Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs)

Route Points can be used to constrain the route of a cable. These route points are points through which the cable must pass.The route points are defined when the cableway branch is created and/or modified.
If a route has not been defined for the cable, then a list of suitable routing branches will be displayed. Select a route point from Select Preliminary Route Points from Cwbranch list. If a route has been defined then the chosen PRPs will be displayed in the List of Preliminary Route Points list.
Routing Through PRPs
From the Routing Through PRPs part of the Route Through PRPs window, select the cableway branch and then the PRPs to route the cable on the branch.

Pick Routing Branch
Populates the Select Preliminary Route Points from Cwbranch list with route points contained within the picked branch. Right click on one of the points in the list to give the option to open the List of Associated Cables window, which will show other cables that have been routed through the same point.
Once a suitable point has been selected it can be added to the List of Preliminary Route Points using one of three methods:
Inserts the selected point above the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Inserts the selected point below the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Inserts the selected point at the bottom of the List of Preliminary Route Points.

Inserts the selected point above the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.

Inserts the selected point below the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.

Inserts the selected point at the bottom of the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Items in the List of Preliminary Route Points can be organized using the buttons to the right of the list:
Moves PRP to the top of the list.
Moves PRP up one row.
Removes the PRP from the list.
Moves the PRP from the list.
Moves the PRP to the bottom of the list.

Moves PRP to the top of the list.

Moves PRP up one row.

Removes the PRP from the list.

Moves the PRP from the list.

Moves the PRP to the bottom of the list.
Right click on an item in the List of Preliminary Route Points to display options to organize the list and to open the List of Associated Cables window.

Label All PRPs
Add labels for all PRPs to the graphical view.
Remove
Removes all PRP-related labels from the graphical view.

Label All PRPs
Add labels for all PRPs to the graphical view.

Remove
Removes all PRP-related labels from the graphical view.
Routing Options
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 cableway 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. If required click Reload Zones/Deselect All.
Routing Tasks
Route Cable
Use to route the cable through the PRPs on the branch without having to connect to equipment.

Route Cable
Use to route the cable through the PRPs on the branch without having to connect to equipment.

Inserts the selected point above the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Inserts the selected point below the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Inserts the selected point at the bottom of the List of Preliminary Route Points.
Moves PRP to the top of the list.
Moves PRP up one row.
Removes the PRP from the list.
Moves the PRP from the list.
Moves the PRP to the bottom of the list.
Label All PRPs
Add labels for all PRPs to the graphical view.
Remove
Removes all PRP-related labels from the graphical view.
Route Cable
Use to route the cable through the PRPs on the branch without having to connect to equipment.

Select Preliminary Route Points from Cwbranch
List of Preliminary Route Points
Routing Through PRPs
Routing Through PRPs
Route Through PRPs
Pick Routing Branch
Select Preliminary Route Points
from Cwbranch
List of Associated Cables
List of Preliminary Route Points
Inserts the selected point below the PRP selected in the List of Preliminary Route Points.
List of Preliminary Route Points
List of Preliminary Route Points
List of Preliminary Route Points
List of Associated Cables
Label All PRPs
Remove
Routing Options
Define Specific Cableway Zones
Navigate To
Reload Zones/Deselect All
Routing Tasks
Route Cable


Allows cables to be routed manually or a cable route modified between its start and end references. The current cable segments, if existing, are automatically displayed in the Existing Cable Segments part of the Manual Route Cable window.

Cableway Branch Entry/Exit
Select the cableway branch to create the segment of the cable route, click Pick Routing Branch and then select a cableway branch from the 3D view. The Select Entry/Exit from select Cableway Branch list will populate and display the points along the cableway branch that can be used as entry and exit points. Select a point from the list and then click Add (either of them) next to Entry or Exit shown below the list. The selected entry and exit points for the segment must be on the same cableway branch.
When the entry and exit points have been defined, the segment is created.
To insert the segment in between existing segments, select a segment from the Existing Cable Segments list.
Create Before
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment before the selected segment.
Create After
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment after the selected segment.
Create at Bottom of
Segment List
Inserts the segment at the end of the cableway branch list.

Create Before
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment before the selected segment.

Create After
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment after the selected segment.

Create at Bottom of
Segment List
Inserts the segment at the end of the cableway branch list.
Existing Cable Segments
An existing cable segment can be modified. Select a segment from the Existing Cable Segments list which will fill the Entry and Exit lines and can then be changed in a similar way to the creation method. When new entry and exit points have been selected, the changes can be made. Click Modify Selected Segment.

Add or Remove Lables
Toggle to add or remove labels from the 3D graphical view.
Remove Selected Route Segment
Use to delete existing cable segments.

Add or Remove Lables
Toggle to add or remove labels from the 3D graphical view.

Remove Selected Route Segment
Use to delete existing cable segments.
Routing Tasks
Automatically generate
free route
Automatically routes a cable using the head free route, intermediate free route and tail free route functionality after every segment is created.
Note:
This will remove all POINTRS and then recreate them.
Head Free Route
Generates a free route of POINTR elements from the cables start reference (STAREF) to the first segment.
Intermediate Free Route
Generates free routes of POINTR elements between each segment.
Tail Free Route
Generate a free route of POINTR elements from the last segment to the cables end reference (ENDREF).
Delete Free Routes
Deletes all free routes for the cable by removing all POINTR elements.
Automatically generate
free route
Automatically routes a cable using the head free route, intermediate free route and tail free route functionality after every segment is created.

Head Free Route
Generates a free route of POINTR elements from the cables start reference (STAREF) to the first segment.

Intermediate Free Route
Generates free routes of POINTR elements between each segment.

Tail Free Route
Generate a free route of POINTR elements from the last segment to the cables end reference (ENDREF).

Delete Free Routes
Deletes all free routes for the cable by removing all POINTR elements.
Create Before
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment before the selected segment.
Create After
Selected Segment
Inserts the segment after the selected segment.
Create at Bottom of
Segment List
Inserts the segment at the end of the cableway branch list.
Add or Remove Lables
Toggle to add or remove labels from the 3D graphical view.
Remove Selected Route Segment
Use to delete existing cable segments.
Automatically generate
free route
Automatically routes a cable using the head free route, intermediate free route and tail free route functionality after every segment is created.
Note:
This will remove all POINTRS and then recreate them.
Head Free Route
Generates a free route of POINTR elements from the cables start reference (STAREF) to the first segment.
Intermediate Free Route
Generates free routes of POINTR elements between each segment.
Tail Free Route
Generate a free route of POINTR elements from the last segment to the cables end reference (ENDREF).
Delete Free Routes
Deletes all free routes for the cable by removing all POINTR elements.
Note:
When selecting different creations methods with entry and exit points already selected, a Confirm window to clear the selected Entry/Exit points will be displayed. Click Yes to accept or No to cancel.
Note:
This will remove all POINTRS and then recreate them.

Existing Cable Segments
Manual Route Cable
Cableway Branch Entry/Exit
Pick Routing Branch
Select Entry/Exit from select Cableway Branch
Add
Entry
Exit
Existing Cable Segments
Create Before
Selected Segment
Create After
Selected Segment
Create at Bottom of
Segment List
Note
:
Confirm
Yes
No
Existing Cable Segments
Existing Cable Segments
Entry
Exit
Modify Selected Segment
Add or Remove Lables
Remove Selected Route Segment
Routing Tasks
Automatically generate
free route
Note
:
Head Free Route
Intermediate Free Route
Tail Free Route
Delete Free Routes


The entry (head) and exit (tail) points of the cable can be selected in the 3D view through the selected cableway. The head free route and tail free route are created using the same process. A prompt to Pick to define position <Esc> to finish (Snap) Snap: is displayed and the Positioning window is displayed.
After the two points have been selected and labelled in the 3D view, press Esc; a Confirm window is displayed.
Click Yes to route the cable between the two points and display the Modify Free Point window with Modification selected as the default, which allows the modification of a route point.
Note:
The minimum bend radius is dependent upon the specification, the radius is added to the cable RPATH. Only present on sections of free cable routing.

Pick to define position <Esc> to finish (Snap) Snap:
Positioning
Esc
Confirm
Note
:
Yes
Modify Free Point
Modification


The Modify Free Point window is dual-purpose window, which allows the creation or modification of a free point and acts as a task hub for all the options available for free points. The Modify Free Point window is automatically displayed populated with all the routing points of the cableway.

