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Cable and Harness Design
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Preface ............................................................................................................................vii

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In This Guide .....................................................................................................................ix

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Practice Files ....................................................................................................................xi

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Chapter 1: Process Overview 1-1

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1.1 Electromechanical Overview ................................................................................. 1-2
Process Overview.............................................................................................................1-3

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Chapter 2: Overview and Environment 2-1

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2.1 Cabling Process Overview .................................................................................... 2-2
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Process Overview.............................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Cabling Terminology............................................................................................. 2-3
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2.3 Create a New Cabling Assembly ........................................................................... 2-5
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2.4 Set Up Environment .............................................................................................. 2-6

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Model Tree Use in Cabling...............................................................................................2-6

Color Settings ...................................................................................................................2-9
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2.5 Set Up the Configuration File .............................................................................. 2-13

Config.Pro.......................................................................................................................2-13
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Practice 2a: Initial Environment Setup........................................................................... 2-15

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Chapter 3: Electromechanical Model Setup 3-1

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3.1 Placement Models ................................................................................................ 3-2

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3.2 Electromechanical Models .................................................................................... 3-3

Electromechanical Model Types .....................................................................................3-3
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Entry Ports ........................................................................................................................3-4

3.3 Obtaining Models.................................................................................................. 3-6
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Manual Creation ...............................................................................................................3-6

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Vendor Models .................................................................................................................3-7

Creo Parametric Connector Library ................................................................................3-7
3.4 Cable Activation ................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5 Harness Creation .................................................................................................. 3-9
Create a Harness Part......................................................................................................3-9
Create Harness Subassembly .......................................................................................3-12
Practice 3a: Electromechanical Model Setup................................................................. 3-14

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Chapter 4: Designation and Parameters (Manual) 4-1

4.1 Manually Designate Models .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Electromechanical Model Parameters................................................................... 4-4

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4.3 Assign Parameters ............................................................................................... 4-6
Modify Values...................................................................................................................4-7

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Add or Delete Values........................................................................................................4-8
Assigning Values........................................................................................................... 4-10

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Practice 4a: Manually Designate Models ....................................................................... 4-11

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Chapter 5: Spools (Manual) 5-1
5.1 Manual Spool Creation.......................................................................................... 5-2
Spool Types ......................................................................................................................5-2

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Default Spool Parameters................................................................................................5-4
Cable Stripes.....................................................................................................................5-6

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5.2 Modifying Spools .................................................................................................. 5-8
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Redefining Spools ............................................................................................................5-8
Renaming Spools .............................................................................................................5-8
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5.3 Storing and Retrieving Spool Files......................................................................... 5-9
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Retrieving Spool Files.......................................................................................................5-9

Storing Spool Files ...........................................................................................................5-9
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Practice 5a: Manually Create Spools ............................................................................. 5-10

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Chapter 6: Cabling Features (Manual) 6-1

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6.1 Wire, Cable, and Ribbon Features .......................................................................... 6-2

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Practice 6a: Manually Create Cabling Features................................................................ 6-4

Chapter 7: Logical Reference Technique 7-1

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7.1 Introduction to Logical References ....................................................................... 7-2

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7.2 Logical Reference Options .................................................................................... 7-3

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Ref Diagram ......................................................................................................................7-3

Import................................................................................................................................7-4
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Export ................................................................................................................................7-8
Clear Reference ................................................................................................................7-8
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Compare ...........................................................................................................................7-8
Update ............................................................................................................................ 7-10
7.3 Designate Models Using Logical References ....................................................... 7-11
Manual Designation ...................................................................................................... 7-12
Auto Designation ........................................................................................................... 7-13
7.4 Entry Ports from Logical References ................................................................... 7-16
7.5 Spools from Logical References ......................................................................... 7-18

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7.6 Cabling Features from Logical References .......................................................... 7-19

7.7 Modifying Component Parameters...................................................................... 7-21
7.8 Benefits of Logical References ........................................................................... 7-22

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Practice 7a: Diagram as a Logical Reference................................................................. 7-23
Practice 7b: Neutral Wire List as a Logical Reference .................................................... 7-40

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Chapter 8: Routing Methods 8-1

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8.1 Introduction to Routing ......................................................................................... 8-2

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8.2 Route Wires and Cables ........................................................................................ 8-3
Wire/Cable Selection........................................................................................................8-3
Routing Options................................................................................................................8-4

