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Cable Design
User Guide
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Cable Design User Guide
Revision Sheet
Date Version Comments / Remarks

September 2011 12.1.1 Cabling Defaults amended and Modify Routing Status added.
January 2012 Copyright added to all pages.
Copy Cable window modified.
Contents Page
User Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Guide Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Cabling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Cabling System Specific Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Cabling Application Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2
Cabling System Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

Cableway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Create CableWay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Control Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:2
Cableway Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

Create Cableway Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Branch Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:6
Define the Path/Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7
Create Route Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10
Mark Route Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:13
Create Route Attachment Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15
Delete Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17
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Disconnect Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17

Check Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17
Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:19
Modify CableWay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20
Modify Cableway Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:21
Modify Branch Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22
Route Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22
Route Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:24
Route Attachment Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:25
Modify Cable Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:25
Copy Cableway Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:29
Split Cableway Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30
Split at Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:31
Split using Plane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:32
Merge Cableway Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:34
Connect Cableway Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:35
Data Checker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:35
Cable Tray Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

Cable Tray Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
List of Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3
Modify Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4
Preliminary Dressing with Dimensions Defined by the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:7
Preliminary Dressing Considering Branch Fill Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:10
Dress using Templates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:12
Cable Tray Material Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:14
Modify Cable Tray Material Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:19
Cabletray Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:21
Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Create Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Choose Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4
Modify Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Automatic Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:8
Define Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:9
Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points (PRPs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:12
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Manual Route Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15

Free Route Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:18
Modify Route Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:19
Modify Routing Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Create Route Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Unroute Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:22
Delete Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23
Copy Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:24
Import Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:26
AVEVA Instrumentation and Electrical Data Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:27
Export Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28
Cable Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28
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Introduction
1 Introduction
The Cabling System application is supplied as a module within the AVEVA PDMS suite and
allows the user to create and route cables, and if required enclose the routed cables within
cable trays.
The application can be divided broadly into three parts, namely, Cableways, Cables and
Cable Tray Material. The design process is as follows:
• Cableways are created early in the 3D modelling process to reserve space in the model
for the cables and cable trays.
• Cables are selected from the catalogue, optionally connected to equipment, before
being joined to a cableway and routed along a cableway.
Cable tray material is added to the cableways either automatically or manually. There is also
an option to perform preliminary dressing of a cableway.
1.1 Assumptions
The Cable Design User Guide has been written for users familiar with cabling design
practices, who may or may not have prior knowledge of PDMS.
It is assumed that:
• Users have a valid PDMS licence and the software has been installed
• Users know how to launch the DESIGN module
• The user is familiar with the basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) features as described
in the AVEVA document Getting Started with Plant.
1.2 Guide Structure

The Cable Design User Guide is divided into the following sections:
Cabling System describes the main features and application defaults.
Cabling System Toolbar describes the Cabling System toolbar.
Cableway describes how to create a cableway element.
Cableway Branch describes how to create a cableway branch element.
Cable Tray Design describes how to create a cable tray element.
Cable describes how to create a cable element.
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Introduction

Cabling System
2 Cabling System
The Cabling System application allows the users to create cableways, cables and cableway
material (trays/ladders). If required the cables can also be routed through the cableways.
The application is divided into three main areas, Cableways, Cables and Cableway material.
The cabling design process
2.1 Design Features

Cableways are created early in the design process to reverse space for the cables and
cableway material. Cables are selected from the catalogue and optionally connected to
equipment element. Alternatively, the cables and connecting equipment could come from
the Cable diagrams. Cableway material is also selected from a catalogue and added to the
cableways either automatically or manually.
2.2 Hierarchy
All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in
a strict order. The following database elements are common to all DESIGN disciplines:
• World
• Site
• Zone
For more information on the generic hierarchical structure and the PDMS design database,
refer to Getting Started with Plant.
2.2.1 Cabling System Specific Hierarchy

Below the zone level in the Cabling System application, the cabling system specific
elements are:
Cableway (Cway)
• Cway elements are administrative and can own a number of cableway branches with
common default cabling application defaults and can have any number of ends.
Cableway Branch (Cwbran)

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

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

Cabling System
Cableway Material Component

• Cableway material components are owned by the cableway material elements. These
components are available in the catalogue and dictate the shape and geometry of the
cableway. Cableway material components can run from the head to tail of the owning
branch but can also be connected to other branches.
Cable
• Cable elements are administrative and can own a number of cableway branches with a
common default cabling application default. Cables can be routed with or without
cableways with a know head and tail but can also be connected to other branches.
2.3 Cabling Application Defaults

All the cabling specifications available in the catalogue are shown in the Cabling
Application Defaults window and therefore all the cabling element available to the user
from the catalogue are determined by the currently selected cabling specification.
To avoid having to specify the specification again for each cable element, the default cabling
specification can be set at Cableway or Cableway Branch level. The selected specification
will be used automatically at lower levels unless it is changed (the default cabling
specification is said to be cascaded down the hierarchy).
The Cabling Application Defaults window is automatically displayed when the Cabling
System application is first entered but can be displayed at any time by selecting Settings >
Cabling Defaults from the main menu bar.

Cabling System
The Storage Areas part of the Cabling Application Defaults window is used to define the
location of the CableWay and Cable elements in the Design database hierarchy. The user
can choose a location from the drop-down menu. If a location is not listed, refer to the
System Administrator.
Note: The list of available storage areas are only populated with zones where the purpose
is set to CABL.
The Cable Data part of the Cabling Application Defaults window displays the Excess
Lengths and Proximity Distance associated with the specification.

Cabling System
Select the Fill Check check box to automatically check the fill level.
The Specifications part of the Cabling Application Defaults window displays the basic
details of the specification.
The Cableway Data part of the Cabling Application Defaults window displays the
dimensions of the cableway. Create Ends RNODEs allows the user to create RNODEs on
the ends of the cableway branch.
Fill Check Utility Allowance is the value taken into account when the Fill Level Check
window updates the Branch Points grid cells with a specific colour, green, yellow or red. If a
Cableway Branch maximum fill is 75% and the Fill Check Utility Allowance is set to 5, the
user will be prompted when a specific point on the branch is within 5 of the maximum fill
percentage
The value for this must be greater than 1, if it is not a message is displayed.
Auto Routing Criteria has two options. Selecting Minimise Free Route will route the cable
to or from the closest valid entry or exit point, finding the shortest path through the cableway
branches. Selecting Minimise Total Length will find the shortest possible route between
the start and end points, using any of the valid entry or exit points within the RANEQUIP
range to minimise the length.
Note: The closest points will not always be used.

Cabling System Toolbar
3 Cabling System Toolbar
The Cabling System toolbar gives quick access to all the tasks associated with the creation
and modification of Cabling.
Depending on the selections made from the Cabling System toolbar, the user will be
presented with further windows prompting for user input and options for the workflow to
continue.
The quick access Cabling System toolbar is automatically displayed in the top left hand
corner of the screen, once the application has been entered.
Create Cableway Displays the Cableway Create Tasks window.

Refer to Create CableWay for further information.
Create Cableway Branch Displays the Cableway Branch Create Tasks

window. Refer to Create Cableway Branch for
further information.
Modify Cableway Branch Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks

window. Refer to Modify Cableway Branch for
Create Cable Displays the Create Cable window.
Modify Cable Displays the Modify Cable window.
Create Cableway Material Displays the Create Material window. Refer to

Cable Tray Material for further information.
Modify Cableway Material Displays the Modify Material window.
Copy Cable Displays the Copy Cable window.
Copy Cableway Element Displays the Copy Cableway Elements window.
The user will not be able to make any selections from the Cabling System toolbar if the
correct database hierarchy has not been configured beforehand. For example: certain
cabling elements must reside below other elements in the database hierarchy.
If a particular cabling element cannot be created at the current position in the database
hierarchy the user will receive an error message summarising the problem.

Cabling System Toolbar

Cableway
4 Cableway
A cableway element is used to reserve a volume in space through which cables can be run
and the cableway material placed.
Referring to the Cabling Hierarchy, the first task that the user must perform is to create a
cableway element in the Design Database.
Before creating a cableway element the correct database elements should already be
present in the Design Explorer, i.e. a World, Site and Zone should exist. If this is not the
case, refer to Getting Started with Plant for a detailed explanation of creating these standard
elements.
4.1 Create CableWay

To create a CableWay element, select Create Cableway from the Cabling System toolbar to
display the CableWay Create Tasks window:
The highlighted element in the Design database hierarchy is automatically displayed as the
Current Element in the CableWay Create Tasks window.

