Create Connector Block PropertyManager

You can create connector blocks for parts and assembly connectors with the Create Connector Block PropertyManager and the Routing Library Manager.

To create connector blocks:

  • For parts and assembly connectors, click Create Connector Block (Electrical toolbar) or Tools > Routing > Electrical > Create Connector Block .
  • For routing assemblies, in the FeatureManager design tree, expand Components, right-click any component, and click Create Connector Block or in the graphics area, right-click the connector and click Create Connector Block .

Definition

Standard views Select as many views as required:
  • *Front
  • *Back
  • *Top
  • *Bottom
  • *Right
  • *Left
  • *Isometric
Save in file (read-only) Displays the name and location of the new drawing file. The software creates the drawing file name by appending -hblock to the component file name. For example, db9_male-hblock.slddrw is the name of the drawing for component db9_male.sldprt. The software saves the file in the same folder as the component file.

Auxiliary View

Optionally, you can define one auxiliary view.

End Face Select a face for the end view.
Up direction Select a face to define the up direction of the end view.

Insert Pin Information

Selected Entities Displays the selected entities.
Pin Information Displays the pin information, which you can edit.
Pin Text Contains additional pin information that you enter.