Cable reference management
All of the cable references are stored in a single database. They are
classified and have several criteria to allow for easy searches.
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Menu: Library > Cable
reference management |
When the command is launched, the cable reference management dialog
box opens.
The Classification tab in the
left-hand side of the dialog box displays the list of Classes,
the first criteria for the classification of the references. The Filters tab allows you to search
for a reference in order to modify its properties, for example.
The right-hand side of the dialog box displays the list of references
contained in the selected class or the list of cables satisfying the filter
criteria.
Some of these features accept the multi-selection, such as Delete
or Properties.
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New reference: To
add a new cable reference, select a Class on the left-hand side
of the Cable reference management
and click the New reference
icon. You can also select a cable reference (right-hand side of
the Cable reference management)
when creating a new reference. This reference will automatically
receive the characteristics of the selected reference.
The reference properties
dialog box opens, allowing you to modify it. |
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Multiple insertion:
This command is similar to the New
reference command, the difference being that the properties
dialog box does not close on validation, but asks you if you want
to create another new reference. |
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Import: Allows you
to import a customized
list of references in order to integrate them into the catalogs. |
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Delete:
Allows you to delete the selected references. |
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Properties: Opens
the Properties dialog
box of the selected cable references. If you select several cable
references, the Properties
dialog box displays only the common properties. |
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Cut: Places a copy
of the selected references on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard and deletes the
originals.
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [X] |
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Copy: Places a copy
of the selected references on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard and keeps the
originals. The Copy command
can be used also to copy the selected element list, to another
application such as Excel (List
mode only).
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [C] |
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Paste: Pastes the
reference present on the SOLIDWORKS Electrical clipboard. A new reference
is created.
You can also use the shortcut: [Ctrl]
+ [V] |
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Select all: Allows
you to select all of the references displayed on the right-hand
side of the Cable reference management. |
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Configuration: Allows
you to manage the display
settings for items in the dialog box. |
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Archive:
Select the references you want to archive and click the Archive icon.
A dialog box opens, allowing you to save the archive file. |
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Unarchive: A file selection
dialog box opens where you can select a TEWZIP file for unarchiving.
The Update data wizard
will open automatically. Refer to the Archive / Unarchive
chapter for more information. |
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Electrical
content portal: Used to access downloads of archived files
from Electrical Content Portal.
These files include the latest reference updates. The cable references
are grouped by the manufacturer in a catalog with the manufacturer's
name. Not all of the cable references are in the catalog. The
downloaded files are automatically unarchived. |
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Update
subscription: Allows you to check if your subscription
is available. The subscription is mandatory to access to Electrical Content Portal. |
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Classification management: Allows
you to manage
the different classes in which the cables are
stored. |
Language: Allows you to
change the language of the description.
Dimension units: Select in the
list the unit system you want to use for dimensioning the cables.