Creating Connection Point Constraints

Possibly create points, lines or planes if needed.

1. Expand the PPR tree. To add a point to the block body, select and double click the part C_END_BLOCK_3.11 from our scenario.
   
   

2. This places you into the Equipment & Systems > Electrical Harness Discipline > Electrical 3D Design Part workbench. If it defaults to another workbench, then select from the Main menu, select Start >Equipment & Systems > Electrical Harness Discipline > Electrical 3D Design Part

3. For verification this is the active part, the C_END_BLOCK_3.11 is highlighted blue.
   

   We will be utilizing the Geometrical Element toolbar. Some of the choices are:

   Using Plane Definition command, define a plane or surface on the connector as the connection surface. Using Point Definition command, define a the point of connection Using Plane Definition command, define a the direction at which the cable will come out of the surface (optional)

4. For the ease of viewing, select the C_END_BLOCK_2, right click, and in the contextual window, Hide/Show.
   

5. Select the compass and place it on the center of the edge of the block as shown.

6. Select the Point icon. The Point Definition Dialog box appears. Click on the Compass Location bar.
   
   

7. Select the Preview bar to see the results in the 3Dwindow. This gives you coordinates for the point. 
   

8. Since we want the point in the center, adjust accordingly X=25mm, Y=0, Z=0. Click OK when completed.
   
   

9. The point appears in the 3D window and in the PPR tree.

10. Select the C_END_BLOCK_2, right click, and in the contextual window, Hide/Show so it is shown. We hid it earlier.

11. For the next connection point, expand the PPR tree for the brown box, and double click on the C_END_BOX.11.
    

12. For verification, the C_END_BLOCK.11 is highlighted blue, as this is the current part that you have activated, and you are currently working on.
    
    

13. Select the compass and place it on the center of the bottom of the block as shown.
     

14. Select the Point icon. The Point Definition Dialog box appears. Click on the Compass Location bar.
    
    

15. Select the Preview bar to see the results in the 3Dwindow. This gives you coordinates for the point. 
    

16. Since we want the point in the surface, adjust accordingly X=0, Y=0, Z=150mm. Click OK when completed.
    
    

17. Grab and move the compass. The point appears in the 3D window and in the PPR tree.

18. Double click on Robot and Cable at the top of the PPR tree to bring you back into the Device Building workbench.

19. Change the name from Product1 to Robot with Cable. Right click on the name, and select Properties from the contextual window. In the Product tab, change the Part Number, OK.
     

20. From the Main Menu, select, File > Save to save the two changes that you have completed in your required directory. (This also changes the name of the file).

21. Continue creating your cable bundle connection points.