Create Multiple Connection Points

You can create multiple connection points in parts.

Select the following parameters to create multiple connection points in parts:
  • A sketch that has sketch points. The number of connection points is equal to the number of sketch points in a sketch.
  • Multiple circular edges.
  • Multiple circular and cylindrical faces.

Assign Port ID Information

You can assign port ID or pin information to the connection points through the Connection Point PropertyManager.

For the route type as Electrical, the software displays the Assign Pin Information section. For the route types as Tube and Fabricated Pipe, the software displays the Assign Port ID Information section.
Selected Entities Displays the entities from the Selections section.
CPoint Name Displays the connection point name, which you can edit.
Port ID or Pin Number Displays the port ID or pin number, which you can edit.

To create the connection points for the Selected Entities, select the check box for each row.

View/Edit Connection Point Parameters

You can use this dialog box to view and edit connection point parameters. The software highlights the CPoint or ACPoint in the graphics area and FeatureManager design tree when you select or edit any parameter.

To access this dialog box:

  1. Open a part that has connection points or an assembly that has assembly connection points.
  2. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click CPoint and click View/Edit Connection Point Parameters.
CPoint Name Displays the connection point name.
Pin Number/Port ID Displays the pin number or port number, which you can edit.
Stub Length Displays the stub length, which you define when you create connection points. You can edit the stub length.
Reverse Direction Reverses the direction of the route.
For assembly connection points, you can edit only the Pin Number/Port ID.