Inventor BOM Automation & Integration
A BOM is only useful if it is right. We automate Inventor BOM preparation, validation and export, so purchasing, planning and production receive accurate part numbers, quantities and properties every time.
From model structure to production-ready BOM
Inventor builds its BOM from the assembly structure, the BOM structure setting of each component (normal, phantom, reference, purchased or inseparable) and iProperties such as part number, description, material and stock number. Small inconsistencies, such as a missing part number or a wrongly set phantom, turn into wrong orders on the shop floor.
ENGIMANDI builds tools that check and fix iProperties, apply BOM structure rules, merge identical parts, calculate derived values like cut lengths or sheet areas, and export the structured or parts-only BOM to Excel, CSV, ERP or PLM in the exact format required. We also compare BOM revisions to highlight what changed before release.
Related reading: automating BOM generation in CAD and transferring CAD BOMs to ERP.
What you get
- iProperty validation & clean-up
- BOM structure rules
- Part number assignment
- Cut length & area calculation
- Structured & parts-only exports
- BOM revision comparison
- ERP & PLM transfer
- Release check reports
Inventor BOM tools we build
Accurate BOM data, from design to delivery.
BOM Validation
Find missing part numbers, descriptions, materials and wrong BOM structures before release.
Bulk iProperty Editing
Edit properties across an entire assembly in a spreadsheet-style grid and write them back.
Derived Values
Frame member cut lengths, sheet metal areas, weights and stock sizes calculated automatically.
Custom Exports
BOM exports in your ERP, supplier or costing template with correct units and levels.
Revision Compare
Added, removed and changed items between two BOM versions highlighted clearly.
System Integration
BOMs sent to ERP or PLM through APIs, with status returned to engineers.
BOM stack
Inventor BOM API and integration tools.
Typical projects
- Release checker blocking BOMs with missing data
- Frame generator cut list with lengths and angles
- Sheet metal BOM with thickness and blank size
- Multi-level BOM export for SAP production orders
- Supplier BOM for purchased components only
- BOM change report for engineering change orders
How we automate Inventor BOMs
Audit
Current BOMs, properties and downstream needs.
Standardise
Property rules and BOM structure conventions.
Build
Validation, calculation and export tools.
Verify
BOMs compared with manual BOMs on real projects.
Integrate
Connection to ERP or PLM if required.
Inventor BOM questions
Why is our Inventor BOM different from the ERP BOM?
Usually because of phantom or reference settings, missing properties or different grouping rules. We align these rules so both BOMs match.
Can you fix properties in old models?
Yes. Batch tools update iProperties across existing files, including files stored in Vault.
Should we use the Vault BOM or the Inventor BOM?
With Vault Professional, the Vault item BOM is often the best source for ERP. With Vault Basic, the Inventor BOM is used directly.
Can the BOM include non-modelled items?
Yes. Virtual components and custom rows can add paint, fasteners or consumables to the BOM.
Which formats can you export?
Excel, CSV, XML, JSON or direct API calls to your ERP or PLM system.