Refresh

Requirements

Before refreshing the cBOM or eBOM views, you should save your files locally in your CAD program first to ensure you are viewing the most up-to-date information. Your Tenant Admin can enable a tenant property named file.save.onrefresh to automatically save your files locally during the refresh process.

Refresh

You can refresh the cBOM and eBOM views using the refresh icon ().

After clicking refresh:

• The opened CAD files are read and the appropriate assembly or component structure is displayed within the plugin.
• If the files have not yet been registered with Upchain, the cBOM view displays a 'Not Registered' message beside the file and the eBOM view is empty.
• If they have been registered with Upchain, then the appropriate item information is displayed in the cBOM and eBOM views.

The plugin status bar along the bottom of the plugin reminds you that a refresh is needed through the message: "Request Refresh: Data outdated..." This message is displayed for any structural change on an assembly, and whenever you navigate between different models and drawings within your CAD system.

Helpful Tips

• You only need to refresh your plugin whenever you intend on performng an action in the cBOM or eBOM view, such as checking in or loading a drawing.

• You may also find it useful to use the Item View to view specific item information as you click on different components in your CAD software.

• If you are working with very large assemblies, it is quicker to use the Root Refresh function.