Select the routing point to be modified, the Modify Free Point window is automatically populated with the attributes for the selected routing point. The Route Point Connectivity Data part of the Modify Free Point window, displays the direction and distance of the currently selected route point from the previous one.
If a change in direction from the previous route point is required, enter a new direction in the Direction from Previous field. If a change in distance from the previous route point is required, in the Distance from Previous field, enter a new distance.
The Position part of the Modify Free Point window, displays the co-ordinates of the currently selected free point. Position the route point using the generic positioning options.

Modify Free Point
Modify Free Point
Modify Free Point
Route Point Connectivity Data
Modify Free Point
Direction from Previous field
Distance from Previous field
Position
Modify Free Point


It may be necessary to unroute a previously routed cable as part of the design process. Select the routed cable to be unrouted in the 3D view or in the Model Explorer. A Confirm window is displayed.

Click Yes to unroute the cable and remove it from the 3D view, or No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.

Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm


Use to delete the currently selected element in the 3D view. Click Yes to delete the association, or No to maintain the association.

For further information, refer to Attachment, Cable, Cableway, Cableway Branch, , , , , , , and .

Attachment
Cable
Cableway
Cableway Branch
Yes
No
Attachment
Cable
Cableway
Cableway Branch


Use the functionality to split, merge and reverse a cableway branch(es).


It may be necessary to split cableway branch(es) as a result of a project requirement or so that the cabling system can be viewed more clearly. Cableway branch(es) can be split at a specified point or on a plane. Dependent upon how the cableway branch will be split, dictates how the window is displayed.


Use to split cableway branch(es) at a picked or specified point (default).

Pick Point
A prompt to Pick on the segment which the branch should be split: is displayed. Once selected the split point is labelled in the 3D view, and the Point Definition part of then Split Cableway Branch window, is populated with the coordinates of the split point. If required, select one or all of the Lock boxes to fix the co-ordinate along the axes.
Align
Use to align with the segment.
Distance From Segment Start
The distance from the start of the segment field is automatically populated.
Move Offset
Defines a value in the box and use the right or left arrow to respectively increase or decrease the Distance from segment start by that value.
Moving Down-stream Components To
Use to define where the components located down-stream of the split are moved to when splitting a cableway branch.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
Click Split, the cableway branch is split at the point picked and the split is also displayed in the Model Explorer.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
Note:
Select Auto Name checkbox to apply the autonaming rules, the software automatically creates a new name for the element.

Pick Point
Pick on the segment which the branch should be split:
Point Definition
Split Cableway Branch
Align
Distance From Segment Start
Move Offset
Moving Down-stream Components To
New Cableway
Existing Cableway
Note
:
Auto Name
Split,
Model Explorer


Chose Split using Plane from the Split options: drop-down menu, the Split Cableway Branch window is displayed with the relevant options displayed.

Use to select the cableway branch(es) to spilt.
Add Ce
Adds the currently selected element in design hierarchy into the Branches to Split list.
Add Selected
Pick the Cableway branch(es) in the 3D view, and click Add Selected. The branch or branch(es) are added to the Branch to Split list.
ID Selection
Prompted to Pick a Cableway branch (or branches) to be split is displayed. Press Esc to finish.
Clear all
To remove all branch(es) in the Branch to Split list, click Clear all.
Add Ce
Adds the currently selected element in design hierarchy into the Branches to Split list.
Add Selected
Pick the Cableway branch(es) in the 3D view, and click Add Selected. The branch or branch(es) are added to the Branch to Split list.
ID Selection
Prompted to Pick a Cableway branch (or branches) to be split is displayed. Press Esc to finish.
Clear all
To remove all branch(es) in the Branch to Split list, click Clear all.
Plane Definition
Use to define, position and modify the cutting plane.
To create the plane, select Create Plane, a prompt to Pick on the segment which the branch should be split: is displayed, once the segment is selected the plane is displayed in the 3D view.
To align the plane with another element, select Align, a prompt to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap: is displayed. Once the selection has been made, the plane is aligned with the selected element in the 3D view.
Modify Plane
Use to modify and/or explicitly position the plane, select Modify plane, the Modify plane window is displayed. Enter new plane parameters for the plane and select OK to commit changes.
Moving Down-stream Components To
Define where the components located down-stream of the split are moved to when splitting a cableway branch.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
The cableway branch is split using the plane and the split is also displayed in the Model Explorer.
Add Ce
Adds the currently selected element in design hierarchy into the Branches to Split list.
Add Selected
Pick the Cableway branch(es) in the 3D view, and click Add Selected. The branch or branch(es) are added to the Branch to Split list.
ID Selection
Prompted to Pick a Cableway branch (or branches) to be split is displayed. Press Esc to finish.
Clear all
To remove all branch(es) in the Branch to Split list, click Clear all.
New Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into a new cableway branch in the design hierarchy.
Existing Cableway
Components downstream of the split will be moved into extra cableway branches in the design hierarchy.
Note:
Select Auto Name checkbox to apply the autonaming rules, the software automatically creates a new name for the element.

Split using Plane
Split options:
Split Cableway Branch
Add Ce
Branches to Split
Add Selected
Add Selected
Branch to Split
ID Selection
Pick a Cableway branch (or branches) to be split
Esc
Clear all
Branch to Split
Clear all
Plane Definition
Create Plane
Pick on the segment which the branch should be split:
Align,
Pick to define position (Snap) Snap:

Modify Plane
Modify plane
Modify plane
OK
Moving Down-stream Components To
New Cableway
Existing Cableway
Note
:
Auto Name
Model Explorer


Use to merge the branches of split Cableway branches. The prompt to Pick First Branch is displayed, select the first branch, a prompt to Pick Second Branch is displayed.
When the second branch has been selected, a Confirm message is displayed, prompting to click Yes to merge the cableway branches, or click No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.

Pick First Branch
Pick Second Branch
Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm


Use to reverse the head of a branch to become the tail of the branch and the tail of the branch to be the head of the branch. All other branch elements are not affected.


Use the functionality to copy existing zones, cableways, cableway branch and cableway with cables along with their associated sub elements where applicable.


The Copy Cableway Element window has a common layout irrespective of the element selected to be copied. The only difference being the type of element to be copied, which populates parts of the Copy Cableway Element window.

Select Options
Use the functionality to choose which element is to be copied.
Select Elements
Use the functionality to select the elements to be copied.
Branch to Copy
Make sure that the element to be copied is highlighted in the Model Explorer. With the element highlighted in the Model Explorer, select CE from the Copy Cableway Elements identify the element as the CE.
Name of New Branch
Enter a name for the Branch element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Number of Copies
Use to define how many copies are required.
Offset
Defines the position of the copied element(s) at an offset to a selected element.
Use to set the distance for the offset, this can be done in two ways:
Input the distance in the co-ordinate boxes, select one or all of the Lock checkboxes to fix the current co-ordinate along the E, N or U axis.
Alternatively, select Pick Offset, in the 3D view, a prompt to Please pick an Element to define offset (Snap) Snap: is displayed, click to identify the element.
Select Copy, the new element is created in the Model Explorer and a message is displayed to confirm the Copy was successful, click OK to close the message window.
Zone and its associated sub elements
Cableway
Cableway Branch
Cableway with Cables and its associated sub elements
Zone and its associated sub elements
Zone and its associated sub elements
Cableway
Cableway
Cableway Branch
Cableway Branch
Cableway with Cables and its associated sub elements
Cableway with Cables and its associated sub elements
Note:
The inputs required for Copy Cableway Elements window is dependent upon the element selected.
Note:
Autoname Elements checkbox is only available with Zone and Cableway and Cables elements.
Note:
E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (negative Up).
Note:
When copying connected cables, the newly created copies of the cables will not have associations with equipment.

Copy Cableway Element
Copy Cableway Element
Select Options
Note
:
Copy Cableway Elements
Select Elements
Branch to Copy
Model Explorer
Model Explorer
CE
Copy Cableway Elements
Name of New Branch
Autonaming
Note
:
Number of Copies
Offset
Note
:
Pick Offset
Please pick an Element to define offset (Snap) Snap: is displayed,
Copy
Model Explorer
OK
Note
:


Use the functionality as an aid to the design process, select an existing cable with or without its connections, which can then be copied and modified.

