Interconnect Diagrams

[haker219]

In order to create an interconnect diagram in RSD it seems like you must first create the BID. It then seems like you must run a report to insert or create the WID connectors for the wiring diagram which is a top-down design approach. Does anyone know if a bottom-up design approach can be used to create a BID? Can I create my cable harnesses or wiring diagrams first and then create the block interconnect diagram? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[eepgmik]

Yes you can create the WID first and then the BID. The BID/WID checking tools are bi-directional.

Martin

 

[haker219]

Martin,
Thanks for the help! I have one more problem. After I run the report I got to place another shape of the selected artifact. So, when I try to place a BID connector on a block diagram only text appears (full_name and "No Harness found"). The artwork for the connector does not appear. Do you know what is now happening?

Thanks,

Shawn

 

[eepgmik]

Hi Shawn

You might want to check what color the connector is supposed to be and what the background color is - sometimes they're the same it looks like no graphics are being placed.

Also, it's possible that your wiring connector doesn't have any block ports defined for the block diagram type . I suggest placing it, selecting it and clicking Right Mouse Button>Reorder Members. You should then be able to add a block port in the Total Ports field.

Regards,

Martin