Unlinking Bundle Segments

This task shows how to delete a connection between bundle segments or between a connector and a bundle segment.

This applies to multi-branchable and single bundle segments. However, you cannot unlink bundle segments within a branch.

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The Link.CATProduct document is open.

  1. Click Unlink .

    You are prompted to select the bundle segment extremity you want to disconnect.
    • CATIA finds the closest bundle segment extremity according to the selection point.
    • Move the mouse over the bundle segment that is already linked:
      • All the bundle segment extremities connected to the selected bundle segment are highlighted
      • A yellow circle with a Connected Extremity label is displayed  at the extremities.
  2. Select Bundle Segment1.

    >> The extremity is highlighted:
    A message is displayed asking you to confirm the selection.
  3. When you are satisfied, click OK to validate your choice.
    The bundle segment is disconnected from the connector.

  You cannot unlink bundle segments within a branch.

How to display the electrical connection?

  1. Click Related Objects .

  2. Select the bundle segment you have just disconnected: Bundle Segment1

    You can see that the connector is no longer connected.
    in Tree view:
    in 3D view:
For more information, refer to Viewing Related Objects.
You can delete a connection between bundle segments or between a connector and a bundle segment even if the bundle segments are covered with a protection.