Component Library Fields

The component library contains the following fields:

Field Description
Name A unique value for each component. The value in this field must match values in the From Part or To Part fields in the from-to list.
SOLIDWORKS Document The name of the SOLIDWORKS part for this component, such as db15e.sldprt or c:\myparts\plug.sldprt. This can be a relative pathname (relative to the location of the component library .xml file) or a full pathname.
Configuration The configuration of the SOLIDWORKS part to use for this component.
Description A text description of the component. This field is for information only; the value is not used by the software.
Pins List A comma-delimited list of pin names/numbers (for example, 1,2,3,4,5 or In, Out, Gnd). This field is used only when you create a harness drawing.
Terminals A comma-delimited list of terminal part numbers that apply to the connector (for example, 3289435,34872634,485903). This field is used only when you create a harness drawing.
Component OuterDiameter A numeric value that specifies the outer diameter of the component.
Size (Gauge) A numeric value or dash-delimited range of values representing the allowable sizes of terminals or wires that can fit into the connector's pin cavities (for example, 2.5 or 2.5-4.0 for millimeters, or 20 or 20-24 for gauge). This field is used only when you create a harness drawing.
Seal The part number of the sealing fitting used with the component.
Plug The part number of the plug used with the component.
Miscellaneous The part number for any additional component used with the base component.