Updating Ferrule Nos by Ferrule Rules
- Last UpdatedAug 04, 2025
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Once Ferrule Rules have been defined they can be applied to wire/cable terminations.
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For this feature to be used, the Use Auto Ferrule Numbering Rules option must be checked in the Electrical Wiring Manager's Options window.
Update Ferrule Numbers by Equipment
Proceed as follows:
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In the Equipment View, right-click on the required Equipment record, click Auto Ferrule Selected Equipment on the menu then displayed, then select the Left, Right, or Both option as required from the sub-menu.
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Or in the Equipment Layout window (refer to Equipment Layout), right-click on the required equipment, click Auto Ferrule Selected Equipment on the menu then displayed, then select the Left, Right, or Both option as required from the sub-menu.
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Or in the Equipment List select the required Equipment record(s), then click Auto Ferrule selected Equipment in the Actions section of the List Tools - Equipment Ferrule Rules tab and select the Left, Right, or Both option as required from the drop-down menu.
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Or in the Equipment Ferrule Rules list (see Assign Ferrule Rules to Equipment) select the required Equipment record(s), then click Auto Ferrule selected Equipment in the Actions section of the List Tools - Equipment List tab and select the Left, Right, or Both option as required from the drop-down menu.
Electrical Wiring Manager will then update/create Ferrule Numbers based on the Ferrule Rules applied to the equipment, equipment type or project for the selected equipment.
Update Ferrule Numbers by Cable
In the Cable Schedule, select the required Cable record(s), then click Auto Ferrule selected Cables in the Actions section of the List Tools - Cable Schedule tab and select the Left, Right, or Both option as required from the drop-down menu.
Electrical Wiring Manager will then and update/create Ferrule Numbers based on the Ferrule Rules applied to the equipment, equipment type or project for the selected cables.