SOLIDWORKS Electrical Routing

Included as part of the SOLIDWORKS Premium CAD package, Electrical Routing is a mechanical-first tool used to define the physical layout of wires, cables, and harnesses within a 3D assembly.

Its primary purpose is to ensure electrical components fit within the mechanical enclosure, calculate accurate path lengths, and generate manufacturing documentation for the physical assembly of the loom.

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Key Capabilities

3D Path Planning

Use existing mechanical geometry to "Auto-Route" cables through holes, brackets, and conduits to ensure a perfect fit.

Accurate Length Calculation

Automatically calculate the exact length of Every wire and cable based on its 3D path, including "slack" factors for assembly.

Minimum Bend Radius Alerts

Set safety limits for cable flexibility; the software provides real-time visual warnings if a path is too tight, preventing wire fatigue.

Harness Flattening

Automatically create 1:1 scale manufacturing templates (nail-boards) that show the harness laid flat with all branches and connector labels.

Standardised Library

Access a small library of 3D connectors, clips, and cable ties that "snap" into the route, automatically orienting themselves to the wire direction.

Import From-To Lists

Rapidly populate a 3D assembly by importing basic Excel or XML connection lists to define which components need to be wired together.

Want to learn Electrical Routing?

Discover the best practices techniques to optimise your cable paths and automate harness documentation with a demo or our hands-on Electrical Routing training course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fundamental difference between SOLIDWORKS Premium Routing and SOLIDWORKS Electrical?
Does this tool create 2D electrical schematics?
Is there a live link between the 3D route and an electrical circuit?
Can I calculate the diameter of a cable bundle?
Can I use my own bespoke connectors?
Is this included in SOLIDWORKS Standard or Professional?