Create an exploded parts list


An exploded parts list shows all parts, subassemblies, and the parts they own in an indented format that mimics the model structure in Assembly PathFinder. You can choose level-based item numbers or flat list numbers.

  1. Choose the Home tab→Tables group→Parts List command .

  2. On the drawing sheet, select a drawing view of an assembly.

  3. On the Parts List command bar, click the Properties button.

  4. In the Parts List Properties dialog box, do the following:

    1. On the List Control page, select all of the following:

      • Show top assembly in list

      • Exploded list (all parts and subassemblies)

      • Use level based item numbers

        Tip:

        Level based numbers are of the format 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2, 3. To use flat list numbers, leave this box unchecked.

    2. On the Columns tab, select indented numbering:

      1. From the Columns list, select Item Number.

      2. Under Column Data, click the Format Cells... button.

      3. In the Format Table Cells dialog box, from the Horizontal alignment list, select Indent.

        Note:

        If the Indent option is not listed, verify that you clicked the Format Cells button at the bottom of the Columns tab.

  5. On the Parts List command bar, verify the following options are selected:

    • Auto-Balloon

    • Place List

  6. Move your cursor to the location on the drawing sheet where you want to place the parts list, and then click.

Tip:

  • If item numbers have been created in the assembly, you can reuse them in an exploded parts list. To do this, select the Use assembly generated item numbers check box on the Options page (Parts List Properties dialog box).

    Using item numbers from the model ensures the parts list item numbers do not change unless the model does.

  • You can use the Assembly order sort criteria on the Sorting page (Parts List Properties dialog box) to sort the parts list in the same order as shown in Assembly PathFinder.

  • Instead of defining a custom exploded parts list style, you can select the default QY CAD exploded parts list style from the Saved Settings list on the General page (Parts List Properties dialog box) or on the Parts List command bar.

  • An item number balloon that displays N/A represents a part that has been excluded using List Control. For more information, see Exclude parts from an exploded parts list.

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