Cable To Copy
Make sure that the element to be copied is highlighted in the Model Explorer. With the element highlighted in the Model Explorer, select CE from the Copy Cableway Elements identify the element as the CE.
Name of New Cable
Enter a name for the Cable element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Number of Copies
Use to define how many copies are required.
Cable Attributes to Copy
Use to specify which cable attributes are to be copied.
Spec Ref
If the cable to be copied has a specification set, then selecting this checkbox will copy the specification reference of the cable.
Start Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its start point, selecting this checkbox will copy the start reference of the cable.
End Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its end point, selecting this checkbox will copy the end reference of the cable.
Spec Ref
If the cable to be copied has a specification set, then selecting this checkbox will copy the specification reference of the cable.
Start Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its start point, selecting this checkbox will copy the start reference of the cable.
End Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its end point, selecting this checkbox will copy the end reference of the cable.
Cable Excesses Lengths
The head and tail excesses from the currently selected cable are automatically displayed, if the excesses are required click to check the Cable Excesses Lengths checkbox. The excesses can be modified with the functionality available from the Modify Cable window.
Mark Points
If Mark Points functionality is not enabled, there are no mark points on the currently selected cable. These can be added with the functionality available from the Modify Cable window.
Preliminary Points
If Preliminary Points functionality is not enabled, there are no preliminary points on the currently selected cable. These can be added with the functionality available from the Modify Cable window.
Route Path
Use to copy the route path, head and tail free routes.
Copy Route Path
Selecting this checkbox copies only the external geometry (EXTGEO's) of the cable. If the cable contains no external geometry, then this becomes the default toggle for choosing whether to copy the RPATH or not. The same applies to if the RPATH contains all EXTGEO's.
Head Free Route
The Head Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy the first POINTR's up to the first and including all the EXTGEO's excluding the tail POINTR's so the tail can be free routed as required.
Tail Free Route
The Tail Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy all the EXTGEO's and the remaining POINTR's which come after the geometry members in the sequence. Leaving the head POINTR's so the head can be free routed as required.
Copy Route Path
Selecting this checkbox copies only the external geometry (EXTGEO's) of the cable. If the cable contains no external geometry, then this becomes the default toggle for choosing whether to copy the RPATH or not. The same applies to if the RPATH contains all EXTGEO's.
Head Free Route
The Head Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy the first POINTR's up to the first and including all the EXTGEO's excluding the tail POINTR's so the tail can be free routed as required.
Tail Free Route
The Tail Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy all the EXTGEO's and the remaining POINTR's which come after the geometry members in the sequence. Leaving the head POINTR's so the head can be free routed as required.
Select Copy, the new element is created in the Model Explorer and a message is displayed to confirm the Copy was successful, click OK to close the message window.
Spec Ref
If the cable to be copied has a specification set, then selecting this checkbox will copy the specification reference of the cable.
Start Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its start point, selecting this checkbox will copy the start reference of the cable.
End Ref
If the cable to be copied is connected to an element at its end point, selecting this checkbox will copy the end reference of the cable.
Copy Route Path
Selecting this checkbox copies only the external geometry (EXTGEO's) of the cable. If the cable contains no external geometry, then this becomes the default toggle for choosing whether to copy the RPATH or not. The same applies to if the RPATH contains all EXTGEO's.
Head Free Route
The Head Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy the first POINTR's up to the first and including all the EXTGEO's excluding the tail POINTR's so the tail can be free routed as required.
Tail Free Route
The Tail Free Route checkbox is only activated when the Copy Route Path checkbox has been selected. Selecting this option will copy all the EXTGEO's and the remaining POINTR's which come after the geometry members in the sequence. Leaving the head POINTR's so the head can be free routed as required.

Cable To Copy
Model Explorer
Model Explorer
CE
Copy Cableway Elements
Name of New Cable
Autonaming
Number of Copies
Cable Attributes to Copy
Spec Ref
Start Ref
End Ref
Cable Excesses Lengths
Cable Excesses Lengths
Modify Cable
Mark Points
Mark Points
Modify Cable
Preliminary Points
Preliminary Points
Modify Cable
Route Path
Copy Route Path
Head Free Route
Tail Free Route
Copy
Model Explorer
OK


Use to move a cableway segment to a new position, re-route cables and re-dress materials.

Identify Segment
Identifies the segment to be moved, click Pick a prompt to 'Pick on the segment to be moved' is displayed. The name of the 'picked' segment and the allowed offset direction are automatically displayed.
Offset
Specifies the offset and increment, alternatively select Align the prompt 'Pick to define position' is displayed, pick a position to align in the 3D view.
Re-route Cables
Use to define if cables are re-routed.
Re-dress Materials
Use to define if cableways are re-dressed automatically.
Display Hole Manager
Displays the Hole Manager.
Show issues
Displays any issues which arise as a result of the move, the grid is automatically populated with all route attachment points (associated items), type and status.

Move Segment
Use to move the selected segment to the new location.
Right-click menus:
Cables
Branch
Rnode or Ratta
Cables
Cables
Branch
Branch
Rnode or Ratta
Rnode or Ratta

Cables
Branch
Rnode or Ratta
Identify Segment
Pick
'Pick on the segment to be moved'
Offset
Align
'Pick to define position'
Re-route Cables
Re-dress Materials
Display Hole Manager
Show issues
Move Segment
Cables
Branch
Rnode or Ratta


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

Add Cable
Adds the selected cable to the 3D view.

Add Connected
Adds the connection to the selected cable to the 3D view.

Remove Cable
Removes the selected cable from the 3D view.

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

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


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

Add Branch
Adds the selected Rnode or Ratta to the 3D view.

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


Use the functionality to bulk-dress cableway branches, set a specification and dress the cableway branch(es).

Dependent upon the currently selected element in the Model Explorer determines which elements populate (displaying the name of the branch element, specifications and an indication if the element is dressed).
Select
Select at which level in the cabling hierarchy, the elements are to be dressed.

Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the site loaded.
Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the site loaded.
Use the functionality to set the first, intermediate and last gaps, default is 0 unless previously specified.

Specification
Use to select the specification for the branch element, then select Set Selected Cableway Branches to Specification to set the selected specification. All selected cableway branches will have the same material specification applied through branches, cableways, zones or sites.

Use to create tee, cross and reducer cable tray elements when dressing the cableway branches with material (checkbox is selected by default.
Dimensions
Defines how the cableway branch dimensions are set.
Defined by User
Where the dimensions reflect those set on the CTMTRL element, which in turn unless manually modified come from the cableway branch dimensions.
Based on branch
fill levels
Where the dimensions are based on branch fill levels which takes into account branch levels.
Defined by User
Where the dimensions reflect those set on the CTMTRL element, which in turn unless manually modified come from the cableway branch dimensions.
Based on branch
fill levels
Where the dimensions are based on branch fill levels which takes into account branch levels.
The order in which the cableway branches are selected determines the order in which they are dressed.
Right-click Menu
Use the functionality from the right-click menu to select all cableway branches, remove dressing from selected branches, export data to excel or create a print preview.
Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the branches below the site loaded.
Defined by User
Where the dimensions reflect those set on the CTMTRL element, which in turn unless manually modified come from the cableway branch dimensions.
Based on branch
fill levels
Where the dimensions are based on branch fill levels which takes into account branch levels.
Note:
The preliminary and final material dressing are carried out at the same time, to dress preliminary first, use the functionality available from the Modify Material window.
Note:
Gap values cannot be applied to circular cableway branches, always 0.
Note:
If the same order of cableway branches are selected and the dimensions are on branch fill levels, an incorrect dressing depending on the fill levels of the cables may occur.

Note
:
Modify Material
Select
Current Branch
Current Cableway
Current Zone
Current Site
Note
:
Specification
Set Selected Cableway Branches to Specification
Dimensions
Defined by User
Based on branch
fill levels
Note
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Right-click Menu


The cableway branch dressing functionality automatically dresses the cableway with reducers where required as long as the cableway branches are already connected, there is a common edge or the smaller branch is positioned appropriately to the larger one. The reducer is added to the cableway with the smallest width to make sure the required cableway volume is always achieved.

Note:
There are three types of reducers Eccentric (Right), Concentric (centered) and Eccentric (Left).

