Wires and cables are retrieved from the Cable and Harness Library and placed in the assembly using manual or automatic methods. To insert wires manually, you select the wire to insert, and then identify the two pins on the electrical parts or splices. To insert cables manually, you select the cable to insert, and then identify the pins for each wire in the cable.
To insert multiple wires or cables automatically, you import a wire list in .xml or .csv/.cfg format. When using an .xml import file, you can also generate virtual parts and bring in additional data such as properties. Check for and correct missing RefDes information, and verify that the required electrical parts are placed in the harness assembly before importing the file. You can use the Review Harness Data command on the Cable and Harness tab.
Once the wires and cables are in the assembly, you can diagnose and correct certain data errors. You can also add points to control shape and edit, delete, and move wires and cables, and replace wires. The system automatically calculates lengths based on placement in the assembly. To help complete the design, you can add virtual parts, such as looms, to wires and cable wires. You can add labels to wire pins and cable wire pins.