Create a New Cable by Selecting Equipment

Users can create a new cable by selecting two equipment nodes, then selecting the Create New option from the Cables menu.

First make sure nothing is selected. Next select the 'From' equipment (click on the equipment node). Then, holding the <Ctrl> key down, select the 'To' equipment (click the its node).

With two nodes selected, click Cables toolbar menu and select Create New.

The Cable Details window is then displayed, with the From and To equipment fields completed. Refer to Create a New Project Cable for further information.

Enter the required cable details (including selection of a cable number and catalogue cable) and save. The new cable is then added to the cable schedule and to the diagram.

Note:
The maximum number of cables that may be connected to an equipment item (or equipment catalogue item) may (optionally) be specified on the More Information window accessed from the Equipment Layout window. If the user attempts to connect a cable when the maximum number of cables has already been connected to an equipment item, a message is displayed to inform the user of this.