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Displays the route nodes on a cableway network and identifies their position in the 3D view.

Select
Use to select which set of route nodes are displayed:
Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the site loaded.
Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the site loaded.
The grid of route nodes 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 position with respect to the world.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Mark Selected
Mark the currently selected elements.
Unmark Selected
Unmarks selected elements.
Mark All
Marks all the element in the grid.
Unmark All
Umnarks all the elements in the grid.
Name
Displays the name of the route node.
Branch name
Displays the cableway branch name.
World position
Displays the route node position with respect to the world.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Mark Selected
Mark the currently selected elements.
Unmark Selected
Unmarks selected elements.
Mark All
Marks all the element in the grid.
Unmark All
Umnarks all the elements in the grid.
Current Branch
Automatically populates the grid with the currently selected branch.
Current Cableway
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the cableway element.
Current Zone
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the zone element.
Current Site
Automatically populates the grid with all the elements below the site loaded.
Name
Displays the name of the route node.
Branch name
Displays the cableway branch name.
World position
Displays the route node position with respect to the world.
Type
Displays the type of route node.
Mark Selected
Mark the currently selected elements.
Unmark Selected
Unmarks selected elements.
Mark All
Marks all the element in the grid.
Unmark All
Umnarks all the elements in the grid.

Select
Current Branch
Current Cableway
Current Zone
Current Site
Name
Branch name
World position
Type
Mark Selected
Unmark Selected
Mark All
Unmark All


Pull pits allow access to the underground networks for both cable pulling and maintenance.
Use to create, position or modify an existing pull pit element, these elements are similar to equipment elements where they can be modelled using primitives and templates.

Note:
Pull Node (PULLN) are automatically created with every pull pit, which is then used as connection references for conduits inside the pull pits.

Note
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The currently selected zone in the Model Explorer is identified.


All the existing pull pit elements in the currently selected zone are displayed in the Pull Pit list.
Pick in 3D View
Use to pick an existing pull pit from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new pull pit element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected pull pit element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.
Pick in 3D View
Use to pick an existing pull pit from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new pull pit element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected pull pit element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.

Pick in 3D View
Use to pick an existing pull pit from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new pull pit element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected pull pit element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.

Pull Pit
Pick in 3D View
Create Pull Pit
Delete Selected
Refresh Selected
Select CE


Use to name, assign a specification, modify properties, position WRT to Zone or orientate WRT to Zone.
Name
Enter a name for the pull pit element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Spec
Use to select a template or primitive represent a pull pit element to display in the 3D view from the list.
User-defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
if required, modify its properties.
Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a no- descript and non-editable primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
Unset (No Primitives)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
User-defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.

if required, modify its properties.

Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a no- descript and non-editable primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.

Unset (No Primitives)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.

A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
Position WRT Zone
Format
Explicitly position the pull pit element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the pull pit element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the pull pit element.
Format
Explicitly position the pull pit element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the pull pit element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the pull pit element.
Orientation WRT ZONE
X Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.
X Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.
For further information, refer to Pull Pit Branch and Pull Node.
User-defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
if required, modify its properties.
Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a no- descript and non-editable primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
Unset (No Primitives)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the pullpit element in the 3D view.
A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
Format
Explicitly position the pull pit element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the pull pit element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the pull pit element.
X Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the pull pit element WRT to the zone.

Pull Pit Branch
Pull Node
Name
Autonaming
Spec
User-defined template
Unset (Use Primitives)
Unset (No Primitives)
Confirm
'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'
Position WRT Zone
Format
Offset
Lock
Pick New Position
Orientation WRT ZONE
X Direction
Y Direction
Pull Pit Branch
Pull Node


Junction boxes are a link between underground and over ground cable routing. Use the functionality to create, position or modify an existing junction box element.

Note:
Cables are routed orthogonally and associated junction nodes (JNODE) are automatically created.

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All the existing junction box elements in the currently selected zone are displayed in the Junction Box list.
Pick in 3D view
Use to pick an junction box from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new junction box element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected junction box element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.
Pick in 3D view
Use to pick an junction box from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new junction box element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected junction box element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.
Pick in 3D view
Use to pick an junction box from the 3D view.
Create Pull Pit
Use to create an new junction box element.
Delete Selected
Use to delete the selected junction box element.
Refresh Selected
Use to refresh the 3D view.
Select CE
Use to select the currently selected element.

Junction Box
Pick in 3D view
Create Pull Pit
Delete Selected
Refresh Selected
Select CE


Use to name, assign a specification, modify properties, position WRT to Zone or orientate WRT to Zone.
Name
Enter a name for the junction box element or the name can be automatically generated using the Autonaming icon to the right of the text box.
Spec
Use to select a template or primitive to represent a cable junction box element in the 3D view.
User defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
if required, modify its properties.
Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a non-descript and non-editable primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
Unset (No Primitvies)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
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A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
User defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.

if required, modify its properties.

Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a non-descript and non-editable primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.

Unset (No Primitvies)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
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A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
Position WRT Zone
Format:
Explicitly position the junction box element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the junction box element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the junction box element.
Format:
Explicitly position the junction box element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the junction box element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the junction box element.
Orientation WRT ZONE
X Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.
X Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.
For further information, refer to Junction Node and Pull Pit Branch.
User defined template
Use a user defined template from the catalog to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
if required, modify its properties.
Unset (Use Primitives)
Use a non-descript and non-editable primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
Unset (No Primitvies)
Use an invisible primitive to represent the cable junction box element in the 3D view.
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A Confirm window is displayed 'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'.
Format:
Explicitly position the junction box element at E0, N0, U0 (default).
Offset
Use to position the junction box element using an offset, default is 0mm.
Lock
Use to lock the coordinates.
Pick New Position
Use to pick a new position in the 3D view for the junction box element.
X Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.
Y Direction
Use to orientate the junction box element WRT to the zone.

Junction Node
Pull Pit Branch
Name
Autonaming
Spec
User defined template
Unset (Use Primitives)
Unset (No Primitvies)
Confirm
'Do you want to delete all existing primitives'
Position WRT Zone
Format:
Offset
Lock
Pick New Position
Orientation WRT ZONE
X Direction
Y Direction
Junction Node
Pull Pit Branch


Provides the name, number of and description for all cables in selected zones, unrouted cables in selected zones or cables in an equipment zone.

Load All Cables for Selected Zones
All cables present in the selected zones will be displayed when viewing cable data.
Load Unrouted Cables for Selected Zones
All unrouted cables present in the selected zones will be displayed when viewing cable data.
Load All Cables for Equipment Zone
All cables present in the selected cable and equipment zones will be displayed when viewing cable data. Select the required equipment zone, then select Next to move to the next window.

Previous
Return to the previous window.
Refresh
Refresh the current window.
Next
Move to the next window.

Previous
Return to the previous window.

Refresh
Refresh the current window.

Next
Move to the next window.
The Cable Data window is now populated with cable data, route information and a routing error list, to view click the relevant tab.
Cables (default) - use to view the bundle type, class type, start reference, end reference, specification, outside diameter, minimum bend radius, cross sectional area, voltage AC, voltage DC, current and proximity distance.
Use the order functionality to determine the order in which the cable(s) should be routed.
Move To Top
Move selected cable(s) to the top of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move Up
Move selected cable(s) up the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move Down
Move selected cable(s) down the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move To Bottom
Move selected cable(s) to the bottom of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.

Move To Top
Move selected cable(s) to the top of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.

Move Up
Move selected cable(s) up the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.

Move Down
Move selected cable(s) down the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.

Move To Bottom
Move selected cable(s) to the bottom of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Route Information
Displays routing information for the selected cable (route element, type and owner).
Routing Error List
Displays all the errors which occurred whilst routing.

Route Cables
Use to route the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.
When routing multiple cables, a progress bar is displayed in bottom-right-hand corner of the view.
Unroute Cables
Use to unroute the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.
Undo & Refresh
Undo previous action and refresh the display in the Cable Data window.
Toggle display of
Proximity Distance
Use to visualize the proximity distance in the 3D view.
Interrupt
Use to interrupt the application routing multiple cables. A message is displayed stating the routing has been aborted and the progress made.
Note:
At the time the routing is stopped, all cables routed remain routed. That is, the process does not rewind.

