New features
New features and enhancements
PDF export - Include additional documents
If you have external PDF files attached or included in the electrical
project, you can integrate them to the exported PDF file when you export
the electrical project to PDF file.
PDF export - "Data sheets" section in the bookmarks
When you export a BOM report to PDF, a specific bookmark is created
containing all the data sheets
associated with the manufacturer parts.
ERP connection - User data/ERP data
If you use an ERP data connection, in the Manufacturer
part management, the columns displays the ERP
data, otherwise they display the User
data.
Report management - Show field used for break condition in the report
preview
A new parameter allows you to display in the report preview a specific
column materializing the sort and
the break conditions.
Links in reports in a merged cell
In reports, you can manage links
in a merged cell, for example, when several components use the same manufacturer
part.
User interface makeover
Several enhancements allow you to use an interface, more friendly and
ergonomic.
Attribute in Origin - Destination arrows
In the Origin - Destination arrows,
the attribute #P_CONNECTED_0 allows
you to display the mark of the components connected through the arrows.
Displaying all the wire numbers on a line
When you number the wires, you can select a specific mode allowing you
to display all the wire numbers on a line.
Electrical Content Portal integration
Electrical Content Portal (ECP) is the where you can download content,
such as symbols, manufacturer parts, cable references, and files for 2D
layouts. A specific dockable panel displays the ECP interface. It lets
you download content and automatically unarchive it into the respective
libraries.
Connection Point creation enhancements
Connection points (CPoints) let you connect wires or cables with connectors.
The commands to create connection points (CPoints) are available in the
SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu. You can assign Cpoints by selecting an edge
or a cylindrical surface. To delete an assignment in the CPoint
Assignment table, right-click the row and select Delete
CPoint(s).