Electrical System Functional Definition

Preface

What's New?

Getting Started

Basic Tasks

Advanced Tasks

Workbench    Description

Customizing

Glossary

Index

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PrefaceElectrical System Functional Definition (EFD) is a new generation CATIA productdedicated to the functional definition of electrical systems and addresses the first stagein the electrical systems engineering process. It completely supports the integration ofelectrical systems in the digital mock-up.

Electrical System Functional Definition is a Java application integrated into theENOVIA 3d com Navigator that resides on a network comprising the CATIA V5 serverand can be customized to corporate requirements.

The functional definition is done independently of any 3D representation and offers astructured view of the components making up the electrical system, for example anairplane radar system. You can create systems and components as well as make bothinternal and external system connections. Other applications can be used to generatedata and a neutral file format lets you import and export entire systems from and toother applications.

The functional definition of your electrical system is an iterative process and lets youfine-tune your definition over time. Existing or legacy data are also supported.

Electrical System Functional Definition is a dedicated workbench and is available onboth UNIX and Windows environments.

This guide is organized as follows:Getting Started: provides a scenario allowing you to get acquainted with theproductBasic Tasks: provides a step-by-step guide for using Electrical SystemFunctional Definition. Useful tips are given for getting the most out of theproduct.Advanced Tasks: provides more advanced tasks on printing, importing &exporting, mapping EFD components to V4 and V5 catalog parts, generatingEFD components from V4 and V5 catalog parts as well as VPM1interoperability.Workbench Description: describes the Electrical System FunctionalDefinition-dedicated menu bar and workbench toolbar.Customizing: contains information allowing you to customize your personalenvironment.Glossary: provides definitions of terms that are specific to Electrical SystemFunctional Definition.

Using This GuideMore Information

Using This GuideThe user should be familiar with basic Enovia 3d com Navigator Version 5 conceptssuch as the Webtree and standard toolbars.

To get the most out of Electrical System Functional Definition, use the following userguide wizard. It will help you better locate information relevant to you as well as to theway you work.

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I am a first time user The getting started tutorial. Once you havefinished, you should move on to the user tasksection of this guide. This steps you through basicprocedures.

I have used Electrical SystemFunctional Definition before

Your Electrical System Functional Definitionsession and start defining your electrical system.If you need some help in understanding tools andcommands, use the on-line help. You can alsotake a look at the basic user task section of thisguide to locate information with which you are notalready familiar.

I never read manuals The on-line help. This guide can be accessedusing a standard Web browser.

 

Where to Find More InformationYou may also like to read the following complementary product guides, for which theappropriate license is required:

Electrical Wire Routing User's GuideElectrical Library User's GuideCATIA Infrastructure User's Guide for information on installing EFDCATIA-V4 Integration User's Guide for VPM1 interoperability.

Click to find out more about Conventions used in this guide. 

 

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What's New?New: Interoperability with ENOVIA V5New: Generating functional components from V4 library and V5 catalog partsEnhanced: Functional components can now be mapped to V5 catalog partsEnhanced: graphical preview algorithm enhanced 

 

Getting Started

 

 

This tutorial steps you through the functionaldefinition of a simple electrical systemcomprising two items of equipment: a controlunit and an antenna connected by atransmit/receive signal.

You will need a Electrical System Functional Definition session and should befamiliar with basic concepts such as the Webtree.

Note: Electrical System Functional Definition is integrated into ENOVIA 3d comNavigator.You should be able to complete this tutorial in about 15 minutes.

 

Creating a New SystemCreating EquipmentCreating Connectors

Creating a SignalConnecting

Saving Your System

Creating a New SystemThis task shows you how to create a new system.

Note: Electrical System Functional Definition is integrated into ENOVIA 3d com Navigator.When you start Electrical System Functional Design, an EFD document is displayed:

1. Click the New System icon to create a new electrical system.

The New system... dialog box appears.2. Enter the name of the system you want to create in the dialog box, then validate by clicking OK.

The new system is created in the server data model and is represented in the tree view. The BOMview of the new system is shown to the right in the document window.

3. Enter values for system attributes in the BOM view to identify your system.4. Click OK to validate entries made.

 

Creating a Control Unit and an AntennaThis task shows you how to create two items of equipment: a control unit and an antenna.

1. If not already current, select the system you just created in the tree view.

2. Click the Equipment icon.

The BOM view for equipment appears to the right of the tree view.

3. Select the cell in the Name column and enter Control unit1.4. Select the cell in the Sub_Type column and enter Control unit5. Select the cell in the Nominal_Part_Num column and enter EQT CU123.6. In the second row, click the cell in the Name column and enter Antenna1.7. Enter attributes Antenna for Sub_Type and EQT A456 for Nominal_Part_Num.8. Click OK to validate entries made.

The control unit and antenna are created and are added to the tree view in a folder namedEquipment.

 

Creating Equipment ConnectorsThis task shows you how to create the connectors associated with the equipmentyou have just defined. The logical connection between the two items ofequipment will be made at connector level.1. Select Antenna1 in the tree view.

2. Click the Connectors icon in the Functional Components toolbar.

The BOM view for connectors is displayed to the right of the tree view.3. Click the cell in the Name column and enter P7.4. Enter an Id Number for the connector, for example 1.5. Click OK to validate the entry.

Connector P7 is created and identified in thetree view.

6. Select Control unit1 in the tree view.7. Click the Connectors icon in the Functional Components toolbar.8. Click the cell in the Name column and enter P6.9. Enter an Id Number for the connector, for example 1.10. Click OK to validate the entry.

Connector P6 is created and identified in thetree view.

 

Creating the Transmit/Receive SignalThis task shows you how to create the transmit/receive signal under System1.

1. Select System1 in the tree view.

2. Click the Signals icon.

The BOM view for signals is displayed to the right of the tree view.3. Select Video from the drop-down list to identify the signal type.4. Click the cell in the Name column and enter Transmit/receive.5. Click OK to validate the entry.

The signal is created and added to the tree view. Signals are grouped in a signal folder.

 

Connecting the Control Unit to theAntenna

This task shows you how to assign the transmit/receive signal to control unit andantenna connectors.1. Select the Transmit/receive signal you just created in the tree view.

2. Click the Assign View icon.

The Assign view is displayed to the right of the tree view.3. Click on the small + sign to the left of items in the Assign view to expand them

and show their contents.

4. Select connector P7 and control-click connector P6 in the top part of theAssign view.

5. Click Add to connect the control unit and antenna via the Transmit/receivesignal.The connection is made and displayed in the bottom part of the Assign view.

6. Click OK in the Assign view to validate theconnection.

The connection is made and two end points arecreated under the signal.

 

Saving Your SystemThis task shows you how to save the system you have just defined.

1. Select System1 in the tree view:

Note: A yellow star appears in the tree view besidesystems that have been modified and require saving.

2. Click the Save System icon.

The Enter the CATProduct filename... dialog box appears.

3. Specify the location where you want to save your system.

4. Enter the name of the system.

5. Click Save.

System1 has been saved

6. Click OK in the Information dialog box

 

Basic Tasks 

Installing Electrical System Functional DefinitionStarting Electrical System Functional Definition

Creating, Opening & Saving SystemsCreating Components

Navigating, Editing, Moving, DeletingElectrical Connections

Installing Electrical SystemFunctional Definition

 

Electrical SystemFunctional Definition(EFD) is a Javaapplication integratedinto the ENOVIA 3d comNavigator that resides ona network comprising theCATIA V5 server with aCORBA objectdistributed architecture.

An Orbix serverimplementscommunication protocolsfor this architecture. Itawaits incoming requestsfor server activations andconnects clients to serverprocesses.

 

This task explains how to install Electrical System Functional Definition. You will:Install CATIA V5 (includes install of  EFD and Orbix)Note: All products are installed on the same machine.Install EFD software (Java application and virtual machine) on a separatemachine.

 

 

Hard- and software requirements are specified in the CATIA Infrastructure User'sGuide. 

In addition, the Java virtual machine and standard Java libraries (J.D.K.) mustmeet the following requirement: J.D.K. 1.1.5 or higher. 

