Adding a Splice

This topic describes how to add a splice after splitting the route.

1. Open a routing assembly in Edit Route mode.
2. Right-click the sketch entity at the location where you want a split in the route and click Routing > Electrical > Split Route.

   A split point is added where the sketch entities separate.

3. Select the split point and click Routing > Electrical > Add a Splice.
4. From the Design Library, drag a splice component onto the split point.

   The splice supports various wire sizes. Select the configuration of the splice component to use based on the wire size.

   Add the command for Add a Splice to the Electrical toolbar for easier access.

5. In the Add Splice PropertyManager, enter a name for the splice, and select the options to add a connector table and a BOM, if desired.
6. Click .

   The splice is added to the FeatureManager design tree.

   For more information, see SolidWorks Help: Splices.