Route Cables
Use to route the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.
When routing multiple cables, a progress bar is displayed in bottom-right-hand corner of the view.

Unroute Cables
Use to unroute the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.

Undo & Refresh
Undo previous action and refresh the display in the Cable Data window.

Toggle display of
Proximity Distance
Use to visualize the proximity distance in the 3D view.

Interrupt
Use to interrupt the application routing multiple cables. A message is displayed stating the routing has been aborted and the progress made.
Previous
Return to the previous window.
Refresh
Refresh the current window.
Next
Move to the next window.
Move To Top
Move selected cable(s) to the top of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move Up
Move selected cable(s) up the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move Down
Move selected cable(s) down the order in the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Move To Bottom
Move selected cable(s) to the bottom of the cable list displayed in the Cable Data window.
Route Cables
Use to route the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.
When routing multiple cables, a progress bar is displayed in bottom-right-hand corner of the view.
Unroute Cables
Use to unroute the selected cable(s) from the Cable Data window.
Undo & Refresh
Undo previous action and refresh the display in the Cable Data window.
Toggle display of
Proximity Distance
Use to visualize the proximity distance in the 3D view.
Interrupt
Use to interrupt the application routing multiple cables. A message is displayed stating the routing has been aborted and the progress made.
Note:
At the time the routing is stopped, all cables routed remain routed. That is, the process does not rewind.
Note:
The equipment zone drop down is only enabled if the Load all cables for equipment zones option is selected.
Note:
At the time the routing is stopped, all cables routed remain routed. That is, the process does not rewind.

Load All Cables for Selected Zones
Load Unrouted Cables for Selected Zones
Load All Cables for Equipment Zone
Next
Note
:
Load all cables for equipment zones
Previous
Refresh
Next
Cable Data
Cables
Move To Top
Cable Data
Move Up
Cable Data
Move Down
Cable Data
Move To Bottom
Cable Data
Route Information
Routing Error List
Route Cables
Cable Data
Unroute Cables
Cable Data
Undo & Refresh
Cable Data
Toggle display of
Proximity Distance
Interrupt
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Displays cables associated with the current cableway branch and their attributes.

All Cables Tab
Lists all the associated cables in the currently selected zone along with the Class Type, Start Ref, End Ref, Specification, Status and Total Length attributes.
Cable Passing Tab
Lists all the cables that pass through current cableway branch along with the Class Type, Start Ref, End Ref, Specification, Status and Total Length attributes.
Incoming Cables Tab
Lists all the incoming cables in the currently selected zone along with the Class Type, Start Ref, End Ref, Specification, Status and Total Length attributes.
Outgoing Cables Tab
Lists all the outcoming cable in the currently selected zone along with the Class Type, Start Ref, End Ref, Specification, Status and Total Length attributes.
Cables Arriving/Leaving Tab
Lists all cables that arrive to and leave from the current cableway branch.
Cables Fill level Tab
Lists the fill levels on passing, incoming, outgoing and arriving/leaving cables.

All Cables
Tab
Cable Passing Tab
Incoming Cables Tab
Outgoing Cables Tab
Cables Arriving/Leaving
Tab
Cables Fill level
Tab


Use to check the fill level check on the currently selected cableway branch, default is ON.

Load From
Use to populate the Select Cableway Branch list with all the cableway branches from the currently selected Site, Zone, Cableway and Cableway Branch.
A right click menu is also available from the Select Cableway Branch list:

Navigate to
Navigates to the selected cableway branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view.
Navigate to
Navigates to the selected cableway branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view.
Interference-Class Preferences
Use to check only the selected cables in segments, select from the available list:
Current Branch
The branch points of the currently selected cableway branch is automatically displayed in the Branch Points. The elements are ordered from HEAD to TAIL and the associated fill levels are also displayed.
The colours on each individual cell correspond to the value entered in the Fill Check Utility Allowance field.
Green
If a cell is coloured green, then the maximum fill of the branch is greater than the fill level.
Yellow
If a cell is coloured yellow, then the fill level of the branch point is within the fill check allowance to the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
Red
If a cell is coloured red, then the fill level of the branch exceeds the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
Green
If a cell is coloured green, then the maximum fill of the branch is greater than the fill level.
Yellow
If a cell is coloured yellow, then the fill level of the branch point is within the fill check allowance to the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
Red
If a cell is coloured red, then the fill level of the branch exceeds the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
A right click menu is also available from the Branch Points list:
Navigate to
Navigates to the selected branch point in the Model Explorer.
List of Cables
Displays the List of Cables window with the selected branch point.
Export to Excel
Exports the Branch Points list data to Excel.
Navigate to
Navigates to the selected branch point in the Model Explorer.
List of Cables
Displays the List of Cables window with the selected branch point.
Export to Excel
Exports the Branch Points list data to Excel.
When a branch point is selected from the list, graphical aids are displayed in the 3D view with the correct tag and position of the selected branch point.
Explain Fill Levels
Use to view an explanation of connections and fill levels.

Connections
Any valid connections are automatically displayed, if there are no valid connections No Connections Associated is displayed.
Navigate to
Navigates to the selected cableway branch in the model explorer.
Highlight
Highlights the currently selected cableway branch in the 3D view.
Green
If a cell is coloured green, then the maximum fill of the branch is greater than the fill level.
Yellow
If a cell is coloured yellow, then the fill level of the branch point is within the fill check allowance to the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
Red
If a cell is coloured red, then the fill level of the branch exceeds the maximum fill of the cableway branch.
Navigate to
Navigates to the selected branch point in the Model Explorer.
List of Cables
Displays the List of Cables window with the selected branch point.
Export to Excel
Exports the Branch Points list data to Excel.
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CONTROL
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POWER
INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENT
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COMM
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Note:
This list can be customized.
Note:
If the current element is a RATTA, RNODE, HATTA or TATTA when the Fill Levels window is first initialized the branch point is automatically selected.

Load From
Select Cableway Branch
Select Cableway Branch
Navigate to
Highlight
Interference-Class Preferences
Note
:
Current Branch
Branch Points
Fill Check Utility Allowance
Green
Yellow
Red
Branch Points
Navigate to
List of Cables
Export to Excel
Explain Fill Levels
Connections
No Connections Associated
Note
:
Fill Levels


Cable Material - Dressing Based on Fill Level

The dressing is around laid cables the software does not attempt to change the layout of existing cables.
For further information, refer to Cable and Defaults.

Cable
Defaults
Cable
Defaults


Use to navigate to a current branch, cableway, site or zone, and check the cableway branch connections.

Tag
Highlights selected, connected, unconnected or all of the connections in the 3D view. Connections with errors can also be highlighted or all highlights can be removed from the 3D view.
Right click menu available from the Cableway Branch Connections list:
Navigate on Selection
Use to select an element in the list and Model Explorer.
Disconnect
Disconnects the branch.
Export to Excel
Export the Cableway Branch Connection list data to Excel.
Print Preview
Displays a print preview.
Navigate on Selection
Use to select an element in the list and Model Explorer.
Disconnect
Disconnects the branch.
Export to Excel
Export the Cableway Branch Connection list data to Excel.
Print Preview
Displays a print preview.
Navigate on Selection
Use to select an element in the list and Model Explorer.
Disconnect
Disconnects the branch.
Export to Excel
Export the Cableway Branch Connection list data to Excel.
Print Preview
Displays a print preview.

Tag
Cableway Branch Connections
Navigate on Selection
Disconnect
Export to Excel
Print Preview


Use to connect the branches of split Cableway branches.
A prompt to Pick First Branch is displayed, select the first branch, a prompt to Pick Second Branch is displayed.
When the second branch has been selected, a Confirm message is displayed, prompting to click Yes to connect the cableway branches, or click No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.

Pick First Branch
Pick Second Branch
Yes
No
Confirm


Use the functionality to disconnect pieces of equipment (EQUI) or associated Electrical Connections (ELCONN).


To disconnect cables connected directly to the currently selected piece of equipment, make sure the required equipment element is highlighted as the CE in the Model Explorer.
A Confirm window is displayed, prompting Disconnect all Cables directly connected to this Equipment?
Click Yes to disconnect the selected equipment, or click No to close the window and discard any inputs.

