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Editing a Backshell

You can use connector entities to edit a backshell assigned to a connector.

Procedure

  1. Select one of the entities related to the connector to which the backshell to be edited is applied: the structure node at which the connector is placed, the connector cavity table, the primary connector symbol, for modular connectors (housings), the position table.

  2. Either:Press Space Bar and enter Edit

Right-click the selected entity and select Edit Connector

Double-click one of the related entities

The Edit Connector Dialog Box is displayed.

  1. Click the Backshell tab, and make any changes required to the backshell attributes.

  2. Click OK.

Parent Topic:

Backshells

Capital Harness Designer User Guide, 2512

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Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/861057055/202410078.capital_hd_user/ide023fc65-c2f2-4332-814c-af08805a88c4 · retrieved 2026-07-18