Adding a Segment Connection Point

You can add segment connection point to a device. Segment connection points are used to attach the end of a segment to an electrical device (except filler plugs and splices).

You can also define the properties of flat cables in the Segment Connection Point Definition dialog box.

This task shows you how to:

Related Topics
About Connection Points
Connectable Devices Reference Table

Add a Segment Connection Point

You can add a segment connection point to a device.

  1. Click Segment Connection Point or select Insert > Connection Point > Segment Connection Point...

  2. Select the electrical device to which you want to add a segment connection point.

    The Segment Connection Point Definition dialog box opens:



  3. Identify the connection point in the Name box.

  4. Select a Representation, for example a surface or a point.

  5. Place the segment connection point using an axis system.

    Tip: This is the recommended placement method.

    1. Select Standard.
    2. Click .

      The Axis System Definition dialog box opens.

      If there is an existing representation, a right-handed axis system is positioned by default.

    3. Optionally: Define an origin and X, Y and Z axes.

      For more information about defining axis systems, see Generative Shape Design User's Guide: Using Tools: Defining an Axis System.

    4. Click OK.

      Important: Ensure that the X-axis points away from the device to ensure segment tangency. The X-axis indicates the direction of segment tangency.

    You can also position segment connection points using the Placing Connection Points Using the Advanced Method.

  6. Click OK to validate.

If you want to create flat cables, you need to define their properties in the Segment Connection Point Definition dialog box.

Define Segment Section Parameters

Branch dimensions can be defined on the Segment Connection Point. These dimensions are used while routing a branch on this Segment Connection Point, if the Automatically impose profile properties from segment connection point option is checked in the Electrical Geometry Management tab in Tools > Options > Equipment > Electrical Discipline > Electrical Assembly Design. If all the flat cable conditions are complete (for more information, please refer to Electrical 3D Installation User's Guide: Creating Flat Cables: About Flat Cables, you can create a flat cable by routing the branch on the segment connection point.

A flat cable should always have a segment connection point containing the flat cable information, otherwise you will not be able to create a flat cable.

  1. Double-click the Segment Connection Point in the specification tree.

    The Segment Connection Point Definition dialog box opens.

  2. Click More... to define the properties of a flat cable.



    Note: For more information about Axis System , please refer to the Generative Shape Design User's Guide: Using Tools: Defining an Axis System.

    To manage the flat cables' orientation, it is recommended to use the Standard tab.

  3. Edit the Segment section parameters



    The axis system of the connector's segment connection point is already defined. For a flat cable:

    • y: corresponds to the Width of the flat cable's profile.
    • z: corresponds to the Thickness.

      For more information, please refer to Electrical 3D Installation User's Guide: Creating Flat Cables: About Orientation Management .

    By default, a flat cable is rectangular, but if the user chooses to define the Diameter, the result will look like creating a standard branch (it will not be flat). The Diameter is taken into account only when the Width or Thickness is Unset.

  4. Click OK.

    Now the segment connection point contains the dimensions necessary for the flat cable creation, when you will route a branch on this segment connection point.

  5. Select the segment connection point in the specification tree.

  6. Route the flat cable on the segment connection point.