You can create a library of standard cables and tubes. The information for standard cables and tubes is stored in an Excel spreadsheet.
The Standard Cables and Tubes PropertyManager appears when you insert a standard cable or tube into an assembly, add items to the library, or delete items from the library.
Standard Cables and Tubes
| Filename |
Browse to the Excel file that defines your standard cables and tubes.
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| Available Cables (Available Tubes) |
Select a standard cable or tube.
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| Insert Cable (Insert Tube) |
Click to insert the selected item into the assembly.
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| Add New Cable (Add New Tube) |
Click to create a new item in the Excel file.
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| Delete Cable (Delete Tube) |
Click to delete an item from the Excel file.
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Cable Definition (Tube Definition)
| Part number |
When inserting a cable or tube, displays the part number of the cable or tube. When creating a new cable or tube, type a new part number.
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| Description |
When inserting a cable or tube, displays the description of the cable or tube. When creating a new cable or tube, type a new description.
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From Connector (From Flange)
| Reference |
Displays the reference name for
the first connector or flange. Type a value for a new cable or tube.
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| Part
File |
Displays the name of the part
document for the first connector or flange. Browse to select a file
for a new cable or tube. |
| Configuration
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Displays the part configuration
for the first connector or flange. Select a configuration for a new
cable or tube. |
From Connector (To Flange)
| Reference |
Displays the reference name for
the first connector or flange. Type a value for a new cable or tube.
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| Part
File |
Displays the name of the part
document for the second connector or flange. Browse to select a file
for a new cable or tube. |
| Configuration
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Displays the part configuration
for the second connector or flange. Select a configuration for a new
cable or tube. |
Details
| Length |
Displays the length of the cable or tube. Type a value for a new cable or tube.
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| Cable Diameter (cables only) |
Displays the diameter of the cable. Type a value for a new cable.
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