This course teaches how to use the Routing component included in SolidWorks Premium to create electrical wires, cables, and wire harnesses. Creating libraries of connectors, wires, and clips is covered. Also how to create peg-board layouts and detailed drawings of harnesses complete with wire cut lengths and a schedule of all connectors, and pin connections is demonstrated.


Class Duration:
1 Day
Recommended Pre-Reqs:
  • Introduction to SolidWorks
Main Topics Covered:
  • Setting Up Routing Options
  • Standard Cables
  • Adding Connectors
  • Creating Routing Components
  • Creating Clips
  • Running a Complex Route
  • Setting Up Pin Connections
  • Wire Libraries, Gauge & Color
  • Creating Wire Harnesses
  • Peg Board Layouts
  • Detailing Pin Connections
  • Adding Coverings
  • Wire Cut Length Tables
  • Harness Bill of Materials
  • Flattening Routes
  • Using From-To Tables
  • Auto Routing and Merging Guidelines