Using the BOM Import Builder

You can use the BOM Import Builder to load a BOM from an external source, such as Infor PLM Discrete, and add operations to it.

The BOM is contained in an XML file, which you import using this process:

  • Select a logical folder where you want to store the XML file. This folder defaults to the folder that is specified in the Import/Export Logical Folder on the Inventory Parameters form.
  • Click Files to open the File Maintenance form, where you can upload a file to the logical folder.
  • Use the Filename field to select a file to import. All of the files that are currently in the specified logical folder are listed.
  • Click Load XML to import the file.

After the BOM file is imported, the information from the BOM displays the parent item in the header and the subordinate items in the Materials grid.

On the Operations grid, either enter the operations manually, or select the operation from existing jobs. Clicking Load Operations replaces the information in the grid with the operations from the selected job.

Note:  If any item from the BOM does not currently exist in the item master and the Create check box is selected, the system automatically adds the item once you click Process.

When you are done adding the operations to the BOM, assign the BOM to a Current Job, Estimate Job, Production Schedule Item, or Production Schedule Release category and click Process.

You can then export the BOM as an XML file using the Export Routing BOM utility.