To create a Building by Groups of rooms element, navigate to the world element in the Building Applications window and select Building by Groups of rooms from the Create drop-down list.

The Create Building by Groups of rooms window is displayed.

The Naming part of the Create Building by Groups of rooms window is identical in format and functionality as the Building by Room window, for further information refer to Building by Room Element.
The user must identify the building that the rooms will be available for selection as part of a group. From the Building pane of the Create Building by Groups of rooms window, click to select the building.
To select the purpose of the Building by Groups of rooms element, from the Purpose pane of the Building by Groups rooms window, select Construction Group or Fire Group.
Click Apply to create the Building by Groups of rooms element. The Modify Building window is displayed and the Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL) element is displayed in the Building Applications window and in the Applications window. for further information on the Modify Building window, refer to Modify Building by Group of Rooms.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Building by Groups of rooms window.

Building by Room Element
Modify Building by Group of Rooms
Building by Groups of rooms
Building Applications
Building by Groups of rooms
Create
Create Building by Groups of rooms
Naming
Create Building by Groups of rooms
Building by Room
Building by Room Element
Building
Create Building by Groups of rooms
Building by Groups of rooms
Purpose
Building by Groups rooms
Construction Group
Fire Group
Apply
Building by Groups of rooms
Modify
Building
Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL)
Building Applications window
Applications
Modify Building
Modify Building by Group of Rooms
Dismiss to
Create Building by Groups of rooms


All the tasks associated with the modification of a Building by Group of Rooms element can be performed from the Modify Building window, the building and purpose can be modified.

Click Apply to create the Building by Groups of rooms element with any modification, Repeat to copy the Building by Groups of rooms element, Refresh to discard any modification and display the original attributes or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Modify Building by Groups of rooms window.

Building by Group of Rooms
Modify Building
Apply
Building by Groups of rooms
Repeat
Building by Groups of rooms
Refresh
Dismiss
Modify Building by Groups of rooms


Referring to the Room Manager hierarchy, the user must create a Groups of rooms element (GPSET) below an existing Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL) element in the Building Applications window and as a LEV element in the Applications window. GPSET elements correspond to different levels within the building.
To create a new Groups of rooms (GPSET) element make sure a Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL) element is selected in the Building Applications window. From the Building Applications window, in Create group, select Group of rooms from the drop down list, The Create Group of rooms window is displayed.

The Naming part of the Create Building by Groups of rooms window is identical in format and functionality as the Building by Room window, for further information refer to Building by Room Element.
All the building levels that have rooms associated with them are displayed in the Level pane of the Create Group of rooms window. Only the rooms associated with the selected building level will be displayed in the Rooms pane of the Create Group of rooms window.
The user can determine the type of volume on which the application makes it calculations and displays the results in the Create Building by Groups of rooms window. To do this:
Click Inventory volume to display the results of the Structure, Components and Inventory calculations.
or
Click Flooding volume to display the results of the Structure, Components and Inventory calculations.
Click Apply to create a GPSET/LEV element, the Modify Group of rooms window is displayed and the GPSET element is displayed in the Building Applications window and as a LEV element in the Applications window. The total number of rooms and the total gross volume is displayed.
Click Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Create Group of rooms window.

Building by Room Element
Room Manager
Groups of rooms
(GPSET)
Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL)
Building Applications window
LEV
Applications
GPSET
Groups of rooms
(GPSET)
Building by Groups of rooms (GPWL)
Building Applications
Building
Applications
Create
Group of rooms
Create Group of rooms
Naming
Create Building by Groups of rooms
Building by Room
Building by Room Element
Level
Create Group of rooms
Rooms
Create Group of rooms
Create Building by Groups of rooms
Inventory volume
Structure, Components and Inventory
Flooding volume
Structure, Components and Inventory
Apply
GPSET/LEV
Modify Group of room
GPSET
Building Applications
LEV
Applications
Dismiss
Create Group of rooms


Describes the calculations based on room groups.


The functionality available from the Modify Group of rooms is identical to those available from the Modify Inventory Volume window, refer to Air Volumes and Surface Areas for further information.

Air Volumes and Surface Areas
Modify Group of rooms
Modify Inventory Volume
Air Volumes and Surface Areas


The functionality available from the Modify Group of rooms is identical to those available from the Modify Inventory Volume window, refer to Ceiling Area for further information.

Ceiling Area
Modify Group of rooms
Modify Inventory Volume
Ceiling Area


The functionality available from the Modify Group of rooms is identical to those available from the Modify Inventory Volume window, refer to Floor Area for further information.

Floor Area
Modify Group of rooms
Modify Inventory Volume
Floor Area


The functionality available from the Modify Group of rooms is identical to those available from the Modify Inventory Volume window, refer to Flood Volume and Surface Area for further information.
Note:
To calculate the flood volume of a group of connected rooms, the user must ensure that the top level of each flood volume is at the same level.

Flood Volume and Surface Area
Modify Group of rooms
Modify Inventory Volume
Flood Volume and Surface Area
Note:


The functionality available from the Modify Group of rooms is identical to those available from the Modify Inventory Volume window, refer to Modify Inventory for further information.
Note:
Unlike the room inventory that is updated automatically, you need to update the room group inventory regularly.

Modify Inventory
Modify Group of rooms
Modify Inventory Volume
Modify Inventory
Note:


The Cabling System application is supplied as a module within the AVEVA E3D™ suite and allows the creation and routing of cables, and if required enclose the routed cables within cable trays.
The application can be divided broadly into three parts, namely, Cableways, Cables and Cable Tray Material. The design process is as follows:
Cableways are created early in the 3D modelling process to reserve space in the model for the cables and cable trays.
Cables are selected from the catalogue, optionally connected to equipment, before being joined to a cableway and routed along a cableway.
Cable tray material is added to the cableways either automatically or manually. There is also an option to perform preliminary dressing of a cableway.


Many features of the Cable System discipline user interface are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design disciplines, mostly with the exception of the functionality available for the selection on the CABLING SYSTEM tab.

The ADMIN tab is only available for selection, if the user is a member of the ADMIN team.

AVEVA E3D Design
CABLING SYSTEM
ADMIN


Provides access to a number of key commands and facilities, most of the functionality available for selection are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design disciplines.

AVEVA E3D Design


Includes the following functionality specific to the CABLING SYSTEM discipline:
Create
Modify
Delete
Tools
Penetrate
Connect
Create
Create
Modify
Modify
Delete
Delete
Tools
Tools
Penetrate
Penetrate
Connect
Connect

CABLING SYSTEM


Many operations in the CABLING SYSTEM discipline can be initiated using the PowerWheel™. The equivalent functionality is also available from the CABLING SYSTEM UI, all out of the box configurations for the PowerWheel™ can be customized.

For further information, refer to PowerWheel™.

CABLING SYSTEM
CABLING SYSTEM


The Cabling System application creates cableways, cables and cableway material (trays/ladders). If required the cables can also be routed through the cableways. The application is divided into three main areas, Cableways, Cables and Cableway material.
Cableways are created early in the design process to reverse space for the cables and cableway material. Cables are selected from the catalog and optionally connected to equipment element. Alternatively, the cables and connecting equipment could come from the Cable diagrams. Cableway material is also selected from a catalog and added to the cableways either automatically or manually.


All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in a strict order. The following database elements are common to all Model disciplines:
World
Site
Zone
World
World
Site
Site
Zone
Zone

Model


Below the zone level in the Cabling System application, the cabling system specific elements are:
Cableway (Cway)
Cableway Branch (Cwbran)
Cableway Material (Ctmrl)
Cableway Material Component
Cable.
Cableway (Cway)
Cableway (Cway)
Cableway Branch (Cwbran)
Cableway Branch (Cwbran)
Cableway Material (Ctmrl)
Cableway Material (Ctmrl)
Cableway Material Component
Cableway Material Component
Cable.
Cable.


Cway elements are administrative and can own a number of cableway branches with common default cabling application defaults and can have any number of ends.


Cwbran elements define a section of the cableway (space for the cables and cableway material (CTMTRL) element(s)) with a known head and tail.


Ctmtrl elements defines the type of cable tray material used and own a section of the cableway (made up from cableway material components).


Cableway material components are owned by the cableway material elements. These components are available in the catalog and dictate the shape and geometry of the cableway. Cableway material components can run from the head to tail of the owning branch but can also be connected to other branches.


Cable elements are created after the layout of the cabling system has been defined by cableways. The created cables are then routed either automatically or manually along the cableways to connect to the equipment. The cable references a cable specification that contains the physical properties of the cable.


Specifies the application defaults which are used to pre-populate data on various windows as they are loaded.
All the cabling specifications available in the catalog are shown in the Cabling Application Defaults window and therefore all the cabling elements available from the catalog are determined by the currently selected cabling specification.
To avoid having to specify the specification again for each cable element, the default cabling specification can be set at Cableway or Cableway Branch level. The selected specification will be used automatically at lower levels unless it is changed (the default cabling specification is said to be cascaded down the hierarchy).
By default, some fields in the Cabling Application Defaults window are automatically populated with values from the currently selected specification.

Cabling Application Defaults
Cabling Application Defaults


Use to define the location of the Cableway and Cable elements in the Design database hierarchy. Choose a location from the drop-down menu: if a location is not listed refer to the system administrator.
The list of available storage areas is only populated with zones where the purpose is set to CABL.


