The Bottom Line

Create routes and runs. Using routed systems tools allows you to quickly define many different route types in order to check for clearance and fits within a design, all while creating a bill of materials that can be used downstream in the manufacturing process.

Master It How can you extract a bill of materials from a routed systems assembly?

Author a tube and pipe component. To create your own fittings, coupling, and so on to be used within tube and pipe design, you need to first author them for use with the tube and pipe tools.

Master It How can you set the depth at which pipe, tube, or hose segments are inserted into a fitting?

Author an electrical component. To create your own electrical connector components to be used ...

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