Modify Cable
- Last UpdatedJan 23, 2023
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Use to modify the currently selected cable element, this can also be used to route a cable.The Modify Cable window has the same common layout as the Create Cable window with the exception of the Disconnect and Define Auto Routing functionality.
Disconnect
Disconnect the selected or newly created cable, to disconnect the cable from its starting point. On the Start tab (Default), click Disconnect Start. A message window is displayed requiring confirmation. To disconnect a cable from its finishing point, click to select the End tab, then click Disconnect End.
Auto Routing
Use to route a cable automatically via the shortest route or by means of defined points. It can also be used to unroute or delete a cable.
Automatic Routing is used when the start and end point are known. The application routes the cable along connected cableways in the Zone(s) selected using the shortest route. The cable will be orthogonally routed to the nearest attachment point on a cableway.
Click the expand arrow to display the auto routing options, then select the zone for cable routing from the list of available options.
Once the zone for cable routing has been selected, the cable can be routed orthogonally between the starting and ending points; click Auto-Route Cable.
To reload the zones containing cables, or to reset selection. Click Reload Zones/Deselect All. Right click on a zone in the list to navigate to the zone in the Model Explorer.
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Define Route |
Use to define the route of the cable. For further information, refer to Define Route. |
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Define Route |
Use to define the route through PRPs. For further information, refer to Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs). |
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Manual Route |
Use to manually route the cable. For further information, refer to Manual Route Cable. |
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Free Route |
Use to free route the cable. For further information, refer to Free Route Cable. |
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Modify Free |
Use to modify free points. For further information, refer to Modify Route Point. |
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Un-route |
Use to un-route the cable. For further information, refer to Unroute Cables. |
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Delete |
Use to delete the currently selected cable. For further information, refer to Delete Cable. |
