Library
The library is a structure which contains parts (library items) intended for use in EPLAN Harness proD Studio. A library can be created and managed by the EPLAN Harness proD Library application.
Connection
To connect to a certain library, the EPLAN Harness proD Studio application uses a special file which contains the required information. This file with the *.hxcn file extension is called "Connection". Connections are stored in the Documents\<EPLAN Harness proD version>\Connections directory.
Project
A project is the main object of EPLAN Harness proD Studio. It consists of the following components:
- Variants: Variants typically represent various "mechanical" configurations of the device for which the wire harness is to be projected. The "electrical" configurations of each variant can also be defined.
- Workspaces: The workspace is the 3D environment in which the mechanical 3D models are loaded and the wire harness design is performed. The 3D model then serves as a source for outputs such as nailboards, cable drawings, and reports.
- Workdesks: The workdesk environment is primarily focused on wire harness design. It enables you to design wire harnesses by imitating a 2D manufacturing drawing, without being bothered with 3D mechanical models. It is basically a 3D environment with a locked Z axis; however, the Z axis is not fully locked. If needed, workdesk design can be easily converted to workspace environment.
- Nailboards: The nailboard environment creates 2D nailboards out of the chosen 3D workspace / workdesk by flattening the 3D wire harness to a 2D drawing, thus preparing the final layouts of wire harnesses. These layouts can then be used as models for manufacturing purposes.
- Cable drawings: The cable drawing environment creates 2D cable drawings out of the chosen 3D workspace / workdesk by flattening the cable unit to a 2D drawing, thus preparing the final layouts of cable assemblies. These layouts can then be used as models for manufacturing purposes.
- Reports: The report environment is the tool to generate the necessary manufacturing reports, like wire cutting lists, cable reports, bills of materials, etc. from the chosen workspace / workdesk.