# Creating BOM Using Genius ETM from Solidworks

## Step 1

Using assembly number **A81735** as an example to demonstrate the process.

**Open Solidworks > Open Assy to create BOM for > Make sure all components custom properties are filled out properly > Go to Tools > GeniusETM > GeniusETM**

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO3Wj-bomxQ0yJR%2F0.jpeg?generation=1579285007132413\&alt=media)

So far at this step, **A81735** do not exists in Genius database. Pictures below shows red when searched for **A81735** under Genius Items module and Genius Bills of Manufacturing module.

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO4ybN5UmpEftJl%2F1.jpeg?generation=1579285007090791\&alt=media)

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO5VSfiNzimPQw2%2F2.jpeg?generation=1579285007225992\&alt=media)

## Step 2

From this step onwards, we will create an entry for **A81735** into Genius.

Check the top level parent in order to select all the childrens underneath.

This will select all the childrens under the parent **A81735**.

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO6dGzpuB2XERUO%2F3.jpeg?generation=1579285007100193\&alt=media)

## **Step 3**

Uncheck all the items underneath the parent **A81735** which says "CutListItem\*" and click the **BOM** button on top left corner.

The green plus icon infront of all items signifies that items are added or created onto Genius database.

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO7pIaIlC02BqhL%2F4.jpeg?generation=1579285007107506\&alt=media)

## Step 4

Click the Edit button > Check all components in order to state that all items are required for **A81735** > Which will then check all items underneath > Hit the save button

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBO8ZlFWar3mgmuL%2F5.jpeg?generation=1579285007133143\&alt=media)

## **Step 5**

Congratulations!! You successfully created a BOM using Genius ETM from Solidworks.

Images below show that item **A81735** successfully created on Items module and Bills of Manufacturing show **A81735**

with all the components underneath.

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBOBHnw3LNTeHQ8Y%2F8.jpeg?generation=1579285007135476\&alt=media)

![](https://3568076745-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fspmconnect%2F-LyoeVuiwiOk-zwwK0XB%2F-LyoiBOA27pWo8hB4oFK%2F7.jpeg?generation=1579285007116819\&alt=media)
