Electrical Systems Design, Analysis and Harness Engineering with CHS CHS is the leading design software for Electrical Systems Design and Harness Engineering. Used by leading automotive, aerospace and harness makers, CHS is built to support the complex demands of modern integrated design processes. Fundamental to the philosophy of CHS is the belief that design data management is central to solving the problem of electrical design complexity. So, in addition to providing the drawing and design definition functionality required for each phase of the design process, CHS goes one step further – by providing a data-centric backbone that integrates each and every part of the design process. Data-centricity is the key feature that differentiates CHS from other design tools, providing a step change in design speed and quality by automating many steps in the design process, streamlining the flow of information as the design matures, and eliminating many of the time-consuming and error-prone data-entry tasks required with traditional design tools. www.mentor.com/electrical

Project and Process Management Project norms such as naming conventions, design rule check patterns and diagram style-templates can be defined and automatically applied. Process constraints such as release management sequence, component usage and analysis scripts can be mandated. Integration with workflow tools is also available. Design Change Management The data-centric architecture of CHS is designed to facilitate change processes. Multiple change management capabilities are provided such as tabular & graphical difference reports; version management; compatibility control (“build lists”); and...

Interactive Wiring Design Process The Interactive Wiring design process is based on the Capital Logic and Capital Harness XC applications to provide a full electrical design capability from logical schematics through to fully detailed and costed harness drawings. Generative Design Process The Generative design process is based on the Capital Logic, Capital Integrator and Capital Harness XC applications to provide a full electrical design capability from logical schematics through physical/ topological wiring generation, and onto fully detailed and costed harness drawings. Key Applications Capital...

Add-on applications include Capital Costing, which provides highly accurate harness manufacturing costs (process and materials) based on sophisticated models containing more than three hundred adjustable parameters. Another add-on product is Capital Modular Harness, which manages the construction of harnesses from sub-assemblies. In addition, data from Capital Harness XC can be leveraged right into the harness manufacturing facility to construct detailed, 1:1 formboard drawings; drive wire cutting equipment; program automatic test equipment; and feed ERP systems. Capital Analysis Provides a range...