Note: Important! Using this option creates an operation resource in the BOM record. Do not rename this operation resource. If you do, you will not be able to update information between the Bill of Materials and the Works Order.
You can convert a one-off works order into a standard BOMA stock assembly and process costing system, which provides facilities to specify the structure of finished items in terms of sub-assemblies and components.. This option handles the creation of stock items automatically. In addition, you are prompted to create stock items for all of the non-stock itemsItems which do not have a product record set up in Stock Control. Such items are usually bought for a specific job. that exist on the works order.
Open: Works Orders > Processing > Convert One-Off to BOM.
Enter the Product Code and Description for the new BOM.
You cannot enter an existing Product Code.
To convert the works order to a BOM, click OK.
If you have non-stock items on this works order, the Enter New Stock Item window appears for each item. You must enter a code for every non-stock item.
The new BOM appears in the Bill of Materials List.
Important! Using this option creates an operation resource in the BOM record. If you rename this resource in the BOM record, and it is changed subsequently in the operation record, you will not be able to update manually amended rates using Update Operation Rates.