Cableway
The user can input a Cableway Name, Description, Function and Purpose for the new
CableWay element. Click Create CableWay to create the CableWay.
Note: The Cableway Name can be populated by clicking the Autonaming icon to the right
of the text box.
The CableWay element is created and displayed in the Design Explorer and the
CableWay Branch Create Tasks window is displayed. Refer to Cableway Branch for
further information on CableWay Branches.
Note: The cableway is not initially visible in the 3D view.
4.2 Control Node

A control node (CNODE) is a point that defines a position in space which can be used as an
early aid to cableway routing. A control node element can exist below a Zone or CWAY.
Select Create > Control Node from the main menu to display the Create Control Node
window.
The user can input a Control Node Name, Description, Function and Purpose for the
new Control Node.
Note: The Control Node Name can be populated by clicking the Autonaming icon to the
right of the text box.

Cableway
The Control Node is positioned either by entering explicit co-ordinates, or by clicking Pick
Position and graphically selecting a position.
Click Create Control Node to create the node. The Control Node appears in the 3D
graphical view.
After create the Control Node, the Modify Control Node window is displayed.

Cableway
The user can modify the Control Node and select Apply Changes to confirm the changes
or Discard Changes to dismiss the changes.
The user can also display the Modify Control Node window by picking a Control Node and
selecting Modify > Control Node from the main menu bar.
Note: Route Nodes can be connected to a Control Node. Refer to Create Route Node for

Cableway Branch
5 Cableway Branch
A CableWay Branch is the starting point from which all other Cabling System elements are
added. The task of creating a CableWay Branch is initiated from the CableWay Create Task
window.
Referring to Cabling System Specific Hierarchy, the user must create a Cableway Branch
below an existing CableWay element. For a detailed explanation of how to create a
CableWay element refer to Create CableWay.
5.1 Create Cableway Branch

All the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the CableWay Branch are
initiated from the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window which acts as a task hub.
The CableWay Branch Create Tasks window is automatically displayed once a CableWay
element is created or the user can create multiple branches under a single CableWay
element. To create multiple branches, select Create > Cableway Branch from the Cabling
System toolbar to display, the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window:

Cableway Branch
The Current Element is displayed in the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window. The
user can enter a name in the Branch Name window.
Attributes
The Attributes part of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window is used to define the
attributes of the branch element.

Cableway Branch
Description Input a description of the Cableway Branch element
Function Input a function for the Cableway Branch element.
Purpose Input a purpose for the Cableway Branch element.
Beta Angle Displays the angle of rotation of the cableway.
Bend Radius Displays the bend radius applied to the cableway, once it
has been created and dressed with material.
Open Direction Specifies the direction of the open side of the cableway
once it is dressed with material.
Justification User can select the justification from the pull-down menu.
Cable Excess (%) Specifics how much allowance for sagging (when the cable
is supported on the cableway) is required.
Maximum Fill (%), Specifies the maximum fill level allows on the cableway, (the
software automatically calculates this value based on the
cross sectional area).

Cableway Branch
Note: If the maximum fill is set below the current fill level, then the following warning will
appear. After reading the warning click OK to continue.
Current Fill Level (%) Displays the current fill level of the cableway.
Interference
Allows the user to input the interference class.
Cable Route Rule Specifies the rule to be used, to control the type of cable
that can be routed along the cableway, such as IClass EQ
'POWER'.
Standard Iclass Select from the drop-down menu the type of cable to be
routed through the cableway. The user can input its own
values or click Load, to load interference values from a
database.
Select Volume Size

The Select Volume Size part of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window specifies the
volume size the cableway branch will occupy in the design model.
In the Shape drop-down menu, select from either Rectangular or Circular.
In Width, enter the width of the cableway branch.
In Height, enter the height of the cableway branch.
Note: The user will be prompted to enter different dimensions depending upon the shape
selected.
Connections
The Connections part of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window defines the way
that the coordinates of the CableWay Branch Head and Tail are derived. These can be
changed by selecting from a choice of options in the Connect From: drop-down menu and
the Branch Head and Branch Tail part of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window.
Both the Branch Head and Tail parts of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window,
perform the same function for both the branch head and tail. For the purposes of this user
guide only the Branch Head is explained here.

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• E0 N0 U0 - (default) positions the branch head at the coordinates 0,0,0 (origin).

• Head of Cableway Branch - Position the Branch Head at the head of an existing
cableway branch. The user will be prompted to Pick CWBRAN in the 3D View at the
position of the existing branch head.
• Tail of Cableway Branch - Position the Branch Head at the tail of an existing cableway
branch. The user will be prompted to Pick CWBRAN in the 3D View at the position of
the existing cableway branch tail.
• Branch Off - Position the Branch Head at a selected point on an existing branch. The
user will be prompted to Pick on the segment from which the branch should
connect: to identify the segment.
• Route Attachment Point - Position the branch head at the position of a selected route
attachment point. The user will be prompted to Pick RTTA in the 3D View.
Copy Tail - The coordinates of the tail are copied and these are populated in the Branch
Head part of the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window.
Pick Head Position - The user will be prompted to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap:
in the 3D View. Where the user clicks will be used as the position for the new cableway
branch head.
To lock the position of the cableway branch head, click to check the Lock checkboxes.
Note: Moving the Cableway Branch a specified distance in a particular direction can be
done by entering the required co-ordinate values and using the ‘Lock’ boxes on the
CableWay Branch Create Tasks window before creating the Branch. Alternatively, if
the Cableway Branch has been created, the user can select the Branch and move it
into the desired position using the Model Editor. For more information, refer to
Graphical Manipulation User Guide.
To constrain the cableway to an orthogonal route, click to select the Create Orthogonal
Route checkbox.
The user can then define the direction that the route takes orthogonally, from the Direction
Sequence drop-down menu select the direction.
Note: The Direction Sequence and the Open Direction are compatible (for example - an
Open Direction of U could be invalid if the Direction of Sequence was set to U-N-E or
U-E-N).
Click Create CableWay Branch to create a new cableway branch element in the Design
database and close the CableWay Branch Create Tasks window. The created Cableway

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Branch is shown in the 3D view automatically routed along an orthogonal path connecting
the Head and Tail positions. The Branch Tasks window is automatically displayed, for more
information, refer to Branch Tasks.
Click Back to CableWay Modify Tasks to open the CableWay Modify Tasks window. To
modify the CableWay Branch, refer to Modify Cableway Branch.
5.1.1 Branch Tasks

The Branch Tasks window allows the user to define the path/routing, route node and
attachment point creation and branch options for the CableWay.
Select Branch Highlight the required CableWay Branch from the list.
Define Path/Route Displays the Define Path / Route Tasks window allowing the
user to create and position route points. Refer to Define the
Path/Route for further information.
Create Route Node Displays the Route Node Create Tasks window allowing the
user to create and position route nodes. Refer to Create Route
Node for further information.
Create Route Displays the Route Attachment Points Create Tasks window
Attachment Points allowing the user to create and position route attachment points.
Refer to Create Route Attachment Points for further information.
Delete Branch Displays a Confirm window before deleting the branch.

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Disconnect Branch Allows a selected branch to be disconnected from the

connection points.
Check Connections Displays the Cableway Branch Connections window. Refer to
Check Connections for further information.
Dressing Displays the Create Material window. Refer to Cable Tray
Material for further information.
Back to CableWay Displays the CableWay Branch Modify Tasks window. Refer to
Branch Modify Tasks Modify Cableway Branch for further information.
5.1.2 Define the Path/Route

The Define Path / Route Tasks window allows the user to create route points and position
these points on a cableway branch. A route point is a reference point inserted at a defined
position on the cableway branch and provides a reference for routing the branch and for
adding cable tray material. To display the Define Path/Route Tasks window, click Define
Path / Route from the Branch Tasks window.

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The Define Path / Route Task window is a dual purpose window, which allows the
Creation of a new route point or the Modification of an existing route point. For more
information on the Modification of an existing route point, refer to Modify Cableway Branch.
The Cableway Branch and Current Element are displayed in the Define Path / Route
Tasks window.
Direction from Current Point Displays the direction from the selected route point to the
point’s original position.
Distance from Current Point Displays the distance from the current route point.
Route Point Position

The Route Position Point part of the Define Path / Route Task window allows the user to
position a route position explicitly by the input of coordinates, by the selection of a position in
the 3D view or by copying the position of the previous or next route point.

