Add a raw ribbon cable definition to the library

Use the New command in the Cable & Harness Library to add a new raw ribbon cable definition to the library. You must specify the raw ribbon cable name, material appearance, and the physical characteristics. You can group raw ribbon cables into existing categories or categories you create, if needed. 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 Raw Ribbon Cable from the type list, and then click New .
  3. On the General tab enter a unique raw ribbon cable Name under the Properties section.

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

  4. 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.
  5. Enter a Part Number, if needed.
  6. Select an Appearance from the lists for conductor one and the ribbon cable body.
  7. Under Physical group, enter the appropriate physical characteristics for the raw ribbon cable.
  8. Click the Custom tab and add additional properties to the library definition, if needed.

    The Name list includes property names given to other raw ribbon cables in the 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 definition to the library, and then continue editing that raw ribbon cable. Click OK to create the raw ribbon cable 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