Support for Clip Assemblies and Clip Parts in the Routing Component Wizard

Learn how to define and configure clip assemblies and clip parts as routing components.

The Routing Component Wizard supports both clip assemblies and clip parts, allowing you to define and configure assemblies as routing components. The basic requirements for both types are the same and the steps to create them in the Routing Library Manager follow the same process.

Follow these steps to define a clip assembly in the Routing Component Wizard:

  1. Select the clip assembly.
    1. Open the Routing Library Manager and navigate to the Routing Component Wizard.
    2. Choose the Route Type and Component Type, then click Next.
  2. Add assembly route points (ARPoints) to the clip assembly to define wire, cable, or hose alignment. Connection points (CPoints) are disabled. They are not required for clips.
  3. Add routing geometry.
    1. Define the Clip Axis to specify the routing direction.
    2. If the clip assembly requires rotational placement, add the Axis of Rotation.
  4. Add Mate References to define the proper alignment of the clip assembly.
  5. Validate the clip assembly and confirm that it meets routing requirements.
  6. Configure the Design Table.
    1. If the clip assembly has multiple configurations, open the existing Design Table to make adjustments.
    2. If none exists, create a new Design Table.
    3. Validate standard and custom entries in the table using an embedded Excel worksheet.
  7. Verify Component Attributes. Modify component attributes as required.
  8. Save the clip assembly.
    1. Save the configured clip assembly to the Routing Library.
    2. Specify a library folder location and filename.
    3. Save the component as an .XML file.
Ribbon cable clips work the same way as clips in route assemblies but also require a specified coordinate system.