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8.3 Route with Bundles ............................................................................................. 8-10

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Creating Bundles ........................................................................................................... 8-10
Creating Bundles On The Fly ........................................................................................ 8-11

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Options........................................................................................................................... 8-12
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Practice 8a: Manual Routing - No Logical References ................................................... 8-13
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Practice 8b: Manual Routing - Logical References......................................................... 8-35
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Chapter 9: Modifying a Cabling Assembly 9-1

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9.1 Cabling Tab .......................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2 Route Group.......................................................................................................... 9-3
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Reroute Segment..............................................................................................................9-6
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Reroute Location ..............................................................................................................9-6

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9.3 Edit Dimensions and References ........................................................................... 9-8

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9.4 Locations Group ................................................................................................... 9-9

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9.5 Logical Data and Components Groups................................................................. 9-11

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Practice 9a: Modify a Cabling Assembly........................................................................ 9-13

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Chapter 10: Additional Routing Features 10-1

10.1 Add Splices......................................................................................................... 10-2
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Through Splice............................................................................................................... 10-2

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Butt Splice...................................................................................................................... 10-6

10.2 Terminator Tables .............................................................................................. 10-7
Manual Terminator Assignment................................................................................... 10-7
Automatic Terminator Assignment.............................................................................. 10-8
10.3 Strip Length Tables........................................................................................... 10-14

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10.4 Cabling Cosmetic Features ............................................................................... 10-15

Tie Wrap ....................................................................................................................... 10-15
Modify Tie Wraps ........................................................................................................ 10-17
Tape ............................................................................................................................. 10-17
Marker .......................................................................................................................... 10-18

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Branch Tape................................................................................................................. 10-20
Stiff Shrink ................................................................................................................... 10-21

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Practice 10a: Splices .................................................................................................. 10-23

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Practice 10b: Terminator Tables ................................................................................. 10-29

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Practice 10c: Cosmetic Features................................................................................. 10-35

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Chapter 11: Networking 11-1

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11.1 Introduction to Networks .................................................................................... 11-2

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11.2 Preliminary Information ...................................................................................... 11-3
Preliminary Logical Reference Setup ........................................................................... 11-4

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Preliminary Manual Setup............................................................................................. 11-5
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11.3 Network Setup .................................................................................................... 11-7
Network Tips.................................................................................................................. 11-8
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11.4 Autorouting Wires and Cables............................................................................. 11-9

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11.5 Troubleshooting Network.................................................................................. 11-10

11.6 Network Options ............................................................................................... 11-11
Sharing Networks ........................................................................................................ 11-11
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Location Point Priorities ............................................................................................. 11-12

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Splices.......................................................................................................................... 11-13
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Bundles ........................................................................................................................ 11-14

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Practice 11a: Autorouting ........................................................................................... 11-15

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Chapter 12: Cabling Assembly Deliverables 12-1

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12.1 System Bill of Materials ...................................................................................... 12-2

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12.2 Cabling Information ............................................................................................ 12-3

12.3 Location Information........................................................................................... 12-5
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Practice 12a: Deliverables............................................................................................. 12-6

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Chapter 13: HARNESS-MFG 13-1

13.1 HARNESS-MFG Introduction ............................................................................... 13-2
13.2 HARNESS-MFG File Structure ............................................................................. 13-3

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13.3 Harness Flattening.............................................................................................. 13-5
Manual Flattening.......................................................................................................... 13-6

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Auto-Flattening .............................................................................................................. 13-9
Fan Out........................................................................................................................... 13-9

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13.4 Model Placement in a Flattened Harness .......................................................... 13-10

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Manual ......................................................................................................................... 13-11

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Automatic .................................................................................................................... 13-11
13.5 Modifying a Flattened Harness.......................................................................... 13-12
Modify .......................................................................................................................... 13-12

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Move Segment............................................................................................................. 13-12
Bend ............................................................................................................................. 13-13
Twist............................................................................................................................. 13-13

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Break ............................................................................................................................ 13-13
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Delete ........................................................................................................................... 13-13
13.6 Harness Information ......................................................................................... 13-14
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2D-3D Info .................................................................................................................... 13-14
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Wire List ....................................................................................................................... 13-14

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Branch Info .................................................................................................................. 13-15

Component .................................................................................................................. 13-15
Flat Status.................................................................................................................... 13-15
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Practice 13a: Harness Manufacturing ......................................................................... 13-16

