Adding a Connector Connection Point

You can add a connector connection point to a connector, placing it using an axis system.

The connector connection point specifies how mating connectors are placed when making an electrical connection.

Before you begin: Open any document containing a single insert connector.
See Also
About Connection Points
Placing Connection Points Using the Advanced Method
  1. From the Device section of the action bar, click Connector Connection Point .
  2. In the tree or in the work area, select an connector.
    The Connector Connection Point Definition dialog box appears.
  3. In the Name box, type a name.
  4. To place a connector connection point:
    1. Select the Standard tab.
    2. Click the icon.
      The Axis System Definition dialog box appears.

      If there is an existing representation, a right-handed axis system is positioned by default.

    3. Optional: Define an origin, and then the X, Y, and Z axes.
      For more information about defining axis systems, see Generative Shape Design User's Guide: Defining an Axis System.
    4. Click OK.
    In the Connector Connection Point Definition dialog box, the name of the axis system is displayed in the Axis System box.
  5. Click OK to validate.
    The connector connection point is added to the selected device and appears under the Electrical node in the tree.