On Windows, the Java virtual machine provided with JDK 1.1.8 from IBMis recommended.On UNIX, the Java virtual machine provided with JDK 1.1.6 or 1.1.7 fromSun Microsystems is recommended.

 

 

1. Install CATIA V5 on a UNIX workstation. For information on how to do so,see the Getting Started section in the CATIA Infrastructure User's Guide.

Do not forget to activate the option restarting the Orbix daemon after areboot.

 Default UNIX installation location

The CATIA V5 software is installed (if you used the default location) in thedirectory /usr/DassaultSystemes/B04/OS_a

where OS_a is:aix_ahpux_airix_asolaris_a.

Electrical System Functional Definition software is installed in the installdirectory under /docs at the same time as the CATIA V5 software. You canhowever, install the Java application and virtual machine on a differentmachine.

 2. Run CATIA Version 5 and activate the EF2 product license.

This must be done by the superuser (root) and all EFD users. 

 3. To install Electrical System Functional Definition software on a different

machine, copy all the files from installation_location/docs into a Windowsfolder or UNIX directory.

Java Environment

The EFD startup shell named:run_EFD.sh (UNIX) is located in directory installation_location/docsrun_EFD.bat (Windows) is located in folderinstallation_location\docs.

This startup shell invokes the Java virtual machine. The path of thismachine and appropriate libraries (J.D.K.) is defined by environmentvariable $JAVA_HOME, for example:

export JAVA_HOME = /usr/jdk116 (UNIX)set JAVA_HOME = c:\jdk116 (Windows)

 

 

Starting Electrical System Functional DefinitionThis task explains how to start the default Electrical System Functional Definition (EFD) Version 5environment on Windows and on UNIX.

Note: EFD is integrated into the ENOVIA 3d com Navigator.1. Change to the directory or folder default_installation_location/docs containing the EFD startup shell.

2. Enter the command:

On Windows, runEFD.bat with arguments:location of EFD runtime libraries (for example, c:\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\B04)location of JDK (for example, c:\jdk1.1.6).

On UNIX, runEFD.sh with arguments:name_of_Orbix_serverlocation of EFD runtime libraries (for example, default_installation_location/docs/java).

The Portal Logon dialog box is displayed.3. Enter the UNIX or Windows username and password,

then click Logon.

An Electrical System Functional Definition document isdisplayed. The tree view is shown to the left.

Note: EFD is integrated into the ENOVIA 3d comNavigator.

For more information on installing Electrical System Functional Definition.

 

Creating, Opening & Saving SystemsYou can create new systems or open existing systems. Systems are saved asCATProduct files with one system per file.A system is an electric unit which accomplishes a specific function, for examplean airplane radar system. You can define system:

EquipmentConnectorsSignals

A yellow star appears in the tree view beside systems thathave been modified and require saving. This includes new systems.

 Create new systems: Click the New System icon and enter a name in thedialog box, then click OK.Open existing systems: Click the Open System icon and double-click thedesired system in the dialog box.Close systems: Select a system in the tree view then click the Close Systemicon.Save systems: Select a system in the tree view then click the Save Systemicon.

Save all systems: Click the Save All Systems icon.

 

Creating New SystemsThis task explains how to create a new system.

1. Click the New System icon.

The New system... dialog box appears.2. Enter the name of the system you want to create in the dialog box, then validate by pressing Enter

or clicking OK.

The new system is created in the server data model and is represented in the tree view. The BOMview of the new system is shown to the right in the document window.

The current object is identified in the BOM view.

3. Enter attributes identifying your system in the BOM view.4. Click OK to validate entries made.

You can now define system equipment, connectors and signals as desired.You can create more than one system in any one Electrical System Functional Definition document.When you save the document, each system will be saved in a separate CATProduct file.

 

Opening Existing SystemsThis task explains how to open existing systems saved as CATProduct type files.

1. Click the Open System icon.

The Select a CATProductfile... dialog box appears.

2. Specify the location of thesystem to be opened.

3. Double-click the system of interest

Or,

Click the system of interest, then click the View icon in the dialog box.

Or,

Click the system of interest, then click Load.

Or,

Enter the name of the CATProduct directly in the field at the bottom of thedialog box, then click Load.

Note: Multiple selection using ctrl-clicking or shift-clicking is available.The system is displayed.Note: You can open more than one system in any one EFD document.

If the system openedcontains links to systemsin other documents, aLinks to systems folderappears in the webtree.Opening documents in thisfolder resolves the links inyour EFD session.

 

Closing SystemsThis task explains how to close a system.

1. Select the system you want to close in the tree view.

2. Select the Close System icon.

If changes have been made since the last save, a message to this effect isdisplayed.

3. Specify whether or not you want to save the system.

 

Saving SystemsSystems are saved in CATProduct type files with one system per file.

This tasks explains how to save a system in a CATProduct type file.

1. Select the system you want to save in the tree view.

2. Click the Save System icon.

The Enter the CATProduct Filename... dialog box appears.3. Specify the location of the

system to be saved.

4. Enter the name of the system.5. Click Save.

Note: If the CATProduct filealready exists, a Warning panelasking you if you want toreplace the existingCATProduct file appears.

A message indicating that thecurrent system has been savedis displayed.

 

Saving All SystemsSystems are saved in CATProduct type files with one system per file.

This tasks explains how to save all the systems you have opened.

1. Click the Save All Systems icon.

The Enter the CATProduct Filename... dialog box appears ready for you tosave the first system never saved before.If opened systems have already been saved, then the dialog box does notappear and systems are saved under the name given the first time theywere saved.

2. Specify the location of the system to be saved.3. Enter the name of the system.4. Click Save.

The Enter the CATProduct Filename... dialog box appears again.5. Repeat the above until all systems have been saved.

A message indicating that all systems have been saved is displayed.

 

Creating Functional ElectricalComponents

Having created a system, you are now ready to define the components makingup this system.

 Create equipment: Select a system, click the Equipment icon then enter thename(s) and attributes of equipment to create in the BOM view and clickOK.Create connectors: Select an item of equipment or a system, click theConnector icon then enter the name(s) and attributes of connector(s) tocreate in the BOM view and click OK.Create contact points: Select an item of equipment or a connector, click theContact Point icon then enter the name(s) and attributes of contact point(s)to create in the BOM view and click OK.Create signals: Select a system, click the Signal icon and select the signaltype, then enter the name(s) and attributes of signal(s) to create in the BOMview and click OK.Copy & paste components: Select the item to copy, click the Copy icon thenselect the target parent component and click the Paste icon.Create offsheet connectors: Select a signal, click the Offsheet Connectoricon, then enter the name(s) and attributes of offsheet connector(s) in theBOM view and click OK.

 The tasks in this section step you through the creation of some of the functionalelectrical components shown on the schematics diagram below:

Validating information means that the data is sent to the server. Ifknowledgeware is used, the server checks data received and if necessary,corrects it then sends the updated view back to the client.

In BOM views, information is validated when you click OK, when you change thecurrent object in the tree view or when you change the active view.

A yellow star appears in the tree view beside systems thathave been modified and require saving.

 

Creating EquipmentA piece of equipment is a functional electrical device with one or more associated connectors, forexample a lamp or a battery. Equipment is created directly under the system.This task explains how to create equipment. In this example, you will create headphone1, microphone1,control unit1, control panel1 and power panel1.You have created a new system or opened an existing system.

 

1. If not already current, select the system for which you want to define equipment in the tree view.

Note: Available commands are highlighted in the Functional Components toolbar.

2. Click the Equipment icon.

The BOM view for equipment appears to the right of the tree view.

3. Click the cell in the Name column and give the equipment a meaningful name, for exampleheadphone1.

4. (Optional) Click cells in attribute columns and complete with appropriate values.5. Continue to identify the equipment you want to associate with the system by filling in one row per

piece of equipment.Note: Right-click in the BOM view and select Insert Rows to automatically create entries belowexisting entries, then define the number of rows in the dialog box that appears. The name attribute isautomatically valuated and incremented.