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Chapter 14: Harness Manufacturing Deliverables 14-1

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14.1 Creating a Nail-Board Drawing ............................................................................ 14-2

Drawing Views ............................................................................................................... 14-3
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Report Tables ................................................................................................................ 14-4

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14.2 Printing Nail-Board Drawings .............................................................................. 14-7

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Practice 14a: Harness MFG Deliverables ....................................................................... 14-8

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 Preface

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As an experienced user in the basics of Creo Parametric 10.0, this learning guide enables you

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to create electromechanical cabling systems designed in Creo Parametric using the Piping and
Cabling Extension. Utilizing the parametric and associative nature of Creo Parametric, an

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electromechanical designer can easily create realistic 3D cabling assemblies, wire lists, bill of

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material tables, and nail-board drawings.

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The Creo Parametric 10.0: Cable and Harness Design learning guide contains numerous
practices to give you practical experience that will improve your job performance.

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Topics Covered

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• Cabling Process Overview

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Cabling Terminology
• Environment and Configuration Setup
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• Electromechanical Model Setup

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• Manual Designation and Parameters

• Manual Spools
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• Manual Cabling Features

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• Logical Reference Technique

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• Routing Methods
• Modifying Cabling Assemblies
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• Additional Routing Features

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Networking
• Cabling Assembly Deliverables
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• HARNESS-MFG
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Prerequisites
• Access to the Creo Parametric 10.0 software. The practices and files included with this
guide might not be compatible with prior versions. Practice files included with this guide are
compatible with the commercial version of the software, but not the student edition.

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• Completion of the Creo Parametric: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide or equivalent Creo

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Parametric experience is recommended.

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Note on Software Setup

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installation. Lectures and practices use the standard software templates and default options
for the Content Libraries.

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Note on Learning Guide Content

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codes or standards.
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The following highlights the key features of this guide.

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Feature Description

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Practice Files The Practice Files page includes a link to the practice files and instructions on
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practices in this guide.
Chapters A chapter consists of the following: Learning Objectives, Instructional Content,
Practices, Chapter Review Questions, and Command Summary.

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provided in the chapter.

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topic introduces a product feature, discusses various aspects of that feature,
and provides step-by-step procedures on how to use that feature. Where
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Process Overview

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You can design electromechanical cabling systems in Creo Parametric using the Creo

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Schematics, Piping and Cabling Extension, and Harness-MFG modules. Pro/REPORT can be
used for design documentation. Using the parametric and associative characteristics of Creo

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Parametric, an electromechanical designer can easily create 2D schematics, realistic 3D
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cabling assemblies, wire lists, bill of material tables, and nail-board drawings.
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Learning Objective
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• Understand the Electromechanical design process.

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1.1 Electromechanical Overview

A process overview of the electromechanical cabling design process using Creo Parametric is
shown in Figure 1–1.

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Diagram

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Nail-board Drawing Cabling Assembly

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Cabling Assembly
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Figure 1–1
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This overview is provided as a reference to use throughout this learning guide. Each stage of
the process is discussed in detail in related chapters.
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The Creo Schematics course covers the creation of a 2D schematic to define the wire
connection information. The Cabling and Harness-MFG course covers the creation of the 3D
cabling assembly, flattening of the 3D wiring harness, and manufacturing documentation.

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Process Overview
1. Decide which cabling entities will be routed to various electromechanical devices in the
assembly.

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2. Using Creo Schematics, create a 2D schematic to represent the logical connectivity
between cabling entities and their respective electromechanical devices.

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3. Using Cabling, create a realistic 3D assembly by routing cable geometry throughout the

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assembly. Logical connectivity and parameters that are defined in Creo Schematics can be

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used in Cabling to expedite the design process.

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4. Using HARNESS-MFG, create a flattened harness to simulate laying out the wire and cable
harness geometry on a nail-board.
5. Create a 2D drawing to document the flattened harness for manufacturing. Use Pro/

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REPORT to create a customized bill of materials and wire list. Drawings can also be created

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for the routed 3D assemblies.

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The process outlined above describes how Creo Parametric is intended to be used to design
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electromechanical cabling systems. Sometimes it is not practical to create a 2D schematic
using Creo Schematics as part of the electromechanical cable design process.
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Alternative methods of creating a 3D assembly without linking to a 2D schematic are covered in
this learning guide.
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