Add or edit connector part properties

Property data can be added or modified on the connector part. All properties at the part level are optional. At the occurrence level, the RefDes is required when importing wire lists.

In the Part properties dialog box for an occurrence, custom properties added to the part are displayed with a dark background. Custom properties on the part can be overridden by the occurrence, and then restored to their original part-level value as needed.

Add or edit part-level properties and place holder RefDes

1. In the browser or graphics window, open the part to edit.

   Set the Select command to Leaf Priority to select the part, if needed.

2. Right-click the part, and then select Harness Properties from the context menu.
3. On the General tab, enter the optional place holder or generic value for the RefDes.
4. If appropriate, click the Custom tab to add new properties or modify existing properties.
   • To add new properties, enter a Name, Type, and Value, and then click Add.
   • To modify existing properties, select the property to modify, change the settings as needed, and then click Modify.
5. Click Apply to continue adding or modifying properties or OK to finish.

Add or edit part occurrence properties and unique RefDes

1. In the browser, double-click the harness assembly.
2. In the browser, right-click the part, and then select Harness Properties from the context menu.

   Set the Select command to Leaf Priority to select the part, if needed.

3. In the Part Properties dialog box, add a unique reference designator.
4. If appropriate, click the Custom tab to add new properties or modify existing properties.
   • To add new properties, enter a Name, Type, and Value, and then click Add.
   • To modify existing properties, select the property to modify, change the settings as needed, and then click Modify.
5. Click Apply to continue modifying or adding properties or OK to finish.

Restore part-level properties on the occurrence

If a custom property value is overridden on the part occurrence, the part-level value appears in the lower-left side of the dialog box when you select the property name in the table. You can restore this value if desired.

1. In the browser, double-click the harness assembly.
2. In the browser, right-click the part occurrence, and then select Harness Properties from the context menu.
3. On the Part Properties dialog box Custom tab, select any custom property displayed with a dark background.
4. Select a property whose value has been overridden.
   Tip: Look in the lower-left side of the dialog box to display the property value. If the value differs from what is displayed in the table, it has been overridden.
5. Right-click, and then select Restore.
6. Click Apply to continue restoring part-level properties or OK to finish.