From c07833aca2b8e896c751850c7ae0713198c6bb73 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joseph Timothy Foley Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:20:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] How to add a description to a part/assembly --- README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f23a88a..0ee5daf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -63,3 +63,10 @@ You need to make [Smart Components](https://help.solidworks.com/2026/english/sol 1. Set the options 1. Save the assembly and click Yes to save the reference models that have been modified. 1. You don't need the assembly anymore if you created it just for this operation. + + +## How do I set the description for a part/assembly (not configuration) so it shows up on the bom +1. Open File > Properties +2. Click on the "Custom" tab +3. On the dropdown, choose "Description" +4. Put the description of the part in the field to the right of "Text" \ No newline at end of file