Paneldes BOM file structure
The field structure for a Paneldes BOM file, <Dwgname>.dbf, is as follows:
| Field Name | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DRAWING | 255 | Drawing name with path but no .dwg extension. |
| HANDLE | 20 | AutoCAD handle of the component. |
| REFERENCE | 25 | Elecdes reference. |
| TAGNAME | 35 | The name of the component. |
| LOCATION | 25 | The name of the panel or plant the component is located in. |
| DETAILS | 50 | User details. |
| BLOCK3D | 25 | The name of an optional 3D block used to provide a detailed representation of the physical device. |
| CLASS | 10 | Class name. |
| SUBCLASS | 25 | Subclass name. |
| MFG | 5 | Manufacturer's code |
| CATNO | 50 | Part number |
| CATDESC | 59 | Text description of the component. |
| PRICE | 10 | Price per unit |
| HEIGHT | 10 | Parametric height for components with a rectangular cross-section |
| HEIGHT1 - 5 | 10 | Additional parametric height values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK |
| WIDTH | 10 | Parametric width for components with a rectangular cross-section |
| WIDTH1 - 5 | 10 | Additional parametric width values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK |
| LENGTH | 10 | Parametric depth or length for components with a rectangular or circular cross-section |
| LENGTH1 - 5 | 10 | Additional parametric depth or length values for components with complex shapes, e.g. a KIOSK |
| RADIUS | 10 | Parametric radius for components with a circular cross-section. |
| BNDRADIUS | 10 | Parametric radius for bends in raceway. |
| SECHEIGHT | 10 | Additional parametric height for some segments of raceway. |
| SECWIDTH | 10 | Additional parametric width for some segments of raceway. |
| CNRANGLE | 10 | Parametric inside angle (in degrees) of a corner or riser segment of raceway. |
| PROTRUDE | 10 | Parametric 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. |
| ZONECLASS | 10 | Area or zone classification. Generally this is user defined for warnings and assistance for general catalog's. |
| AUX1 - 6 | 10 | Any additional user-defined data. |
| NORTH | 10 | Y value of the position of the component in WCS. |
| EAST | 10 | X value of the position of the component in WCS. |
| ELEVATION | 10 | Z value of the position of the component in WCS. |
| ERRORS | 15 | Errors |
| BHANDLE | 20 | Handle of the 3D block representing this component. |
| HINGESIDE | 10 | The side of the door that has the hinge. |