  Use the Special Paste command in the contextual menu to use data from other applications, forexample Excel files, in Electrical System Functional Definition.You can copy entire rows in BOM views into other applications or into the BOM view to createnew entries. Right-click a cell in the row you want to copy and select Select Row from thecontextual menu. The entire row is highlighted. Right-click again and select Copy.To modify an item, simply double-click it and position cursor as desired.You can sort items in BOM view columns in ascending alphabetical order (first click),descending alphabetical order (second click) and initial order (third click).

6. Click OK to validate entries made.

The reference designator attribute is automatically valuated if no value was entered.

New equipment is created and is added to the tree view. Equipment is grouped in an Equipmentfolder.

You can view the properties of and components connected to the current component via theProperties command in the tree view contextual menu.

 

Creating ConnectorsA connector is a functional electrical component with one or more associated contact points, for example,a power or signal transmission connector. Connectors can be created directly under the system and underequipment.This task explains how to associate connectors to equipment. In this example, you will create the threeconnectors for the control unit.Open the CreateConnectors.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. In the tree view, select the item of equipment to which you want to associate connectors,

Or,

Select the system if you want to create connectors directly under it.

 2. Click the Connectors icon in the Functional Components toolbar.

The BOM view for connectors is displayed to the right of the tree view.

3. Click the cell in the Name column and give the connector a meaningful name.4. Click the cell in the Id Number column and enter a number.

Note: This attribute is compulsory. Id Numbers of connectors under any one item of equipment orsystem must be unique. These numbers are used to map functional components and correspondingphysical parts.

5. (Optional) Click other cells in attribute columns and complete with appropriate values.6. Continue to identify the connectors you want to associate with the equipment by filling in one row per

connector.Note: Right-click in the BOM view and select Insert Rows to automatically create entries below existingentries, then define the number of rows in the dialog box that appears. The name attribute isautomatically valuated and incremented.

Use the Special Paste command in the contextual menu to use data from other applications, forexample Excel files, in Electrical System Functional Definition.You can copy entire rows in BOM views into other applications or into the BOM view to createnew entries. Right-click a cell in the row you want to copy and select Select Row from thecontextual menu. The entire row is highlighted. Right-click again and select Copy.To modify an item, simply double-click it and position cursor as desired.You can sort items in BOM view columns in ascending alphabetical order (first click), descendingalphabetical order (second click) and initial order (third click).

7. Click OK to validate entries made.

Id number and reference designator attributes are automatically valuated if no values were entered.

New connectors are created and are added to the tree view. If created directly under the system,connectors are grouped in a Connectors folder.

You can view the properties of and components connected to the current component via the Propertiescommand in the tree view contextual menu.

 

Creating Contact PointsA contact point defines the point of contact or attachment for an electrical signal.Contact points are associated with equipment or connectors.This task explains how to create contact points. In this example, you will createcontact points for control unit connector P8.Open the CreateContactPoints.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the piece of equipment or connector to which you want to addcontact points in the tree view.

2. Click the Contact Points icon in the Functional Components toolbar.

The BOM view for contact points is displayed to the right of the tree view.

3. Click the cell in the Name column and give the contact point a meaningfulname.

4. Click the cell in the Id Number column and enter a number.

Note: This attribute is compulsory. Id Numbers of contact points under anyone piece of equipment or connector must be unique. These numbers areused to map functional components and corresponding physical parts.

5. (Optional) Click cells in attribute columns and complete with appropriatevalues.

6. Continue to identify the contact points you want to associate with theconnector by filling in one row per contact point.

Note: Right-click in the BOM view and select Insert Rows to automaticallycreate entries below existing entries, then define the number of rows in thedialog box that appears. The name attribute is automatically valuated andincremented.

Use the Special Paste command in the contextual menu to use datafrom other applications, for example Excel files, in Electrical SystemFunctional Definition.You can copy entire rows in BOM views into other applications orinto the BOM view to create new entries. Right-click a cell in the rowyou want to copy and select Select Row from the contextual menu.The entire row is highlighted. Right-click again and select Copy.To modify an item, simply double-click it and position cursor asdesired.You can sort items in BOM view columns in ascending alphabeticalorder (first click), descending alphabetical order (second click) andinitial order (third click).

7. Click OK to validate entries made.

Id number and reference designator attributes are automatically valuated ifno values were entered.

New contact points are created and are added to the tree view.

You can view the properties of and components connected to the currentcomponent via the Properties command in the tree view contextual menu.

 

Creating SignalsA signal is a logical connection between two or more components. May be of thefollowing types: ground, shielding, video, power, command.

You can group signals you want to route together. To do so, you must firstcreate the group (Grouped signal type).

Signals can be created directly under the system or under a group of signals.This task explains how to create signals under the system or under a group ofsignals. In this example, you will create the control unit ground and the 28 Vpower signals under the system.Open the CreateSignals.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the system to which you want to add signals in the tree view.

2. Click the Signals icon in the Functional Components toolbar.

The BOM view for signals is displayed to the right of the tree view.

3. Select the type of signal, or Grouped electrical signal if you want to createa group of signals, from the Signal scroll list.

4. Click the cell in the Name column and give the signal a meaningful name.

5. (Optional) Click cells in attribute columns and complete with appropriatevalues.

6. Continue to identify the signals you want to associate with the system byfilling in one row per signal

Note: You can also select other types and add signals of selected types tothe system.

Use the Special Paste command in the contextual menu to usedata from other applications, for example Excel files, in ElectricalSystem Functional Definition.You can copy entire rows in BOM views into other applications orinto the BOM view to create new entries. Right-click a cell in therow you want to copy and select Select Row from the contextualmenu. The entire row is highlighted. Right-click again and selectCopy.To modify an item, simply double-click it and position cursor asdesired.You can sort items in BOM view columns in ascending alphabeticalorder (first click), descending alphabetical order (second click) andinitial order (third click).

7. Click OK to validate entries made.

New signals are created and are added to the tree view in a dedicatedSignal folder.

You can view the properties of and components connected to the currentcomponent via the Properties command in the tree view contextual menu.

 

Creating Components using Copy &Paste

You can create individual components, sub-systems and entire systems in thetree view using copy and paste commands.

The copy command copies the selected items to the clipboard. The pastecommand pastes the contents of the clipboard to the tree view.This task explains how to create electrical components using copy and pastecommands.Open the CopyPaste.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Select the electrical component you want to copy in the tree view.

2. To copy, you can either:

click the Copy icon,orselect Copy from thecontextual menu.

The selected componentalong with any children iscopied to the clipboard.

Note: Connections are not copied. They must, if necessary, be made whenthe component is pasted to its new location.

3. Select the parent component to select the destination for the componentyou want to copy.

4. To paste, you can either:

click the Paste icon,orselect Paste from thecontextual menu.

The selected componentalong with any children ispasted to the new locationin the tree view.

If there is a naming conflict, the name of the copied componentis changed.

A message informs you if the selected component isincompatible and cannot be created under the current object.There is no need to validate copy and paste operations, sincevalidation is automatic when you work directly in the tree view.You can view the properties of components connected to the currentcomponent via the Properties command in the tree view contextualmenu.

 

Creating Offsheet ConnectorsOffsheet connectors enable you to place markers in your functional definition that are used to establish connectionsbetween different systems. They are created under signals.This task explains how to create offsheet connectors.

Open the CreateOffsheetConnectors.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the signal to which you want to add an offsheet connector in the tree view.

2. Click the Offsheet Connector icon in the Functional Components toolbar:

The BOM view for offsheet connectors is displayed to the right of the tree view.3. Click the cell in the Name column and give the offsheet connector a meaningful name.4. (Optional) Click cells in attribute columns and complete with appropriate values.

If needed, you can create offsheet connectors of different types for the same signal.5. Click OK to validate the entry made.

The offsheet connector is created and is identified in the tree view under thesignal.

 

To be able to establish offsheet connections:Signals must be of the same typeOffsheet connector names must be identical.

Note: Additional rules can be programmed.