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The user can explicitly position the route point, input the coordinates:
• E0 N0 U0 - (default) positions the branch head at the coordinates 0,0,0 (origin).
To pick a position on the cableway branch in the 3D view, from the Route Point Position
part of the Define Path / Route Task window, select Pick Position, the user will be
prompted to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap:
To copy the position of the previous route point, from the Route Point Position part of the
Define Path / Route Task window, select Copy Previous, the position of the previous route
point is copied.
To copy the position of the next route point, from the Route Point Position part of the
Define Path / Route Task window, select Copy Next, the position of the next route point is
copied.
After the positioning of the route points for the cableway branch, the user can define if a right
angle bend in the cableway branch is replaced with a curve bend. The user must input the
radius of curvature.
All of the created route points are displayed in the Select Route Point part of the Define
Path / Route Tasks window. Click to highlight a route point which displays the position in
the 3D view.
Mode Click to select Creation or Modification to create a new route

point or modify an existing route point.
Backwards To reverse the order of route points on the selected cableway
branch. The route points are also reversed and displayed in the
Select Route Point list. Click to select the Backwards
checkbox.

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Mark Route Points To display route points on the selected cableway branch the 3D
view. Click to select the Mark Route Points checkbox.
List Associated To display associated cables, click List Associated Cables to
Cables display the List of Cables window, listing all the associated
cables.
To create route point, click Create Route Point. The new route point is created and
displayed in the design explorer and displayed in the Select Route Point part of the Define
Path / Route Task window.
To return to the Define Path / Route Task window, select Back to Branch Task.
5.1.3 Create Route Node

The Route Node Create Tasks window allows the user to create and position a route node
on a selected cableway branch. A route node is a multi-purpose reference point created on
the cableway branch, and facilities the implementation of various activities such as material
takeoff, offsetting, penetration and reporting.
To display the Route Node Create Tasks window, select Create Route Node from the
Branch Tasks window.

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The Route Node Create Tasks window is a dual purpose window, which allows the
Creation of a new route node or the Modification of an existing route node. For more
information on the Modification of an existing route node, refer to Modify Cableway Branch.
The Cableway Branch and Current Element are displayed in the Define Path / Route
Tasks window.
In the Route Node Name box, input a name for the Route Node.
Note: The user can select Autonaming, where the application automatically generates a
name for the route node, for example: RN005.

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General Attributes
The General Attributes part of the Route Node Create Tasks windows defines the general
attributes for the route node. A Description, Function and Purpose may be inputted by the
user.
From the Route Node Type drop-down menu select a Route Node Type:
• Takeoff - The node from which the cable can leave or enter the cableway.
• Gap - The node will force a gap to be left between the Cable tray material and is
positioned at the centre point of the gap.
• Offset - The node can be created at an offset X, Y, Z distance from the cableway.
• Penetration - The node is placed at a penetration position.
• Report - The node reports information from this position.
Positioning
The Positioning part of the Route Node Create Tasks window allows the user to define
the position of the route node on the CableWay Branch.
The user can select a reference point from the drop-down menu (the Offset Distance is
automatically populated) or select Pick where the user will be prompted to Pick on the
segment which RNODE should be placed.
Input an offset distance in the Offset Distance box or select Pick where the user will be
prompted to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap.
To increase or decrease the Offset, select the appropriate arrow either side of the Move
Offset box.
Note: When using the Move Offset and Proportional Distance functionality on Cableways
with bends, the offset is measured from the edge of the bend rather than the
Reference Point.
Proportional Distance Enter a proportional Distance.
X Offset Enter an X axis offset.
Z Offset Enter an Z axis offset.
Gap (Y Offset) Reserves a space between cable trays. Enter the required
distance.

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References
The References part of the Route Node Create Tasks window defines
Connection Allows a Route Node to be connected to a Control Node.
Clicking Pick displays the Select CNODE window.
Specification Enter a specification or select Choose to display the
Choose Route Node window, from which a specification
can be selected.
Click to select the Mark Route Points checkbox to display the route point labels on the 3D
view.
To display associated cables, select List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables
window, listing all the associated cables.
To create a route node, select Create Route Node. The new route node is a created and
displayed the design explorer. The position of the created routed node on the cableway
branch is shown in the 3D view. The Route Node Create Tasks window resets, clearing all
entries so that more route nodes can be created.
5.1.4 Mark Route Nodes

The Mark Route Nodes window, the user is able to display Route Nodes on a Cableway
network and identify their position in the 3D view.
Select Utilities > Mark Route Nodes from the main menu bar to display the Mark Route
Nodes window.

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The user can select which set of route nodes to display in the Mark Route Nodes window,
from the Select drop-down menu, select Current Branch, Current Cableway, Current
Zone, Current Site.
Mark Selected Click Mark Selected to select individual Route Nodes.
Unmark Selected Click Unmark Selected to unmark selected individual

Route Nodes.
Mark All Selects all the Route Nodes in the list.
Unmark all De-selects all the Route Nodes in the list.
The list of Route Nodes displayed is divided into the following columns:
Name Displays the name of the Route Node.
Branch name Displays the cableway branch name.
World position Displays the Route Node's position with respect to World.
Type Displays the type of Route Node.

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5.1.5 Create Route Attachment Points

A routing connection attachment point (RATTA) is a reference point which is used to create
a connection on the cableway at a position different from the Routing Branch Head or
Routing Branch Tail which allows cables to join the cableway at this point when performing
cable routing tasks.
To display the Route Attachment Points Create Tasks window, select Create Route
Attachment Points from the Branch Tasks window.
The Route Attachments Points Create Tasks window is a dual purpose window, which
allows the Creation of a new route attachment point or the Modification of an existing route
attachment point. For more information on the Modification of an existing route node, refer
to Modify Cableway Branch.
The Cableway Branch and Current Element are displayed in the Route Attachment
Points Create Tasks window.
Positioning
The Positioning part of the Route Node Create Tasks window allows the user to define the
position of the route node on the CableWay Branch.

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The user can select a reference point from the drop-down menu (the Offset Distance is
automatically populated) or select Pick where the user will be prompted to Pick on the
segment which RNODE should be placed.
Input an offset distance in the Offset Distance box or select Pick where the user will be
prompted to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap.
To increase or decrease the Offset, select the appropriate arrow either side of the Move
Offset box.
Note: When using the Move Offset and Proportional Distance functionality on Cableways
with bends, the offset is measured from the edge of the bend rather than the
Reference Point.
Click to select the Mark Route Points checkbox to display the route point labels on the 3D
view.
To display associated cables, click List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables
window, listing all the associated cables.
To create a route attachment point, click Create Route Attachment Point. The new route
attachment point is a created and displayed the design explorer. The position of the created
routed attachment point on the cableway branch is shown in the 3D view. The Route
Attachment Points Create Tasks window resets, clearing all entries so that more route
attachment points can be created.
A cableway branch can be created and connected to another branch at the attachment
point. For more information, refer to Connect Cableway Branches.

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5.1.6 Delete Branch

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

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

If the user needs to check cableway branch connections, select Check Connections from
the Branch Tasks window, to display the Cableway Branch Connections window.

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Select Select from a drop-down menu of four options:
Current Branch
Current Cableway
Current Zone
Current Site
Tag Selected
Connected
Unconnected
Errors
All
Remove all
Branch Connections Lists the branch connections for the selected option.
Connected To Shows whether a branch connection is connected to another
branch.
Status Shows the status of the connection as either OK or Error.
Messages Displays a message informing the user whether or not the
connections are correct at this point in the modelling process.

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If no connection errors are found, green ticks will be displayed in the Cableway Branch
Connections form. A message Connections correct at this point is also displayed on the
form.
If connection errors are found, red balls will be displayed in the Cableway Branch
Connection form. A message Error in connections at this point is also displayed on the
form. The connection errors will also be highlighted in red in the 3D view.
5.1.9 Dressing
To dress the cableway branch select Dressing from the Branch Tasks window. For details
of the Create Material window and how it is used, refer to Cable Tray Material.

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5.2 Modify CableWay

To carry out CableWay modifications, select Modify > Cableway from the main menu bar to
display the CableWay Modify Tasks window.
The user can enter or modify a Description, Function and Purpose for the CableWay.
Cableway Branch To carry out modifications which are not displayed on this window,
Create Tasks click CableWay Branch Create Tasks, refer to Create Cableway
Branch.
Apply Changes To apply the changes made, click Apply Changes.
Discard Changes To discard any changes, click Discard Changes.
Delete Cableway Displays a Confirm window, the user is prompted Are you sure
you want to delete the cableway, click Yes to delete the
cableway or click No to discard any inputs and close the window.

