Managing complex wiring in electrical cabinets can be time-consuming and prone to errors, but with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D’s AutoRoute functionality, the process becomes intuitive and efficient. This feature leverages your schematics data to automate wire routing, saving you valuable design time and ensuring accuracy.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the AutoRoute process and highlight how it simplifies electrical cabinet wiring.
For a step-by-step demonstration, watch the video below:
Step 1: Preparing Your Project
Before you begin the AutoRoute process, ensure that your project is set up correctly:
Load Your Electrical Project: Import your project from SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics into the 3D environment.
Assign 3D Models to Components: Verify that all electrical components have corresponding 3D models assigned.
This ensures that your 3D models align with the connection points defined in the schematics.
Step 2: Setting Up AutoRoute
To start routing:
Confirm the route type and select the components to be routed.
Choose whether to route all wires in the cabinet or specific ones, depending on your project needs.
Step 3: Let AutoRoute Do the Work
Once settings are confirmed, SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D uses the connection data from the schematics to automatically generate wire routes within the cabinet. The software ensures that the connection points on the components in your 3D model correspond to the schematics, enabling seamless routing.
Step 4: Review and Finalise
After AutoRoute completes:
Inspect the Generated Wires: Visualise the wire paths within your 3D model.
Extract Key Information: Obtain wire lengths, a crucial metric for manufacturing and assembly.
Generate Drawings: Create detailed documentation for review and assembly, ensuring all stakeholders have accurate and comprehensive information.
Why Use AutoRoute in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D?
The AutoRoute functionality is a game-changer for electrical design teams. It reduces the manual effort required for wire routing, minimises errors, and provides accurate data for downstream processes. By automating a traditionally tedious task, you can focus on optimising your design rather than managing its details.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D’s AutoRoute feature integrates seamlessly with your schematics to deliver a faster, more accurate design process. Whether you’re wiring a simple cabinet or a complex assembly, this tool ensures efficiency and precision.
Watch the YouTube video to see how easy it is to streamline your wire routing with AutoRoute.
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