 

Navigating, Editing, Moving &Deleting Electrical Components

This section describes a number of other operations you can perform in the EFDworkbench.

Generate a graphical preview: Click the 2D Preview icon.

Find components: Click the Find icon, enter a string in the Find dialog boxand click Find Next.Jump to connected objects: Right-click a component and select Go to...,select a connected object then click Go to the selected object.Edit attributes in the properties view: Select a component and click theProperties icon, then make desired changes in the properties view and clickOK.Edit attributes in the BOM view: Select the parent component and click theappropriate component icon, then make desired changes in the BOM viewand click OK.Edit component properties: Right-click a component and select Properties.Browse signal end point attributes: Select a signal and click the Signal EndPoint icon.Move components using cut & paste: Select a component, click the Cuticon, then select the target parent component and click the Paste icon.

Delete components: Select a component and click the Delete icon.

 

 

Generating a Graphical PreviewThis task explains how to preview opened systems.

Open the GraphicalPreview.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the 2D Preview icon then Redraw to generate a graphical

preview of system(s) opened.

A 2D preview is displayed to the right in the document window.

 To automatically refresh the preview, check the Automatic redraw option inthe General tab of the Options dialog box. This tab also lets you alignequipment horizontally or vertically in the preview.

A slider at the bottom of your document lets you zoom in and out ofyour preview.Contextual menu commands are available in the 2D preview.As you move the cursor over items, components are highlightedand the name and type are displayed. This dynamic highlightinghelps you visualize connections easier.

 

Finding ComponentsThis task explains how to search for electrical components in the tree view.

1. Click an item in the tree view, then click the Find... icon.

The Find...dialog boxappears

2. Enter a string to search for the component you want to find in the Text to findfield.

3. Click the Up or Down radio button to search for the component from yourcurrent position to the top or bottom of the tree view.

4. Check the Match case option if you want to search to be case-sensitive.5. Click Find Next to start the search.

If found, the component is highlighted in the tree view and the Properties viewfor the component displayed.

If no matching text is found, a message to that effect is displayed.

 

Jumping to Connected ObjectsThis task explains how to jump to connected objects.

Open the JumpTo.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Right click an item in the tree view and select Go to... from the contextualmenu.ThePropertiesdialog boxappears. TheConnectedobjects tab isactive andlists objectsconnected tothe currentobject.

2. Select an item in the list.

 3. Click Go to the Selected Object to jump to the item in question.

The selected object becomes the current object and is highlighted in thetree view

 4. Click Cancel to exit the dialog box.

 Connected objects, if any, can also be viewed when you access objectproperties via the Properties command in the contextual menu.

 

Editing Component Attributes in theProperties View

This task explains how to edit the attributes of an electrical component in theProperties view.Open the Modify.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the electrical component whose attributes you want to edit in the treeview.

2. If necessary, click the Properties icon in the Workshop Commands

toolbar:

The Properties view for the selected component is displayed to the right ofthe tree view.

3. Make desired changes to attribute values.4. Click OK to validate changes made.

In the Properties view, information is validated when you click [OK],when you change the current object in the tree view or when youchange the active view.You can rename components in the Properties view. Simply click theName data field and enter a new name, then press Enter to validate.

 

Editing Attributes of SeveralComponents in the BOM View

This task explains how to edit the attributes of several different electricalcomponents in the BOM view.Open the Modify.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Click the parent of the electrical components whose attributes you want toedit.

2. Click the appropriate icon in the right toolbar, for example Equipment toedit attributes of items of equipment.

The BOM view for equipment is displayed. Each row corresponds to anitem of equipment.

3. Make desired changes to attribute values.

Note: You can also fill in new rows to create new items of equipment.4. Click OK to validate changes made.

 

Editing Component PropertiesThis task explains how to view and edit the properties of a component.

Open the Modify.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Right click an item in the tree view and select Properties from thecontextual menu.The Propertiesdialog box listingthe attributes andattribute values ofthe selectedcomponentappears.

 

2. Edit the object name and/or attribute values as desired.3. Click Ok when done.

Connected objects, if any, can also be viewed when you accesscomponent properties via the Properties command in the contextual menu.

 

Browsing Signal End Point AttributesA signal can have two or more end points. End points are used to manage theconnection between signals and electrical components.

End points are automatically created when you connect functional electricalcomponents. They are identified Ext.name_of_connected_component in the treeview.This task explains how to browse and modify signal end point attributes.

1. Select the signal whose end point attributes you want to browse in the treeview.

2. Click the Signal End Points icon in the Functional Components

toolbar:

The BOM view for signal end points is displayed to the right of the treeview.

3. Edit the name and/or enter the attributes of the signal end point.4. Click OK to validate entries made.

 

Moving Electrical Components UsingCut & Paste

You can move individual components, sub-systems or entire systemsre-arranging them in the tree view using cut and paste commands.The cut command removes the selected items and places it on the clipboard.The paste command pastes the contents of the clipboard to the tree view.

 This task explains how to move electrical components using cut and pastecommands.1 Select the electrical component you want to move in the tree view.

2. To cut, you can either:

click the Cut icon, orselect Cut from the contextual menu:

The selected component along withany children is copied to the clipboardand the component deleted from thesystem.

Connections are not copied. They must, if necessary, be re-made when thecomponent is pasted to its new location.

3. Select the parent component to select the destination for the componentyou want to move.

4. To paste, you can either:

click the Paste icon, orselect Paste from the contextualmenu:

The selected component along withany children is moved to the newlocation in the tree view.

A message informs you if the selectedcomponent is incompatible andcannot be created under the currentobject.

There is no need to validate cut and paste operations, since validation isautomatic when you work directly in the tree view.

 

Deleting Electrical ComponentsThis task explains how to delete electrical components.

1. Select the electrical component you want to delete in the tree view.

2. To delete, you can either:

click the Delete icon, orselect Delete from the contextualmenu.

3. Click OK in the Warning dialog box to confirmyou want to delete the selected component.The component is deleted along with anychildren. Any connections to deletedcomponents are also deleted.

There is no need to validate delete operations since validation is automaticwhen you work directly on the tree view.

 

Electrical ConnectionsYou can establish both internal and external system connections. Internal connections are made by assigningsignals to components (equipment, connectors and contact points) or, components to signals. External connectionsare made by means of offsheet connectors.

Signal end points identifying connected components are automatically created when connections are established.

 Connect signals to components: Select a component, click the Assign View icon, then select the signal tobe assigned and click Add then OK.Connect components to signals: Select a signal, click the Assign View icon, then select a component,click Add then OK.

Check connections: Browse connection flags displayed on connected components in the tree view.

Fine-tune connections: Select a component or signal, click the Refine View icon, then select theconnection to fine-tune, double-click the downstream component to which you want the connectionmoved and click OK.>Making offsheet connections: Create a new system, click the Resolve Links View icon, then select anunresolved offsheet connector followed by a compatible offsheet connector and click Resolve.

Analyze system connections: Select a system then click the Analyze Links View icon.

 

 

Assigning Signals to Equipment,Connectors & Contact Points

This task explains how to assign signals to equipment, connectors and contact points. Inthis example, you will assign the control unit ground signal to contact point P8-6.

Open the AssignSignals.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Select the equipment, connector or contact point to which you want to assign one ormore signals in the tree view.

The selected electrical component becomes the current object.2. Click the Assign View icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar.

The Assign View is displayed. This view lets you assign signals to equipment,connector and contact points.

3. Expand the tree to see the various system signals in the top half of the view.

4. Select the signal(s) you want to assign to the current object.

Notes:Ctrl-click signals to select more than one signal.Assigning a group signal assigns all the signals in the group to the currentcomponent.

5. Click Add.

Selected signals are added to the list of connections.

Note: The entire path down to the selected component is identified in the list ofconnections.

6. Click OK to validate entries made.

Connections are made and an end point is created undereach connected signal.

In Assign views, information is validated when you click OK in the Assign view, whenyou change the current object in the tree view or when you change the active view.