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5.3 Modify Cableway Branch

To carry out Cableway branch modifications, select Modify Cableway Branch from the
Cabling System toolbar to display the CableWay Branch Modify Tasks window:
The Current Element and Branch Name are displayed at the top of the window. For a
description of the fields refer to Create Cableway Branch. Clicking Branch Tasks displays

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the Branch Tasks window. Clicking List Associated Cables displays the List of Cables
window.
5.4 Modify Branch Elements

The user can modify the branch elements Route Points, Route Nodes and Route
Attachment Points. The attributes that can be modified is dependent upon which branch
element has been selected. The create/modify window for the selected item is displayed,
with Modification as the default.
5.4.1 Route Points

To modify route points, select Modify > Branch Elements > Route Point from the main
menu bar to display the Define Path/Route Tasks window with Modification selected as
default.

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Apply Changes The user can then modify the attributes as required and
then click Apply Changes to commit the changes.
Back to Branch Tasks Displays the Branch Tasks window.

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5.4.2 Route Nodes

To modify route nodes, select Modify > Branch Elements > Route Node, from the main
menu bar to display the Route Node Modify Tasks window with Modification selected as
default.

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5.4.3 Route Attachment Points

To modify route attachment points, select Modify > Branch Elements > Route Attachment
Point, from the main menu bar to display the Route Attachment Points Modify Tasks
window with Modification selected as default.
5.5 Modify Cable Section

The user can move a cableway segment to a new position, re-route cables and re-dress
Materials. Select Modify > Cableway Segment from the main menu bar to display the
Move Cableway Segment window.

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The user must identify the Cableway Segment to be moved, by clicking Pick. The user is
prompted to Pick on the segment to be moved in the 3D view.
The name of the Identified Segment and the allowed Offset direction is displayed in the
Move Cableway Segment window.
The user must set the offset, which can be done in two ways:
Input the offset
Increment
Alternatively, select Align, the user is prompted to Pick to define position. The user must
pick a position to align to in the graphic view.

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Before moving the segment the user can select the following options:
Re-route Cables Cables are re-routed automatically.
Re-dress Materials Cableway is re-dressed automatically.
Display Hole Manager Displays Hole Manager window.
Show Issues
To display any issues which arise as a result of the move, click Show Issues to warn the
user that the segment has associated items which may be affected by the move.
The Associated Items (all route attachment points), Type and Status of the selected
segment are displayed.

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Click Move Segment to move the selected segment to the new location.
Click Discard Changes to discard any changes and close this part of the Move Cableway
Segment window.
Right click on a Cable to display a popup menu which allows the user to:
Navigate Navigates to the selected cable in the explorer.
Highlight Highlights the selected cable in the graphical view.
Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the cable in the graphical view.
3D View Allows the user to:
Add Cable Adds the selected cable to the 3D view.
Add Connected Adds the connection to the selected cable in

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

view.
Remove Connected Removes the connection of the selected

cable from the 3D view.
Export to Excel Exports the cable grid data to Excel.
Print Preview Opens the Print Preview window.
Right click on a Branch to display a popup menu which allows the user to:
Navigate Navigates to the selected branch in the explorer.
Highlight Highlights the selected branch in the graphical view.
Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the branch in the graphical view.
Add Branch to the 3D view.
Remove Branch from the 3D view.
Export to Excel Exports the branch grid data to Excel.
Right click on a Rnode or Ratta to display a popup menu which allows the user to:
Navigate Navigates to the selected Rnode or Ratta in the explorer.
Highlight Highlights the selected Rnode or Ratta in the graphical view.
Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the Rnode or Ratta in the graphical
view.
Export to Excel Exports the Rnode or Ratta grid data to Excel.

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5.6 Copy Cableway Elements

As an design aid, the user can if it is necessary copy existing zones, cableways, cableway
branch and cableway with cables along with their associated sub elements where
applicable.
To copy any of these elements, select Create > Copy > Cableway Elements, from the main
menu bar to display the Copy Cableway Elements window. 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.
The user must choose which element is to be copied, from the Select Options part of the
Copy Cableway Elements window, select the element to be copied.
• Zone and its associated sub elements
• Cableway

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• Cableway Branch
• Cableway with Cables and its associated sub elements
Note: The inputs required for Copy Cableway Elements window is dependent upon the
element selected.
The user must make sure that the element to be copied is highlighted in the Design
Explorer. With the element highlighted in the Design Explorer, select CE from the Copy
Cableway Elements identify the element as the CE.
From the Select Elements part of the Copy Cableway Elements window, the user can now
input a name for the new element.
Note: Autoname Elements checkbox is only available with Zone and Cableway and Cables
elements. Select Autoname to apply the autonaming rules, the software
automatically creates a new name for the element.
In the Number of Copies enter the number of copies required.
Note: Autoname is only available with Zone and Cableway and Cables elements. Select
Autoname Elements checkbox to apply the autonaming rules, the software
The Offset part of the Copy Cableway Elements window allows the user to position the
copied element(s) at an offset to a selected element.
The user must 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 check boxes to fix
the current co-ordinate along the E, N or U axis.
Note: E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (negative

Up).
Alternatively, from the Copy Cableway Elements window, select Pick Offset, in the 3D
view, the user is prompted to Please pick an Element to define offset (Snap) Snap: click
to identify the element.
Select Copy, the new element is created in the design explorer and a message is
displayed to confirm the Copy was successful, click OK to close the message window.
Note: When copying connected cables, the newly created copies of the cables will not
have associations with equipment.
5.7 Split Cableway Branches

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 chosen by the user (by default) or on a plane. Dependent upon how the
cableway branch will be spilt, will dictate how the window is displayed.
All the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the splitting of cableway
branch(es) are initiated from a central Split Cableway Branch window which acts as a task
hub.
To display the Split Cableway Branch window, select Utilities > Split Branches from the
main menu bar.

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5.7.1 Split at Point

If the cableway branch is to be split at a point, click Pick Point. The user is prompted to
Pick on the segment which the branch should be split: in the 3D view. 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 - aligns with the segment
Distance from segment start - the distance from the start of the segment field is also
populated.
Move offset - Enter 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.

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Components Creation Options

When splitting a cableway branch, the user must define where the components located
down-stream of the split are moved to from the Moving down-stream components to part
of the Split Cableway Branch window.
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
Click Split, the cableway branch is split at the point picked by the user and the split is also
displayed in the Design Explorer:
5.7.2 Split using Plane

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

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The user can populate the Branches to Split part of the Split Cableway Branch window
with Cableway Branch(es) to split.
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

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ID Selection The user will be prompted in the status bar to Pick a

Cableway branch (or branches) to be split from the 3D
view.
Press esc to finish.
Clear all To remove all branch(es) in the Branch to Split list, click
Clear all.
Plane Definition
Use the Plane Definition part of the Split Cableway Branch window to define, position and
modify the cutting plane:
To create the plane, select Create Plane, the user is prompted to Pick on the segment
which the branch should be split:, once the segment is selected plane is displayed in the
3D view.
To align the plane with another element, select Align the user is prompted to Pick to define
position (Snap) Snap: once the selection has been made, the plane is aligned with the
selected element in the 3D view.
Modify Plane
To modify and/or explicitly position the plane, select Modify plane, the Modify plane
window is displayed. The user can now enter new plane parameters for the plane and select
OK to commit changes. For more information, refer to Getting Started with Plant.
Components Creation Options

When splitting a cableway branch, the user must define where the components located
down-stream of the split are moved to from the Moving down-stream components to part
of the Split Cableway Branch window.
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
Click Split, the cableway branch is split using the plane and the split is also displayed in the
Design Explorer:
5.8 Merge Cableway Branches

It may be necessary to merge the branches of split Cableway branches, select Utilities >
Merge Branches from the main menu bar.
The user is prompted to Pick First Branch, once the user selects the first branch, the user
is again prompted to Pick Second Branch.
When the second branch has been selected, a Confirm message is displayed, prompting
the user to click Yes to merge the cableway branches or click No to discard any inputs and
close the Confirm window.