Disconnect all Cables directly connected to this Equipment?
Yes
No


When not routing cables on a cableway, such as within a cable pull pits, junction boxes or by free routes, the software applies cabling routing rules. The cables are routed orthogonally using the following calling routing rules.


When a cable is routed from or to:
1
Source connection, equipment or electrical connection
2, 4, 6, 8
Entry into a cableway.
3, 5, 7, 9
Exit from a cableway.
10
Destination connection, equipment or electrical connection.
1
Source connection, equipment or electrical connection
2, 4, 6, 8
Entry into a cableway.
3, 5, 7, 9
Exit from a cableway.
10
Destination connection, equipment or electrical connection.

The cable will have a minimum straight length in the same direction as the connection point:
1
Source connection, equipment or electrical connection
2, 4, 6, 8
Entry into a cableway.
3, 5, 7, 9
Exit from a cableway.
10
Destination connection, equipment or electrical connection.
If the cable has a bend radius greater than 0, then the bend radius for a metric project is plus 10mm or 1/2" for an imperial project.
If the bend radius is equal to 0, then the bend radius for metric project is 100mm or 4" for an imperial project.
If the cable has a bend radius greater than 0, then the bend radius for a metric project is plus 10mm or 1/2" for an imperial project.
If the cable has a bend radius greater than 0, then the bend radius for a metric project is plus 10mm or 1/2" for an imperial project.
If the bend radius is equal to 0, then the bend radius for metric project is 100mm or 4" for an imperial project.
If the bend radius is equal to 0, then the bend radius for metric project is 100mm or 4" for an imperial project.
Note:
When connected to equipment, elconn may not have a direction.

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2, 4, 6, 8
3, 5, 7, 9
10
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The route of the cable can be calculated orthogonally, a check is made to determine if the bend radius fits the calculated route using the same rules detailed in rule one.
Example One
For a cable in one plane, if the bend radius does not fit then the cable route fails.

Example Two
For a cable in two planes, the software attempts to offset the first point by moving it back towards the starting point as a result the difference between the two points results in a 45 degree slope.

If this fails the software moves the second point to the same value as above (twice), if the bend radius does not fit, then the software moves the point back so the initial route is the minimum distance from the start.

If the bend radius does not fit, the software moves the next point forward so that the initial route is the minimum distance from the end.

Example Three
The software follows the rules as describes in rule two and carries out these additional checks. The software checks the bend radius for point 1, if it does not fit the software moves back towards the start by the distance between point 1 and 2.

The bend radius is checked for a fit at point 1, if it does not fit the software moves point 3 towards the end by the distance between point 1 and 2.

The bend radius is checked for a fit at point 1, if this is not the case, move point 1 towards the start so the distance from the start is the minimum needed.

The bend radius is checked for a fit at point 1, if the bend radius does not fit, then the cable route is failed.

If the bend radius fits check point 3, if it does not fit then the software will move point 3 towards the end so the distance to the end is the minimum needed.

Note:
This depends on what is larger, the offset value is the distance between the two points or the minimum bend radius of the routed cable.

Example One
Example Two
Note
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Example Three


A cable bundle is a group of cables routed together as one group. They will share the same rectangular branches throughout the route, but may split into different conduits depending on Fill Levels.
The bundle is routed on any cableway branch that is valid, for example the correct ICLASS, if the tray has room and so on, and as long as it is within the 'RANEQUI' (Proximity Distance) of the STAREF/ENDREF. The RANEQUI is an attribute set on the cable to specify the area to look to find its way onto a 'Cableway Network'.
A Cable bundle element stores information about how cables will be arranged in the LAYOUT attribute.
Every cable under bundle have the start and end ref belonging to the same equipment
Note:
This also applies to ENDREF which is the 'End Reference and every cable in the bundle will have the same start and end as the bundle.

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Use this functionality to route bundles as depicted by the layout arrangement so that they are positioned correctly on the cable tray.

Name
Enter the name of the bundle.
Layout Mode
Select from the list of layout modes:
TREFOIL
FLAT
LAYERED
PACKED
For further information, refer to .
Description
Enter the description of the bundle.
Function
Enter the function of the bundle.
Purpose
Enter the purpose of the bundle.
Name
Enter the name of the bundle.
Layout Mode
Select from the list of layout modes:
For further information, refer to .
Description
Enter the description of the bundle.
Function
Enter the function of the bundle.
Purpose
Enter the purpose of the bundle.
Layout Modes
The following are graphical representations of the layout modes available.

Click Apply the Create Bundle window is automatically changed to the Modify Bundle window. A Bundle element is also created in the Model Explorer.
Name
Enter the name of the bundle.
Layout Mode
Select from the list of layout modes:
TREFOIL
FLAT
LAYERED
PACKED
For further information, refer to .
Description
Enter the description of the bundle.
Function
Enter the function of the bundle.
Purpose
Enter the purpose of the bundle.
TREFOIL
FLAT
LAYERED
PACKED
TREFOIL
TREFOIL
FLAT
FLAT
LAYERED
LAYERED
PACKED
PACKED

Name
Layout Mode

Description
Function
Purpose
Layout Modes
Apply
Create Bundle
Modify Bundle


Use the functionality available from the Modify Bundle window to create a new cable under the bundle, add a cable to the bundle, remove a cable from the bundle, delete a cable from the bundle and verify the layout.

To modify the name of a bundle, select the bundle element in the Model Explorer click CE, modify as required.
To modify the Layout Mode of the bundle, select from the list of modes available.
If there are any cables already in the bundle the details are displayed in the Cables in Bundle pane of the Modify Bundle window.
Create Cable
Displays the Create Cable window, use to create a new cable to add to the bundle.
Add Cable
Displays the Add cables to Bundle window, use to select cable(s) from a list of available cables to add to the bundle. Then click Insert cables to add the selected cable(s) to the bundle.
Note:
The cable must have the same start and end equipment to be included in the bundle. If this is not the case the following error message is displayed:
Remove Cable
Use to remove the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.
Remove Cable
Use to delete the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.
Verify Layout
Use to verify the cable layout.

Create Cable
Displays the Create Cable window, use to create a new cable to add to the bundle.

Add Cable
Displays the Add cables to Bundle window, use to select cable(s) from a list of available cables to add to the bundle. Then click Insert cables to add the selected cable(s) to the bundle.

Remove Cable
Use to remove the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.

Remove Cable
Use to delete the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.

Verify Layout
Use to verify the cable layout.

Create Cable
Displays the Create Cable window, use to create a new cable to add to the bundle.
Add Cable
Displays the Add cables to Bundle window, use to select cable(s) from a list of available cables to add to the bundle. Then click Insert cables to add the selected cable(s) to the bundle.
Note:
The cable must have the same start and end equipment to be included in the bundle. If this is not the case the following error message is displayed:
Remove Cable
Use to remove the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.
Remove Cable
Use to delete the cable(s) from the bundle, select the cable(s) from the Cables in Bundle pane.
Verify Layout
Use to verify the cable layout.
Note:
The cable must have the same start and end equipment to be included in the bundle. If this is not the case the following error message is displayed:

Modify Bundle
Layout Mode
Cables in Bundle
Modify Bundle
Create Cable
Create Cable
Add Cable
Add cables to Bundle
Insert cables
Note
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Remove Cable
Cables in Bundle
Remove Cable
Cables in Bundle
Verify Layout


Cables that are part of a bundle are routed in the following ways:
Always routed through the same rectangular (VSHAPE 0) Cableway Branches (CWBRAN)
Split into different conduit (VSHAPE 1) Cableway Branches when they cannot fit onto the same one.
Always routed through the same rectangular (VSHAPE 0) Cableway Branches (CWBRAN)
Always routed through the same rectangular (VSHAPE 0) Cableway Branches (CWBRAN)
Split into different conduit (VSHAPE 1) Cableway Branches when they cannot fit onto the same one.
Split into different conduit (VSHAPE 1) Cableway Branches when they cannot fit onto the same one.
Note:
If LAYOUT is enabled these cables will be arranged in accordance to the LAYMOD (Trefoil, Flat, Layered, Packed) of the Cable Bundle (BUNDLE).

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Error
Description
125, 26 - No Space
'Layout failed - Insufficient space in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable in insufficient space within a 'routing volume'.
In this example: there is not enough space on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01.
125, 27 - Invalid Radius
Layout failed - Radius of /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 would be less than minimum bend radius'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable, in the only place available and as a result causes the cable’s bend radius to be smaller than the minimum.
In this example: the radius of cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 when being laid on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 causes the bend radius to be less than the cables minimum bend radius.
125, 28 - Invalid Element
'Layout failed - Element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 is not a routing object'
This error is displayed when trying to perform layout on an element that is not of the correct type.
In this example: the element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 which is an Equipment, is not of the correct type to perform layout on.
125, 29 - Maxlay Reached - 125, 29
'Layout failed - Exceeded maximum layers(3) in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed once the limit of layers on a tray is reached. (When multiple cables are stacked to fit them onto the tray (branches can be restricted to a certain number of layers).
In this example: to lay a cable we will have to exceed the maximum number of layers (which is 3), on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125, 30 - Can Not Be Touching
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching’
Laying cables have rules applied to them, one of these rules is that certain cables cannot touch.
This error is displayed when a cable touches another cable which has been be identified as prohibited.
The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching, producing an invalid layout.
125, 31 - Can Not Stack Bigger Cable
'Layout failed - Can not put bigger object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 on top of smaller object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
This error is displayed when larger cables are stacked on top of smaller cables. The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the larger cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 cannot be placed on top of the smaller cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
125, 32 - Layer Not Aligned
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly'
This error is displayed when stack cable’s centres are not aligned.
The rule is applied after laying a cable, or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly.
125, 33 - Not Tried
'Layout failed - Layout process could not begin’
This error is displayed when the layout process is unable to begin.
125, 34 - First Layer Not At Bottom
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not at bottom in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed when laying cables, the first layer is not on the bottom of the routing volume.
In this example: the layer which cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has been laid on is not at the bottom of the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125. 35 - Collision
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
This error is displayed when cables collide with one another. The rule is applied after laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
Segment Not Found - 125, 36
'Layout failed - Branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have POWER segment to put /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in'
Ideally when laying cables in a segregated branch (a branch with multiple ICLASS segments) the cables are placed in the correct segments.
This error is displayed when a segment on the branch that matches the cables ICLASS cannot be found.
In this example: the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have a POWER ICLASS segment to place the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in.
Wrong Segment - 125, 37
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in correct segment at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable is laid in the correct segment of a segregated branch. This error is displayed is this is not the case.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in the correct segment on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Stacking Not Allowed - 125, 39
'Layout failed - Not allowed to stack /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable has been identified as stack able.
For example checking the cable itself is allowed to touch other cables, as well as the cables it touches are also allowed to touch other cables. Additionally we need to ensure that there is a cable underneath the cable we are attempting to stack, and that nothing is already stacked there.
Should any of the statements be untrue then this error that is returned.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not allowed to stack.
Not Tried Invalid Layout - 125, 38
'Layout failed - Layout could not begin because /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has invalid layout at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
Before attempting to lay a cable we must first ensure that the branches have a valid layout. Should a branch be found with an invalid layout, this is the error that is returned.
In this example: layout could not begin because the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has an invalid layout on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Invalid Setup - 125, 41
'Layout failed - Invalid setup of /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE'
Before attempting to lay a cable bundle it must be first set it up, if this set up fails this error is returned.
In this example: the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE has an invalid setup to layout cannot proceed.
Routing Status Mismatch - 125, 42
Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses'
Cables that are part of a bundle should always have matching routing statuses, for example: all be routed, all be laid, all be un-routed. If this is not the case, this is the error message that is returned.
In this example: the cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses.
Used Tray Mismatch - 125, 43
'Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays
Cables that are a part of a bundle should be routed or routed and laid along the same rectangular cable trays. Should this rule be broken, this error is returned.
In this example: cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays.
Specification Mismatch - 125, 52
'Routing bundle failed - Cables do not have the same SPREF'
Cables that are a part of a bundle are required to have the same specification, should this rule be broken this is error is returned.
Trefoil Bad Cable Number - 125, 56
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.
Trefoil Conductors Not Touching - 125, 57
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR with CABLE TOUCHING TRUE'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR and these CONDUCTORS must have CABLE TOUCHING TRUE so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.
Error
Description
125, 26 - No Space
'Layout failed - Insufficient space in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable in insufficient space within a 'routing volume'.
In this example: there is not enough space on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01.
125, 27 - Invalid Radius
Layout failed - Radius of /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 would be less than minimum bend radius'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable, in the only place available and as a result causes the cable’s bend radius to be smaller than the minimum.
In this example: the radius of cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 when being laid on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 causes the bend radius to be less than the cables minimum bend radius.
125, 28 - Invalid Element
'Layout failed - Element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 is not a routing object'
This error is displayed when trying to perform layout on an element that is not of the correct type.
In this example: the element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 which is an Equipment, is not of the correct type to perform layout on.
125, 29 - Maxlay Reached - 125, 29
'Layout failed - Exceeded maximum layers(3) in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed once the limit of layers on a tray is reached. (When multiple cables are stacked to fit them onto the tray (branches can be restricted to a certain number of layers).
In this example: to lay a cable we will have to exceed the maximum number of layers (which is 3), on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125, 30 - Can Not Be Touching
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching’
Laying cables have rules applied to them, one of these rules is that certain cables cannot touch.
This error is displayed when a cable touches another cable which has been be identified as prohibited.
The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching, producing an invalid layout.
125, 31 - Can Not Stack Bigger Cable
'Layout failed - Can not put bigger object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 on top of smaller object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
This error is displayed when larger cables are stacked on top of smaller cables. The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the larger cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 cannot be placed on top of the smaller cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
125, 32 - Layer Not Aligned
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly'
This error is displayed when stack cable’s centres are not aligned.
The rule is applied after laying a cable, or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly.
125, 33 - Not Tried
'Layout failed - Layout process could not begin’
This error is displayed when the layout process is unable to begin.
125, 34 - First Layer Not At Bottom
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not at bottom in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed when laying cables, the first layer is not on the bottom of the routing volume.
In this example: the layer which cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has been laid on is not at the bottom of the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125. 35 - Collision
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'

This error is displayed when cables collide with one another. The rule is applied after laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
Segment Not Found - 125, 36
'Layout failed - Branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have POWER segment to put /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in'
Ideally when laying cables in a segregated branch (a branch with multiple ICLASS segments) the cables are placed in the correct segments.
This error is displayed when a segment on the branch that matches the cables ICLASS cannot be found.
In this example: the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have a POWER ICLASS segment to place the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in.
Wrong Segment - 125, 37
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in correct segment at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable is laid in the correct segment of a segregated branch. This error is displayed is this is not the case.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in the correct segment on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Stacking Not Allowed - 125, 39
'Layout failed - Not allowed to stack /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable has been identified as stack able.
For example checking the cable itself is allowed to touch other cables, as well as the cables it touches are also allowed to touch other cables. Additionally we need to ensure that there is a cable underneath the cable we are attempting to stack, and that nothing is already stacked there.
Should any of the statements be untrue then this error that is returned.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not allowed to stack.
Not Tried Invalid Layout - 125, 38
'Layout failed - Layout could not begin because /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has invalid layout at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
Before attempting to lay a cable we must first ensure that the branches have a valid layout. Should a branch be found with an invalid layout, this is the error that is returned.
In this example: layout could not begin because the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has an invalid layout on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Invalid Setup - 125, 41
'Layout failed - Invalid setup of /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE'
Before attempting to lay a cable bundle it must be first set it up, if this set up fails this error is returned.
In this example: the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE has an invalid setup to layout cannot proceed.
Routing Status Mismatch - 125, 42
Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses'
Cables that are part of a bundle should always have matching routing statuses, for example: all be routed, all be laid, all be un-routed. If this is not the case, this is the error message that is returned.
In this example: the cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses.
Used Tray Mismatch - 125, 43
'Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays
Cables that are a part of a bundle should be routed or routed and laid along the same rectangular cable trays. Should this rule be broken, this error is returned.
In this example: cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays.
Specification Mismatch - 125, 52
'Routing bundle failed - Cables do not have the same SPREF'
Cables that are a part of a bundle are required to have the same specification, should this rule be broken this is error is returned.
Trefoil Bad Cable Number - 125, 56
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.
Trefoil Conductors Not Touching - 125, 57
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR with CABLE TOUCHING TRUE'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR and these CONDUCTORS must have CABLE TOUCHING TRUE so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.
Error
Description
125, 26 - No Space
'Layout failed - Insufficient space in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable in insufficient space within a 'routing volume'.
In this example: there is not enough space on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01.
125, 27 - Invalid Radius
Layout failed - Radius of /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 would be less than minimum bend radius'
This error is displayed when trying to lay a cable, in the only place available and as a result causes the cable’s bend radius to be smaller than the minimum.
In this example: the radius of cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 when being laid on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 causes the bend radius to be less than the cables minimum bend radius.
125, 28 - Invalid Element
'Layout failed - Element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 is not a routing object'
This error is displayed when trying to perform layout on an element that is not of the correct type.
In this example: the element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 which is an Equipment, is not of the correct type to perform layout on.
125, 29 - Maxlay Reached - 125, 29
'Layout failed - Exceeded maximum layers(3) in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed once the limit of layers on a tray is reached. (When multiple cables are stacked to fit them onto the tray (branches can be restricted to a certain number of layers).
In this example: to lay a cable we will have to exceed the maximum number of layers (which is 3), on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125, 30 - Can Not Be Touching
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching’
Laying cables have rules applied to them, one of these rules is that certain cables cannot touch.
This error is displayed when a cable touches another cable which has been be identified as prohibited.
The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching, producing an invalid layout.
125, 31 - Can Not Stack Bigger Cable
'Layout failed - Can not put bigger object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 on top of smaller object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
This error is displayed when larger cables are stacked on top of smaller cables. The rule is applied when laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the larger cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 cannot be placed on top of the smaller cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
125, 32 - Layer Not Aligned
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly'
This error is displayed when stack cable’s centres are not aligned.
The rule is applied after laying a cable, or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: cables /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly.
125, 33 - Not Tried
'Layout failed - Layout process could not begin’
This error is displayed when the layout process is unable to begin.
125, 34 - First Layer Not At Bottom
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not at bottom in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
This error is displayed when laying cables, the first layer is not on the bottom of the routing volume.
In this example: the layer which cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has been laid on is not at the bottom of the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
125. 35 - Collision
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
This error is displayed when cables collide with one another. The rule is applied after laying a cable or verifying existing laid cables.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02.
Segment Not Found - 125, 36
'Layout failed - Branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have POWER segment to put /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in'
Ideally when laying cables in a segregated branch (a branch with multiple ICLASS segments) the cables are placed in the correct segments.
This error is displayed when a segment on the branch that matches the cables ICLASS cannot be found.
In this example: the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have a POWER ICLASS segment to place the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in.
Wrong Segment - 125, 37
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in correct segment at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable is laid in the correct segment of a segregated branch. This error is displayed is this is not the case.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in the correct segment on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Stacking Not Allowed - 125, 39
'Layout failed - Not allowed to stack /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
While laying cables and verifying existing laid cables we need to check that the cable has been identified as stack able.
For example checking the cable itself is allowed to touch other cables, as well as the cables it touches are also allowed to touch other cables. Additionally we need to ensure that there is a cable underneath the cable we are attempting to stack, and that nothing is already stacked there.
Should any of the statements be untrue then this error that is returned.
In this example: the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not allowed to stack.
Not Tried Invalid Layout - 125, 38
'Layout failed - Layout could not begin because /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has invalid layout at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
Before attempting to lay a cable we must first ensure that the branches have a valid layout. Should a branch be found with an invalid layout, this is the error that is returned.
In this example: layout could not begin because the cable /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has an invalid layout on the branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1.
Invalid Setup - 125, 41
'Layout failed - Invalid setup of /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE'
Before attempting to lay a cable bundle it must be first set it up, if this set up fails this error is returned.
In this example: the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE has an invalid setup to layout cannot proceed.
Routing Status Mismatch - 125, 42
Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses'
Cables that are part of a bundle should always have matching routing statuses, for example: all be routed, all be laid, all be un-routed. If this is not the case, this is the error message that is returned.
In this example: the cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses.
Used Tray Mismatch - 125, 43
'Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays
Cables that are a part of a bundle should be routed or routed and laid along the same rectangular cable trays. Should this rule be broken, this error is returned.
In this example: cables that are a part of the bundle /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays.
Specification Mismatch - 125, 52
'Routing bundle failed - Cables do not have the same SPREF'
Cables that are a part of a bundle are required to have the same specification, should this rule be broken this is error is returned.
Trefoil Bad Cable Number - 125, 56
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.
Trefoil Conductors Not Touching - 125, 57
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR with CABLE TOUCHING TRUE'
A bundle that is of type TREFOIL must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR and these CONDUCTORS must have CABLE TOUCHING TRUE so that the shape of the bundle can be created correctly. Should this rule be broken this error is returned.

Error
Description
125, 26 - No Space
'Layout failed - Insufficient space in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 to lay /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
125, 27 - Invalid Radius
Layout failed - Radius of /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 would be less than minimum bend radius'
125, 28 - Invalid Element
'Layout failed - Element /EQUI-B01-AHU-02-001 is not a routing object'
125, 29 - Maxlay Reached - 125, 29
'Layout failed - Exceeded maximum layers(3) in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
125, 30 - Can Not Be Touching
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 would be touching’
125, 31 - Can Not Stack Bigger Cable
'Layout failed - Can not put bigger object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 on top of smaller object /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
125, 32 - Layer Not Aligned
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 and /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02 are not layered correctly'
125, 33 - Not Tried
'Layout failed - Layout process could not begin’
125, 34 - First Layer Not At Bottom
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not at bottom in branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
125. 35 - Collision
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 collides with /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-02'
Segment Not Found - 125, 36
'Layout failed - Branch /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1 does not have POWER segment to put /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 in'
Wrong Segment - 125, 37
'Layout failed - /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 is not in correct segment at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
Stacking Not Allowed - 125, 39
'Layout failed - Not allowed to stack /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01'
Not Tried Invalid Layout - 125, 38
'Layout failed - Layout could not begin because /CBLP-B01-AHU-001-01 has invalid layout at /CWAY-POWER02-BUILDING-B01/B1'
Invalid Setup - 125, 41
'Layout failed - Invalid setup of /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE'
Routing Status Mismatch - 125, 42
Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE do not have matching routing statuses'
Used Tray Mismatch - 125, 43
'Bundle error - Cables in /CBLP-P1502A-BUNDLE are not routed along the same trays
Specification Mismatch - 125, 52
'Routing bundle failed - Cables do not have the same SPREF'
Trefoil Bad Cable Number - 125, 56
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR'
Trefoil Conductors Not Touching - 125, 57
'Routing bundle failed - TREFOIL bundle must have 3 cables of type CONDUCTOR with CABLE TOUCHING TRUE'


The Cable Trays application is supplied as part of AVEVA E3D Design suite. The application is a powerful suite of facilities designed by cable tray engineers, for creating, analyzing and documenting logically interconnected cable tray networks.

AVEVA E3D Design


The Cable Trays User Guide has been written for users familiar with cable tray design practices, who may or may not have prior knowledge of AVEVA E3D Design.
It is assumed that:
You has a valid AVEVA E3D Design licence and the software has been installed.
You know how to launch the Design module.
You are familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with Plant.
You are familiar with cable tray design practices.
You has a valid AVEVA E3D Design licence and the software has been installed.
You has a valid AVEVA E3D Design licence and the software has been installed.
You know how to launch the Design module.
You know how to launch the Design module.
You are familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with Plant.
You are familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described in the AVEVA document Getting Started with Plant.
You are familiar with cable tray design practices.
You are familiar with cable tray design practices.

AVEVA E3D Design
AVEVA E3D Design
Design
Getting Started with Plant


To enter the cable trays application from the Design ribbon, from the Quick Access Toolbar, select Cable Tray from the application drop-down list.
Note:
The Cable Tray application can be entered direct from the Login screen. Refer to Getting Started with Plant for further information.

Design
Cable Tray
Note
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The Cable Tray application allows you to build up and detail complex cable tray networks by selecting components from the Cable Tray Catalog.
Using standard default settings, a conceptual layout can be created and analyzed rapidly, leaving the design details to a later post-approved stage.