 

Assigning Equipment, Connectors & ContactPoints to Signals

This task explains how to assign equipment, connectors and contact points to signals. In this example,you will assign contact point P8-5 and connector PWR1-1 to the 28 V power signal.

Open the AssignSignals.CATProduct document from the samples folder.

1. Select the signal to which you want to assign one or more electrical components in the tree view.

The selected signal becomes the current object.2. Click the Assign View icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar.

The Assign View allowing you to assign equipment, connector and contact points to signals isdisplayed.

3. Expand the tree to see the various electrical components that can be connected in the top half of theview.

4. Select the equipment, connector(s) or contact point(s) you want to assign to the current object.

Notes:Ctrl-click components to select more than one.Assigning a component to a group signal assigns the component to all the signals in the group.

5. Click Add.

Selected components are added to the list of connections.

Note: The entire path down to the selected component is identified in the list of connections.6. Click OK to validate entries made.

Connections are made and an end point is created under each connected signal.

In Assign views, information is validated when you click [OK] in the Assign view, when you change thecurrent object in the tree view or when you change the active view.

 

Connection FlagsThis task shows how to rapidly identify where connections can still be made orwhere fine-tuning is required. This will help you, for example, to optimize thecorrespondence between the number of contact points and the number ofconnections to be made.1. Browse component connections in the tree view.

 

 

 

 

 

Different types of connection flag are displayedon connected components in the tree view:

means that less than half the contactpoints under a given component havebeen connected.

means that more than half the contactpoints under a given component havebeen connected.

 means that all contact points havebeen connected. No further connectionscan be made.

  identifies where the fine-tuning isrequired.

Note: Connections are considered properlymade when the connection is established fromthe contact point.

2. Make further connections as required (signal to component or componentto signal) or fine-tune existing connections.

3. To analyze all connections of the current system, click the Analyze LinksView icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar.

 

Fine-tuning ConnectionsThis task explains how to refine connections, moving them to other points within the same itemof equipment. In this example, you will move the connection from a connector down to a contactpoint.

Connections are considered properly made when the connection is established from the contactpoint.1. Select the electrical component or the signal whose connections you want to refine in the tree

view, for example connector P8.2. Click the Refine View icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar.

The Refine View shows all connections established for the current object.

3. In the Refine view, select the connection you want to modify, for example the 28 V powerconnection.

Components making up the equipment at which the connection is made are displayed in thebottom half of the window.

4. In the bottom half of the window, select the component at which you want the connectionmade, for example contact point P8-5:

Double-click the component, orClick the component and then click Refine Connections.

The path in the top half of the window is updated.

5. Click OK to validate the modification.

 

Making Offsheet ConnectionsOffsheet connectors enable you to place markers in your functional definition andare used to establish connections between different systems. They are createdunder signals and can be connected either automatically or manually.

Offsheet connections can be made in a dedicated system, and not in the systemscontaining the connectors themselves.To be able to establish offsheet connections:

Signals must be of the same typeOffsheet connector names must be identical.

This task explains how to make offsheet connections.

You must have a minimum of twosystems with offsheet connectorsalready created. 

1. Select an existing system in the tree view if you want to add new connections toan existing system

Or,

Click the New System icon in the Standard toolbar to create a new system.2. Click the Resolve Links View icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar:

Note: Any connections made are done in the current system.The Resolve Links view is displayed to the right of the tree view. The top part listsoffsheet connectors for which no connection has been made.

Note: Offsheet connectors associated with more than one component are onlylisted once.

3. Make offsheet connections:Click Automatic Resolution to have the application automatically makethem,

.

Or,To make the connection manually:b. Select an unresolved offsheet connector:

Compatible offsheet connectors which have not yet been connectedare displayed in the middle part of the view and those which havealready been connected but to which you can add connections aredisplayed in the bottom part of the view.

Select a compatible offsheet connector.To be able to establish offsheet connections, signals must be of the same typeand connector names must be identical.

Click ResolveThe connection is added to the current system in the tree view. Note that thesymbol identifying the offsheet connection signal differs from those used for othertypes of signal. All components assigned to signal offsheet connectors are alsoidentified in the tree view.

 

Analyzing System ConnectionsThis task explains how to analyze internal and external connections of the current system.

1. Select the system you want to analyze in the tree view

2. Click the Analyze Links View icon in the Workshop Commands toolbar

This command gives an overall view of current system connections. By default, only externalconnections are shown.

3. To display all connections, uncheck the Only external connections checkbox.

4. To delete a connection, select the desired connection, then Remove Connections.5. Click OK to validate any changes made or Cancel to undo.

 

Advanced Tasks 

Using Data from Other ApplicationsPrinting System Information

Importing & Exporting SystemsInteroperability with Electrical Library

Interoperability with ENOVIA V5VPM1 Interoperability

Using Data from Other Applicationsin BOM Views

You can use other applications to generate data that you can then paste inElectrical System Functional Definition BOM views. For example, you canprepare an Excel spreadsheet with the various attributes of an electricalcomponent.This task explains how to use data prepared in an Excel spreadsheet in BOMviews.1. Ensure that the Excel spreadsheet is properly prepared:

The first row identifies component attributes. Other rows give values forattributes with one row per component.

Attributes can be listed in any order. You do not need to identify all theattributes associated with any one component.

 2. In the Excel spreadsheet, select everything you want to copy, including the

headings then select Copy from the contextual menu

3. In the appropriate BOM view of the Electrical System Functional Definitionapplication, right-click and select Special Paste from the contextual menu.

Data generated in the Excel spreadsheet is pasted to the BOM view andsorted into appropriate columns.

You can do a simple copy and paste of cells containing the data youwant to add.You can copy and paste cell data within the BOM view as well ascopy data from Electrical System Functional Definition into otherapplications, for example Excel spreadsheets.The Select Row command in the contextual menu lets you copyentire rows: right-click a cell in the row you want to copy and selectSelect Rows from the contextual menu (the entire row ishighlighted), right- click again and select Copy.

 

Printing System Information

This task explains how to print system information. Data can be routed directly to a printer or printed to a file.

1. Click the Print icon.

The Print dialog box appears.

2. Using the Select system drop-down list, select the system whose information you want to have printed3. Identify the information you want printed:

By default, system data about components including signals, and component properties is printed.De-activate options if associated data is not desired.

4. Click Print.

The standard Windows Print dialog box displays.5. Select a printer or check the Print to file check box.6. If you checked Print to file, then enter the name of the output file and click OK in the Print to File dialog

box,

Or,

If you selected a printer, set the Page range and number of Copies then OK in the Print dialog box.Print options (paper margins, etc.) can be set in the ElecAppli.properties file.

 

Importing & Exporting SystemsAbout neutral files: Gives information on how to prepare neutral files.Import systems & connections: Prepare a neutral file, then click the ImportSystem icon. Select the neutral file and click Import.

Export systems: Select a system and click the Export System icon.

 

About Neutral Files 

 

The neutral file format lets you import and export electrical system functionaldefinitions. Internal and external system connections are managed at the same timeas the description of the system itself.

Neutral files are text files and can therefore be created using a simple text editor. Theadvantage of using neutral files is that you can import and export onto any platform.

Two different neutral file formats can be used:CSV (comma delimited)-like formatEFD format

 

CSV-like FormatOne or more electrical systems can be described in any one file.Applications such as Microsoft Excel can be used to generate your neutral file (saveas *csv). These files can then be imported directly into Electrical System FunctionalDefinition (EFD).Example:ElecFnctEqt;Name;Ref_Des;User_Desc;Nominal_Part_Num;CsvID;FatherIDElecFnctEqt;Battery;;;Part_XX1;3;1ElecFnctEqt;Ventilator;;;Part_YY2;4;2

ElecConnection;SignalExtID;ExternalSignalExt;TargetID;ExternalTargetElecConnection;8;;4;ElecConnection;9;;;Cooler System|ElecFnctCntPt|((Name|power))ElecConnection;10;;5;ElecConnection;11;;;Cooler System|ElecFnctCntPt|((Name|ground))Rules

CSV-like neutral files must comply with the following rules:

Information is grouped by electrical type. Only electrical types known by EFD can bedescribed. Types are identified by the internal or long name.Note: There is no required order when describing types.