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5.9 Connect Cableway Branches

It may be necessary to connect the branches of split Cableway branches, select Utilities >
Connect Branches from the main menu bar.
The user is prompted to Pick First Branch, once the user selects the first branch, the user
is again prompted to Pick Second Branch.
When the second branch has been selected, a Confirm message is displayed, prompting
the user to click Yes to connect the cableway branches or click No to discard any inputs and
5.10 Data Checker

The Data Checker utility allows the user perform to checks on Cableways, Trays and
Penetrations. Select Utilities > Data Checker from the main menu to display the Checker
window. Refer to the Data Checker Utility User Guide for further information.

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6 Cable Tray Design
Routed cableway branches with or without cables routed along them, can be dressed with
cable tray material. The defaults specification selected defines the cross-section used for
space reservation and therefore the tray material.
Within the design hierarchy the material main element (CTMRL) is situated below a
Cableway Branch element. The material main element owns the cableway material
elements such as: Straight, Bend, Riser, Tee, Cross and Reducer.
6.1 Cable Tray Material

To dress a cableway branch with material, the material main element must be created first.
Make sure that the required cableway branch element is selected as the CE in the design
hierarchy.
Note: Only one material main element (CTMRL) can be created for a cableway branch
element (CWBRAN).
To create a new material main element (CTMRL), select Create > Material > Main, from the
main menu bar, to display the Create Material window:

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The Create Material window allows the user to set administrative attributes and dimensions
which will create cable tray material along the entire selected cableway branch.
The Cableway and Current Branch name is displayed in the Create Material window.
In the Material Name box, input the name of the new main material element.
Note: Select Autoname to apply the autonaming rules, the software automatically creates
a new name for the main material element.
The Attributes part of the Create Material window allows the user to set administrative and
dimensional attributes.
Select a specification for the material from the Specification drop-down menu.
The user is required to input the following administrative attributes for the new material main
element:
• Description
• Function
• Purpose
In First Gap, enter the size of the gap before every material component. (Except where
there are two adjoining straights).
In Intermediate Gap, enter the gap distance between all adjoining straights.

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In Last Gap, enter the size of the gap after every material component except where there
are two adjoining straights.
In Tier Heights, enter the tier height(s).
By default the Width and Height are populated with the default cableway width and height.
Different width and height dimensions can be entered if required.
6.1.1 List of Cables

Select List Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window.
Note: From the main toolbar the user can select Query > List of Cables to open the list of
cables window on the selected cableway branch in the hierarchy.
The List of Cables form displays cables associated with the current cableway branch. The
All Cables tab lists all the associated cables, Cable Passing tab lists all the cables that
pass through current cableway branch and Cables Arriving/Leaving tab lists all cables that
arrive to and leave from the current cableway branch. Information is also given on the
Cable, the Class Type, Start Ref, End Ref, Specification, Status and Total Length of each
cable.
The user can click CE (Current Element) to view the selected cable in the hierarchy and a
description of the current element.
Right click on a cable to display a popup menu with the following options:
Navigate Navigates to the selected cable in the explorer.
Highlight Highlights the selected cable(s) in the graphical view.
Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the cable(s) in the graphical view.
Add Cable Adds the associated cable to the 3D view.
Add Connected Adds the connection to the associated cable

in the 3D view.

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Remove Cable Removes the associated cable from the 3D

view.
Remove Connected Removes the connection of the associated

cable from the 3D view.
Export to Excel Export the grid data to Excel.
Modify Cable Open the Modify Cable window.
From the Create Material window, select Create to create a new material main element in
the Design Explorer. The Modify Material window is displayed. For more information on
the Modify Material window, refer to Modify Material.
6.2 Modify Material

All the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with modifications of a material
main element.
Depending on selections made in the Modify Material window, the user will be presented
with further windows prompting for user input.

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Attributes entered in the Create Material window are automatically displayed in the Modify
Material window. To modify any of the attributes or dimensions, modify the attributes or
dimension then click Apply Changes to commit the changes or click Discard Changes to
discard any inputs.
Autoname Elements is used to apply the autonaming rules to the material elements that
are owned by the material main element (CTMRL), the software automatically creates a
new name for the elements.

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Click List of Associated Cables to display the List of Cables window.

From the Preliminary Dressing part of the Modify Material window, allows the user to:
Dimensions defined Displays the Preliminary Dressing (User defined

by user Dimensions) window, allows the user to add Preliminary
Dressing defined by the user. Refer to Preliminary Dressing
with Dimensions Defined by the User for more information.
Dimensions based Displays the Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch
on branch fill levels fill Levels) window, allows the user to add Preliminary
Dressing taking into account the branch fill level. Refer to
Preliminary Dressing Considering Branch Fill Levels for
more information.
From the Other Dressing options part of the Modify Material window, allows the user to:
Dressing using templates Displays the Dress using Templates window, allows the
user to dress the cableway branch using a template. Refer to
Dress using Templates for more information.
Explicit Dressing Displays the Create Straight window, allows the user to
dress individual elements. Refer to Cable Tray Material for
more information.
From the Remove Dressing part of the Modify Material window, allows the user to:
From Branch Removes the cable tray material from the whole cableway
branch.
From Segment Removes the cable tray material from the selected segment.
From Point Removes the cable tray material from a selected point on the
branch.
All Straights from Branch Removes all the straight elements from the whole branch.
All Straights from Removes all the straight elements from the selected
Segment segment.

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6.2.1 Preliminary Dressing with Dimensions Defined by the User

The Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) window allows the user to change
attributes of the dressing, dress the whole or part of the branch or remove any dressing.
To display the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) window, from the
Preliminary Dressing part of the Modify Material window, click Dimensions defined by
the user.

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Dimension Options
The dimension options allows the user to automatically populate dimension fields with
attribute defined by an external source:
From the Load From Application Data drop-down, select from the Application Data, for
more information on Application Data, refer to Design Reference Manual.
From the Load From Specification drop-down menu, select a specification to populate the
dimension fields. After a few minutes, a Message window is displayed click OK to change
the specifications.
Click Load from File to select a file to populate the dimension fields.
Input the required tray length in the Tray Length for Dressing with Straights field.
Attributes
The Attributes part of the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) allows the user
define the attributes for the material element.
By default the Width and Height are populated with the default cableway width and height.
Different width and height dimensions can be entered if required.
In Tier Heights, enter the tier height(s).
To apply the changes, click Apply Changes.
To dress the branch backwards, check the Dress Backwards checkbox.
Dress whole branch
Use the Dress whole branch part of the Preliminary Dressing (User defined
Dimensions) window to specify what elements will be dressed on the whole branch.

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With Cable tray Adds cable tray components to the whole cableway branch,
components observing any gaps set.
With Straights Adds straight components to the whole cableway branch.
Selecting the Do not cut checkbox prevents components
being cut to fit the designated cable tray length.
With only Bends Actions the creation of bend and riser components, where
and Risers appropriate, along the cableway branch. Further elements
can then be added using one of the other Dress options.
With only Tees Actions the creation of tee and cross components, where
and Crosses appropriate, along the cable branch. Further elements can
then be added using one of the other Dress options.
Dress part of branch

Use the Dress part of branch part of the Preliminary Dressing (User defined
Dimensions) window to specify what elements will be dressed on parts of the branch
selected by the user.
Picked Point Allows the user to pick a point on the branch at which a
component is to be added. The user will be prompted to
Pick near the rout point(POINTR) to be dressed:
Picked Attachment Point Allows the user to pick an attachment point on the branch at
which a component is to be added. The user will be
prompted to Pick RATTA to dress:
Straights between Adds straight components between the picked components
Picked Components on the cableway branch. The user will be prompted to Pick
First Element:, then Pick Second Element:
Segments with Straights Adds straight components to a selected segment. Selecting
the Do not cut checkbox prevents components being cut to
fit the segment length.The user is prompted to Pick near
the start of the segment to be dressed:
Segment with Adds all the required cabletray components to a selected
all components segment. The user will be prompted to Pick near the start
of the segment to be dressed:
Remove Dressing
Use the Remove Dressing part of the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions)
window to remove dressing from parts or all of the branch.
From Branch Removes cable tray material from the whole cableway
branch.
From Segment Removes cable tray material from the whole of the selected
segment.
From Point Removes the cable tray component from a selected point on
the cableway branch.

