BOM Compare in Altium 365

Every PCB project has a bill of materials (BOM). The design process involves multiple iterations and redesigns, and changes must remain traceable.

Finding differences between the two versions of BOM is one more way to reduce problems with BOM and inventory management. BOM Compare in Altium 365 is integrated and does not require external resources or plug-ins. This intuitive UI lets you quickly compare BOMs between commits or releases.

What are the advantages of using BOM Compare in Altium 365?

• BOM Compare expedites the comparison process by eliminating the need to update and compare BOMs manually. With a click of a button, you can compare BOM versions, saving time while reducing errors that occur with manual comparison or outside tools. Everything seamlessly integrates with Altium 365.
• Altium 365 can easily compare product design changes and updates during the design process.
• Altium's sophisticated part-searching capabilities are delivered through the Altium Parts Provider, which aggregates component information from the Octopart and Ciiva component portals. After using BOM compare, it is easier to check the suppliers and resources.

Key features:

• BOM Compare is integrated into Altium Designer tools, allowing you to generate various versions of the bill of materials directly from your layout. You can compare BOMs from each commit or release.
• Part-level attributes like Name, Description, Qty, Price, Manufacturer, and other attributes are automatically compared and highlighted if any changes exist.
• It contains approved part sources with supplier information and a link to Octopart/datasheet (Manufacturer Part Number).
• If you work with Excel, you can quickly export the BOM Compare file to CSV.
• The search bar makes it easy for users to find what they want on the list.
• The differences are highlighted and color-coded in the BOM grid. Supported modifications:

1. New Items
2. Updated Items
3. Deleted Items