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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 WorkflowAssembly Workflow
Best forComplex systems with multiple assembliesSingle cable assemblies and simple harnesses
Multi-pageYes — organize plan by subsystem across pagesYes — multi-page engineering drawings in layout view
Branch pointsYes — model junctions, splices, and bus topologiesNo
MatesYes — document physical connector pairings between devicesNo
Device groupsYes — represent multi-connector devices (PCBs, DIN rail assemblies)No
Signals & netsYes — classify conductors by signal type, manage nets across assembliesBasic signal labels on wires
Parts & BOMCreate BOM at the plan level, assign to parts as needed, review and exportAssign parts directly to connectors, wires, and cables
Generic componentsYes — category templates with schematic symbolsYes — same component creator
Bulk editingConductor properties via plan panelsBulk Property Editor for connectors, wires, cables, accessories
Layout viewBasic — positions from schematicFull engineering drawing editor with dimensions, title blocks, and multi-page PDF
Custom graphicsNoYes — upload SVG/PNG images to components (mate side and wire side)
ExportPDF, Excel, clipboard (via generated assemblies)PDF, Excel, CSV, WireViz, clipboard
ConvertGenerate Assembly Workflow documents from your planConvert standalone assemblies into a Project Workflow