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Placing Part Symbols

A part symbol is a 2D representation of the part, connector housing, or backshell, imported from Library. There can be more than one part symbol for each part, depending on how many were created in Library. Assigning the part symbol to a control point can be helpful if you want the symbol to remain in the same relative position to the control point, even when the segment containing the control point is moved. You can also assign existing part symbols to a control point subsequently by using the Add to wire harness / Add to cable unit command.

  1. Select the Insert > Part symbol menu items or the button on the toolbar.

    The Part navigator dialog is opened.
  2. Select the part, connector housing, or backshell and click [OK].
  3. Click anywhere in the working window to place the symbol.

    Its bottom left-hand corner is placed where you clicked.
  4. Or, if you prefer, select a control point by clicking and then click in the working window to place the symbol.

    The control point is assigned to the part symbol.
  5. Repeat the command by using the space bar or clicking the Place part symbol button again, if desired.