BOMGenerator

This module allows you to generate a new BOM from a default template and a definition of possible choices. You must first define a list of alternative product choices based on a product category for the BOM's component lines. The module is based on the product's default BOM; it serves as a template to which categories are assigned for its lines. Once this configuration is complete, you can create a new BOM by selecting alternative products from a drop-down list. Once the selection is validated, you will be taken to the newly created BOM. This module is compatible with the Factory module, to which it adds similar functionality in terms of product composition.

Use for BOMs

Configuring a Product BOM

The BOMGenerator module adds a new tab to the product sheet. The number displayed on this tab indicates how many BOMs are associated with this product.

The BomGenerator tab displays the default BOM associated with the product. Without this definition, the module cannot be used. The BomGenerator tab has three sub-tabs: The first tab allows you to select a product category for each item in the BOM. To do this, select a category from the associated drop-down list and save the selection. The second tab displays the list of BOMs associated with this product. The last tab allows you to create a new BOM from the default BOM and the settings made in the first tab.

List of BOMs for a product

This tab displays the list of product BOMs. As with all Dolibarr tables, you can select the columns to display, set pagination if there are many BOMs, filter specific BOMs, and sort the rows by clicking on the column header.

Creating a New BOM

The last tab actually allows you to create a new BOM. You select the components you want to use, and if a BOM with these components doesn't already exist, one is created. Otherwise, the module redirects you to the existing BOM.

Create a Work Order from a Custom BOM

If the module is present, it is also possible to create a Production Order directly in Factory from the last tab of BomGenerator.

Use with Factory

Configuration for Product Composition

Similar to BOMs, it is possible to define categories associated with the composition on the "OFGenerator" tab of the product's Factory tab.

Modify the definition when creating a work order

It is always possible at the work order level, if it is created by a BOM, to modify its composition using the [Modify work order components] button.

A new button appears when you check the stock of your components.

After pressing this button, you can select products from the defined product category.

Changing the composition of an OF

Since Factory version 3.1, it is possible to quickly modify each line of the composition, but all possible products then appear in the list. With the BOMGenerator module, it is possible to limit the list to products present in the category defined on the OFGenerator tab.