The first row (header) defines the type and identifies attributes and assemblyrelationships.Attributes, apart from the electrical type which always comes first, can be listed in anyorder and you do not need to identify all electrical type attributes. The following,however, must appear:

CsvID: a unique identifier in any one neutral file used to identify components.Name: the name of the component.

FatherID: identifies the parent component. This attributes takes the value of theCsvID of the parent component. For root components, such as electricalsystems, this attribute has no value.

The next rows describe one component each and list the name, attribute values andassembly relationships. Columns having no values must remain empty.

If more than one system is described, each description must begin with theidentification of the system in question.

Connections are described by two items: a signal end point and an equipment,connector or contact point.

For internal connections, the CsvID of both items must be given as the value ofattributes SignalExtID and TargetID.Example:ElecConnection;SignalExtID;ExternalSignalExt;TargetID;ExternalTargetElecConnection;8;;4;External connections are identified by the target system name followed by apipe (|), the target component electrical type, a pipe (|), the list of targetcomponent attributes((Attribute1Name|Attribute1Value)(Attribute2Name|Attribute2Value) etc.).Example:ElecConnection;SignalExtID;ExternalSignalExt;TargetID;ExternalTargetElecConnection;9;;;Cooler System|ElecFnctCntPt|((Name|power))

 

EFD FormatOnly one electrical system can be described per neutral file.Example:Electrical Functional ConnectorID|Name|Nominal_Part_Number|Id_Number|Father|Child0|Child1|Connection0#3|P8| |875b47|Electrical Functional Equipment:Control unit|Contact Point:P8-5|ContactPoint:P8-6|Electrical Power Signal:28 V\Electrical Functional EquipmentID|Name|Sub_Type|Nominal_Part_Number|Father|Child0|Child1|Child2|Connection0|Connection1#1|Control unit1|Control unit|B47-5|Electrical System:1|Electrical Functional Connector:P5|ElectricalFunctional Connector:P6|Electrical Functional Connector:P8|Contact Point:P8-5|Contact Point:P8-6

where:| is the column separator (| | identifies an empty column)# is the line separator\ is the electrical type separator

Rules

EFD neutral files must comply with the following rules:

Information is grouped by electrical type (connector, equipment, etc.).Note: There is no required order when describing types.

The first row (header) identifies the component (ID), component attributes (name,Nominal_Part_Number, etc.), the link to the parent (Father), links to children (Child0,Child1, etc.) and connections to other components (Connection0, Connection1, etc.),and must be described in this order.

The component ID identifies each instance of the electrical type and is a uniqueidentifier.Component attributes can be listed in any order. You do not need to identify allthe attributes associated with any one component.Internal connections must be written as follows:Electrical_type:name_of_linked_component

Columns having no values must remain empty.

External connections are identified as follows:Target system name followed by a semicolon (:), the target component class, asemicolon (:), the list of target component attributes((Attribute1Name:Attribute1Value)(Attribute2Name:Attribute2Value) etc.).Example:Electrical Signal End PointName|Shielded|Father|Child0|Connection0#EndPointEqt3| |Electrical Power Signal:2| |system2:Electrical Functional Equipment:((Name:eqt3))

 

Importing Systems & Inter-SystemConnections from Other Applications

You can import systems from other applications via a neutral file into Electrical System FunctionalDefinition. Connections between the system you want to import and other systems are alsomanaged.

Neutral files can be written directly, or you can also use other applications, for example an Excelspreadsheet, to generate data which you then save in neutral file format.

This task explains how to import systems into the Electrical System Functional Definitionapplication. In this example, you will import a system from an Excel file. The import will be done intwo steps:

Preparing the Excel file and saving it in the CSV (comma delimited) formatImporting data into Electrical System Functional Definition.

1. Ensure that the Excel file is properly prepared.

Note: More than one electrical system can be described in a single Excel spreadsheet.

Excel files saved in the CSV (*.csv) format must comply with the following rules:Information is grouped by electrical type, identified by the type internal or long name.Note: There is no required order when describing electrical types.The first row (header) defines the type and identifies attributes and assembly relationships.Attributes, apart from the electrical type which always comes first, can be listed in anyorder and you do not need to identify all electrical type attributes. The following, however,must appear:

CsvID: a unique identifier in any one file used to identify components.Name: the name of the component.FatherID: identifies the parent component. This attributes takes the value of theCsvID of the parent component. For root components, such as electrical systems,this attribute has no value.

The next rows describe one component each and give the name, attribute values andassembly relationships. Columns having no values must remain empty.Internal and external system connections must be written as follows:

Internal connections: the CsvIDs of the signal end point and of the connectedcomponent must be given.External connections: Target system name followed by a pipe (|), the targetcomponent electrical type, a pipe (|), the list of target component attributes((Attribute1Name|Attribute1Value)(Attribute2Name|Attribute2Value) etc.)

If more than one system is described, each description must begin with the identification ofthe system in question.

2. When you have completed your Excel spreadsheet, save the file in the CSV (*.csv) type format:

The neutral file is generated and ready to be imported.

You can also write your neutral file directly.3. In the Electrical System Functional Definition application, click the Import System icon.

The Import System dialog box is displayed.

Note: You can import in CSV (*csv) or EFD (*elec) format.4. Select the neutral file you just generated.5. Click Import.

The selected file is analyzed and system components created. The complete system can beviewed in the tree view.

6. Select the Save System icon to save the system in a CATProduct type file.

 

Exporting SystemsYou can export systems in CSV (comma delimited) or EFD format.This task explains how to export systems in CSV (*csv) or EFD (*elec)format.1. Select the system you want to export in the tree view.

2. Click the Export System   icon.

The Export System dialog box is displayed.3. Specify the path of the folder in which you want to save the file.4. Specify the name of the file in the File name field.5. Set the file extension to *csv or *elec.6. Click Export when done.

The file is exported in the selected format.

 

Interoperability with Electrical LibraryMap functional components to physical parts: Right-click an item ofequipment or connector and select Map Functional/Physical... from thecontextual menu. Set options in the dialog box, click Search then selectpart.Generate functional components from physical parts: Right-click an item ofequipment or connector and select Make Functional from Physical... fromthe contextual menu. Set options in the dialog box, click Search then selectpart.

 

Mapping Functional Components toPhysical Parts

You can map functional equipment and connectors to V4 library as well as to V5 catalogparts to prepare the physical world.

  Notes: Since V4 libraries are UNIX libraries, the EFD server must reside on a UNIX machineto have access to this command when mapping to V4 parts.V5 catalogs are file-type catalogs located on the EFD server irrespective of theoperating system used.

This task explains how to associate the physical part that will perform the function of thefunctional component.1. Right-click an item of equipment or connector in the tree view.

2. Select Map Functional/Physical... from the contextual menu.

The Map Functional/Physical dialog box is displayed.

  3. Select the V4 or V5 catalog option.  4. If mapping to V4 parts, specify the catalog in the drop-down box, or

  if mapping to V5 parts, click ... to display the Select catalog dialog box and select thecatalog of interest.Note: If no V4 catalogs are available, server parameters are not correctly set. For moreinformation, see the Electrical Library User's Guide.

5. Select the family of interest.

 

Note: V5 catalog families can be associated to physical equipment and connector types.For information on how to do so, see the Electrical Library User's Guide. Doing so affects the families proposed in the Map Functional/Physical dialog box:

If there are no settings, all V5 last-level catalog families are proposed.If all V5 catalog families are associated with a physical type, only compatiblefamilies are proposed.If some V5 catalog families are associated with a physical type but others not,compatible families as well as families with no associated physical type areproposed.

There is one physical equipment type, however, several physical connector types(ground stud, terminal block, etc.) can perform the function of the one and only functionalconnector type.

6. Click Search for Parts.

Compatible physical parts are listed in the Search Results box.7. Enter attributes in the Search Options box then click Search for Parts again to narrow

your search:

The Search Results box is refreshed.8. Select the part you want to associate to the functional component.9. Click OK when done.

