Creating Connection Points

You can create connection points (Cpoints) in two ways, using the SOLIDWORKS Routing Library Manager, or using the tools in the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu.

SOLIDWORKS Routing Library Manager

To create connection points using the SOLIDWORKS Routing Library Manager:

  • SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D menu: Electrical Components Wizard.
  • In the menu, click Tools > SOLIDWORKS Electrical > Electrical Components Wizard .
  • In the menu, click Tools > Routing > Routing tools > Routing Library Manager.

The Electrical Component Wizard lets you add connection points to connect cables, cable cores, and wires on the component.

To add connection points:
  1. In the wizard, under Routing Functionality Points:
    1. Select Cpoint Type.
    2. Click Add to access the interface to manage the connection points.
  • The Cpoint option is not used for SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Routing (SOLIDWORKS Routing only).
  • If a 3D part or assembly has only one connection point, regardless of its name, all the wires route to that single point.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Menu

To create connection points using the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu:

  1. In the SOLIDWORKS Electrical menu, click one of the following:
    • Create Cpoint With Circuit Information
    • Create Cpoint Using Manufacturer Part
    • Create Cable Cpoint (EWCable Point)

Cpoint Definitions

CPoint with circuit information

Lets you manually create the connection points for wires or cable cores. Enter the circuit number and the connection point number (see Connection Point Management) and select the sketch point in the graphics area.

CPoint from manufacturer part

Creates connection points for wires or cable cores from the circuit definition of a manufacturer part. Click Browse to select a manufacturer part from Manufacturer Part Management and select the reference from the list. Select the list, material terminals, and corresponding sketch points, edges, or cylindrical surfaces in the graphics area.

Cable CPoint

Creates connection points for cables. It corresponds to the cable insulator cutting point. Create a parallel plane to the face on which you want to create the connection point.

In the graphics area, select the sketch point, edge, or cylindrical surface.