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