New features
Dynamic Connection Labels
Dynamic connection labels are specific symbols that display connection
information about a component. You can dynamically insert the symbols
into schemes.
The dynamic connection labels use configuration files where you enter
the parameters to draw them. Click Electrical
project> Configurations> Connection label to manage the configuration
files.
To insert dynamic connection labels, click Schematic>
Connection label> Insert a dynamic connection label for a component.
Origin-Destination Symbol
You can manually insert origin-destination arrow symbols at the end
of the wires. You associate a group number with each inserted symbol.
All the wires connected on the same group number have the same equipotential
number.
To insert an origin-destination symbol, click Schematic>
Origin – destination arrows> Insert a single origin - destination arrow
symbol.
Displaying Column Header Text in All Electrical Project Languages
In the report, you can display column header text in all three languages
specified in the electrical project configuration.
To activate this feature,in the report configuration,select Show
all project languages.
Manufacturer Part Weight
You can manage the weight of a manufacturer part.
The weight propagates to the Mass properties
of the 3D assembly associated with the component on which you assign the
manufacturer part. For components that are cut, like rails or ducts,the
weight updates according to the Depth
value that you use in the cabinet layout.
Automatic Orientation in PDF Export
When you export the electrical project drawings to a PDF file, you can
keep the same page orientation.
Drawings in Landscape orientation
convert to PDF pages in Landscape
orientation, and drawings in Portrait
convert to PDF pages in Portrait
orientation.
Select the Automatic option,
available in Import/Export> Export
PDF files.
Deleting Components
In the Components dockable panel,you
can delete a component and all the symbols representing it in the drawings.
A component without inserted symbols is automatically deleted. If you
want to delete a component with inserted symbols in the drawings, a dialog
box opens, lets you select the option to delete all the symbols associated
with this component. If the component is associated with a 3D part or
assembly, it is automatically dissociated.
Additional Variables in Origin-Destination Formula
New variables, relative to the components and the wires are available
in the Formula Management dialog
box,
To use these variables, open the electrical project configuration, and
in the Text tab, click the FX cell for Origin- destination.
Resetting Dismissed Messages
A new option lets you manage dismissed messages.
Some dialog boxes have the Do not show
again option to permanently dismiss them. To reset this status,
in the Interface configuration
dialog box, in the Preferences
tab, select the dialog boxes to show again.
Multilingual attributes
The multilingual attributes are specific attributes that propagate a
multilingual text. This multilingual text displays the desired language
when you change the main language of the electrical project.
Excel Automation Improvements
Excel automation allows you to automatically generate schematic drawings
from data contained in an Excel file.
With the Excel automation, you can:
Define the wire section.
Manage the origin and destination arrows.
Replace a symbol while inserting a macro.
Manage the folder for the generated drawings.
Embedding Report Tables
You can insert report tables anywhere into the electrical project drawings.
According to configuration parameters, you can automatically insert
specific report tables into graphical drawings like,schematic, wiring
line diagram, or 2D cabinet layout schemes.
After changes of the electrical project data, you can update the report
content.
Electrical Manager Tree Improvements
In the Electrical Manager tree,
an icon before each component indicates whether the component is associated
or not associated with an assembly or a 3D part. Selecting a component
in the tree highlights the associated assembly or 3D part in the graphical
area.
Associate Feature Improvements
In SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D, the Associate
command lets you associate electrical components with 3D parts or assemblies
The Associate Component PropertyManager
lets you:
Defining Open-Ended Wires for Routes
Open-ended wires have one extremity that is disconnected from a component
or terminal.
The open-ended wire property automatically propagates to the From-To
list for routes.
Propagating Electrical Properties from 2D to 3D
For each component, you can propagate the electrical properties to the
3D part or assembly.
If you modify the electrical properties in the 2D application, you must
click Update BOM Properties in
the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu, to update the 3D part properties.
You can use these properties to complete tables like the Bill of Materials.