Bill of Materials File
General Information
| Title | BOM File Extension |
| Extension | .bom |
| Full Form | Bill of Materials File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Varies by Application |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | List materials |
| Additional Functions | Inventory management, Cost calculation |
| Features | Structured data, Various formats |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Manufacturing | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Construction | Yes |
| Supply Chain Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information leak |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by software |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xls, .xlsx, .csv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Autodesk AutoCAD |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Microsoft Excel |
Subscription | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
 Apple Numbers |
Free | Mac, iOS |