Cable Wire, Component, and Covering Library Dialog Boxes

Use these dialog boxes to create a new library or open an existing library so you can add or edit attribute values.

To display the dialog box:
  • Click Tools > Routing > Routing Tools > Routing Library Manager, and click Cable Wire Library Wizard , Component Library Wizard , or Covering Library Wizard .
You can also open either wizard from the Windows Start menu. Go to SOLIDWORKS Tools version > SOLIDWORKS version Routing Library Manager > wizard.

Cable Wire Library Wizard

The following items apply to the Cable Wire Library Wizard.

Library path Displays the location where the library is saved. The path appears after you click Save or Save As.
Library type Sets the type of library: Cable Library, Wire Library, or Ribbon Cable Library. The libraries have different sets of attributes, so you need to select the Library type that corresponds with your data.
Display core/wire data list Displays the Core/Wire list so you can insert values for core/wire attributes.
Cable List or Wire List Lets you edit the attribute values for the Library type you selected.
Core/Wire list Lets you insert values for core/wire attributes. This is displayed if you set the Library type to Cable Library and you select Display core/wire data list.

Component Library Wizard

The following items apply to the Component Library Wizard.

Library path Displays the location where the library is saved. The path appears after you click Save or Save As.
Connector Accessories Displays data for connectors, terminals, seals, plugs, and miscellaneous accessories. Click in the cell in the accessory table to enter or edit data.
Display Pin List Displays the Pin List so you can insert values for pin attributes.
Component List Lets you edit the attribute values for the components.

Covering Library Wizard

The following items apply to the Covering Library Wizard.

Library path Displays the location where the library is saved. The path appears after you click Save or Save As.
Library type Sets the type of library: Piping & Tubing or Electrical. The libraries have different sets of attributes, so you need to select the Library type that corresponds with your data.
Covering list Lets you edit the attribute values for the Library type you selected.
Material list Lets you insert values for covering material attributes. This is displayed if you set the Library type to Piping & Tubing.
Double-click the color under SW Column to define another color for a cable or covering.