Importing Logical Data
You can import logical information into the Cabling Tool from various schematic authoring tools, including Creo Schematics (XML Wire List), PTC Neutral wire list format (.nwf), DGM wire list format, and Mentor Graphics wire list format.
This information includes the reference designator, pin-to-pin connection information, and parameter values of connectors, pins, spools, wires, and cables. You can reference the whole diagram or only items on selected layers. You can also auto-route wires, cables, and designate connectors.
The cbl_logical_file function allows you to create a relation to the logical data file name that you import in an assembly. Note that this relation will return a value only if defined at an assembly level with logical data. The relation returns the name of the file as value. This relation can be assigned to a parameter. This parameter, when designated, can be used in Windchill to identify logical file name used in the cabling assembly without retrieving that assembly. The parameter helps you locate the referenced logical data file when you want to update it.
To import logical data, follow these steps:
1. In the Cabling Tool, click 
. The File Open dialog box opens.
. The File Open dialog box opens.2. In the Type list, select the appropriate format for your logical data.
3. Specify the file to import and click Open. If importing an XML Wire List, the Layers Import dialog box opens. Optionally, select specific layers for logical referencing.
Ensure that the parameters such as, spool_name, full_name, and term_name that are used to create component name do not contain the following:
• Spaces
• Begin with “-“
• Characters such as !,”,£,$,%,^,&,*,( ), and . (dot)
 | The limitations for these parameters are the same as the limitations for standard component names. |
However, the parameter names can contain the following characters:
• Letters
• Digits
• “_”
• “-“
• An ASCII character greater than 127
After you import the logical data in the Cabling Data tool, the following default columns get populated:
Columns | Descriptions |
|---|---|
Reference Designation | Unique identifier for connectors and components. |
Logical Model Name | Logical name of the reference model. |
Cabling Component | Displays a list of components to designate. |
Internal Connector | Displays whether the connector is designated internally. |
Status | Provides one of the following statuses: • Multiple—Indicates multiple same names for a model in the logical data. • Missing—Indicates absence of matching components in the reference model. • Auto Match—Indicates successful match between the logical model name and component name. • Undesignated—Indicates manual undesignated components. • Manual Match—Indicates manual match between the logical model name and component name. • Designated—Indicates finalization of successful match between the logical model name and component name. |
Feature Name | Name of the feature associated with the designated connector and component. |