3DEXPERIENCE Configuration of requirements, eBOM and mBOM

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on configuring requirements, eBOM (engineering Bill of Materials), and mBOM (manufacturing Bill of Materials) using the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Understanding how to manage configurations effectively is crucial for product managers and engineers, allowing for streamlined processes across product management, engineering, and manufacturing.

Step 1: Create the Configuration Dictionary

• Define Options: As a product manager, begin by identifying the options that will be available for market release.
• Establish Rules: Use a table to outline how these options relate to one another, specifying:
  • Default selections
  • Options that should not be available together
• Configuration Creation: Create product configurations by selecting desired options and saving them as separate objects.

Step 2: Manage Requirements

• Set Up Requirement Specifications:
  • Use a Max case requirement specification that includes all necessary requirements for each color option.
  • Connect this specification to the earlier model created.
• Define Rules: Establish relationships between individual requirements and model options by checking boxes to create simple rules.
• Filter Structures:
  • Select a specific configuration (e.g., China Blue).
  • Apply the filter to view the requirement specification as if it were a separate document, displaying only relevant items.

Step 3: Configure the Product Structure

• Connect 3D Product Structure:
  • Develop a 3D model that includes all configurable options, such as different colors for covers and batteries.
• Apply Filtering:
  • Similar to requirement specifications, apply configuration filters to the product structure.
  • For example, choosing the China Blue configuration will visually display only the blue components in both the product structure and the 3D representation.

Step 4: Visualize the Bill of Materials

• Use Engineering Release Widget:
  • Access the bill of materials view to see individual items and their quantities.
  • Display the complete structure (e.g., super BOM, 150%) for products like a smoke alarm.
• Navigate Back to Configuration:
  • Click on the product configuration to quickly revert to the desired configuration view.

Step 5: Review the Manufacturing BOM

• Analyze the Engineering Structure:
  • Begin with the previously established engineering bill of materials.
• Establish Manufacturing Context:
  • Ensure that the configuration context is connected with various levels of the mBOM.
• Filter mBOM and eBOM:
  • Apply filters to both BOMs simultaneously to view specific items (e.g., grey covers for a particular configuration).

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively manage configurations across the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, ensuring cohesive integration of requirements, engineering, and manufacturing data. The ability to filter and visualize configurations enhances clarity and efficiency in product development. For next steps, explore additional functionalities such as configurable behavioral models and service processes to extend your configuration management capabilities.