Setting the Path of a Wire

You can set the path a wire will take from one connector, device or splice to another, where multiple possible paths exist in the branch configuration, by specifying “through” nodes and “not through” nodes.

Note

By default, a wire takes the shortest route between two cavities. It is forced to pass through any nodes flagged as through nodes; it is prevented from passing through any nodes flagged as not through nodes.

Procedure

1. In the Harness Design Browser, right-click the wire whose path is to be set and select Set Path. The cursor changes to
   Note By default, the set path tool sets a node to be a through node; to toggle the setting of through/not through nodes, right-click and select Through nodes or Not Through nodes as appropriate.

2. Position the cursor on a structure node of a possible alternative path and it changes to . Click once on the node to set it as a through node (a green circle surrounds the node) or a not through node (a red circle is displayed). Click again to clear the selection.
   The path of the wire—shown in red—updates with every node flagged to show the new path it will take.

3. Repeat Step 2 until all nodes have been flagged as required, and then right-click and select Commit.

Parent Topic:

Wires

Related Topics

• Edit Wires Help

• Terminating a Wire at a Cavity

• Adding a Wire-End Component

• Editing a Wire

• Adding a Wire Marker

• Deleting a Wire

• Color Code Selection Help

Capital Harness Designer User Guide, 2512

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