This FreeCAD Macro generates a Bill of Materials (BOM) for your FreeCAD projects, providing a convenient way to organize and export information about the components and assemblies in your design.
- Automatic BOM Generation: Automatically generates a BOM based on the objects in the active FreeCAD document.
- Flexible Export Options: Export the generated BOM to a CSV file for easy sharing and integration with other tools.
- Interactive User Interface: Provides a user-friendly interface for viewing and managing the BOM data.
- Customizable Columns: Easily manage and customize the columns displayed in the BOM table according to your preferences.
- Search and Filtering: Quickly search and filter BOM data based on specific criteria.
- Selection Integration: Seamlessly integrates with FreeCAD's selection mechanism for easy object selection and highlighting.
To use this macro, follow these steps:
- Download the Macro: Download the Python script containing the BOM Macro.
- Load the Macro: Open FreeCAD and load the Macro script using the Macro editor or the Macros menu.
- Run the Macro: Execute the Macro to generate the BOM for the active FreeCAD document.
- Generate BOM: Click the "Generate BOM" button to create a BOM based on the objects in the active FreeCAD document.
- View and Modify BOM: Use the interactive BOM table to view and modify the generated BOM data. Customize the columns, search for specific items, and manage the display according to your requirements.
- Export BOM: Export the BOM to a CSV file using the "Export to CSV" button for sharing or further analysis.
- Manage Columns: Click the "Manage Columns" button to customize the columns displayed in the BOM table. Choose from a variety of available columns to tailor the view to your needs.
- Search and Filter: Use the search box and dropdown menus to search and filter BOM data based on specific criteria such as object type, name, label, quantity, or material.
This FreeCAD Macro is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0) to ensure that it remains open-source and freely accessible to the community.
This Macro was developed by Compound CAD to enhance the functionality of FreeCAD for users working with complex assemblies and designs. """