Defining Bundle Connection Points

This procedure describes how to define bundle connection points.  These points represent the position and the angles at which the cable is created.
If the constraints are not available for any geometric entities needed to create the steps below, double-click on the connector part to change to part context. Change workbench to Electrical 3D Design Part and use the Geometric Elements toolbar to create the geometric elements. 

For this scenario, we will be utilizing the Equipment & Systems > Electrical Harness Discipline > Electrical 3D Design Part workbench to create the constraints.

  1. Click Define Bundle Connection Point   , and select a part or product; from the specification tree, select the connector C_END_BLOCK_3.

    The Bundle Connection Point Definition dialog box appears.

    1. Change the Name to Rbt_Connection

    2. For Representation, select the point. A representation can be a point or a surface.

    3. For Point, re-select the point. This point is used as a bundle segment extremity.

    4. For Initial Condition, select the yz plane. This plane or axis determines the direction in which the cable comes out of the connection point. (Right-click the yz plane, and click Hide/Show, if the plane is not visible.)

    5. Click OK.

    The Rbt_Connection appears in the specification tree.


  2. Click Define Bundle Connection Point   , and select a part or product. From the specification tree, select the connector C_END_BOX_1.

    The Bundle Connection Point Definition dialog box appears.

    1. Change the Name to Box_Connection.

    2. For Representation, select the point.

    3. For Point, re-select the point.

    4. For Initial Condition, select the xy plane. This plane or axis determines the direction in which the cable comes out of the connection point.

    5. Click OK.

    The Box_Connection appears in the specification tree.


  3. Save your scenario.

  4. Next, you will define the geometrical harness for the connection points that were created.