Display of connection points

Connection points are the little green pyramids in the 3db.

Use of connection points

Connection points serve several purposes. The most important for Electrical Classification are:

Orientation and positioning of connection points

Electrical connections have to be oriented and positioned correctly. (Details on this are not part of this tutorial, because at this place it is expected that respective modeling knowledge is given.)

Connection points should be oriented in a way that the bottom of the pyramid shows in direction of the part to plug (e.g. cable, plug to be inserted).