Adding additional Non-PCB/Mechanical parts with a main Standard Part

[gcp6ca]

I am new to Altium and still trying to figure out how to use many features. Is there a way to link Non-PCB parts with another PCB part in the BOM? On Labcenter Proteus, I could add a "BOMPART" property so that I could add one matching socket for a DIP IC into the BOM automatically or a few crimps with connectors. It also gave me the option to delete that property on the individual part itself so that I could to delete it.

The reason I do that is because I usually use the complementary part and do not want to go through hassle of finding it again.

[dfnr2]

You can create parts with different types, such as standard (in the schematic and the BOM); mechanical (not in the circuit, but in the BOM); standard (no BOM), for things like printed inductors, etc.  When you create a schematic part, the properties box in the left upper corner has a select box for "Type" where you can choose this.

In multi-page designs, I sometimes have a page with just mechanical parts.  I will include the correct size ESD bag, sticker, etc. as well, so the assembly facility knows exactly what to order to get the part out the door.

I don't know how you can link two parts, although if there is a way, I'd like to know.  You can create and extra field (or more than one) for "accessories", or even "Accessory Description", "Accessory Part #", "Accessory URL" in your standard component template.

[Randall W. Lott]

This is a fantastic video describing how to add PCB-only or non-PCB items.  The audio is a little low, but he explains things well.