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From-To List Fields

The from-to list contains the following fields.

Field

Description

From Ref

The reference name for the first component to which the wire is connected, such as motor1 or con3.

When you use Insert Component to place the components after data import, the placed component is automatically renamed to this reference.

From Part

The part number of the connector for this component reference, such as db9-plug or 5pindin-plug.

The value in this field must match a value in the Part number field in the Component Library, to cross-reference to a SolidWorks part document for the component.

From Pin

The pin number/name to which the wire is connected. This field is for information only; the value is not used by the software.

Other

Header names for user-defined attributes.

To Ref

The reference name for the second component to which the wire is connected, such as motor1 or con3.

To Part

The part number of the connector for this component reference, such as db9-plug or 5pindin-plug.

The value in this field must match a value in the Part number field in the Component Library, to cross-reference to a SolidWorks part document for the component.

To Pin

The pin number/name to which the wire is connected. This field is for information only; the value is not used by the software.

Wire Color

(for future use)

Cable Name

If this wire is a core in a cable, the name of the cable. Leave blank for individual wires.

Wire Name

A descriptive identifier for the wire, such as T2 Signal or GND1. This field is for information only; the value is not used by the software.

Wire/Cable Spec

The part number of the wire or cable.

The value in this field must match the value in the Part number field in the Cable/Wire Library.

Core Identifier

If this wire is a core in a cable, the name of the core in the cable. Leave blank for individual wires.

The value in this field must match a value in the Wire name field in the Cable/Wire Library.

 



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