The functional component is mappedto the selected V4 library or V5 catalogpart.

When mapping is to V4 parts, V4 PartNumber, V4 Library, V4 Family andNominal PartNumber attributes areappropriately valuated in the EFDapplication.

When mapping is to V5 parts, theNominal PartNumber attribute isvaluated. If any V4 attributes arevaluated, they are deleted since nowobsolete.

 

Generating FunctionalComponents from Physical Parts

You can automatically generate functional components from V4 library and V5catalog parts. This allows you to re-use existing designs and related knowledge.

Notes:Since V4 libraries are UNIX libraries, the EFD server must reside on aUNIX machine to have access to this command when generatingcomponents from V4 parts.V5 catalogs are file-type catalogs located on the EFD server irrespective ofthe operating system used.

This task explains how to create functional components from selected physicalparts (equipment or connectors) or indeed how to generate an entire functionalsystem.1. Right-click a system or an item of equipment in the tree view.

2. Select Make Functional from Physical... from the contextual menu.

The Make Functional from Physical dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the V4 or V5 catalog option.4. If mapping to V4 parts, specify the catalog in the drop-down box, or

if mapping to V5 parts, click ... to display the Select catalog dialog box andselect the catalog of interest.Note: If no V4 catalogs are available, server parameters are not correctly set.For more information, see the Electrical Library User's Guide.

5. Select the family of interest.

Note: V5 catalog families can be associated to physical equipment andconnector types. For information on how to do so, see the Electrical LibraryUser's Guide. Doing so affects the families proposed in the Map Functional/Physical dialogbox:

If there are no settings, all V5 last-level catalog families are proposed.If all V5 catalog families are associated with a physical type, onlycompatible families are proposed.If some V5 catalog families are associated with a physical type butothers not, compatible families as well as families with no associatedphysical type are proposed.

There is one physical equipment type, however, several physical connectortypes (ground stud, terminal block, etc.) can perform the function of the oneand only functional connector type.

6. Click Search for Parts.

Compatible physical parts are listed in the Search Results box.7. Enter attributes in the Search Options box and click Search for Parts again to

narrow your search:

The Search Results box is refreshed.8. Select the part you want to create.9. Click OK when done.

Note: If the selected V4 library or V5 catalog part is a system, the entirefunctional structure right down to any contact points is generated.

10. Click the Properties icon.

When generating from V4, V4 Part Number, V4 Library, V4 Family attributesand Nominal PartNumber are appropriately valuated in the EFD application.

When generating from V5, the Nominal PartNumber is valuated.

 

Interoperability with ENOVIA V5 Working with Electrical System Definition (EFD) in ENOVIA V5 is a completelydistinct mode from EFD file mode (via the ENOVIA 3d com Navigator). Note: An ENOVIA license is required to use ENOVIA V5 capabilities.

 Opening new systems: In Product Class Editor WebSpace, right-click nodeunder which you want to create a new system and select Send to editor ->Electrical Functional Editor from contextual menu. Select ElectricalFunctional Design tab in WebSpace and enter a unique name in dialog boxthat appears.Opening existing systems: In the Product Class Editor WebSpace,right-click the document containing the system to open and select Send toeditor -> Electrical Functional Editor from contextual menu.Saving systems: Click the Save All Systems icon in EFD, then commit to theENOVIA database.

 

Creating New SystemsThis task explains how to create new systems from ENOVIA V5 opening them inElectrical System Functional Definition (EFD).1.  Start ENOVIA V5.

2. In ENOVIA V5, click the EFD icon in the WebInfo area to start EFD

within ENOVIA V5:

An EFD document appears in the WebSpace.To ensure that EFD is available in ENOVIA V5, start EFD using therunEFD.bat command once. This adds the EFD icon to your userpreferences and ensures it is available in the WebInfo area.

3.Click the Product Class Editor icon in the WebInfo area

4. Right-click a product root and select the Expand -> All command from thecontextual menu to expand the product class structure.

5. Right-click the node under which you want to create your new documentand select Send to editor -> Electrical Functional Editor from the contextualmenu.

6. Switch to the Electrical Functional Design WebSpace.

The New System panel appears.

7. Enter a unique name for the system you want to create.8. Click the EFD

icon in the

WebInfo area.

You are nowready to createthe componentsmaking up yoursystem.

For more information on the product class editor, see the Product ClassEditor section in the appropriate Life Cycle Application user guide, forexample Professional Role User's Guide.

 

Opening Existing SystemsThis task explains how to open existing systems stored in ENOVIA V5 intoElectrical System Functional Definition (EFD).1.  Start ENOVIA V5.

2. In ENOVIA V5, click the EFD icon in the WebInfo area to start EFD

within ENOVIA V5:

An EFD document appears in the WebSpace.To ensure that EFD is available in ENOVIA V5, start EFD using therunEFD.bat command once. This adds the EFD icon to your userpreferences and ensures it is available in the WebInfo area.

3. Click the Product Class Editor icon in the WebInfo area

4. Right-click the product root class (prc) and select the Expand -> Allcommand from the contextual menu to open the prc and find the documentcontaining the system of interest.

5. In the Showdocument dialogbox, click the Allcheckbox underShow.

6. Right-click the document and select Send to editor -> Electrical FunctionalEditor from the contextual menu.

7. Switch to the Electrical Functional Design WebSpace.

The selected system is loaded.

8. Click the EFD icon in the

WebInfo area.

You can nowmakeappropriatemodifications.For more information on the product class editor, see the Product ClassEditor section in the appropriate Life Cycle Application user guide, forexample Professional Role User's Guide.

 

Saving Systems in ENOVIA V5This task explains how to save systems, which you modified in EFD, in ENOVIA V5.

You are working with EFD in an ENOVIA V5 environment.

1.  In EFD, click the Save All Systems

icon and click OK in the dialog box thatappears to confirm your action.

2. Switch to the Product Editor WebSpace to check that your systems have indeed beensaved.

3. Right-click the appropriate product root class and select the Expand -> All command fromthe contextual menu.

4. In the Show document dialog box, click theAll checkbox under Show:

Any new items appear and all changes arerecorded.

5. Commit the changes to the ENOVIA V5 database.The Close System command also works with ENOVIA V5.

For more information on the product class editor, see the Product Class Editor section inthe appropriate Life Cycle Application user guide, for example Professional Role User'sGuide.

 

VPM1 Interoperability

Interoperability with VPM1 is only possible if you have a CATIA-V4 Integration license and you are working on a UNIXplatform.

For more information about VPM1 interoperability, refer to Building a CATIA V5 Product from a VPM1 PSN Window in theCATIA-V4 Integration User's Guide.This task explains how to save EFD Version 5 data in VPM1.

VPM1 and EFD (client and server) must be installed on the same machine.

1. Start VPM1.

2. Start EFD.3. In VPM1, run the PSN on the branch where the documents of interest have been saved.4. Expand the branch.

You should obtain:

5. In this window, select the CATProduct documents to open them in EFD.

An EFD session is built:

6. Create a signal in the EFD workbench.

The signal is added to the tree view.

7. Click the Save in VPM1 icon.

The corresponding CATProduct document is updated in VPM1.

In addition, a new csv file is automatically generated (see Exporting Systems). The Create & Save dialog box opens inVPM1 to let you enter the information required to create the new csv document.

Once the new document has been created in VPM1, the PSN window looks like this:

 

Workbench DescriptionThe Electrical System Definition Version 5 application window looks like this:

 

Webtree ToolbarDocument Toolbar

Workshop Commands & Functional ComponentsTree View

Webtree Toolbar

 See Opening Existing Systems

See Saving Systems

See Saving All Systems

See Closing Systems

See Finding Components

 

 

Document Toolbar

 See Creating New Systems

See Printing System Information

See Moving Components Using Cut & Paste

See Copy & Paste

See Copy & Paste andMoving Components Using Cut & Paste

See Deleting Components

See Importing Systems & Connections

See Exporting Systems

See Setting Units

 

Workshop Commands & Functional ComponentsSee Generating a Graphical Preview

See Modifying Attributes in the Properties View

See Assigning Signals and Assigning Equipment, Connectors &Contact Points

See Connecting Floating Points

See Fine-tuning Connections

See Analyzing System Connections

See Creating Equipment

See Creating Connectors

See Creating Contact Points

See Creating Signals

See Browsing Signal End Point Attributes

See Creating Floating Points

 

Tree View

Tree view icons identify EFD components and signals as follows:Systems. This icon includes a yellow star when the system is new or has beenmodified and requires saving.

