This topic explains the options in the Wire
properties dialog box.
To access the Wire properties, right-click a wire and click
Wire properties
.
This data comes from the Equipotential Properties that the wire
belongs to, which is generated by the wire style properties. If you modify the wire
style or equipotential properties, the changes automatically pass on to the wire
properties. If you modify the mark and properties of the wire, the changes only
affect the wire specified in the command.
Mark
SOLIDWORKS Electrical uses the
wire numbering to calculate the
wire mark automatically, or you can enter the wire number manually using the
wire mark editor.
Option |
Description |
Mode |
If you select
Automatic, SOLIDWORKS Electrical uses the
configuration settings to calculate the mark. If you select
Manual, you must enter the mark
manually in the Mark setting. |
Mark |
Displays the automatic mark or lets you enter
the manual mark. |
General
Option |
Description |
Diameter |
Lets you enter the diameter of the wire. |
Section or gauge |
Lets you enter the section of the wire. |
Wire size standard |
Lets you select the standard used in the
electrical project. |
Color |
Lets you specify the color of the wire. 3D routing
uses this color. |
Bend radius factor |
Lets you enter the bend radius factor. Generally,
the manufacturer provides this value. It is used to calculate the
bend radius. |
Bend radius (bend radius factor X
Diameter) |
This value is automatically calculated using the
bend radius factor and the diameter. You can change this value. The
cable 3D routing uses this value. |
Linear mass |
Lets you specify the wire's linear weight
(density) for wires with different units of weight (kg/km, g/m) and
distribute the weight of wire along its length. This lets you
calculate the center of gravity in a 3D assembly. |
Signal |
Lets you enter the signal conveyed by the
wire. |
Routing
Option |
Description |
Path |
Displays the name of the ducts that route the
wire. Conditions associated with the duct path are:
- Create one separated component for each duct.
- The duct part must contain an EW_PATH axis (or sketch). When
the wire is following this axis, the wire duct path lists
the duct.
- Segregation is not required. It helps to ensure that the
wire goes along the intended path.
- Use Calculate cable duct filling
ratio to calculate the wire duct path. It is
not updated during the routing process.
|
Harness |
Click ... to add the wire
to a harness. |
Length |
Specifies the wire length. This value updates
automatically when the wire is routed within the 3D layout. |
Associated Data
Option |
Description |
Wire style |
Displays the wire style. |
Equipotential |
Indicates the equipotential number associated with
this wire. |
Cabling order |
Displays the wire cabling order line
number. |
Origin |
Displays the mark of the component connected to
the wire's origin. |
Destination |
Displays the mark of the component connected to
the wire's destination. |
Cable core |
If the wire is associated with a cable core, it
indicates the cable mark and the cable core mark. If this wire
represents a bridge, the icon changes to represent the
bridge. |
User Data
Lets you enter all the information required to manage the equipotential. Click
Customize to access user data management.