

SummaryĪ Connection is a graphical object that is placed between Module Entries in a multi-board Design document to interconnect Modules. A Harness is a physical connection, providing a conduit for net signals between two boards in a multi-board system, and whereby that harness plugs into a connector on each of those boards.Ī placed Wire type Connection between Module Entries.A Cable is a physical connection, providing a conduit for net signals between two boards in a multi-board system, and whereby that cable plugs into a connector on each of those boards.Although placing a single wire on the document, in reality a series of wires will be used, in accordance with the number of signals/pins being connected between the connectors of the two boards. A Wire is a physical connection, providing a conduit for a single signal between two boards in a multi-board system, and whereby that wire is attached directly into a connector on each of those boards.A Direct Connection is used whenever the connector on one board is to plug in directly to the connector on another board, without the use of a physical connection (wire, cable, or harness).The following types of connections are available: Note that all elements in the system schematic editor, including Entry objects, can be dragged to a new location. Click and drag the connection line between the Module Entry points to create the logical connectivity.

To complete the process of creating and connecting Child Project Modules together, place a logical Connection between the Module Entries.Ī range of connection types is available from the editor's Place menu or the Active Bar (at the top of the design space), including Direct Connection and Wire, which refer to connectors that plug together or are wired together, respectively. The multi-board schematic editing environment provides comprehensive features that may be used to define, modify, check and update that connectivity as the overall product design is developed. The connections established between modules in the schematic ultimately represent the connectivity between child project connectors, connector pins, and nets in the overall system design. Note that Multi-board design functionality is not supported with the Altium Designer Standard Subscription.
