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How to upload a BoM

This guide will walk you through the process of uploading a Bill of Materials (BoM) on IKIDO platform.

Updated over a year ago

1. Click "Home"

Go to the "Home" page.


2. Upload BoM

Press the upload button on the bottom left.


3. Select or drag the file

Upload the BoM file by browsing or dragging a CSV or Excel file.

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4. BoM uploading

The BoM is currently uploading.

BoM uploading


5. Map the Quantity & Manufacture P/N fields

Map the fields related to Quantity and Manufacturer's part number.

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6. Set quantity field

Identify the column representing the desired BoM quantities.

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7. Select the "Quantity Field" title

Set it as the quantity field.

Click 'Quantity Field*'


8. Set manufacturer P/N field

Identify the column that represents the Manufacturer part number.

Click 'Select Field...'


9. Select the "Manufacturer P/N Field" title

And set the manufacturer part number field title.

Click 'Manufacturer P/N Field*'


10. Submit BoM

It's recommended to map additional fields like Customer Part Number, Item Description, and Manufacturer for a richer output and better understanding of your BoM.

Once done, submit the BoM.

Click 'Submit'


11. Potential errors

When the BoM lacks specific data, the system identifies these as potential errors.

Review the table to see the detected issues and make the necessary changes.

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12. Adding missing data manually

Missing data can be added manually, eliminating the need to upload a revised file.

Click 'Quantity Field*    Manufacturer P/N Field*       Part NumberItem DescriptionNet QtyMfr. NameMfr. Part Number72CRCW06030000Z0EACRes Thick Film 0603 0 Ohm Pad ...VISHAYCRCW06030000Z0EAC'


13. BoM uploaded successfully

If you see this message, the BoM has been successfully uploaded!


14. BoM Analyzing

The system will start analyzing the BoM in real time. This process may take a few minutes.

Follow the loading bar until it changes into the user's avatar icon, indicating the analysis has been completed.


15. Select the desired Bom

Once analyzed, the BoM will appear in the "Scans" tab.

Select the desired BoM to proceed.

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16. View the uploaded BoM

You will be directed to the "BoM Explorer" page where you can review the processed BoM.

This guide covered the steps to successfully upload a BoM on IKIDO platform.

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