When a step file containing an assembly comes in, two things happen:
We calculate how much the assembly work itself will cost, based on factors like the method of assembly chosen, the number of parts, the length of contact between constituent parts, and more.
We analyse the constituent parts in the assembly and create a preliminary BOM: number of identical parts, most likely production method for those parts.
You can have as many assembly methods as you want, just ask us to add "custom technologies". The default is "welding", but on the screenprint below you see both "welding" and "riveting".
The user can choose their preferred method of assembly and then move on to specify the parts.
As stated, the widget has already tried to figure out which tech is best for each part, so if the assembly contains round pipes and you have a tube-cutter with round pipes set up, it will propose that technology.
The user can then select the material and exact dimensions for that part; the quantity needed is already prefilled.
Please go ahead and try it, as said, the default tech is "welding", you can find it here:
