Select Catalog Cable
- Last UpdatedOct 31, 2025
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By basing all cables on standard predefined catalog cables Wiring Manager is enforces data integrity by ensuring all cables using the same catalog number are identical in physical properties such as number or cores, core markings, screen/shield configuration, diameter .
The Select a Cable from Catalog window is used to select a catalog cable definition for any project cable.
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To access the window, click the button in the Catalog No: field on the Cable Details window, or select Change Catalog No. for selected Cables in the Tools section of the List Tools - Cable Schedule tab.

Note: Only those cables in the Cable Catalog that have been marked with 'Allow Use' are shown in this selection list. 'Allow Use' pre-filters the catalog cables that can be used for the current project. Refer to Cable Catalog for further information.