SolidWorks BOM management

Use the assembly as the starting point for better product data.

Sibe connects SolidWorks assembly structure, part metadata, version control, and manufacturing exports so teams spend less time rebuilding BOM information by hand.

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Structured product data

Keep BOM information connected to the CAD definition.

A BOM is more useful when it reflects the assembly engineers are actually maintaining. Bring structure and metadata into a workflow that purchasing, manufacturing, and project teams can understand.

Indented assembly structure

Represent nested subassemblies and component relationships so teams can see how the product is put together.

Part metadata and custom properties

Surface part numbers, descriptions, materials, project identifiers, and other properties already maintained in SolidWorks.

Version-aware product data

Review BOM information alongside the relevant version or revision instead of relying on an untracked spreadsheet snapshot.

Manufacturing-ready exports

Prepare structured information for downstream manufacturing and purchasing workflows without duplicate manual entry.

BOM workflow

From check-in to review, keep the product definition moving together.

Check in an assembly from SolidWorks, inspect the structure and metadata in the cloud, share the design for review, and export the information required by the next team.

FAQ

BOM management questions

Can Sibe generate an indented BOM from a SolidWorks assembly?

Sibe is designed to use managed assembly references and product structure as the starting point for an indented BOM workflow.

Can BOMs include SolidWorks custom properties?

Relevant properties such as part numbers, descriptions, materials, and project identifiers can be surfaced as product data for downstream workflows.

Can BOM information be exported for manufacturing?

Sibe’s product positioning includes structured exports for manufacturing. Confirm the current export format and plan capability for your specific process.

What to check in the BOM workflow

What SolidWorks BOM management should make easier

In plain English: Sibe positions the managed SolidWorks assembly as the starting point for product data. The intended outcome is less duplicate entry between engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and project teams because structure, metadata, quantity, and revision context stay connected.

Problem

Spreadsheet drift

A manually maintained BOM can lag behind the assembly after a part, quantity, property, or revision changes.

Solution

Assembly-led product data

Use nested assembly structure and SolidWorks custom properties as the starting point for an indented BOM workflow.

Proof point

Downstream review

Evaluate whether purchasing and manufacturing can find the product structure they need without requesting a new spreadsheet export for every change.

BOM management page
Structure
Nested subassemblies and component relationships show how the product is put together.
Metadata
Part numbers, descriptions, materials, project identifiers, and other available properties can support downstream context.
Control
Review BOM information alongside the relevant version or revision instead of an untracked snapshot.
  1. Step 1. Check in an assembly with repeated parts and at least one subassembly.
  2. Step 2. Inspect structure, quantity, custom properties, and version context in the cloud workspace.
  3. Step 3. Ask a downstream stakeholder to use the resulting product data and record any missing fields or export requirements.

Workflow comparison

Current workflow friction compared with the Sibe workflow described on this page.
Workflow needCommon manual approachSibe workflow to evaluate
SourceA spreadsheet snapshotThe managed SolidWorks assembly
ContextManual properties and quantitiesAssembly structure and custom properties
Downstream useRepeated exports and reconciliationStructured product data for review and manufacturing

The page describes a workflow model; confirm exact export formats and plan capabilities for the specific manufacturing process. Read the Ask Sibe endpoint for an informational answer or use the official source linked above for current details.

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Reviewed 15 August 2026. Verify plan-specific details and current availability on the official Sibe pages linked below.

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