Start from an authorized connection
With the pilot add-in installed, sign in to MeshWorks and select the organization and project you are authorized to use. Confirm the active assembly and configuration before importing.
SOLIDWORKS teams · Engineering managers · Buyers
Bring the SOLIDWORKS BOM into the purchasing workflow.
The handover from an assembly to purchasing needs more than a list of components. Review the imported structure, classify the work and check what is eligible for release before preparing supplier documents.
The handover to get right
When engineering and buyers work from separate lists, the assembly context is easy to lose. MeshWorks connects the BOM to a selected project, where quantities, classification, release status and purchasing records can be reviewed together.
A practical review sequence
Review the project BOM
After the import, inspect quantities, hierarchy and available thumbnails in MeshWorks. Check that the selected project and imported iteration match the engineering handover you intend to review.
Classify and review release
Check component classification and the intended procurement or production route. Review release eligibility and permissions before treating a component as ready for purchasing.
Prepare the purchasing handover
Prepare an RFQ for the relevant demand, or review remaining quantities in a supplier order draft. Supplier selection and purchasing approval remain decisions in the purchasing workflow.
Questions from the team
Where can an authorized user get the add-in?
Sign in and open Integrations. The workspace shows the add-in and its installation material only when the account and organization have the required access.
Can we use a spreadsheet instead?
Yes. You can import a spreadsheet BOM into the project, check the column mapping and review the result before proceeding with release or purchasing.
Does the connection send orders to suppliers automatically?
No. Importing an assembly BOM does not send a supplier order or approve spending. Review the BOM and follow the purchasing workflow.
Review your actual handover
Bring your workflow questions to a demo.
Walk through the project BOM, release and purchasing steps with the MeshWorks team and check which parts fit your process.
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