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All Straights from Branch Removes all the straight components from the whole
branch.
All Straights from Removes all the straight components from a selected
Segment segment.
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To apply the preliminary dressing, click Apply.
To remove the preliminary dressing, click Remove.
To return to the Modify Material window, click Back to CableWay Material Modify Task.
6.2.2 Preliminary Dressing Considering Branch Fill Levels

The Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels) window allows the user to
change attributes of the dressing, dress the whole or part of the branch or remove the
dressing from the branch with consideration to branch fill level.
To display the Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill level) window, from the
Preliminary Dressing part of the Modify Material window. Select Dimensions based on
branch fill levels.

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The Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch fill levels) window has the same
common layout as the Preliminary Dressing (User defined Dimensions) with the
exception for the Attributes part of the window.

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Attributes
To apply the preliminary dressing, click Apply.
6.2.3 Dress using Templates

The Dress using Templates window allows the user to dress the cableway branches from
a selected template.
To display the Dress using Templates window, from the Other Dressing Options part of
the Modify Materials window, select Dress using templates.

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Dimension Options
The dimension options allows the user to automatically populate the dimension fields with
attributes from an external source:
From the Load From Template Zone drop-down menu, select the template zone to be
used, for more information on Templates, refer to Design Reference Manual.
To dress with user defined lengths, select the Dress with user defined tray lengths.
In the Tray Length in the Tray Length for Dressing with Straights.
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By default the Width is populated with the default cableway width. A different width
dimension can be entered if required.
To apply the changes, select Apply Changes.
To dress the branch backwards, select Dress Backwards.
The Dress using Templates window has the same common layout as the Preliminary
Dressing (User defined Dimensions) and Preliminary Dressing (Considering Branch
fill levels) with the exception for the Dimension Options and Attributes parts of the
window.
6.3 Cable Tray Material Elements

Cable Tray Material elements are single pieces of material suitable for use with cable trays.
It is usual for the user to build up the cabling design by adding material elements
sequentially, starting at any point and positioning and orientating each material element as
they proceed.
Depending on the element selected from the Select Element part of the window, will dictate
which window is displayed. For example the selection of the Reducer element results in the
Create Reducer window being displayed. User input will vary depending upon the material
element selected. The window for the Straight element is displayed as the default. All the
tasks that a user would carry out with creation or modification of cable tray material
elements are initiated from the create element window.
The Cable Design User Guide only includes a description for the default (Create Straight).
The information can be applied to the same processes that are used to create all other types
of cable tray material elements.
Create Cable Tray Material Element

All Create material elements window, are dual purpose windows allowing the user to create
a new cable tray material element (by default) or Modify the attributes of an existing cable
tray material element.
Referring to the Cabling hierarchy, a cable tray material element must reside below an
existing cable tray material main element (CTMRL). For a detailed explanation of creating
an cable tray material element, refer to Cable Tray Material Elements.

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The task of creating an cable tray material element is initiated from the main menu bar,
select Create > Material > Elements. The Create Straight window is displayed (by
default):
Note: Make sure that Creation is selected, from the Mode part of the window.
The user can specify in which direction the material elements are added to the cableway
branch, select Dress Backwards to reverse the direction.
To position the origin of the material elements, from Reference Point drop-down menu,
select the required reference point or select Pick, the user will be prompted to Pick on the
segment which CTSTRA should be placed: In both cases the Along Route (Zdis) field is
automatically populated.

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Offsets
The Offsets part of the window of the Create window, allows the user to position the
material element at an offset position.
Along Route (Zdis) Input an offset along the cableway route.

Pick Position Select Pick Position, the user is prompted to Pick define
position (Snap) Snap: in the 3D view to position the material
element at the offset.
Align with gridline Select Align with gridline, the user is prompted to Pick Grid
to define position: in the 3D view the user can align the
picked point with a gridline.
Move Offset Input distance to move the offset, to move the offset by this
distance, press the appropriate arrow key.
Gap Input the gap offset.
Proportion (Pkdis) Input the proportional offset.
Horizontal (Xoff) Input a horizontal offset.
Vertical (Zoff) Input a vertical offset.
Angle Attributes
The Angle Attributes part of the Create window, allows the user to input the angle
attributes.

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Input the orientation of the section about its neutral axis in terms of an angular clockwise
rotation. Default is zero.
Dimensions
The Dimensions part of the Create window allows the user to view and input the material
elements dimensions, some will be automatically populated by the cabling specification.
Length Default value set. Input a different value for the cable tray
material element length, if required.
Width Default value set. Input a different value for the cable tray
material element width, if required.
Height Default value set. Input a different value for the cable tray
material element height, if required.
Tier Heights Input a value for the tier height.
Templates
The Templates part of the Create window, allows the user to select a template for the
material element and display the element in the 3D view.

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Template Zone Select the zone in which the template resides from the drop-
down menu.
Select Type Select the template type from the drop-down menu.
Use Templates Select Use Templates to use the selected template for the
cable tray material element.
Display Preliminary Shows any Preliminary Dressing of the cableway branch in the
Dressing main 3D view. It is selected by default.
Mode Allows options of Creation or Modification to be selected.
After creating a material element, selecting the Modification
button displays the corresponding Modify window.
Create Actions the creation of the cable tray material element.
Back to CableWay Displays the Modify Straight window. Refer to Modify Material.
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6.4 Modify Cable Tray Material Elements

To modify an existing material element first select an existing material element in the
Design Explorer.
From the Create Straight window, select CE, the Modify Straight window is displayed:
The Modify Straight window will be populated with the attributes of the currently select
material element.

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The user can now amend the new attributes for the Material element or make multiple
copies.
Properties of cable tray Allows access to the cable tray material element properties.
material element
Properties of cable tray Allows access to the cable tray template element properties.
template element
Copy with gap Make a copy of the previous material element in the cable tray
sequence. If a gap was specified between the previous element
then a gap of the same size will be placed between the copied
element(s). To create multiple copies of a material element
press the appropriate arrow key from the Number of Copies
field. A Confirm window is displayed, the user is prompted Are
you sure you want to copy the existing cable tray material
element. Click Yes to copy the existing material element or
click No to discard any inputs and close the Confirm window.
Copy without gap Make a copy of the previous material element in the cable tray
sequence without a gap. To create multiple copies of a material
element press the appropriate arrow key from the Number of
Copies field. A Confirm window is displayed, the user is
prompted Are you sure you want to copy the existing cable
tray material element. Click Yes to copy the existing material
element or click No to discard any inputs and close the
Confirm window.
Note: If the total length of the segment exceeds the total length of the copied elements,
then the user is presented with a Confirm window:
Update rules To update the rules if any change is made to the template has
been made, select Update rules.
Apply Changes To apply any changes made, select Apply Changes.
Discard Changes To discard any changes, select Discard Changes.
Apply Material To display the Choose cable window and select a cable from
the cable specification displayed, select Apply Material.
Remove Material To removes the cable tray element material from the cableway
branch, select Remove Material.
Back to CableWay Displays the Modify Material window. Refer to Modify Material.
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6.5 Cabletray Volume

The Cable Tray Volumes window allows the user to select an existing cabletray and create
volumes with dimensions extracted from the tray members. Additionally, the user can also
select the zone where they would like to create new elements. The user can also set some
cableway branch attributes.
The software first checks for any changes in tray width and change in direction on a TEE or
a CROSS, as this will require a new cableway branch to be created. For each cabletray a
new CWAY (Cableway) and CWBRAN (Cableway Branch) elements are created under
CWAY. The populated list is then passed onto a method where for each change in direction
(BEND/ELBOW) on the cabletray a new POINTR is added to the RPATH of the cableway
branch. For each CROSS or TEE on a cabletray a new RATTA is created under the
CONSEQ element of the cableway branch. If a TEE or a CROSS has a leave point at an
angle (i.e. '3') then it automatically creates a new branch. The VWidth of the new Cableway
Branch is extracted from the ABORE attribute of the first element of the segregated list.
Select Utilities > Cable Trays Volumes to display the Cable Tray Volumes window with
the Cable Tray List tab displayed as default.
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Refresh Grid and Track CE are common to both the Cable Tray List and Cableway
Branch List tabs.
Refresh Grid Clicking Refresh Grid re-displays either grid to reflect any
changes made that are not updated automatically.
Track CE Tracks the current element in the Design Explorer.
The Cable Tray Volumes window lists the cabletrays from the current zone and also
displays the Head Connection and Tail Connection of each branch. Using the Select Level
radio buttons the user can choose to switch between World, Site or Zone levels in order to
load trays for the selected level.
Right-clicking in the grid displays a pop-up menu.
Navigate Navigate to the element in the Design Explorer.
Highlight Highlights the element in the graphical view.

