Click in the geometry area to start the comparison.
The algorithm used is that set in the
Flattening Harness Parameters.
The entire harness is browsed automatically starting from the segment selected first. The algorithm compares components two-by-two to see if they are identical, and if conditions are met, then maps the two components.
There are different mappings:
- Mapping by Topological Algorithm
Mapping conditions are different for each geometry component and
take into account tolerance values specified:
- Segments: must be of the same length and diameter.
- Devices: must have the same Reference Designator or instance name.
- Splices: must belong the same mapped segment and have the same
abscissa along the electrical curve.
- Supports: must belong to the same mapped segment and have the same abscissa along the electrical curve.
- Protective coverings: must belong to the same mapped and covered
segment and have the same abscissa along the electrical curve.
- Conductors and conductor groups: must have the same From/to end and be routed
along the same route.
- Mapping by Naming Algorithm
Mapping conditions are based on the naming of the reference
designator if valuated. If this attribute is not valuated, then
mapping is based on the instance name.
If attributes have the same name, then components are mapped
successfully.
Special case for supports: since supports are not considered electrical components, they do not have reference designator attributes. The user can, however, specify a user-defined attribute, naming it Reference Designator.
If several solutions are possible, the algorithm informs the user
and waits for user input.
When the comparison is complete, components whose flatten links
have been properly updated are highlighted in both documents.
At the end of the command, the mapped components are highlighted in both documents. Press Escape or select the components to un-highlight them.
in the Update Flatten Links toolbar.