Adding

a Backshell to a Connector

You can add a backshell to a slot connector, inline connector or interface connector.

Procedure

1. Right-click on the connector in the diagram window or in the Design Browser (Design tab) and choose the Add Backshell option from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, click the connector, press Space Bar, and enter Backshell.

2. The backshell is listed under the connector in the Design Browser (Design tab).

3. If you want to add a backshell termination, right-click the connector or backshell in the diagram window or in the Design Browser (Design tab) and choose the Add Backshell Termination option from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, click the connector or backshell, press Space Bar, and enter Backshell Termination.

4. The backshell termination is listed under the backshell in the Design Browser (Design tab).

Parent Topic:

Connectors

Related Topics

• Backshells and Backshell Terminations

• Deleting a Backshell from a Connector

• Adding a Backshell Termination to a Connector

• Deleting a Backshell Termination from a Connector

Capital Systems Integrator User Guide, 2512.2606

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