Use to define the Excess Length defaults (head and tail excesses which are used when the cable cutting lengths are calculated).
Specify the Proximity Distance default (the distance from the head; the software will start searching for cableway entry points).
If fill checks are to be carried out by default, click to check the Fill Check checkbox.
Note:
The Excess Length must be entered in this order.

Excess Length
Note
:
Proximity Distance

Fill Check


From the list of available materials and cables, use to select the Cableway Material and Cable defaults.
Select the default System Ref - No System, High Voltage System, Compartment Heating System, Emergency Lighting System or Fire Alarm System.
Use to define the minimum distance between one cable tray and another. Enter the defaults for the First (head), Intermediate and End (tail) gaps.
Enter the Min. Length Straight Tray default, this specifies the minimum length for a straight tray.

Cableway Material
Cable
System Ref
No System
High Voltage System
Compartment Heating System
Emergency Lighting System
Fire Alarm System
First
Intermediate
End
Min. Length Straight Tray


Use to define the default Width and Height for the cableway volume (which includes the space for the cables volume and material) the access height default, maximum layers default, Cable Excess (excess length default) as a percentage of the total length of the cable.
Use to specify the Maximum Fill default (based on the cross-sectional area of the cableway volume) and Fill Check Utility Allowance default based on the cross-sectional area of the cableway volume (the value must be greater than 1).
Click to select the Allowable Class:
Click the Create Head/Tail RNODEs checkbox to automatically create the head/tail RNODEs on the ends of the cableway branch.
The Purpose field is automatically populated with the CABL attribute by default.
unset - default
POWER
COMMS
SIGNAL
CONTROL
WIRE
unset - default
unset - default
POWER
POWER
COMMS
COMMS
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
WIRE
WIRE
Note:
Maximum fill can no longer be input at values greater than 100%.

Width
Height
Cable Excess
Maximum Fill
Fill Check Utility Allowance
Note
:
Create Head/Tail RNODEs
Purpose
CABL


Use to define the free-route tolerance - this is an extra 'length' that is added between the STAREF of the CABLE + First POINTR of the Free Route and Last POINTR of the Free Route and ENDREF of the CABLE. (As as the user may want to bend the cable into the STAREF / ENDREF further away than just the MINIMUM BEND RADIUS of the CABLE. If required bend radius checks can be carried out click to check the Perform bend radius checks checkbox).
Use to switch on or off the layout cable mode (default is off).
Optimize Auto-route map
Minimize Free Route
Minimize Total Length
Optimize Auto-route map
Optimize Auto-route map
Minimize Free Route
Minimize Free Route
Minimize Total Length
Minimize Total Length

Optimize Auto-route map
Minimize Free Route
Minimize Total Length
free-route tolerance

Perform bend radius checks
ayout cable mode
Optimize Auto-route map
Minimize Free Route
Minimize Total Length


Use to map the auto-route functionality in the most efficient way.


Use to route the cable to or from the closets valid entry or exit point, finding the shortest path through the cableway branches.


Use to take the shortest possible route between the start and end points, using any of the valid entry or exit points within the RANEQUIP range to minimize the length.
Note:
The closest points will not always be used.

Note
:


Use Reset to populate the Settings window with the last saved version.

Reset
Settings


Use Default to populate the Settings window with the defaults.

Default
Settings


Displays the interference class defaults (rules) available for selection for use with fill level calculations. Interference classes define which cables can be routed on a cableway or cableway segment. In the MODEL module the Interference Class Defaults window is read only.

For further information, refer to Cable, Cableway, Cabletray Volume, and .

Cable
Cableway
Cabletray Volume
MODEL
Interference Class Defaults
Cable
Cableway
Cabletray Volume


Use to modify the currently selected cableway element.


Use to create a cableway branch which is the starting point from which all other cabling system elements are added. A cableway branch must be created below an existing Cableway element.

The functionality available from the Cableway Branch Create Tasks window is identical to that described in Cableway.
The newly created cableway branch is shown in the 3D view automatically routed along an orthogonal path connecting the Head and Tail positions. The Branch Tasks window is automatically displayed.
Note:
The Cableway Branch Create Tasks window is automatically displayed once a Cableway element is created.

Note
:
Cableway Branch Create Tasks
Cableway Branch Create Tasks
Branch Tasks


Use to define the attributes of the cableway branch element.

Description
Enter a description attribute for the cableway branch element.
Function
Enter a function attribute for the cableway branch element.
Purpose
Enter a purpose attribute for the cableway branch element.
Use Material
Select to use the cableway material along the entire cableway branch
Material Type
Use to route the cables correctly dependent upon the cableway type before the tray is dressed with material.
Unset
The routing of the cables are not set or fixed.
Perforated
Cables can be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Unperforated
Cables cannot be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Unset
The routing of the cables are not set or fixed.
Perforated
Cables can be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Unperforated
Cables cannot be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Beta Angle
Enter the angle for the cableway branch element, default is 0.00.
Use Fixed Bends
Select to use fixed bends when routing the cables on the cableway branch.
Inside Radius
Defines the bend applied to the cableway branch element, once it has been created and dressed, default is 0.0. The BRAD attribute is the radius of the RPATH.
If the cableway branch radius is changed, it is reflected on the points of the RPATH. When the justification is set and the cableway branch and radius are modified. The Fradius on the points of the RPATH change accordingly to the justification and direction of the bend and riser.
Open Direction
Enter the direction of the open side of the cableway branch once it is dresses with material, default is U WRT/*.
Justification
The cableway branch can be justified in both the horizontal and vertical planes, select the justification from the pull-down menu, default is Bottom - Center.
If the justification is modified after dressing, the material is aligned automatically with the volume. However some material can overlap and some gaps between cable trays can appear. Therefore the branch should be redressed after a change on justification.
Max Cables
Define the maximum number of cables on the cableway branch.
Minimum Layers
Define the minimum number of layers on the cableway branch, the default is 1.
Cable Layout
Define how the cables are routed on the cableway branch. The position of the first cable on the cableway is defined as listed below, further cables are routed away from it in the direction from Head to Tail.
Cable Excess
Define how much of an allowance for sagging (when the cable is supported in the cableway branch) is required, default is 0.
Maximum Fill
Define the maximum fill level on the cableway branch (the software automatically calculates this value based on the horizontal fill (width of the tray) and the total width of the cables on the tray and all gaps included depending on the properties of the cable).
Current Fill Level (%)
Displays the current fill level of the cableway branch element.
Allowable Classes
Positions multiple cable classes routed along a particular segment on a cableway branch. Segments can be added and/or removed.

Volume
Defines the volume size the cableway branch will occupy in the 3D model.

Shape
Defines the shape of the volume in the 3D model, select Rectangular or Circular. Enter the cableway branch volume dimensions. A graphical representation of the dimensions can be viewed in the Cableway Branch Volume Dimensions window.
Click show volume dimension sketch to display the Cableway Branch Volume Dimensions window.

Connections
Use the connections functionality to position and connect a cableway head and tail.
Defines how the cableway branch head and tail are positioned and connected. By using the coordinates manually entered, an offset or by a location picked from the 3D view. These coordinates can then be locked.

Connect From
Explicit
East, North and Up - (default) positions the branch head using the coordinates manually entered, using an offset from the 3D view.
Head of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the head of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing branch head.
Tail of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the tail of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing cableway branch tail.
Branch Off
Positions the branch head at a selected point on a existing branch.
When prompted, Pick on the segment from which the branch should connect: to identify the segment.
Route Attachment Point
Positions the branch head at the position of a selected route attachment point. When prompted Pick ATTA in the 3D view.
Junction Box/Pull Pit
Positions the branch head to a junction box or pull pit. When prompted Pick P Point of Junction Box or Pull Pit (Distance[0]) Snap: in the 3D view.
Note:
Once the Create Cableway Branch link label is selected, the HCREF and TCREF attributes are set and the branch is created.
Pick Head Position
When prompted, Pick to define position (Distance [0]) Snap: in the 3D view. Once selected, this will be used as the position for the new cableway branch head.
To lock the cableway branch head coordinates, click to check the Lock checkboxes.
Moving the cableway branch a specified distance in a particular direction can be done by entering the required coordinate values and using the Lock checkboxes before creating the cableway branch.
Alternatively, if the cableway branch has been created, select the branch and move it into the desired position using the Model Editor.
Copy Tail Position
The coordinates of the tail are copied and these are populated in the window.
Explicit
East, North and Up - (default) positions the branch head using the coordinates manually entered, using an offset from the 3D view.
Head of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the head of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing branch head.
Tail of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the tail of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing cableway branch tail.
Branch Off
Positions the branch head at a selected point on a existing branch.
When prompted, Pick on the segment from which the branch should connect: to identify the segment.
Route Attachment Point
Positions the branch head at the position of a selected route attachment point. When prompted Pick ATTA in the 3D view.
Junction Box/Pull Pit
Positions the branch head to a junction box or pull pit. When prompted Pick P Point of Junction Box or Pull Pit (Distance[0]) Snap: in the 3D view.

Pick Head Position
When prompted, Pick to define position (Distance [0]) Snap: in the 3D view. Once selected, this will be used as the position for the new cableway branch head.

To lock the cableway branch head coordinates, click to check the Lock checkboxes.

Moving the cableway branch a specified distance in a particular direction can be done by entering the required coordinate values and using the Lock checkboxes before creating the cableway branch.
Alternatively, if the cableway branch has been created, select the branch and move it into the desired position using the Model Editor.
Copy Tail Position
The coordinates of the tail are copied and these are populated in the window.
Offset
Use to position the branch head explicitly, at the head/tail of the cableway branch, branch off or route attachment point using an offset.

Branch Tail
The functionality available for selection from Branch Tail is identical to that previously described in Branch Head.

Create Orthogonal Route and Direction Sequence
Use to constrain the cableway branch to an orthogonal route and define the direction that the route takes orthogonally.
Upon creation, the cableway branch is displayed in the 3D view automatically routed along an orthogonal path connecting the head and tail positions.
For further information, refer to Cableway Branch, , and .
Unset
The routing of the cables are not set or fixed.
Perforated
Cables can be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Unperforated
Cables cannot be routed through the cableway tray from underneath.
Explicit
East, North and Up - (default) positions the branch head using the coordinates manually entered, using an offset from the 3D view.
Head of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the head of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing branch head.
Tail of Cableway Branch
Positions the branch head at the tail of an existing cableway branch. When prompted, Pick CWBRAN in the 3D view at the position of the existing cableway branch tail.
Branch Off
Positions the branch head at a selected point on a existing branch.
When prompted, Pick on the segment from which the branch should connect: to identify the segment.
Route Attachment Point
Positions the branch head at the position of a selected route attachment point. When prompted Pick ATTA in the 3D view.
Junction Box/Pull Pit
Positions the branch head to a junction box or pull pit. When prompted Pick P Point of Junction Box or Pull Pit (Distance[0]) Snap: in the 3D view.
Note:
Once the Create Cableway Branch link label is selected, the HCREF and TCREF attributes are set and the branch is created.
Pick Head Position
When prompted, Pick to define position (Distance [0]) Snap: in the 3D view. Once selected, this will be used as the position for the new cableway branch head.
To lock the cableway branch head coordinates, click to check the Lock checkboxes.
Moving the cableway branch a specified distance in a particular direction can be done by entering the required coordinate values and using the Lock checkboxes before creating the cableway branch.
Alternatively, if the cableway branch has been created, select the branch and move it into the desired position using the Model Editor.
Copy Tail Position
The coordinates of the tail are copied and these are populated in the window.
Bottom - Center
Bottom - Left
Bottom - Right
Center - Center
Center Left
Center - Right
Top - Center
Top - Left
Top - Right
Bottom - Center
Bottom - Center
Bottom - Left
Bottom - Left
Bottom - Right
Bottom - Right
Center - Center
Center - Center
Center Left
Center Left
Center - Right
Center - Right
Top - Center
Top - Center
Top - Left
Top - Left
Top - Right
Top - Right
Left
Left - Center
Center
Right - Center
Right
Unset
Left
Left
Left - Center
Left - Center
Center
Center
Right - Center
Right - Center
Right
Right
Unset
Unset
Note:
There are two types of inside/outside bends, fixed and variable. The fixed type will have different bend radius for an inside and outside bend. The variable type will have the same radius for both inside and outside bends.
Note:
If a bend is selected that does not match the radius of any bend/riser in the catalog, the application searches for a bend/riser that is as close to the specified BRAD as possible. A Confirm window is displayed, click Yes to accept the nearest match or click No to ensure the branch is dressed with bends/risers that exactly match the BRAD.
Note:
Once the Create Cableway Branch link label is selected, the HCREF and TCREF attributes are set and the branch is created.
Note:
In the case of Branch Tail, the functionality available is Copy Head Position.
Note:
The Direction Sequence and the Open Directory are compatible (for example - an open direction of U could be invalid if the Direction of Sequence was set to U-N-E or U-E-N).

Cableway Branch
Description
Function
Purpose
Use Material
Material Type
Unset
Perforated
Unperforated
Beta Angle
Use Fixed Bends
Inside Radius
Note
:
Note
:
Confirm
Open Direction
Justification
Max Cables
Minimum Layers
Cable Layout
Cable Excess
Maximum Fill
Current Fill Level (%)
Allowable Classes
Volume
Shape
Rectangular
Circular
Cableway Branch Volume Dimensions
Cableway Branch Volume Dimensions
Connections
Connect From
Explicit
Head of Cableway Branch
Tail of Cableway Branch
Pick CWBRAN
Branch Off
Pick on the segment from which the branch should connect:
Route Attachment Point
Pick ATTA
Junction Box/Pull Pit
Pick P Point of Junction Box or Pull Pit (Distance[0]) Snap:
Note
:
ick Head Position
Pick to define position (Distance [0]) Snap:
Lock
Copy Tail Position
Note
:
Offset
Branch Tail
Create Orthogonal Route and Direction Sequence
Note
:
Cableway Branch


Use to select an existing cabletray and convert into volumes with dimensions extracted from the tray members. The zone where to create the new elements can also be selected and cableway branch attributes can be also set. By default the Cable Tray List tab is selected.

Cable Tray List


The Cable Tray Volumes window lists the cable trays from the current zone and also displays the Head Connection and Tail Connection of each branch.

Select Level
Use to switch between World, Site or Zone levels in order to load trays for the selected level.
Refresh Grid and Track CE are common to both the Cable Tray List and Cableway Branch List tabs.
Refresh Grid
Click Refresh Grid to re-display either grid to reflect any changes made that are not updated automatically.
Track CE
Tracks the current element in the Model Explorer.
Refresh Grid
Click Refresh Grid to re-display either grid to reflect any changes made that are not updated automatically.
Track CE
Tracks the current element in the Model Explorer.
Right click in the grid to display the pop up menu.
Navigate
Navigate to the element in the Model Explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window to navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Navigate
Navigate to the element in the Model Explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window to navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Set Cableway Branch Att
Use to set cableway branch attributes prior to creating the volumes:
Description
Enter a description for the cableway branch element.
Function
Enter a function for the cableway branch element.
Purpose
Enter a purpose for the cableway branch element.
Cable Excess
Define how much of an allowance for sagging (when the cable is supported in the cableway branch) is required, default is 0.00.
Maximum Fill (%)
Define the maximum fill level on the cableway branch (the software automatically calculates this value based on the cross sectional area).
Height
Enter a height for the cableway branch element.
Bend Radius
Defines the bend radius, this can be set to Auto or Manual:
Auto
The bend radius for each BEND/ELBOW is automatically calculated and assigned to the corresponding POINTR element.
Manual
Enter a bend radius of all POINTR elements, select if it is applied to the inner circle or centreline radius along with the units of measure.
Auto
The bend radius for each BEND/ELBOW is automatically calculated and assigned to the corresponding POINTR element.
Manual
Enter a bend radius of all POINTR elements, select if it is applied to the inner circle or centreline radius along with the units of measure.
Interference
The functionality available is identical to that described in cableway.
Reset Fields
Use to reset all fields in Set Cableway Branch Att to the default values.
Storage Areas
Use to select the new CWAY/CWBRANCH elements are to be stored.
Load Zones
Use to populate a list of the available zones for the current element in the hierarchy. If a zone is not selected to create elements, the elements will be created in the same zone as the selected cabletray.
Show Associations Manager
To create the volumes, an association group with the purpose set to TBAS dedicated to store associations between old cabletray elements and new cabletray elements must exist.
If the association group does not exist, an error message is displayed informing the required association group needs creating.
When the association group exists a Confirm window is displayed, confirm the cableway volumes for the selected cabletray branches are to be created.
Volumes for the tray have been created successfully.
Volumes for the tray are not present.

Volumes for the tray have been created successfully.

Volumes for the tray are not present.
Refresh Grid
Click Refresh Grid to re-display either grid to reflect any changes made that are not updated automatically.
Track CE
Tracks the current element in the Model Explorer.
Navigate
Navigate to the element in the Model Explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window to navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Auto
The bend radius for each BEND/ELBOW is automatically calculated and assigned to the corresponding POINTR element.
Manual
Enter a bend radius of all POINTR elements, select if it is applied to the inner circle or centreline radius along with the units of measure.
Volumes for the tray have been created successfully.
Volumes for the tray are not present.

Cable Tray Volumes
Select Level
Refresh Grid
Track CE
Cable Tray List
Cableway Branch List
Refresh Grid
Refresh Grid
Track CE
Navigate
Highlight
Unhighlight
Export to Excel
Save As
Print Preview
Set Cableway Branch Att
Description
Function
Purpose
Cable Excess
Maximum Fill (%)
Height
Bend Radius
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Interference
Reset Fields
Set Cableway Branch Att
Storage Areas
CWAY/CWBRANCH
Load Zones
Show Associations Manager
Confirm


Once the cabletrays have been converted into volumes and displayed in the 3D view, the Cable Branch List tab is populated with name, associated-cabletray, head-connection and tail-connection of these converted cableways.

Right-click in the grid to display a pop-up menu.
Navigate
Navigates to the element in the Model Explorer.
Modify Attributes
Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks window.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window, navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Navigate
Navigates to the element in the Model Explorer.
Modify Attributes
Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks window.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window, navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Refresh Grid
Use Refresh Grid to refresh either grid to reflect any changes that re not updated automatically.
Track CE
Use Track CE to track the currently selected element in the Model Explorer.
For further information, refer to Branch, Create Route Attachment Points, and .
Navigate
Navigates to the element in the Model Explorer.
Modify Attributes
Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks window.
Highlight
Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel
Displays a Save As window, navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Displays the Print Preview utility.
Extend/Connect Branch Head
Extend/Connect Branch Tail
Connect Branches
Disconnect Branches
Show/Hide Unconnected
Extend/Connect Branch Head
Extend/Connect Branch Head
Extend/Connect Branch Tail
Extend/Connect Branch Tail
Connect Branches
Connect Branches
Disconnect Branches
Disconnect Branches
Show/Hide Unconnected
Show/Hide Unconnected
Modify Branch Attributes
Create/Modify Route Points
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points
Create/Modify Route Nodes.
Modify Branch Attributes
Modify Branch Attributes
Create/Modify Route Points
Create/Modify Route Points
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points
Create/Modify Route Nodes.
Create/Modify Route Nodes.
Delete Cableway Branch
Delete Owning Cableway.
Delete Cableway Branch
Delete Cableway Branch
Delete Owning Cableway.
Delete Owning Cableway.

Extend/Connect Branch Head
Extend/Connect Branch Tail
Connect Branches
Disconnect Branches
Show/Hide Unconnected
Modify Branch Attributes
Create/Modify Route Points
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points
Create/Modify Route Nodes
Delete Cableway Branch
Delete Owning Cableway
Branch
Create Route Attachment Points
Cable Branch List
Navigate
Modify Attributes
Highlight
Unhighlight
Export to Excel
Save As
Print Preview
Refresh Grid
Refresh Grid
Track CE
Extend/Connect Branch Head
Extend/Connect Branch Tail
Connect Branches
Disconnect Branches
Show/Hide Unconnected
Modify Branch Attributes
Create/Modify Route Points
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points
Create/Modify Route Nodes
Delete Cableway Branch
Delete Owning Cableway
Branch
Create Route Attachment Points


Connects the Head of the selected Cableway branch to another branch. When clicked, a prompt to pick on the branch segment where the branch head should connect to is displayed. Once picked it moves the head position of the selected branch to the picked position on the picked branch. A RATTA will automatically be created where the branches meet.

branch segment


Connects the Tail of the selected Cableway branch to another branch. When clicked, a prompt to pick on the branch segment where the branch tail should connect to is displayed. Once picked it moves the tail position of the selected branch to the picked position on the picked branch. A RATTA will automatically be created where the branches meet.

branch segment


Connects two cableway branches. When clicked a prompt to Pick first branch and then second branch is displayed. Clicking Yes on the confirm dialog window connects the two branches. A RATTA will automatically be created where the branches meet.

Yes


To disconnect the cableway branch from its connection points, make sure that the cableway branch to be disconnected is highlighted as the CE in the Model Explorer.
A Confirm window is displayed, prompting Do you want to disconnect. Click Yes to disconnect the selected cableway branch, or click No to close the window and discard any inputs.
Note:
Disconnecting cableway branches means that cables will not be routed between the two branches.

Do you want to disconnect
Yes
No
Note
:


Displays, in the graphical view, Unconnected labels on branch ends with unset connection references. When clicked the link changes to Hide Unconnected, which when clicked removes the Unconnected labels from the graphical view.

Unconnected
Hide Unconnected
Unconnected


Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks window.

Cableway Branch Modify Tasks


Displays the Define Path/Route Tasks window with mode set to Creation as default.

Define Path/Route Tasks
Creation


Displays the Route Attachment Points Create Tasks window with mode set to Creation as default.

Route Attachment Points Create Tasks
Creation


Displays the Route Node Create Tasks form with mode set to Creation as default.

Route Node Create Tasks
Creation


Deletes the selected cableway branch.


Deletes the owning cableway of selected branch and all its members.


Defines the path/routing, route node and attachment point creation and branch options for the cableway branch.


Creates route points and positions these points on a cableway branch. A route point is a reference point inserted at a defined position on the cableway branch and provides a reference for routing the branch and for adding cable tray material.

The Define Path / Route Task window can be used as a dual purpose window, which allows the Creation of a new route point or the Modification of an existing route point.
Cableway Branch
The owning cableway branch element currently selected in the design database hierarchy is automatically displayed as the cableway branch.
Current Element
The first automatically created POINT element of the RPATH element is displayed as the current element.
Direction from Current Point
Displays the direction from the current route point to the next route point, default is U WRT /*.
Distance from the Current Point
Displays the distance from the current route point to the next route point, default is 0mm.
Route Point Position
Use to explicitly position a route point by manually entering coordinates, using an offset, by the selection of a position in the 3D view or by copying the position of the previous or next route point.
Explicit
Explicitly position the route point, input the coordinates:
Offset
Use to position the route point using an offset, default is 0mm.

Pick Position
To pick a position on the cableway branch in the 3D view, select Pick Position, a prompt to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap: is displayed.
Copy Previous
To copy the position of the previous route point, select Copy Previous, the position of the previous route point is copied.
Copy Next
To copy the position of the next route point, select Copy Next, the position of the next route point is copied.
Fillet Radius
After the positioning of the route points for the cableway branch, define if a right angle bend in the cableway branch is replaced with a curve bend, input a Fillet Radius.
Inside Radius
The inside radius specified in the Attributes pane is displayed.
Select Route Point
All of the created route points are displayed, click to highlight a route point which displays the position in the 3D view.

Mode
Use to define if the window is to be used to create a new route point or to modify an existing route point.
Backwards
Use to reverse the order of route points on the selected cableway branch. The route points are also reversed and displayed in the Select Route Point list. Click to select the Backwards checkbox.
Mark Route Points
Use to display route points on the selected cableway branch the 3D view, click to select the Mark Route Points checkbox.
List Associated Cables
Use to display associated cables, click List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window, listing all the associated cables.
The new route point is created and displayed in the Model Explorer and displayed in the Select Route Point part of the Define Path / Route Task window.
To return to the Define Path / Route Task window, select Back to Branch Task.
E0 N0 U0 - (default) positions the branch head at the coordinates 0,0,0 (origin).
E0 N0 U0 - (default) positions the branch head at the coordinates 0,0,0 (origin).
E0 N0 U0 - (default) positions the branch head at the coordinates 0,0,0 (origin).

Define Path / Route Task
Creation
Modification
Cableway Branch
Current Element
Direction from Current Point
Distance from the Current Point
Route Point Position
3D view
Explicit
Offset
Pick Position
3D view
Pick Position
Pick to define position (Snap) Snap:
Copy Previous
Copy Previous
Copy Next
Copy Next
Fillet Radius
Fillet Radius
Inside Radius
Attributes
Select Route Point
3D view
Mode
Backwards
Backwards
Mark Route Points
3D view
Mark Route Points
List Associated Cables
List Associated Cables
List of Cables
Select Route Point
Define Path / Route Task
Define Path / Route Task
Back to Branch Task


Creates and positions a route node on a selected cableway branch. A route node is a multi-purpose reference point created on the cableway branch.

The Route Node Create Tasks window can be used as an dual purpose window, which allows the Creation of a new route node or the Modification of an existing route node.
Cableway Branch
The currently selected cableway branch in the model explorer is displayed.
Current Element
The currently selected element in the model explorer is displayed.
Route Node Name
Enter a name for the Route Node Name element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
General Attributes
Defines the description, function and purpose for the route node.
Route Node Type
Use to select the route node type:

Takeoff - here
Defines the node from which the cable can leave or enter the cableway.
Gap
Defines the node which forces a gap to be left between the cable tray material and is positioned at the centre point of the gap. Gap (YOffset), defines the gap size default is 0mm.
Offset
Use this node to position transit glands and fittings.
Penetration
Use this node to hold references of penetrations.
Report
Use this node to report information (such as passing cables) from any position along the branch.
Positioning
Defines the position of the route node on the cableway branch.
Reference Point
Select a reference point from the drop-down menu (the Offset Distance is automatically populated) or select Pick, a prompt to Pick on the segment which RNODE should be placed is displayed.
Offset Distance
Input an offset distance in the Offset Distance box or select Pick a prompt to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap is displayed.
Move Distance
To increase or decrease the Offset, select the appropriate arrow either side of the Move Offset box.
Proportional Distance
Enter a proportional Distance.
X Offset
Enter an X axis offset.
Z Offset
Enter an Z axis offset.
Gap (Y Offset)
Reserves a space between cable trays. Enter the required distance.
Proportional Distance
Enter a proportional Distance.
X Offset
Enter an X axis offset.
Z Offset
Enter an Z axis offset.
Gap (Y Offset)
Reserves a space between cable trays. Enter the required distance.
References
The References part of the Route Node Create Tasks window defines.
Connection
Allows a Route Node to be connected to a Control Node. Clicking Pick displays the Select CNODE window.
Specification
Enter a specification or select Choose to display the Choose Route Node window, from which a specification can be selected.
Connection
Allows a Route Node to be connected to a Control Node. Clicking Pick displays the Select CNODE window.
Specification
Enter a specification or select Choose to display the Choose Route Node window, from which a specification can be selected.
Select the Mark Route Points checkbox to display the route point labels on the 3D view.
List Associated Cables
To display associated cables, select List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window, listing all the associated cables.
The new route node is a created and displayed the Model Explorer. The position of the created routed node on the cableway branch is shown in the 3D view.
Mark Route Nodes
Displays the route nodes on a cableway network and identifies their position in the 3D view.

Select which set of route nodes to display in the Mark Route Nodes window.
Mark Selected
Use to select individual route nodes.
Unmark Selected
Use to unmark selected individual route nodes.
Mark All
Use to select all route nodes in the list.
Unmark All
Use to de-select all the route nodes in the list.
The list of Route Nodes displayed is divided into the following columns:
Name
Displays the name of the route node.
Branch name
Displays the cableway branch name.
World position
Displays the route node's position with respect to World.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Name
Displays the name of the route node.
Branch name
Displays the cableway branch name.
World position
Displays the route node's position with respect to World.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Proportional Distance
Enter a proportional Distance.
X Offset
Enter an X axis offset.
Z Offset
Enter an Z axis offset.
Gap (Y Offset)
Reserves a space between cable trays. Enter the required distance.
Connection
Allows a Route Node to be connected to a Control Node. Clicking Pick displays the Select CNODE window.
Specification
Enter a specification or select Choose to display the Choose Route Node window, from which a specification can be selected.
Name
Displays the name of the route node.
Branch name
Displays the cableway branch name.
World position
Displays the route node's position with respect to World.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Note:
When using the Move Offset and Proportional Distance functionality on Cableways with bends, the offset is measured from the edge of the bend rather than the Reference Point.

Route Node Create Tasks
Creation
Modification
Cableway Branch
Current Element
Route Node Name
Autonaming
General Attributes
Route Node Type
Takeoff - here
Gap
Offset
Penetration
Report
Positioning
Reference Point
Offset Distance
Pick,
Pick on the segment which RNODE should be placed
Offset Distance
Offset Distance
Pick
Pick to define position (Snap) Snap
Move Distance
Move
Offset
Note
:
Proportional Distance
X Offset
Z Offset
Gap (Y Offset)
References
References
Route Node Create Tasks
Connection
Pick
Select CNODE
Specification
Choose
Choose Route Node
Mark Route Points
List Associated Cables
List Associated Cables
List of Cables
Mark Route Nodes
Mark Route Nodes
Mark Selected
Unmark Selected
Mark All
Unmark All


A routing connection attachment point (RATTA) is a reference point used to create a connection on the cableway at a position different from the Routing Branch Head or Routing Branch Tail which allows cables to join the cableway at this point when performing cable routing tasks.

The Route Attachments Points Create Tasks window is a dual purpose window, which allows the Creation of a new route attachment point or the Modification of an existing route attachment point.
Cableway Branch
The currently selected cableway branch in the model explorer is displayed.
Current Element
The currently selected element in the model explorer is displayed.
Positioning
Use to position the route node to be defined on the cableway branch.
Reference Point
Select a reference point from the drop-down menu (the Offset Distance is automatically populated) or select Pick a prompt to Pick on the segment which RNODE should be placed is displayed.
Offset Distance
Enter an offset distance in the Offset Distance box or select Pick a prompt to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap is displayed.
Move Distance
Use to increase or decrease the Offset, select the appropriate arrow either side of the Move Offset box.
Mark Route Points
Select the Mark Route Points checkbox to display the route point labels on the 3D view.
List Associated Cables
Use to display associated cables, click List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window, listing all the associated cables.
The new route attachment point is a created and displayed the Model Explorer. The position of the created routed attachment point on the cableway branch is shown in the 3D view.
A cableway branch can be created and connected to another branch at the attachment point.
Note:
When using the Move Offset and Proportional Distance functionality on Cableways with bends, the offset is measured from the edge of the bend rather than the Reference Point.

Route Attachments Points Create Tasks
Creation
Modification
Cableway Branch
Current Element
Positioning
Reference Point
Offset Distance
Pick
Pick on the segment which RNODE should be placed
Offset Distance
Offset Distance
Pick
Pick to define position (Snap) Snap
Move Distance
Move Offset
Note
:
Mark Route Points
Mark Route Points
List Associated Cables
List Associated Cables
List of Cables


Use to delete a branch or branches, make sure that the branch to be deleted is highlighted as the CE in the Model Explorer.
A Confirm window is displayed, prompting Are you sure to delete Cableway Branch. Click Yes to delete the selected cableway branch, or click No to close the window and discard any inputs.
Note:
If the cableway branch contains cables, the Confirm window displayed, prompts There are cables routed on the cableway Still delete. When deleting a branch, any cables routed on the branch will have their status changed to un-routed.

CE
Model Explorer
Confirm
Are you sure to delete Cableway Branch
Yes
No
Note
:
There are cables routed on the cableway Still delete


Use to disconnect the cableway branch from its connection points, make sure that the cableway branch to be disconnected is highlighted as the CE in the Model Explorer.
A Confirm window is displayed, prompting Do you want to disconnect. Click Yes to disconnect the selected cableway branch or click No to close the window and discard any inputs.
Note:
Disconnecting cableway branches means that cables will not be routed between the two branches.

CE
Model Explorer
Confirm
Do you want to disconnect
Yes
No
Note
:


Use to check the cableway branch connections.

Select which set of connections to display in the Cableway Branch Connections window.
Current Branch
Populates Cableway Branch Connections window with all the connections in the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Populates Cableway Branch Connections window with all the connections in the currently selected cableway.
Current Zone
Populates Cableway Branch Connections window with all the connections in the currently selected zone.
Current Site
Populates Cableway Branch Connections window with all the connections in the currently selected site.
Tag
Use to highlight the selected, connected, unconnected connections, connections that have errors, all of the connections, remove all of the connections or refresh the connections in the 3D view.
Branch Connection
Lists all the branch connections for the selected option which are displayed in the Cableway Branch Connections window.
Connected To
States if the branch connection is connected to another branch.
Status
The status (OK or Error) of the branch connection.
Messages
Displays any relevant messages in the Cableway Branch Connections window.
If no connection errors are found, green ticks will be displayed in the Cableway Branch Connections window. A message Connections correct at this point is also displayed.
If connection errors are found, red balls will be displayed in the Cableway Branch Connection window. A message Error in connections at this point is also displayed. The connection errors will also be highlighted in red in the 3D view.

Cableway Branch Connections
Current Branch
Cableway Branch Connections
Current Cableway
Cableway Branch Connections
Current Zone
Cableway Branch Connections
Current Site
Cableway Branch Connections
Tag
Branch Connection
Cableway Branch Connections
Connected To
Status
Messages
Cableway Branch Connections
Cableway Branch Connections
Connections correct at this point
Cableway Branch Connection
Error in connections at this point


Use to dress the cableway branch select Dressing from the Branch Tasks window.
For further information, refer to Branch Dressing, Cableway, Cableway, Connect Branch, , Hierarchy, and .

Branch Dressing
Cableway
Cableway
Connect Branch
Hierarchy
Dressing
Branch Tasks
Branch Dressing
Cableway
Cableway
Connect Branch

Hierarchy


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected Pull Pit Branch element.

The functionality is identical to that already described in Modify PullPit Branch.


The currently selected zone in the Model Explorer is identified.


Use to specify the IClass of the newly created cableway branches (CWBRAN), (individual or multiple branches can be selected).

Cableway Branches
No
Cable number.
Name
Default cable name.
Class
As newly created, the default is blank.
Rule
As newly created, the default is blank.
Row
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).
Column
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).
No
Cable number.
Name
Default cable name.
Class
As newly created, the default is blank.
Rule
As newly created, the default is blank.
Row
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).

Column
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).
Interference Class
Cable Route Rule
Use to specify the rule to be used to control the type of cable that can be routed along the cableway branch.
Standard iclass
Use to specify the iclass for the selected cable(s), click Load to load the interference values from a database or select from the menu:
POWER
COMM
SIGNAL
CONTROL
WIRE
Note:
Default is unset.
Cable Route Rule
Use to specify the rule to be used to control the type of cable that can be routed along the cableway branch.
Standard iclass
Use to specify the iclass for the selected cable(s), click Load to load the interference values from a database or select from the menu:
For further information, refer to Cable Junction Boxes, , , Junction Node, Pull Node, and Pull Pits.
No
Cable number.
Name
Default cable name.
Class
As newly created, the default is blank.
Rule
As newly created, the default is blank.
Row
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).
Column
Location in the cable group for example six cables (two rows and three columns).
Cable Route Rule
Use to specify the rule to be used to control the type of cable that can be routed along the cableway branch.
Standard iclass
Use to specify the iclass for the selected cable(s), click Load to load the interference values from a database or select from the menu:
POWER
COMM
SIGNAL
CONTROL
WIRE
Note:
Default is unset.
POWER
COMM
SIGNAL
CONTROL
WIRE
POWER
POWER
COMM
COMM
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
WIRE
WIRE
Note:
Default is unset.

Cable Junction Boxes
Junction Node
Pull Node
Pull Pits
Cableway Branches
No
Name
Class
Rule
Row
Column
Interference Class
Cable Route Rule
Standard iclass
Note
:
Cable Junction Boxes

Junction Node
Pull Node
Pull Pits


Use to create control, multiple route, pull pit and junction nodes.


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected control node element.

The functionality is identical to that already described in Create Control Node.


Use the functionality to modify the route nodes based on branches/individual nodes selected.


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected pull node element. The functionality is identical to that described in Create a Pull Node with the following exception.

The Connect Cable Way Branches pane is populated with all the cableway branches connected to the currently selected pull node.
Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the pull node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the pull node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the pull node.
Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the pull node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the pull node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the pull node.
Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the pull node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the pull node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the pull node.
Note:
A pull node can have as many connections as required or a single cable way branch can be connected to a single pull node.

Create a Pull Node
Connect Cable Way Branches
Note
:
Connect Graphical Selection
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnect List Selection


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected junction node element. The functionality is identical to that described in Create a Junction Node with the following exception.
The Connect Cable Way Branches pane is populated with all the cableway branches connected to the currently selected junction node.

Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the junction node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the junction node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the junction node.
Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the junction node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the junction node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the junction node.
Connect Graphical Selection
Connects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view to the junction node.
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view from the junction node.
Disconnect List Selection
Disconnects the currently selected cableway branch in the list from the junction node.
Note:
A junction node can have as many connections as required or a single cable way branch can be connected to a single junction node.

Create a Junction Node
Connect Cable Way Branches
Note
:
Connect Graphical Selection
Disconnect Graphical Selection
Disconnect List Selection


All create material windows, are dual purpose windows to create a new cable tray material element (by default) or modify the attributes of an existing cable tray material element.


Use to set the administrative attributes and dimensions which will create cable tray material along the entire selected cableway branch. The material main element must be created first.

Cableway
The currently selected cableway element in the model explorer is displayed.
Current Branch
The owning cableway branch element is displayed.
Material Name
Enter a name for the Material Name element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Attributes
Use to define the description, function and purpose attributes for the new material element.
Description
Enter a description attribute for the material element.
Function
Enter a function attribute for the material element.
Purpose
Enter a purpose attribute for the material element.
First Gap
Define the size of the gap before every material component, except where there are two adjoining straights.
Intermediate Gap
Defines the gap distance between all adjoining straights.
Last Gap
Defines the size of the gap after every material component except where there are two adjoining straights.
Tier Heights
Define the tier height(s).
Width/Height
By default the Width and Height are populated with the default cableway width and height. Different width and height dimensions can be entered if required.
List Associated Cables
Use to display associated cables, click List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window, listing all the associated cables.
Once created the material element is displayed in the 3D view and the Modify Material window is displayed.
Note:
Make sure that the required cableway branch element is selected as the CE in the design hierarchy.
Note:
Only one material main element (CTMRL) can be created for a cableway branch element (CWBRAN).

Note
:
CE
Note
:
Cableway
Current Branch
Material Name
Autonaming
Attributes
Description
Function
Purpose
First Gap
Intermediate Gap
Last Gap
Tier Heights
Width/Height
Width
Height
List Associated Cables
List Associated Cables
Modify Material


Cable tray material elements (a template) are single pieces of material suitable for use with cable trays.

It is usual to build up the cabling design by adding material elements sequentially, starting at any point and positioning and orientating each material element as they proceed.
CE
Selects the currently selected element in the model explorer.
Select Element
By default, the straight element is displayed, depending on the element selected dictates which window is displayed. For example the selection of the Reducer element results in the Create Reducer window being displayed. The input required varies depending upon the material, the information can be applied to the same processes that are used to create all types of cable tray material elements.
Cress Backwards
Specify in which direction the material elements are added to the cableway branch, select Dress Backwards to reverse the direction.
Reference Point
Use to position the origin of the material elements, select the required reference point or select Pick, a prompt to Pick on the segment which CTSTRA should be placed: is displayed. In both cases the Along Route (Zdis) field is automatically populated.
Offsets
Positions the material element relative to its reference point.

Along Route (Zdis)
Positions the material element at an offset along the cableway route.
Pick Position
Select Pick Position, a prompt to Pick define position (Snap) Snap: is displayed to position the material element at the offset.
Align with gridline
Select Align with gridline, a prompt to Pick Grid to define position: is displayed to align the picked point with a gridline.
Move Offset
Enter distance to move the offset, to move the offset by this distance, press the appropriate arrow key.
Gap
Positions the material element at an offset to the gap left between the cableway materials.
Proportion (Pkdis)
Positions the material element at an proportional offset along the cableway.
Horizontal (Xoff)
Positions the material element at an horizontal offset along the cableway.
Vertical (Zoff)
Positions the material element at an vertical offset along the cable way.
Angle Attributes
Defines the angle attributes for the material element.

Beta Angle (Bang)
Enter the orientation of the material element about its neutral axis in terms of an angular clockwise rotation, default is 0.
As the straight element is selected, Angle, Radius and Bend Type are unavailable.
Dimensions
Use to view and input the material elements dimensions, some will be automatically populated by the cabling specification.

Templates
Use to select a template for the material element and display the element in the 3D view.

Template Zone
Select the zone in which the template resides from the drop-down menu.
Select Type
Select the template type from the drop-down menu.
Use Templates
Select Use Templates to use the selected template for the cable tray material element.
Display Preliminary Dressing
Shows any Preliminary Dressing of the cableway branch in the main 3D view. It is selected by default.
Mode
Allows options of Creation or Modification to be selected. After creating a material element, selecting the Modification button displays the corresponding Modify window.
For further information, refer to Modify Material.

Modify Material
CE
Select Element
Reducer
Create Reducer
Cress Backwards
Dress Backwards
Reference Point
Pick
Pick on the segment which CTSTRA should be placed:
.
Along Route (Zdis)
Offsets
Along Route (Zdis)
Pick Position
Pick Position
Pick define position (Snap) Snap:

Align with gridline
Align with gridline
Pick Grid to define position:
Move Offset
Gap
Proportion (Pkdis)
Horizontal (Xoff)
Vertical (Zoff)
Angle Attributes
Beta Angle (Bang)
Dimensions
Templates
Template Zone
Select Type
Use Templates
Use Templates
Display Preliminary Dressing
Mode
Creation
Modification
Modification
Modify window
Modify Material


Enter a name for the Cable element or automatically generate a name using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Primary System
Use to assign a cable to a system from the selection available:
No System-default
High Voltage System
Compartment Heating System
Emergency Lighting System
Fire Alarm System
No System-default
No System-default
High Voltage System
High Voltage System
Compartment Heating System
Compartment Heating System
Emergency Lighting System
Emergency Lighting System
Fire Alarm System
Fire Alarm System

Autonaming
Primary System


Use to define the description, function and purpose attributes for the new cable element.
Cable Type
This is a new attribute and currently only impacts TREFOIL Bundle types. When attempting to ROUTE a TREFOIL BUNDLE a check is run to ensure there are three CONDUCTORS. If there are not three CONDUCTORS, an appropriate error message is displayed.
It is possible for TREFOIL BUNDLES to have a NEUTRAL and EARTH cable that runs along with the three CONDUCTORs. This creates a layout similar to the one displayed below:

Select the cable type from the drop down list:
Proximity Distance
Specifies the distance from the head; the software will start searching for cableway entry points
Fill Check
Defines if fill-level checks are carried out automatically; default is On.
Touching
Defines if the cable can be touching another cable; default is On.
Cable Gap
Defines the minimum distance between this cable and another one.
Spacing
Define the minimum distance in diameter multiplications between this cable and another one.
Excess Lengths
Specifies head and tail excesses which are used when the cable cutting lengths are calculated.
Enter the Head excess length, Head extra excess length, Tail excess length and Tail extra excess length.
Cable Length
Displays the total length of the routed cable including excess lengths (default value is 0).
Cable Free Length
Displays the length of cable being routed outside of cableway branches, including the head and tail excess lengths. Default value is 0 and the Start and End of the cable free length is 0 by default.
Routing Status
Identifies the current status of the cable. Default status is 0 (Un-routed), other statuses are 1 (Routed), 2 (Routing Failed), 3 (Partially Routed), 4 (Partially failed), 5 (Manually Routed).
RED - CONDUCTOR
BLACK - NETURAL
YELLOW - EARTH
RED - CONDUCTOR
RED - CONDUCTOR
BLACK - NETURAL
BLACK - NETURAL
YELLOW - EARTH
YELLOW - EARTH
CONDUCTOR
NEUTRAL
EARTH
Unset
CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
EARTH
EARTH
Unset
Unset
Note:
It also allows for the storage greater detail about the cables should it be required.
Note:
Provided the NEUTRAL and EARTH cables have touching false and an appropriate gap value set.
Note:
The Excess Length must be entered in this order.

Cable Type
Note
:
Note
:
Proximity Distance
Fill Check
Touching
Cable Gap
Spacing
Excess Lengths
Note
:
Cable Length
Cable Free Length
Start
End
Routing Status


Choose Cable - As the cable references a cable specification that contains the physical properties for the cable, use to select a cable specification.

Use the Table and Type filters to select a type of cable to be used; the grid is automatically populated with the available cables. An individual cable can be selected from the displayed grid.
Properties
Use to display the properties of the selected cable. Click Plot File to display a graphical image of the selected cable.
The Specification details, description, O.D and Interference class are displayed in the Specification window.

Note:
If a cable specification is not chosen, it will lead to inaccurate cable tray fill level calculations, when the routing the cable.

Choose Cable
Table
Type
Properties
Plot File
Specification
Note
:


Defines a Start Ref (starting point) in the 3D view or a piece of equipment for the cable to start at.
If a reference is known, enter the reference location in the Reference field.
If Pick is selected, a prompt to Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref: in the 3D view is displayed. The Reference field is automatically populated with the reference.
If List Equipment is selected, the List of Equipment window is displayed. Choose a piece of equipment from the List Equipment for Selection part of the window. Click Apply to choose the piece of equipment and close the List of Equipment window. Select Cancel to discard any inputs and close the List of Equipment window.

Reference
Pick
Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref:
Reference
List Equipment
List of Equipment
List Equipment for Selection
Apply
List of Equipment
Cancel
List of Equipment


Defines a End Ref (finishing point) in the 3D view or a piece of equipment for the cable to end at.
If a reference is known, enter the reference location in the Reference field.
If Pick is selected, a prompted to Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref: in the 3D view is displayed. The Reference field is automatically populated with the reference.
If List Equipment is selected, the List of Equipment window is displayed. Choose a piece of equipment from the List Equipment for Selection part of the window. Select Apply to choose the piece of equipment and close the List of Equipment window. Select Cancel to discard any inputs and close the List of Equipment window.

Reference
Pick
Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref:
Reference
List Equipment
List of Equipment
List Equipment for Selection
Apply
List of Equipment
Cancel
List of Equipment


A cable element is created and displayed in the design hierarchy and the Modify Cable window is displayed.
Note:
The cable will not initially be shown in the 3D view. Once it has been routed, the cable is displayed.

Modify Cable
Note
:


Defines how the cables are routed in the cableway.
For further information, refer to Modify Cable and .

Modify Cable
Modify Cable


Use the modify functionality to modify cableways, branches, points, attachments, route, control, multiple route, pull, junction nodes, material, material element and cable elements. Depending on selections made, further windows prompting for user input are displayed.


Right-click on a branch to display a pop-up menu:
Navigate
Navigates to the selected branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the selected branch in the 3D view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the branch in the 3D view.
3D View
Add
Branch
Adds the selected branch to the 3D view.
Remove
Branch
Removes the branch from the 3D view.
Export to Excel
Exports the branch grid data to Excel.
Print Preview
Opens the Print Preview window.
Navigate
Navigates to the selected branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the selected branch in the 3D view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the branch in the 3D view.
3D View

Add
Branch
Adds the selected branch to the 3D view.

Remove
Branch
Removes the branch from the 3D view.
Export to Excel
Exports the branch grid data to Excel.
Print Preview
Opens the Print Preview window.
Navigate
Navigates to the selected branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the selected branch in the 3D view.
Unhighlight
Removes the highlight from the branch in the 3D view.
3D View
Add
Branch
Adds the selected branch to the 3D view.
Remove
Branch
Removes the branch from the 3D view.
Export to Excel
Exports the branch grid data to Excel.
Print Preview
Opens the Print Preview window.

Navigate
Highlight
Unhighlight
3D View
Add
Branch
Remove
Branch
Export to Excel
Print Preview


For further information, refer to Route Node Modify Tasks, Attachment, Point, Control Node, Multiple Route Nodes, Pull Node, and Junction Node.

Route Node Modify Tasks
Attachment
Point
Control Node
Multiple Route Nodes
Pull Node
Junction Node
Route Node Modify Tasks
Attachment
Point
Control Node
Multiple Route Nodes
Pull Node
Junction Node


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected route node element.

The functionality is identical to that already described in Create Route Node.


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected route attachment element.


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected point element.


Use the functionality to modify the cableway branch material; a cableway branch material element must already exist.
The Cableway, Current Branch and Material Name fields are automatically populated with the owning elements and current element.

Attributes
The attributes entered in the Create Material window are automatically displayed in the Modify Material window. To modify any of the attributes or dimensions, modify the attribute or dimension then click Apply Changes to commit the changes or click Discard Changes to discard any inputs.
Autoname Elements
Used to apply the autonaming rules to the material elements that are owned by the material main element (CTMRL); the software automatically creates a new name for the elements.
List Associated Cables
Display the List of Cables window populated with all the cables associated with the current cableway branch.
Preliminary defined by User
Changes the attributes of the cable tray dressing, dresses the whole/part of the branch or removes any dressing from the branch.

Dimension Options
The dimension fields are automatically populated with attributes defined by an external source:
Tray Length for Dressing with Straights
Input the required tray length in the field (this dimension is a session default; it reverts to the default (2000mm) when a new material is created).
Attributes
Defines the attributes for the material element.

First Gap
Enter the size of the gap before every material component (except where there are two adjoining straights).
Intermediate Gap
Enter the gap distance between all adjoining straights.
Last Gap
Enter the size of the gap after every material component except where there are two adjoining straights.
Tier Heights
Enter the tier height(s).
Width and Height
By default the Width and Height are populated with the default cableway width and height. Different width and height dimensions can be entered if required.
Dress Backwards
Use to dress the branch backwards.
Tees, Crosses and Reducers
Use to create tee, cross and reducer cable tray elements when dressing the cableway branches with material (checkbox i selected by default).
Dress Whole Branch
Specify which elements are to be dressed on the whole branch:
Dress Part of Branch
Specify which elements will be dressed on parts of the branch selected:
Remove Dressing
Remove dressing from parts or all of the branch:
Material
To apply the preliminary dressing, click Apply.
To remove the preliminary dressing, click Remove.
To return to the Modify Material window, click Back to Cableway Material Modify Tasks.

Load from Application Data
Load from Specification
Load from File
Load from Application Data
Load from Application Data
Load from Specification
Load from Specification
Load from File
Load from File
With Cable Tray Components
With Only Straights
With Only Bends and Risers
With Only Bends, Riser and Reducers
With Only Tees and Crosses
Fill Gaps with Straights
Sort Tray Components
With Cable Tray Components
With Cable Tray Components
With Only Straights
With Only Straights
With Only Bends and Risers
With Only Bends and Risers
With Only Bends, Riser and Reducers
With Only Bends, Riser and Reducers
With Only Tees and Crosses
With Only Tees and Crosses
Fill Gaps with Straights
Fill Gaps with Straights
Sort Tray Components
Sort Tray Components
Picked Point
Picked Attachment Point
Straights between Picked Components
Segments with Straights
Segment with All Components
Multiple Segments in Line
Picked Point
Picked Point
Picked Attachment Point
Picked Attachment Point
Straights between Picked Components
Straights between Picked Components
Segments with Straights
Segments with Straights
Segment with All Components
Segment with All Components
Multiple Segments in Line
Multiple Segments in Line
From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
From Branch
From Branch
From Segment
From Segment
From Point
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
All Straights from Segment

Load from Application Data
Load from Specification
Load from File
With Cable Tray Components
With Only Straights
With Only Bends and Risers
With Only Bends, Riser and Reducers
With Only Tees and Crosses
Fill Gaps with Straights
Sort Tray Components
Picked Point
Picked Attachment Point
Straights between Picked Components
Segments with Straights
Segment with All Components
Multiple Segments in Line
From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
Attributes
Create Material
Modify Material
Apply Changes
Discard Changes
Autoname Elements
List Associated Cables
List of Cables
Preliminary defined by User
Dimension Options
Load from Application Data
Load from Specification
Load from File
Tray Length for Dressing with Straights
First Gap
Intermediate Gap
Last Gap
Tier Heights
Width and Height
Width
Height
Dress Backwards
Tees, Crosses and Reducers
Dress Whole Branch
With Cable Tray Components
With Only Straights
With Only Bends and Risers
With Only Bends, Riser and Reducers
With Only Tees and Crosses
Fill Gaps with Straights
Sort Tray Components
Dress Part of Branch
Picked Point
Picked Attachment Point
Straights between Picked Components
Segments with Straights
Segment with All Components
Multiple Segments in Line
Remove Dressing
From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
Material
Apply
Remove
Modify Material
Back to Cableway Material Modify Tasks


Select from the Application Data. Application Data Areas and Elements are a new form of definition in the Design Database that are provided to assist Appware Applications to store model parts for copying and propagation within a design.

Application Data


Select a specification to populate the dimension fields. After a few minutes, a Message window is displayed. Click OK to change the specifications.

Message
OK


The dimensions (which are automatically populated) are referenced to a specification or data from another source.


Adds cable tray components to the whole cableway branch, observing any gaps set.


Adds straight components to the whole cableway branch. Selecting the Do not cut checkbox prevents components being cut to fit the designated cable tray length.

Do not cut


Actions the creation of bend and riser components, where appropriate, along the cableway branch. Further elements can then be added using one of the other Dress options.

Dress


Actions the creation of bend, riser and reducer components, where appropriate, along the cable branch. Further elements can then be added using one of the other Dress options.

Dress


Actions the creation of tee and cross components, where appropriate, along the cable branch. Further elements can then be added using one of the other Dress options.

Dress


Adds straight components to any gaps in the whole cableway branch.


Sorts the tray components in the whole cableway branch.


Pick a point on the branch at which a component is to be added. A prompt to Pick near the rout point (POINTR) to be dressed: is displayed.

Pick near the rout point (POINTR) to be dressed:


Pick an attachment point on the branch at which a component is to be added. A prompt to Pick RATTA to dress: is displayed.

Pick RATTA to dress:


Adds straight components between the picked components on the cableway branch. A prompt to Pick First Element:, then Pick Second Element: is displayed.

Pick First Element:
Pick Second Element:


Adds straight components to a selected segment. Selecting the Do not cut checkbox prevents components being cut to fit the segment length. A prompt to Pick near the start of the segment to be dressed: is displayed.

Do not cut
Pick near the start of the segment to be dressed


Adds all the required cabletray components to a selected segment. A prompt to Pick near the start of the segment to be dressed: is displayed.

Pick near the start of the segment to be dressed:


Adds multiple segments in line on the cableway branch. A prompt to Pick near the first point to be dressed:, then Pick near the second point to be dressed: is displayed.

Pick near the first point to be dressed:
Pick near the second point to be dressed:


Removes the cable tray material from the whole cableway branch.


Removes the cable tray material from the selected segment.


Removes the cable tray material from a selected point on the branch.


Removes all the straight elements from the whole branch.


Removes all the straight elements from the selected segment.


Preliminary Dressing Considering Branch Fill Levels

Changes attributes of the dressing, dresses the whole or part of the branch or removes the dressing from the branch with consideration to branch fill level.
The Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels) window has the same common layout as the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) with the exception for the Attributes part of the window.

Attributes
Use to modify the attributes for the preliminary dressing (considering branch fill levels).

First Gap
Enter the size of the gap before every material component, (except where there are two adjoining straights).
Intermediate Gap
Enter the gap distance between all adjoining straights.
Last Gap
Enter the size of the gap after every material component except where there are two adjoining straights.

Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels)
Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions)
Attributes
First Gap
Intermediate Gap
Last Gap


Dresses the cableway branches using a selected template. The Dress using Templates window has the same common layout as the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) and Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels) with the exception for the Dimension Options and Attributes parts of the window.

Attributes
Use to modify the attributes for dress using templates.
First Gap
Enter the size of the gap before every material component. (Except where there are two adjoining straights).
Intermediate Gap
Enter the gap distance between all adjoining straights.
Last Gap
Enter the size of the gap after every material component except where there are two adjoining straights.
By default, the Width is populated with the default cableway width; a different width dimension can be entered if required.
To apply the changes, select Apply Changes.
To dress the branch backwards, select Dress Backwards.

Dress using Templates
Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) and Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels)
Dimension Options
Attributes
First Gap
Intermediate Gap
Last Gap
Width
Apply Changes
Dress Backwards


Remove dressing from parts or all of the branch:
From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
From Branch
From Branch
From Segment
From Segment
From Point
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
All Straights from Segment

From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment
From Branch
From Segment
From Point
All Straights from Branch
All Straights from Segment


Use the functionality to modify the currently selected material element. The Modify Straight window has the same common layout as the Create Straight with the exception for the modification functionality available from the window.

Properties of Cable Tray Material Element
Use to modify the cable tray material element’s properties.
Properties of Cable Tray Template Element
Use to modify the cable tray template element properties.
Copy with Gap
Copies existing cabletray material element with gap.
Copy without Gap
Copies existing cabletray material element without gap.
Update Rules
Use the functionality to update template rules.

Modify Straight
Create Straight
Properties of Cable Tray Material Element
Properties of Cable Tray Template Element
Copy with Gap
Copy without Gap
Update Rules


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.
Define Route
Use to define the route of the cable. For further information, refer to Define Route.
Define Route
Through PRP’s
Use to define the route through PRPs. For further information, refer to Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs).
Manual Route
Cable
Use to manually route the cable. For further information, refer to Manual Route Cable.
Free Route
Cable
Use to free route the cable. For further information, refer to Free Route Cable.
Modify Free
Points
Use to modify free points. For further information, refer to Modify Route Point.
Un-route
Cable
Use to un-route the cable. For further information, refer to Unroute Cables.
Delete
Cable
Use to delete the currently selected cable. For further information, refer to Delete Cable.

Define Route
Use to define the route of the cable. For further information, refer to Define Route.

Define Route
Through PRP’s
Use to define the route through PRPs. For further information, refer to Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs).

Manual Route
Cable
Use to manually route the cable. For further information, refer to Manual Route Cable.

Free Route
Cable
Use to free route the cable. For further information, refer to Free Route Cable.

Modify Free
Points
Use to modify free points. For further information, refer to Modify Route Point.

Un-route
Cable
Use to un-route the cable. For further information, refer to Unroute Cables.

Delete
Cable
Use to delete the currently selected cable. For further information, refer to Delete Cable.
Define Route
Use to define the route of the cable. For further information, refer to Define Route.
Define Route
Through PRP’s
Use to define the route through PRPs. For further information, refer to Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs).
Manual Route
Cable
Use to manually route the cable. For further information, refer to Manual Route Cable.
Free Route
Cable
Use to free route the cable. For further information, refer to Free Route Cable.
Modify Free
Points
Use to modify free points. For further information, refer to Modify Route Point.
Un-route
Cable
Use to un-route the cable. For further information, refer to Unroute Cables.
Delete
Cable
Use to delete the currently selected cable. For further information, refer to Delete Cable.

Define Route
Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs)
Manual Route Cable
Free Route Cable
Modify Route Point
Unroute Cables
Delete Cable
Modify Cable
Create Cable
Disconnect
Define Auto Routing
Disconnect
Start
Disconnect Start
Disconnect End
Auto Routing
expand arrow
Auto-Route Cable
Reload Zones/Deselect All
Define Route
Define Route
Define Route
Through PRP’s
Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs)
Manual Route
Cable
Manual Route Cable
Free Route
Cable
Free Route Cable
Modify Free
Points
Modify Route Point
Un-route
Cable
Unroute Cables
Delete
Cable
Delete Cable


Cables can be routed by the selection of an entry and exit point on valid cableway branches. If a route has not been defined for the cable then suitable points will automatically be selected in the Cable Branch Entry and Cable Branch Exit parts of the Route Cable window. If a route has been defined then the corresponding entry and exit points will be selected.

Cableway Branch Entry
The entry point for the cable on a suitable cableway branch must be specified, from the Cableway Branch Entry part of the Route Cable window:
If Pick Routing Branch is selected, a prompt to Identify Cableway Branch in the 3D view is displayed. When selected, the name of the cableway branch is displayed on the window and its valid entry points are displayed in the Select Entry Points list. The required entry point must then be selected from the Select Entry Points list.
Right clicking on any item in the Select Entry Points or Select Exit Points lists displays the option to open the List of Associated Cables. Other cables that have been routed through the same point are displayed in the List of Cables window.

Cableway Branch Exit
Specify the exit point for the cable on a suitable cableway branch, from the Cableway Branch Exit part of the Route Cable window.

Routing Options
The Auto Head/Tail Free Route checkbox must be selected if the head and tail of the cable is to be automatically free-routed. This routes the cable outside of the cableway by creating POINTR elements from the cable’s head/tail to the selected entry/exit point.
After clicking the Define Specific Cableway Zones expand arrow, select which cableway zones can be used to route the cable. If no zones are defined, then cableways from all zones found in WORLD will be used to route the cable. For large projects this will take a long time. Right click on a zone in the list to give the option to navigate to the zone in the Model Explorer.
Routing Tasks
AutoRoute from
Entry to Exit Point
When the cableway entry and exit points have been specified, the cable can be routed; click AutoRoute from Entry to Exit Point.
Head Free Route
If the Auto Head/Tail Free Route checkbox is not selected but free routing of the ends is required to make cable routing complete, a prompt will be displayed giving the option to route both Head and Tail.
If the start position of the cable does not match the position of the entry point, the cable will not be fully routed. To complete the routing click Head Free Route which will create POINTR elements from the cable’s head to the selected cableway entry point.
The same process can be done for routing of the end of the cable; click Tail Free Route.
Tail Free Route

AutoRoute from
Entry to Exit Point
When the cableway entry and exit points have been specified, the cable can be routed; click AutoRoute from Entry to Exit Point.

Head Free Route
If the Auto Head/Tail Free Route checkbox is not selected but free routing of the ends is required to make cable routing complete, a prompt will be displayed giving the option to route both Head and Tail.
If the start position of the cable does not match the position of the entry point, the cable will not be fully routed. To complete the routing click Head Free Route which will create POINTR elements from the cable’s head to the selected cableway entry point.
The same process can be done for routing of the end of the cable; click Tail Free Route.

Tail Free Route
AutoRoute from
Entry to Exit Point
When the cableway entry and exit points have been specified, the cable can be routed; click AutoRoute from Entry to Exit Point.
Head Free Route
If the Auto Head/Tail Free Route checkbox is not selected but free routing of the ends is required to make cable routing complete, a prompt will be displayed giving the option to route both Head and Tail.
If the start position of the cable does not match the position of the entry point, the cable will not be fully routed. To complete the routing click Head Free Route which will create POINTR elements from the cable’s head to the selected cableway entry point.
The same process can be done for routing of the end of the cable; click Tail Free Route.
Tail Free Route
Note:
The minimum end radius is determined by the selected specification and the radius is added to the cable RPATH. This functionality is only available for free cable routing.
Note:
The MAXCAB (maximum quantity of cables on the cableway) and MAXLAY (maximum layers of cables on the cableway) attributes are also dependent upon the selected specification).
Note:
If the Define Specific Cableway Zones list was not used, a prompt will be displayed with a message, to proceed with routing through any cableways found in WORLD.

Cable Branch Entry
Cable Branch Exit
Route Cable
Cableway Branch Entry
Cableway Branch Entry
Route Cable
Pick Routing Branch
Identify Cableway Branch
Select Entry Points
Select Entry Points
Select Entry Points
Select Exit Points
List of Associated Cables
List of Cables
Cableway Branch Exit
Cableway Branch Exit
Route Cable
Routing Options
Auto Head/Tail Free Route
Define Specific Cableway Zones
Note
:
Note
:
Routing Tasks
AutoRoute from
Entry to Exit Point
AutoRoute from Entry to Exit Point
Head Free Route
Auto Head/Tail Free Route
Head Free Route
Tail Free Route
Tail Free Route
Note
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