Project vs Assembly Workflow
Splice offers two workflows for designing cable harnesses. Choose the one that fits your needs, or start with one and convert later.
| Project Workflow | Assembly Workflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Complex systems with multiple assemblies | Single cable assemblies and simple harnesses |
| Multi-page | Yes — organize plan by subsystem across pages | Yes — multi-page engineering drawings in layout view |
| Branch points | Yes — model junctions, splices, and bus topologies | No |
| Mates | Yes — document physical connector pairings between devices | No |
| Device groups | Yes — represent multi-connector devices (PCBs, DIN rail assemblies) | No |
| Signals & nets | Yes — classify conductors by signal type, manage nets across assemblies | Basic signal labels on wires |
| Parts & BOM | Create BOM at the plan level, assign to parts as needed, review and export | Assign parts directly to connectors, wires, and cables |
| Generic components | Yes — category templates with schematic symbols | Yes — same component creator |
| Bulk editing | Conductor properties via plan panels | Bulk Property Editor for connectors, wires, cables, accessories |
| Layout view | Basic — positions from schematic | Full engineering drawing editor with dimensions, title blocks, and multi-page PDF |
| Custom graphics | No | Yes — upload SVG/PNG images to components (mate side and wire side) |
| Export | PDF, Excel, clipboard (via generated assemblies) | PDF, Excel, CSV, WireViz, clipboard |
| Convert | Generate Assembly Workflow documents from your plan | Convert standalone assemblies into a Project Workflow |