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Ninja Cabling Unconventional Tactics to Unleash the Power of Creo Cabling

Ninja Cabling Unconventional Tactics to Unleash the Power of Creo Cabling. Brian K. Martin June 6 , 2012. We’re all here today for one reason. …to learn how everyone can use Creo cabling using the knowledge they already have (with just a few new clicks and tricks). Zombies.

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Ninja Cabling Unconventional Tactics to Unleash the Power of Creo Cabling

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  1. Ninja CablingUnconventional Tactics to Unleash the Power of Creo Cabling Brian K. Martin June 6, 2012

  2. We’re all here today for one reason... …to learn how everyone can use Creo cabling using the knowledge they already have (with just a few new clicks and tricks) Zombies … and to create a few Cabling Ninjas (run)

  3. Who are you… and what’s with the zombies? Introduction • 24 Years Engineering Experience • Defense, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment,Telecommunications, Biomedical, Commercial, Automotive, Electrical • Over 20 Years Experience with PTC Software • Instructor & Application Support for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • Active Engineer, Designer, and Drafter • YES, I still do my own drawings! • Routed Systems Specialist • Zombies? Where?

  4. What will we discuss? Agenda • Introduction • Key Takeaways • Wildfire vs. Creo • Routing Overview • Setup and Configuration • Logical References for Dummies • Making a Flexible Harness • Auto Everything • Cool Tools • Questions? vs

  5. What will I get out of this? Key Takeaways • Create dynamic, flexible harnesses in a snap using skills you already have • Use “advanced” cable tools with minimal hassle • Gain confidence to use cabling in your own designs • Tour some cool new features of Creo Cabling* … and most importantly … Make yourself more marketable!

  6. A Paradigm Shift in Cabling Wildfire vs. Creo • Streamlined Interface • Improved Model Tree • Freeform Routing w/ On-The-Fly References • Cleaner, Faster Routing with Previews • Location Editor • Network Diagnostics Tools • Better Bundling • Improved Reference Options for Axes, Surfaces, and Curves

  7. Pre-Wildfire 5 Tips and Tricks… Some Useful Techniques for Wildfire Users • Mapkey to Find Disconnected Networks • Sketched Curves without Points to Control Network • “One Point” Axis Trick • Annotated Markers • Part Level Networks • Flattening a Network • Family Tabled Connector Pins w/ Parametric Labels • NETS – The hidden feature you’ve never used Will be available online for those interested. Follow me on Planet PTC Community!

  8. Manual (Non Schematic-Driven) Routing Approach • Benefits: • Requires no special schematic software • Requires no additional training/licensing (beyond Creo Cabling) • Risks: • Intensive manual effort to designate connectors and entry ports • Accuracy problems - no synchronization to wiring schematic • Not easy to modify or maintain Typical Manual Process Create Harness Assy & Part Place Connectors Create/Load Spools Designate Connectors & Entry Ports Create Wires/Cables Route Wires/Cables Specifying From/To Entry Ports

  9. Schematic-Driven Routing Approach • Benefits: • Faster design cycles • Automation tools greatly simplify the most laborious tasks • Easier to maintain and modify as design matures • Maintains accuracy via logical reference tied to schematic • Risks: • Requires schematic software and trained users to operate it • Substantial time investment to setup and configure software • Potential additional licensing costs Typical Autoroute Process Create Harness Assy & Part Place Connectors Create Network Load Logical Reference File (Automates manual tasks) AutoRoute Wires/Cables As Design Matures, update Logical Reference and Autoroute Again

  10. The Big Trade-Off Routing Overview • Manual Method • Slow & labor intensive • Poor choice for multiple iterations • Inexpensive • No additional training • Schematic Method • Requires schematic software • Training concerns • Configuration & Setup Investment • Potential License Concerns • Accurate • Well suited for multiple iterations Luckily… You don’t have to choose!

  11. AutoRouting 101 Requirements to Enable Automatic Cable Routing • Harness Assembly with Connectors • Logical Reference File • Continuous Network Path • A Bit of Confidence or… • A Good Cheat Sheet AutoRoute to Avoid This Mess!

  12. What Can AutoRouting Do For You? AutoRoute Demo • Click for Video

  13. In the running for most overused quote at Planet PTC Live 2012… “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln16th President of the United States

  14. What Are Logical Reference Files? Basic Information The Logical Reference File contains information for: • Spool Definition (Wire, Cables, Ribbons) • Connector Designation (including Entry Ports) • Wire/Cable Creation • From/To Connections The Logical Reference File uses the PTC Neutral File Format (.nwf) and may be edited with any text editor (MS Word, Notepad, etc). Sample File Available Online

  15. Mail Merge How Can I Get a Logical Reference File? Excel to PTC Neutral Wire Format Using Mail Merge (a standard feature of MS Word)

  16. Tips for Creating a Your Network Rules of Thumb • Stick with Stable References (Datums, Axes) • Minimize External References • Leverage Skeleton Models & Shared Geometry • SKETCH Your Network • Build in Bend Radii • Route network methodically, test often • Avoid Datum Points*

  17. Creating a Network the Easy Way Leverage Sketches and Datums • Click for Video

  18. Auto Everything Import the Logical Reference File and Route With Ease Once the Logical Reference has been loaded, most tasks are automated: • Automatic Spool Creation • Automatic Connector Designation • Automatic Wire/Cable Creation … and of course … • Autorouting Wires/Cables

  19. Auto Everything Demo Final Sequence • Click for video

  20. Other Ninja Tips and Tricks Some Cool Tools Included with Creo Cabling • Network Diagnostic Tools • Powerful Reroute Tool • Cabling Information • Model Tree Display • Network Bundles • Pre-Flattening

  21. Questions? My Contact Information Brian Martin SGT Incorporated contracted to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD 301.286.0059 (NASA Office) 443.421.2532 (Cell) Twitter: @CreoHelp Email: brian.k.martin@nasa.gov creohelppro@gmail.com Blog: http://communities.ptc.com/blogs/the_zone Find me on Planet PTC Community!

  22. Closing Video (Baby Ninja)

  23. Configuration Switches and Settings Setting Up Your Cabling Environment • Align_Cable_Bundles • Allow_Harn_Mfg_Assy_Retrieval • Cable_Int_Portions_For_Clr • Cables_With_Hlr • Compact_Cables_Packing • Display_Internal_Cable_Portion • Display_Route_Cable_Preview • Display_Thick_Cables • Fan_Significant_Locations_Only • Freeze_Failed_Cable_Locations • Full_Hlr_For_Cables • Harn_Start_Model_Dir • Harn_Tang_Line_Display • Ribbon_Cable_Flat_Direction • Template_Harnesspart • Template_Flat_Harness

  24. Alternative Routing Techniques Available with Wildfire 5 + • “Clothes Line” Technique (Simple Route) • Follow Cable • Routing From Undesignated Coordinate System on-the-Fly • Powerful Re-Reroute Tool (Demo)

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