A connector type contains pin configuration and other properties for a connector model of a specific manufacturer. When you create a connector for a specific cable, selecting a connector type copies these properties for the cable connector.
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On the Wiring module menu bar, select Tables > Connector > Types.
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In the Connector Types dialog, do one of the following:
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To create a new connector type, select New.
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To edit an existing connector type, select in the field that you want to edit.
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Under Connector Type, type a unique name.
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To specify the connector type for a specific manufacturer, model, and part number, do any of the following:
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Under Manufacturer, select an appropriate connector manufacturer.
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Under Model, select an appropriate model.
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Under Part Number, type the part number you require.
You can now define a pin configuration for this connector type. For details, see
Define or Edit a Connector Type Pin Configuration.
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To use a custom icon for a connector, in the connector row select Browse and navigate to the icon you want to use. If no image is selected the default image supplied with the software is used.
To remove a custom icon, in the connector row select Default icon.