To Change the Value of Multiple Cells in a Parts List (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

You can change the value of multiple cells in a BOM in one go, but they must be in the same column.

  1. In the drawing area, double-click the parts list. The Parts List dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click the first cell, and then SHIFT-click the last cell of the range.
    Note:
    • You cannot select non contiguous rows.
    • All cells must be from the same column.
  3. In the toolbar, click . The Set Value dialog box is displayed.
  4. If the cells contain text, in the Value box, enter the new value for the cells.
  5. To set the same value for all the cells in the selected range (if the cells contain numeric values):
    1. In the Start value box, enter the value to set to.
    2. In the Step box, enter 0 (zero).
  6. To change cell values by specifying a starting number and an increment value (if the cells contain numeric values):
    1. In the Start value box, enter the number of the first cell in the range.
    2. In the Step box, enter the increment value.
  7. To change cell values by adding a fixed value to their current value (if the cells contain numeric values):
    1. Select the Add option.
    2. In the Value box, enter the fixed value by which you want to increase the values.
  8. Click OK until all dialog boxes close.