Importing part numbers & descriptions

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Tom, Feb 8, 2006.

  1. Tom

    Tom Guest

    We just started using Solidworks. Our manufacturing system has about
    50,000 part numbers in it. Is it possible to import the part numbers and
    descriptions into Solidworks for use when building assemblies. None of
    us are thrilled with the prospect of typing in all these descriptions
    when we use them to build an assembly.

    Also, if it is possible, what are the steps. We are using the most
    current version of Solidworks.
     
    Tom, Feb 8, 2006
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    lmar Guest

    Tom,

    In the context of your manufacturing system what do you mean by the
    term "part numbers".

    Are these company ID numbers (each component in your company gets its
    own "company" number) or are they vendor numbers?

    Len
     
    lmar, Feb 8, 2006
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    Tom Guest

    Len,

    My term "part number" refers to a unique number identifying an item
    sitting in a warehouse. This could be a purchased item or an assembly
    manufactured by us.

    Tom
     
    Tom, Feb 9, 2006
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    That70sTick Guest

    A competent C or VB programmer would make very short work of this.
    Hire one on contract.
     
    That70sTick, Feb 9, 2006
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    spinfo Guest

    spinfo, Feb 9, 2006
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    Fye Guest

    Not sure what you are asking here Tom. Are you saying you want to get
    an existing number from your database whenever you model that specific
    part in SolidWorks? OR, are you wanting to assign a random number (or
    predefined?) to a library of 50000 parts you have converted to
    SolidWorks?

    Are your existing part numbers in a database? Excel Spreadsheet? More
    info please.
     
    Fye, Feb 9, 2006
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    expert-services Guest

    expert-services, Feb 13, 2006
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    Jess G. Frandsen Guest

    Hi Tom

    It sounds like ToolWorks ERP-Link might be the solution to your problem...
    You can download a 30 days trial from our website at
    http://www.toolworks.info

    Using ToolWorks ERP-Link you can define a mapping between your manufacturing
    system and custom properties within SolidWorks.

    Best Regards
    Jess G. Frandsen
     
    Jess G. Frandsen, Feb 13, 2006
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