A CAD BoM (Computer Aided Design Bill of Materials) is a tabular report of a 3D model’s properties and metadata. CAD BoMs make it easier to navigate and compare assembly, part, and component properties.
Properties and metadata associated with the source file will be captured in the CAD BoM, such as:
Part numbers
Version data
Author information
Material properties
Geometric information
Any custom properties you’ve created
Using CAD BoMs in CoLab
CoLab will automatically generate a CAD BoM for any model you upload to a workspace. To interact with the CAD BoM, simply click the BoM icon in the bottom toolbar of the 3D viewer.
Filtering CAD BoMs
You can choose which columns the BoM displays using the columns filter
Creating Feedback within a CAD BoM
You can associate design feedback with any cell in the BoM table. Just click the '+' icon within any cell to create a feedback item.
Searching CAD BoMs for keywords
You can search for keywords within CAD BoMs, and you have the option to limit your search to specific columns. This feature allows you to quickly find the information you need, whether you're looking through the entire BoM or focusing on particular sections.