Add a virtual part type and definition to the library

Use the New command in the Cable & Harness Library to add new virtual part types and definitions to the library. You can group virtual parts into existing types and categories or types and categories you create. Other optional properties can also be set, along with any custom properties you need.

  1. On the ribbon, click Cable and Harness tab Manage panel Library .
  2. In the Cable & Harness Library dialog box, click the arrow to select <Add New Type> from the type list.
  3. In the New Type dialog box, enter the new type, and then click the green check mark.
  4. Optionally, you can begin adding new virtual part definitions to the library:
    • To add a part to the new type, click New.
    • To add a part to a different type, select the type from the type list, and then click New.
  5. On the General tab enter a unique Name.

    If the name is not unique, you are prompted to change the name before proceeding.

  6. Optionally, select an existing Category or create a new Category:
    • To select an existing category, choose a category from the list.
    • To create a new category, enter the category name. Once a category is created it is available from the list of categories.
  7. Enter a Part Number, if needed.
  8. Optionally, click the Custom tab and add additional properties to the library virtual part definition.

    The Name list includes property names given to other virtual parts in the Virtual Parts Library, and the Type list includes possible data types that can be assigned to properties. The property names and values are not case sensitive, however, the case entered is maintained for future display of the property name and value.

  9. Click Apply to save the library definition to the library, and then continue editing that library definition. Click OK to create the library definition and close the dialog box.
    Note: If the required properties are not defined or if the values entered not correct, the entry in question is highlighted red to indicate that it must be changed or entered. Make the needed corrections before proceeding.
  10. Click Save to save the definition to the library, and then click Close to close the dialog box.
Parent topic: Add library data manually