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Paneldes BOM file structure

The field structure for a Paneldes BOM file, <Dwgname>.dbf, is as follows:

Field NameWidthDescription
DRAWING255Drawing name with path but no .dwg extension.
HANDLE20AutoCAD handle of the component.
REFERENCE25Elecdes reference.
TAGNAME35The name of the component.
LOCATION25The name of the panel or plant the component is located in.
DETAILS50User details.
BLOCK3D25The name of an optional 3D block used to provide a detailed representation of the physical device.
CLASS10Class name.
SUBCLASS25Subclass name.
MFG5Manufacturer's code
CATNO50Part number
CATDESC59Text description of the component.
PRICE10Price per unit
HEIGHT10Parametric height for components with a rectangular cross-section
HEIGHT1 - 510Additional parametric height values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK
WIDTH10Parametric width for components with a rectangular cross-section
WIDTH1 - 510Additional parametric width values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK
LENGTH10Parametric depth or length for components with a rectangular or circular cross-section
LENGTH1 - 510Additional parametric depth or length values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK
RADIUS10Parametric radius for components with a circular cross-section.
BNDRADIUS10Parametric radius for bends in raceway.
SECHEIGHT10Additional parametric height for some segments of raceway.
SECWIDTH10Additional parametric width for some segments of raceway.
CNRANGLE10Parametric inside angle (in degrees) of a corner or riser segment of raceway.
PROTRUDE10Parametric protrusion of the front of the component through a mounting plate.
CABLEFACTR 10

A number representing the conductor capacity for raceway.

Can be related to size, weight, thermal requirements etc.

0 (zero) is general and will carry any amount of conductors.

WEIGHTFCTR 10

A number representing the weight limit for conductors placed in raceway.

0 (zero) is general and will carry any weight of conductors.

POWER 10

Power classification for a segment of raceway. Only conductors with a matching power number can be placed in a segment of raceway.

0 (zero) is general and will carry any conductor.

ZONECLASS10Area or zone classification. Generally this is user defined for warnings and assistance for general catalog's.
AUX1 - 610Any additional user-defined data.
NORTH10Y value of the position of the component in WCS.
EAST10X value of the position of the component in WCS.
ELEVATION10Z value of the position of the component in WCS.
ERRORS15Errors
BHANDLE20Handle of the 3D block representing this component.
HINGESIDE10The side of the door that has the hinge.