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Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel Displays a Save As window which allows the user to navigate to
a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview Displays the Print Preview utility.
Under Storage Areas the user can select the Zone where they want to create the CWAY/
CWBRANCH elements. Clicking Load Zones will populate a list of the available zones for
the current element in the hierarchy.
Note: If the user does not select a zone to create elements, the elements will be created in
the same zone as the selected cabletray.
Using the Set Cableway Branch Attributes fields, the user can set some attributes prior to
creating the volumes. Clicking Reset Fields resets the values for attributes back to the
default settings.
The Bend Radius can be set to Auto or Manual by selecting a radio button. If set to
Manual a bend radius must be entered in the field.
To create the volumes, select the required elements from the list and click Create Volume.
To create the volumes, an association group with the purpose set to TBAS dedicated to
store associations between old cabletray elements and new cabletray elements must exist.
If the association group does not exist, an error message is displayed informing the user to
create the required association group. When the user clicks OK the Organise Association
Store window is displayed which allows the user to create the required association group.
When the association group exists a Confirm window is displayed requesting the user to
confirm cableway volumes for the selected cabletray branches are to be created.
Volumes for the tray have been created successfully.
Volumes for the tray are not present.
Clicking Show Association Manager displays the Association Manager window.
Interference
Allows the user to input the interference class.
Cable Route Rule Specifies the rule to be used, to control the type of cable
that can be routed along the cableway, such as IClass EQ
'POWER'.
Standard Iclass Select from the drop-down menu the type of cable to be
routed through the cableway. The user can input its own
values or click Load, to load interference values from a
database.
Cableway Branch List

The Cableway Branch List tab displays all the volumes that have been created with their
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Right-clicking in the grid displays a pop-up menu.
Navigate Navigate to the element in the Design Explorer.
Modify Attributes Displays the CableWay Branch Modify Tasks window, refer to
Modify Cableway Branch for further information.
Highlight Highlights the element in the graphical view.
Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the element in the graphical view.
Export to Excel Displays a Save As window which allows the user to navigate
to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview Displays the Print Preview utility.
Branch Connection Tasks
Extend/Connect Branch Head

Allows the user to connect the Head of the selected Cableway branch to another branch.
When clicked, the user is prompted to pick on the branch segment where the branch head
should connect to. Once picked it moves the head position of the selected branch to the

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picked position on the picked branch. A RATTA will automatically be created where the
branches meet.
Extend/Connect Branch Tail

Allows the user to connect the Tail of the selected Cableway branch to another branch.
When clicked, the user is prompted to pick on the branch segment where the branch tail
should connect to. Once picked it moves the tail position of the selected branch to the
picked position on the picked branch. A RATTA will automatically be created where the
branches meet.
Connect Branches
Allows the user to connect two cableway branches. When clicked the user is prompted to
Pick first branch and then second branch. Clicking Yes on the confirm dialogue form
connects the two branches. A RATTA will automatically be created where the branches
meet.
Disconnect Branches
Allows user to disconnect a cableway branch from its connection points. The user is then
asked to confirm the disconnection.
Show/Hide Unconnected
Allows the user to display, in the graphical view, Unconnected labels on branch ends with
unset connection references. When clicked the link changes to Hide Unconnected which
when clicked removes the Unconnected labels from the graphical view.
Branch Modification Tasks
Modify Branch Attributes

Displays the CableWay Branch Modify Tasks window. Refer to Modify Cableway Branch
for further information.
Create/Modify Route Points

Displays the Define Path/Route Tasks window with mode set to Creation as default. Refer
to Define the Path/Route for further information.
Create/Modify Route Attachment Points

Displays the Route Attachment Points Create Tasks window with mode set to Creation
as default. Refer to Create Route Attachment Points for further information.
Create/Modify Route Nodes

Displays the Route Node Create Tasks form with mode set to Creation as default. Refer to
Create Route Node for further information.

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Delete Elements
Delete Cableway Branch

Deletes the selected cableway branch.
Delete Owning Cableway

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

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

To create a cable element, select Create > Cable from the main menu bar to display the
Create Cable window:

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From the Element Naming part of the Create Cable window the user can input a unique
Name.
Note: The Cable Name can be populated by clicking the Autonaming icon to the right of the
text box.
A cable can be assigned to a system by selecting from the Primary System drop-down
menu.
The Basic Data part of the Create Cable window allows the user to input the general
attributes for the new cable element.

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After inputting the general attributes for the new cable element, the user can choose to
automatically check the fill level. In the Fill Check drop-down menu, select from either On
or Off, the default is Off.
The Excess Lengths fields specifies head and tail excesses which are used when the
cable cutting lengths are calculated.
Note: The Excess Lengths(mm) must be entered in this order.
Enter the Head excess length, Head extra excess length, Tail excess length and Tail extra
excess length.
The Proximity Distance specifies the distance from the head, the software will start
searching for cableway entry points.
Routing Status identifies the current status of the cable. The default status is 0
(Un-routed), other statuses are 1 (Routed), 2 (Routing Failed),
3 (Partially Routed), 4 (Partially failed), 5 (Manually Routed).
Cable Length displays the total length of the routed cable including excess
lengths (the default value is 0).
Cable Free Length displays the length of cable being routed outside of cableway
branches, including the head and tail excess lengths. The
default value is 0 and the Start and End of the cable free length
is 0 by default.
Specification
The Specification part of the Create Cable window, allows the user to select a cable. Click
Choose Cable to display the Choose Table window. Refer to Choose Cable for further
information.
Note: If a cable specification is not chosen, it will lead to inaccurate cable tray fill level
calculations, when the routing the cable. When the user selects Create Cable, the
following warning will appear.
Start
Using the Start part of the Create Cable window, the user must now choose a Start Ref
(starting point) in the 3D view or a piece of equipment for the cable to start at.
If a reference is known, the user can enter the reference location in the Reference field.
If Pick is selected, the user is prompted to Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref:
in the 3D view. the Reference field is automatically populated with the reference.

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If List Equipment is selected, the List of Equipments window is displayed. The user can
choose a piece of equipment from the List Equipment for Selection part of the window.
Select Apply to choose the piece of equipment and close the List of Equipments window.
Select Cancel to discard any inputs and close the List of Equipments window.
End
Using the End part of the Create Cable window, the user must now choose a End Ref
(finishing point) in the 3D view or a piece of equipment for the cable to end at.
If a reference is known, the user can enter the reference location in the Reference field.
If Pick is selected, the user is prompted to Identify Equi/Valve/Pcom/Elconn for Start Ref:
in the 3D view. the Reference field is automatically populated with the reference.
If List Equipment is selected, the List of Equipments window is displayed. The user can
choose a piece of equipment from the List Equipment for Selection part of the window.
Select Apply to choose the piece of equipment and close the List of Equipments window.
Select Cancel to discard any inputs and close the List of Equipments window.
Tasks
The user can now create a cable, to do this, from the Tasks part of the Choose Cable
window, select Create Cable. A cable element is created and displayed in the design
hierarchy and the Modify Cable window is displayed. For more information on the Modify
Cable window, refer to Modify Cable.
Note: The cable will not initially be shown in the 3D view. Once it has been routed, the
cable will be displayed.
7.1.1 Choose Cable

To choose a cable, click Choose Cable from the specification part of the Create Cable
window.
The Choose Cable window is displayed.

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From the Table drop-down menu, the user can select a type of cable to be used. The Type
field and grid is automatically populated. The user can now choose an individual cable from
the displayed grid.
Click Properties to display the properties of the selected cable. Clicking Plot File displays a
graphical image of the selected cable.
Clicking Apply populates the Specification part of the Create Cable window with the
selected specification attributes and closes the Choose Cable window. Clicking Cancel
discards any inputs and closes the Choose Cable window.

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7.2 Modify Cable

The Modify Cable window is a dual purpose window which allows the user to modify an
newly created or existing cable. The window can also be used to route a cable, for more
information, refer to Automatic Routing. The Modify Cable window is automatically
populated with the details of the selected cable, the user can now modify any of the details
of the cable, refer to Create Cable.
7.2.1 Disconnect
The user can also disconnect the selected or newly created cable from the Modify Cable
window. To disconnect the cable from its starting or finishing point, click Disconnect from
either the Start or End part of the Modify Cable window to detach the cable from its starting
or finishing point.

