Connectors

Adding an Interface Connector to a Diagram

An overall vehicle design may be split between multiple organizations (for example, the engine harness may be designed by a sub-contractor). The two or more teams agree on an interface between separate areas of the vehicle and then design their own areas autonomously. The interface is defined as an interface connector.

See Interface Connector for more information about interface connectors and the design flow for working with them.

You can add an interface connector anywhere in a diagram.

Procedure

Press Space Bar and enter Add Inteface Connector.
A grayed-out image of an interface connector displays next to the cursor on the diagram.
Click once to place the interface connector. An interface connector connects only to a bundle and snaps to an unconnected bundle end if you position the connector over the bundle end. The interface connector aligns itself according to the bundle direction.

While moving an interface connector to the position where you want to place it, you can flip the graphic by pressing the F key on your keyboard or rotate it by pressing the R button on your keyboard. You cannot flip or rotate the connector after you have placed it.

The interface connector is added to the diagram window and to the Design Browser (Design tab).

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Connectors