Designs move quickly in SolidWorks. Sometimes you need to add an item that wasn’t in the original model. Nora IPLMmakes that simple.
Extend product structures imported from SolidWorks directly in your PLM workspace. Add new items and subcomponents, including software items and documents, keep them linked to your CAD data, and keep the structure complete and accurate.
Whether you are building a BOM, managing design changes, or planning production, Nora IPLM keeps your structure organized, current, and ready for what comes next.
Now, let’s walk through how to do this step by step.
2. Right-click on the root item and select “Quick Create with Relation
3. In the pop-up box, select the Type as Item, enter an appropriate Name, choose the desired Relationship Type, and click Create to add the new item as a sub-item.
4. The new Sub-item is now successfully added to the root item
5. Similarly, use “Quick Create with Relation” to add additional sub-items under the Drone Harness Subassembly as required
1. Right-click on the item for which you want to add a Material, and select “Quick Create with Relation.”
2. Set the Type as Material, provide a Name, and set the Relationship to Material. Then, click Create
3. In the Relationship Manager, select Material and click OK to display the created material in the structure.
4. To add a Supplier, right-click the same item and select “Quick Create with Relation.
5. Set the Type as Supplier, enter a Name, and set the Relationship to Supplier. Then, click Create.
6. In the Relationship Manager, select Supplier and click OK to display the supplier in the structure.
7. Repeat the above steps to add Material and Supplier details for all sub-items in the structure as needed.
1. In “Structure Options”, select the “Reverse” direction to view the where-used and click on “OK”.
2. The reverse hierarchy of the “Polyolefin” material is displayed.
2. Click “Edit” to make changes, and use “Mass Update” for bulk attribute updates.
3. Right click on “Item Type” column and click on “Mass Update”.
4. Select the desired value to update the value for all selected objects and Click Save to apply changes to all selected objects.
5. Similarly, update all other attributes in one go using Mass update.
By following these steps, you’ll have a clear, repeatable process for enriching your CAD-imported structures in Nora IPLM, adding new items, defining relationships, and including materials or suppliers as needed. The outcome is a unified source of truth where design and production data stay in sync, helping your team collaborate faster, make smarter iterations, and reduce BOM-related risks.
Ready to bring more clarity and control to your product structure workflow? Start applying these steps and let Nora IPLM turn complexity into confidence.
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