Working with Black Boxes This section explains the different aspects of black boxes. Contents About Black Boxes A black box is a generic symbol that you can use to represent any device. Black boxes save time when you do not need a new unique symbol. Black boxes are rectangular and can have editable pins associated with them. Inserting a Black Box You can use the Insert black box command to insert a black box into a schematic drawing. Updating a Black Box You can use the Update black box command to adjust the wires connected to a black box. Adding a Connection Point to a Black Box You can insert connection points on the black box outline. Black Box Context Menu This section describes the commands in the context menu of a black box. Parent topicSOLIDWORKS Electrical