Folders. Components are grouped under Equipment and signals under Signals.

Equipment.

Connectors.

Contact points.

Command signals.

Ground signals.

Power signals.

Shielding signals.

Group of signals.

Video signals.

Signal end points.

Offsheet connectors.

Offsheet connection signals. Example shown concerns an offsheet connection ona power signal.

 

 

CustomizingCustomizing Electrical System Functional Definition

Setting General PreferencesSetting Units

Customizing Electrical SystemFunctional Definition for the Way You

WorkYou can customize the look and feel of the Electrical System Functional Definitionapplication to corporate practice. You can, for example, change the appearance of iconsor customize toolbars and menus.

Customizing is done by editing:The ElecAppli.properties fileWorkshop files: there are two workshop files, one for webtree and the other forspecific application commands.

This task explains how to customize Electrical System Functional Definition for the wayyou work.1. Edit the ElecAppli.properties file.

The ElecAppli.properties file:Lists icons used in document views. You can, if desired, replace the icons withnew ones.Gif and jpeg image formats can be used.

Lets you set permissions for electrical components. For example:ElectricalType.ElecSignalExtremity.usage=Modify

Permissions are: create (default), modify (you can modify but not createnew components), display (components are visualized but you cannotcreate or modify them) and hide (the electrical type is hidden).Default type names are:ElecSystem for electrical systemsElecFnctEqt for equipmentElecFnctCon for connectorsElecFnctCntPt for contact pointsElecOffSheet for offsheet connectorsElecUnknownType for unknow electrical types.

Set print options (paper margins, etc.)Set CSV format parameters. The column separator and the list separator in theRegional Settings Properties dialog box (Number tab) under Windows NT 4.0must be the same. The default value is the semi-colon.Set the number of attempts to connect to the server(ServerElec.connectMaxRetry). The default value is 100.

2. Edit ElecAppli.workshop and ElecWebtree.workshop files.These files:

List toolbar and contextual menu commands. You can show/hide thesecommands.Let you add commands.Let you change the appearance of command icons. You can, if desired, replacethe icons with new ones.Gif and jpeg image formats can be used.

Note: To be able to use the Map Functional/Physical... command, server parametersmust be correctly set. For more information, see the Electrical Library User's Guide.

 

 

Setting General PreferencesThis task explains how to set your preferences for the Preview command and thecolumn separator for the CSV format.

1. Click the Options   icon.

The Options dialog box appears at the General tab page.

2. Set Orientation to Horizontal or Vertical to align equipment horizontally orvertically in the 2D preview.

3. Set Automatic redraw to Yes to have the 2D preview automaticallyrefreshed.

4. Set CSV Column separator to the semi-colon (;) or comma (,). The defaultvalue is the semi-colon.

Note: The column separator and the list separator in the Regional SettingsProperties dialog box (Number tab) under Windows NT 4.0 must be thesame. 

5. Click OK to confirm your choice.

The new settings will apply immediately both to systems already loadedand to those subsequently loaded. 

 

Setting UnitsThis task explains how to customize units of the current session.

1. Click the Options   icon.

The Options dialog box appears. 2. Click the Units tab.

You can now customize default units.

3. Select the line with the magnitude whose unitis to be redefined.

The list of available units for this magnitude isdisplayed in the List of units drop-down box.For example, if you want to redefine the Areaunit, the list of available units is:

4. Select the unit you want to set as the new default unit.

The magnitude definition is updated.

 

5. Click OK to confirm your choice.

The new settings will apply immediately both to systems already loadedand to those subsequently loaded. The default values for area and voltageare square meters (m2) and volts (V).

 

GlossaryA

assign An operation that lets you connect functional electricalcomponents by means of signals.

Ccomponent An item in a functional electrical system. Can be a piece of

equipment, a connector, a signal, a contact point or an offsheetconnector.

connector A functional electrical component with one or more associatedcontact points, for example, a power or signal transmissionconnector.

contact point A functional electrical component that defines the point of contactor attachment for an electrical signal.

Eelectrical system An electrical unit which accomplishes a specific function. Consists

of equipment, connectors and signals. For example, airplaneradar system. Described in a CATProduct document.

end point A functional electrical component created automatically under asignal when a connection has been established.

equipment A functional electrical component with one or more associatedconnectors, for example a lamp or a battery.

external link An external connection to another system made, for example, viaan offsheet connection.

Ggroup of signals Groups signals that will be routed together, for example shielded

or twisted signals.

Ooffsheet connector A marker in the functional definition that is used to establish

connections between different systems.

Pproperties Attributes of a component that define its electrical, mechanical,

etc. characteristics.

Rrefine An operation that lets you fine-tune existing connections, moving

the point of connection down to a constituent item.

Ssignal A logical connection between two or more components. May be of

the following types: ground, shielding, video, power, command orgrouped.

signal end point The end of a signal. A signal can have two or more ends. Used tomanage the connection between signals and electricalcomponents. Signal end points are created automatically.

system See electrical system.

Vvalidating The process of sending data to the server. If knowledgeware is

used, the server checks data received and if necessary, correctsit then sends the updated view back to the client.

In the various views, information is validated when you click OK,when you change the current object in the tree view or when youchange the active view.

Wview A window that allows you to work with an Electrical System

Definition component in a particular way:In an Analyze links view, you can analyze all theconnections of the current system.In an Assign view, you can assign signals to componentsand vice- versa to identify the various connections betweenelectrical components in the same system.In a BOM view, you can create components and specifycomponent attributes.In a Create links view, you can establish connectionsbetween different systems using offsheet connectors.In a 2D Preview, you can visualize a 2D graphical view ofopened systems.In a Properties view, you can modify and view componentattributes.In a Refine view, you can fine-tune connections, movingthe connection down to a lower level component.In a Tree view, you can modify and view the hierarchicalstructure of the electrical system.

IndexA

analyzing system connections assigning

components to signals signals to components

Cclosing

systems components

assigning signals to assigning to signals connecting copying & pasting deleting finding generating functional from physical jumping to connected mapping functional to physical modifying attributes in BOM view modifying attributes in Properties view moving properties

connectionsanalyzing system checking fine tuning flags

connectingcomponents offsheet connectors

signals connectors

creating contact points

creating copying & pasting

components data from other applications

creatingcomponents using copy & paste connectors contact points equipment new systems offsheet connectorssignals

customizing cutting & pasting

Ddata from other applications deleting

components

Eediting

component attributes in BOM view component attributes in Properties view component properties connections

ENOVIA V5 interoperability creating new systems opening existing systems

saving systems equipment

creating existing systems

opening exporting systems

Ffinding

components fine-tuning

connections

Ggeneral preferences generating functional components from physical parts

Iimporting

systems & inter-system connections installing electrical system functional definition interoperability with VPM1 interoperability with ENOVIA V5

creating new systems opening existing systems saving systems

Jjumping

to connected components

Mmapping functional components to physical parts moving

components

Nneutral files new systems

creating

Ooffsheet connectors

connecting creating

openingexisting systems

Ppreview preview preferences printing system data

Ssaving

systems all systems

sessionstarting

setting upworkbench

signal end pointsbrowsing

signalsassigning components to assigning to components creating

special paste starting

session systems

analyzing connections closing creating new exportingimporting opening existing printing data saving saving all

Uunits using

data from other applications

Vview

analyze links view , assign view , , BOM view , , , create links view , properties view , refine view , tree view

viewingconnection flags

VPM1 interoperability

Wworkbench

setting up