Validating Routing connections

You can test the validity of Routing connections and view the test results using Check-Mate.

You can:

• Check parts in the Routing Mechanical and Routing Electrical applications.
• Visually inspect the connection check results.
• Configure a callback to determine the validity of connections.

Note: If you do not use callbacks, NX relies on design rule results to check connection points in a part. To determine the validity of the connections, NX checks if the vectors for the connected ports are opposite and collinear.

• Override invalid connection points and record a justification. The overridden invalid connection points appear as valid in the display. For example, you can change an invalid connection point to a valid connection point using the Force Valid option and record the justification for overriding the connection point status.
• Filter the results of the checks according to the status of connection points.

Connection point statuses

Status	Meaning
Valid	Indicates that the connection point was determined to be valid by the tests that were run.
Invalid	Indicates that the connection point was determined to be invalid by the tests that were run.
No connection found	Indicates that the connection point contains a single port.
Overridden	Indicates that an invalid connection point was changed to valid.

Tip: You can customize the callback and specify your own conditions and parameters for checking the connections.

Where do I find it?

• Callback location: ugroute_mech\plugins
• Application: Routing
• Command: Set Up Tests
• Resource bar: HD3D Tools tab → double-click Check-Mate
• Location in dialog box: Parts tab → Execute Check-Mate Tests

Related topics

• Using design rules
• Create violation overrides, Design Rules dialog box, Design rule violations and overrides
• Check-Mate, Viewing Check-Mate results with HD3D tools