You can now use the new Split Harness command to divide an existing harness into two separate parts that can later be merged back together. There are two methods for splitting a harness: Dependent and Independent.

  • Dependent Split: This creates two continuous harness parts within the same assembly, maintaining a parent-child relationship. The split parts share the same location, cabling information, logical references, and spools. To remove the dependency between the parts, you can use the Remove Harness Dependency command. Though the dependent harness remains considered continuous with the parent harness, both must be merged to flatten them into a single harness.

  • Independent Split: This creates a new harness part, complete with all necessary information to be reused in another assembly. In this case, the from-to information and split location are not shared. You can create an Independent harness in a new subassembly where all the cabling data, including spools, logical information, and skeleton, is copied over. Additionally, referenced components can be moved to the new subassembly.

Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0

User Interface Location: In the Cabling application, click Harness > Split Harness.

Benefits:
This enhancement supports collaborative harness design workflows by enabling the reuse of subsystems from one harness in different assemblies, promoting greater flexibility and efficiency.

Additional Information:

  • Limitations: After splitting, both dependent and independent harnesses cannot be flattened as a homogenous harness with their parent harness. All harnesses must be merged back before flattening if you wish to treat them as a single piece.
  • Does this replace existing functionality?: No.
  • Configuration option associated with this functionality: None.

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