Create Connection Points

To create Connection Points (Cpoints), you have two possibilities; using the SOLIDWORKS Routing Library Manager, or using the commands available in the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu.

Using the Routing Library Manager

This wizard option lets you add connection points allowing you to connect cables, cable cores, and wires on the component.

1.     Open the Routing Functionality Points section of the wizard.

2.     Select the Cpoint Type option.

3.     Click the Add button to access the interface allowing you to manage the connection points.

Using the commands of the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu

Cpoint definitions

CPoint with circuit information: This option allows you to create manually the connection points for wires or cable cores. You must enter the circuit number, the connection point number (see the connection point definition chapter) and select in the graphical area the sketch point.

CPoint from manufacturer part: This option allows you to create connection points for wires or cable cores from the circuit definition of a manufacturer part. Click Browse to select a manufacturer part from the Manufacturer Part Management and select in the list the reference you want. Select in the list, the material terminals and select, in the graphical area the corresponding sketch points, edges, or cylindrical surfaces.

Cable CPoint: This option allows you to create connection points for cables. It corresponds to the cable insulator cutting point. You must create a parallel plane to the face on which you want to create the connection point. Select in the graphical area, the sketch point, the edge, or the cylindrical surface.