Creating a linked BOM and balloons in a CATIA drawing can be accomplished by following these steps.
Step 1: Define the BOM format by accessing the Analyze > Bill of Material > define formats in the assembly. Move the "Number" property from "Hidden properties" to "Displayed properties" to enable the generation of balloons in the drawing. Customize the BOM format as desired in this window.
Step 2: Generate numbering by assigning a number or letter to each part of the assembly. Access the "Product Structure Tools" toolbar, click on "Generate numbering," and select the assembly in the product tree. Each part will be associated with a number/letter in the BOM.
Step 3: In the Drawing module, use the Insert > Generation > Balloon generation option to display all the parts with a balloon in the selected view. Each balloon will reflect the previously assigned number or letter. Repeat this step for each view and use the Insert > Generation > Bill Of Material > Bill of material option to insert the BOM in the selected view.
Step 4: If there are parts that should not be included in the BOM, they can be deactivated in the Assembly Design module.
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