Set Origin / Destination of Cables

You can specify the origin or destination of cables from:
  • SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu: Set Origin / Destination of Cables .
  • In the menu, click Tools > SOLIDWORKS Electrical > Set Origin / Destination of Cables .
Options for Set Origin / Destination of Cables include:

Select cable to route

Lets you select an electrical project cable.

Select Origin/Destination components (electrical component, cable gland...)

There are two selection zones. The first selection zone lets you specify the component connected to the cable origin. The second selection zone lets you specify the component connected to the cable destination.
  • Select cable Origin component. Specifies the component that the first end of the cable connects to in the graphics area.
  • Select cable Destination component. Specifies the component that the second end of the cable connected to in the graphics area.
The origin and destination assemblies on which the cable is connected must have connection points (EwCable - see Electrical Components Wizard).

Existing Origin / Destination components for cable

When you select a cable, this zone displays the list of components connected to the cable. This information comes from the electrical project database. You must manage each cable individually.