Cabling Overview

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Cabling Overview

The Cabling Help describes the procedure of defining 3D cable harnesses in Creo+ assemblies. It offers information on routing wires and cables and managing cabling projects. Refer to these help topics for information on using the Cabling environment, tools, and techniques. For a detailed overview, skim the Help contents.

Tasks for Cabling
• Converting Harness Parts to Assemblies • Creating a Harness Assembly • Reading in Logical References (Optional) ◦ Importing Logical Data ◦ Updating an Assembly Using Imported Logical Data • Adding Spools, Wires and Cables ◦ Creating Spools ◦ Adding Wires and Cables ◦ Using Ribbon Cables • Designating Components ◦ Designating Components as Connectors ◦ Assigning Entry Ports • Routing Cables ◦ Using a Simple Route ◦ Routing via a Network ◦ Autorouting ◦ Modifying a Route	• Using Locations ◦ Adding Locations ◦ Adding Locations for Ribbon Cables • Simple Working Examples ◦ Manually Designate Components and Route Cables ◦ Logically Designate Components and Route Cables ◦ Adding Harness to Family Tables ◦ Splices and Inline Connectors ◦ Modify a Route ◦ Create Location Points for Ribbon Cables ◦ Routing Shield Wires ◦ Create Branch Bundle

Tasks for Cabling

• Converting Harness Parts to Assemblies

• Creating a Harness Assembly

• Reading in Logical References (Optional)

◦ Importing Logical Data

◦ Updating an Assembly Using Imported Logical Data

• Adding Spools, Wires and Cables

◦ Creating Spools

◦ Adding Wires and Cables

◦ Using Ribbon Cables

• Designating Components

◦ Designating Components as Connectors