Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 21.16
Sample type catalog for a device family
Even though the motor connection family has no 3D geometry, the
connector is available when the device is used in a project. Although the
location of an electrical connector is not that important in a family that
contains3Dgeometry,itisveryimportant forafamilywithoutgeometry.Be
sure to locate the connector at the insertion point of the family. Otherwise,
you can end up with undesired results in your project, as shown in
Figure
21.17
.
Figure 21.17
Device family with improper connector location
For some device families, you may need multiple connectors. This may be
duetodifferentsystemswithinthedeviceorbecausethedevicehasmultiple
connection points.
A floor box device family, for example, can be created that allows for the
connectionofallthetypesofsystemswithinthebox.Withalltheconnectors
added to the device family, the device can be connected to the appropriate
systems when used in a project.
Figure 21.18
shows a floor box family with
multipleconnectorsinaproject.Thesystemsassociatedwiththeconnectors
can be created for the device in the project.
