You can alter the item numbering in the BOM by changing one of more of these parameters:

§         The start number for the first group in the BOM

§         The starting number for subsequent groups

§         The minimum number of unused numbers between groups
 

The Numbering tab contains a graphical interface that automatically updates to reflect your current numbering selections.

To change item numbering...

1.         Open the BOM template you want change.

Ø      Note: If you are creating a new BOM template, click the New button.

2.         Click the Numbering dialog. The fields display current settings. If you are creating a New template, the default settings appear.

3.         To change the first item number in the first table of the BOM, modify the Start number field.

Ø      Note: "1" is the minimum value.

4.    To change the starting number for subsequent groups, modify the Round to number. The value entered represents the starting multiple for all but the first group in the BOM. For example, if you set Round to 100, numbering for every group in the BOM begins with a multiple of 100 (except the first group).

5.    To change the minimum number of unused numbers between groups, change the Min. Offset value. The value entered here represents the minimum number of unused numbers between groups. For example, if the Min. Offset is 20, there will be a minimum of 20 unused values between the last item in the first group and the first item of the second group.

Ø      Tip: If you alter both Round to and Min. Offset settings, be aware that Min. Offset values will work in conjunction with the Round to values. Use the graphical interface to verify that values are generating the desired result.

6.      When you have redefined the numbering criteria, do one of the following:

• Click Save to save changes in the current template.

• Click Save As to save changes in a new template.