Update BOM plugin recommendations to focus on InteractiveHtmlBom

- Remove generic BOM plugin references (bom_csv_grouped_by_value, bom_csv_sorted_by_ref, kibom)
- Highlight InteractiveHtmlBom as the highly recommended BOM generation tool
- Add detailed benefits of InteractiveHtmlBom: visual component highlighting, interactive filtering, assembly guidance
- Include installation and usage instructions for InteractiveHtmlBom plugin
- Emphasize professional presentation capabilities for manufacturing and assembly
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- Version control BOM files
- Include pricing and availability data
## KiCad BOM Plugins
- **bom_csv_grouped_by_value**: Groups components by value
- **bom_csv_sorted_by_ref**: Sorts by reference designator
- **kibom**: Advanced BOM generator with many options
- **InteractiveHtmlBom**: Creates interactive HTML BOMs
## Recommended BOM Plugin
We highly recommend using **InteractiveHtmlBom** for generating BOMs. This plugin creates interactive HTML BOMs that provide:
- Visual component highlighting on the PCB
- Interactive component selection and filtering
- Easy assembly guidance with visual feedback
- Export capabilities to various formats
- Professional presentation for manufacturing and assembly
To install and use InteractiveHtmlBom:
1. Install the plugin from the KiCad Plugin and Content Manager
2. Open your PCB file (`.kicad_pcb`)
3. Go to **Tools → External Plugins → InteractiveHtmlBom**
4. Configure output settings and generate the interactive BOM
## File Naming Convention
Following [FILE-NAMING-AND-VERSIONING.md](../../FILE-NAMING-AND-VERSIONING.md) standards: