Adding a backshell in Pro/Cable

[Mike]

In creating a flat cable harness to make a drawing of a complete cable
assembly how are the connector backshell's placed in Pro/cabling so
that they will show up in Harness? I have tried to route the cable thru
the backshell and designate the backshell to the flat harness. It will
designate the backshell but does not show up in harness. I have also
tried creating an in line component and it will not show up. This is in
Pro/E wildfire 2.0 date code M200.

Thanks for any help

Mike

 

[David Janes]

In creating a flat cable harness to make a drawing of a complete cable
assembly how are the connector backshell's placed in Pro/cabling so
that they will show up in Harness? I have tried to route the cable thru
the backshell and designate the backshell to the flat harness. It will
designate the backshell but does not show up in harness. I have also
tried creating an in line component and it will not show up. This is in
Pro/E wildfire 2.0 date code M200.

I've seen a few cable schematics which is what I believe you are talking
about when you refer to making a drawing. But I've never seen a backshell or
other strain relief represented by more than a part number. I'm not even
sure what purpose it would serve or what it would contribute to a wiring
diagram. Certainly, such mechanical properties as cable routing, bundle size
and minimum bend radiuses, which are of concern in backshell selection, have
no place in the schematic. What are your thoughts on this.

David Janes