Replace BOM lines

These fields are not editable when the BOM item is added by using drag and drop, but the fields can be replaced by using the replace BOM line function:
  • Number
  • Name
  • Main category
  • Category Group
  • Category
  • Composition
  • Critical Material
  • Chemical Warning
Note: The Quantity field cannot be replaced by using the replace BOM line function.

If the unit of measurement (UOM) of the item that will replace the BOM line is different, quantity will be converted based on the new UOM.

The replace BOM line function is applicable only to BOM items with component types material or trim.

  1. On the style details page, click the BOM tab to display the BOM Details panel.
  2. Right-click a BOM item and select Replace BOM Line.
    Note: If you right-click a material item, a list of materials from the Materials library is displayed. If you right-click a trim item, a list of trims from the Trims library is displayed.
  3. Select a value for the BOM Lines to Replace field.
    This table shows the available options for the BOM Line to Replace field:
    Options Description
    Selected Lines Replaces details of selected BOM lines.
    Similar to Selected Lines (Current BOM Version)

    Replaces items in the current BOM version that have the same code as the selected record on the Replace to BOM Line list.

    Similar to Selected Lines (Across BOM Version)

    Replaces items across all BOM versions of the style that have the same code as the selected record on the Replace to BOM Line list.

  4. Select a BOM item from the list and click Replace.