MBS Import

An MBS import file can be imported as transaction detail lines on the order. This uses the MBS file named “bom_shp.ini”, located in the MBS job folder.

Generating The MBS File

To generate the MBS “bom_shp.ini” file, go to Output > Right Click “BOM” > Options and enable “bom_shp.ini”. Then double click “BOM” to generate the files.

Importing Into Paradigm

To import this in Paradigm, go to the “Import File” button [1] in the header on a transaction and selecting “MBS Import” [2].

1. Choose the file by clicking the folder icon.
   • The MBS import file is usually names “bom_shp.ini”.
   • To successfully import the file, the products may need custom options with these names: PUNCHPATTERN, PARTMARK, PITCH.
     • Those options are required if the MBS import includes any of that data.
2. Once the file is ready to import, click the “Import” button.