About Parameters in CID to WID Designs
There are specific parameters you must set to create a CID to WID design.
• The circuit_id parameter
A company-specific identifier assigned to a data network. The user sets the circuit_id parameter value on Circuit diagram fibers. You cannot use a datatable to set this parameter. The Wiring diagram fiber inherits the circuit_id parameter value from the circuit being routed. The parameter is automatically propagated on connected items when the following occurs:
◦ A port is connected or disconnected.
◦ A design sheet is imported.
◦ Design sheets are updated.
◦ The verify connectivity tool is used.
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All connectors, inlines, and terminals must be dual ports to propagate the circuit_id parameter value correctly.
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This parameter is created by default in new CID to WID designs and can be added to legacy designs.
• The mates_with parameter
This parameter contains all values that are used for retrieving matching connectors.
• The parameter for retrieving matching connectors
This is a parameter that exists in the design and is set by a datatable. It can be the model_name, part_number, or any other catalog parameter that can match components with connectors.
• The num_of_pins parameter
This parameter is set by a datatable. It is used to set the correct number of ports in a connector before instancing.