a multibody part and make a drawing and add a parts list on a drawing that shows each part's dimensions? I made a multibody part and make components so I can have an assembly. When I create a drawing and add a parts list, I notice that all the dimensions such as height, width and depth don't show up although I manually add the height, width and depth columns to the parts list table.
any help would be great!
thanks in advance,
AN

Accepted answer

To create a custom parts list that can be used on every drawing without have to add the columns and iproperties each time:

Add the iproperties for height, width and depth to you default part template. That way all you have to do is enter the data for each part rather than creating the iproperty each and every time. This will save time and eliminate the possiblility of misspelling the iproperty names each time you add them.

Then go to a drawing and open the "Styles Editor" under the "Manage" tab.
1. Expand the "parts List" section on the left.
2. Either select an existing parts list style or create a new one.
3. Click "Column Chooser"
4. Select available iproperties on the left to add to the selected properties. Or add your own "New Property".
5. Click "OK"
6. Click "Save" at the top.
7. Expand the "Standards" on the left.
8. Select your current standard that you use or create a new one.
9. Click the "Available Styles" tab at the top.
10. Click "Parts List"
11. Make sure the new or changed parts list style is checked.
12. Click "Save and Close" at the bottom.
13. Click "Save" on the "Manage" tab.
14. Make sure Yes is entered for "Save to Library" beside the changed styles. or just press "Yes to All".
15 Click "OK"

The process I've outlined takes about as much time as adding the columns to a drawing parts list. But now you won't have to manually add the columns each time you place a parts list on a drawing.


1 Other answer

How are you entering parts list data to each individual part in the multi body part? I did not think that was possible. Do you use the "Make components" command to export each body out as it's own part?

Parts list data like size information is best added to each individual part as an iProperty rather than adding it at the assembly level Bill of Material.

Also keep in mind the iproperties available at the part level do not necessarily show up on the Bill of Material at the assembly level. Columns that show up on the Assembly Bill of Material do not necessarily show up on the parts list when added to the drawing. There is a lot of setup required to get these things to match up.

It would be helpful if you could include the parts, assembly and drawing you're working on.