Add a New Wiring Rule Definition
- Last UpdatedAug 04, 2025
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From Wiring Rule Definitions window, click New. The Wiring Rules Editor window is then displayed:
Enter the name of the new rule in the Wiring Rule Name field.
Define the rule by adding equipment, cables (at least one), and by terminating the cable cores. Continue at Add Equipment to a Wiring Rule.
Toolbar and Menu Options
Various functions are available to the user via the File, Edit and Equipment drop-down menus, or by clicking the required button on the toolbar.
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File Menu |
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Save |
Saves the rule to the database. |
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Export to PDF |
Exports the rule into a .pdf format file in the project’s Drawing folder. |
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Export to XPS |
Exports the rule into an .xps format file in the project’s Drawing folder. The filename used is the Equipment number. |
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Page Setup |
Displays the Page Setup window, which enables the user to change the paper size and source, the orientation and the size of the margins. |
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Print Preview |
Displays the Print preview window, which enables the user to view the print before sending to a printer. |
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Displays the Print window, which enables the user to customise the print. |
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Printing |
Enables the user to print the report to a defined size by selecting a percentage. After selecting a percentage, the Print preview window is displayed which allows the user to view the print before sending to a printer. |
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Exit |
Closes the window. |
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Edit Menu |
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Trim Canvas |
Enables the user to change the size of canvas to the actually size of the diagram. |
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Select All |
Selects all objects. |
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Delete All |
Deletes all non-mandatory objects. |
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Equipment Menu |
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Create New |
Used to add equipment to the rule diagram. |
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Toolbar |
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Save |
Saves the rule to the database. |
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Print Preview |
Displays the Print preview window, which enables the user to view the print before sending to a printer. |
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Displays the Print window, enables allows the user to customise the print. |
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Zoom Out |
Decreases the image size. |
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Zoom In |
Increases the image size. |
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Zoom |
Displays a menu with the following options: |
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Show Overview |
Displays the Overview window which displays an overview of the entire rule. For example:
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Predefined percentages |
Enables the user to select a predefined zoom percentage. |
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Zoom Normal |
Selecting Zoom Normal enables the user to revert back to the default zoom. |
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Zoom In |
Increases the image size. |
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Zoom |
Displays a menu with the following options: |
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