Introduction to 3D Electrical Design
3D Electrical Design Interface in CATIA V5
The 3D Electrical Design interface is divided into discrete areas, each offering consistent functionality in both CATIA v5 and Capital.
3D Electrical Design main
window
| # | Component | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menu bar | Contains commonly used commands in dropdown menus, including the Capital menu, where you can select to open the Capital Navigator. |
| 2 | Capital navigator window | Gives access to Capital design and wiring. Contains the following: Design Browser Wiring Browser |
| 3 | Geometry area | Displays the CATIA v5 model. |
| 4 | Electrical diagram window | Displays the Capital diagram. |
| 5 | Capital Workbench | Shows the Wiring Integrator toolbar with various 3D Electrical Design commands. |
| 6 | Capital output window | Displays various tabs related to particular actions:. Sync Tab Routing Assistant Design Rule Checks Output Window |
Cross-highlighting
Selecting an object in either the Capital navigator window, the geometry area, or the electrical diagram window will highlight it in the other windows.
Parent Topic:
Introduction to 3D Electrical Design
3D Electrical Design User Guide, 2512.2606
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