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Click Apply Changes to modify the selected cable or Back to Create Cable to discard any
changes and return to the Create Cable window.

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From the Tasks part of the Modify Cable window also allows the user to route the cable
automatically via the shortest route or by means of defined points selected by the user. It
can also be used to unroute or delete a cable.
Auto Routing Options Automatically routes a cable via the shortest route. For
more information, refer to Automatic Routing.
Define Route Displays the Route Cable window for defining the route by
picking cableway branch entry and exit points. For more
information, refer to Define Route.
Manual Route Cable Displays the Manual Route Cable window for manually
creating or modifying the route of the cable, refer to Manual
Route Cable.
Free Route Cable Routes a cable between two points picked in the 3D view
picked by the user. For more information, refer to Free
Route Cable.
Define Route through PRPs Displays the Route Through PRPs window for defining
the route by picking route points on cableway branches,
refer to Define Route Through Preliminary Route Points
(PRPs).
Modify Free point Modifies a free route point. For more information, refer to
Modify Route Point.
Modify Routing Status After a cable has been routed the drop-down menu allows
the user to manually change the routing status of the cable.
For more information, refer to Modify Routing Status.
UnRoute Cable Unroutes a cable and remove it from the 3D view without
deleting it. From more information, refer to Unroute Cables.
Delete Cable Displays the Delete Tasks window, from which a selected
cable can be deleted. For more information, refer to Delete
Cable.
7.2.2 Automatic Routing

Automatic Routing is used when the start and end point are known. The software routes the
cable along connected cableways in the Zone(s) selected using the shortest route. The
cable will be orthogonally routed to the nearest attachment point on a cableway.
From the Auto Routing Options part of the Modify Cable window, click the expand arrow
to display the auto routing options. The user can use this part of the Modify Cable window
to select the zone for cable routing from the list of available options.

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Once the zone for the cable routing has been selected, the user can route the cable
orthogonally between the starting and ending points, click AutoRoute Cable.
To reload the zones containing cables, or to reset selection click Reload Zones/Deselect
All.
Right click on a zone in the list, the user will be given the option to navigate to the zone in
the Design Explorer.
7.2.3 Define Route

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

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Cableway Branch Entry

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

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Cableway Branch Exit

The user must then specify the exit point for the cable on a suitable cableway branch, from
the Cableway Branch Exit part of the Route Cable window:
Routing Options
The Auto Head/Tail Free Route checkbox must be selected if the user wants the head and
tail of the cable to be automatically free-routed. Which will route the cable outside of the
cableway by creating POINTR elements from the cables head/tail to the selected entry/exit
point.
The Define Specific Cableway Zones fold-up list allows the user to 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 Design
Explorer.
Routing Tasks
When the cableway entry and exit points have been specified, the user can route the cable,
click AutoRoute from Entry to Exit Point.
If the Define Specific Cableway Zones list was not used, the user will be prompted with a
message if the user wants to proceed with routing through any cableways found in WORLD.
If the Auto Head/Tail Free Route is unchecked but free routing of the ends is required to
make cable routing complete, the user will be given the option to route both Head and Tail. A
Confirm window will be shown.

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If the start position of the cable does not match the position of the entry point, the cable will
not be fully routed. To complete the routing click Head Free Route. Which will create
POINTR elements from the cables head to the selected cableway entry point.
The same process can be done for routing of the end of the cable, click Tail Free Route.
To return to the Modify Cable window and discard any changes, click Back to Modify
Cable.
7.2.4 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 through which a cable will pass.
From the Tasks part of the Modify Cable window, click Define Route Through PRPs to
display the Route Through PRPs window. The PRPs will be automatically populated from
the selected cableway and PRPs.
If a route has not been defined for the cable, then a list of suitable routing branch 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.

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Routing Through PRPs

From the Routing Through PRPs part of the Route Through PRPs window, the user can
select 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 user the option to open the List of Associated Cables window (refer to List
of cable), 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.

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Items in the List of Preliminary Route Points can be organised using the buttons to the left
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 for the
user to organise the list and to open the List of Associated Cables window.
Label All PRPs Add labels for all PRPs to the graphical view.
Remove All Labels Removes all PRP related labels from the graphical view.
Routing Options
The Define Specific Cableway Zones fold-up list allows the user to choose which cableway
zones will 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 Design
Explorer. If required the user can click Reload Zones/Deselect All.
Routing Tasks
From the Routing Tasks part of the Route Through PRPs window, the user must now
route the cable or return to the Modify Route window.

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Route Cable Routes the cable through the PRPs on the branch without
having to connect to equipment.
Back to Modify Cable Discard any inputs and return the user to the Modify Cable
window. Refer to Modify Cable for more information.
7.2.5 Manual Route Cable

The Manual Route Cable window allows the user to manually create or modify a cable route
between its start and end references.
From the Tasks part of the Modify Cable window, click Manual Route Cable link to display
the Manual Route Cable window. The current cable segments (if existing) are automatically
displayed in the Existing Cable Segments part of the form.

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Cableway Branch Entry/Exit

The user must first 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. The user must
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.

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When the entry and exit points have been defined, the user can create the segment. Select
Append radio button and click Create Cable Segment to add it to the end of the cable
route.
Another option is to insert the segment in between existing segments. Select Insert radio
button, then select After or Before radio button. Select a segment from the Existing Cable
Segments list before the user clicks Create Cable Segment.
Note: When the user selects different creations methods with entry and exit points already
selected, the user will be prompted with a Confirm window to clear the selected
Entry/Exit points. Click Yes to accept or No to cancel.
Existing Cable Segments

An existing cable segment can be modified, select Modify radio button and then 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.

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Existing cable segments can be deleted, select the item in the Existing Cable Segments
list and then click Delete Selected Segment.
The user can hide any graphical aids from the 3D view, click Remove Aids to remove the
graphical Aids. Click Display Aids to restore the graphical aids to the 3D view.
Routing Tasks
If the user wants the head of the cable to be free-routed, click Head Free Route. Which will
route the cable outside of the cableway branches and create POINTR elements from the
head of the cable to the start of the first cable segment.
If the user wants the tail of the cable to be free-routed, click Tail Free Route. Which is
similar to the head free route but free routes from the end of the last cable segment to the
tail of the cable.
If the user wants to delete the free routing from the head and tail of the cable, click Delete
Free Routes. Which will remove any POINTR elements before the first cable segment and
after the last cable segment.
Click Back to Modify Cable to discard any changes and return to the Modify Cable
window.
7.2.6 Free Route Cable

The user can select the entry (head) and exit (tail) points of the cable in the 3D view through
the selected cableway. The head free route and tail free route are created using the same
process. Therefore in this manual, only the head free route is explained.
From the Routing Tasks part of the Route Cable window, click Head Free Route. The user
will be prompted to Pick to define position <Esc> to finish (Snap) Snap:

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After the two points have been selected and labelled in the 3D view, the user must press
esc, a Confirm window is displayed.
Click Yes to route the cable between the two points and displays the Modify Free Point
window with Modification selected as the default, which allows the modification of a route
point. For more information, refer to Modify Route Point.
Click No to discard any inputs.
7.2.7 Modify Route Point

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. To create a Free point, refer to Create Route Point.

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From the Routing Point part of the Modify Free Point window, select the routing point to
be modified. The Modify Free Point window is automatically populate 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, in the Direction from
Previous field, enter a new direction.
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.
The user can position the route point using the generic positioning options.
To modify the route point, click Apply Changes or to discard any inputs and return to the
Modify Cable window, click Back to Modify Cable.

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7.2.8 Modify Routing Status

The Modify Routing Status drop-down menu becomes active once the cable has been
routed which allows the user to change the routing status of the cable manually.
Once a new status has been selected and before any changes are made, a Confirm
message window is displayed.
7.2.9 Create Route Point

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 and Modification selected as the default.
To create a route point, from the Mode part of the Modify Free Point window, select
Creation. The Create Free Point window is displayed:

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The creation of a route point, is identical to the modification of an existing route point, once
the connectivity data and position have be specified.
Click Create Route Point to create a new Route Point. The new route point is displayed in
the Routing Point part of the Create Free Point window.
Click Back to Modify Cable to discard any inputs and return to the Modify Cable window.
7.2.10 Unroute Cables

It may be necessary to unroute a previously routed cable as part of the design process. The
user must first select the routed cable to be unrouted in the 3D view or in the Design
Explorer.
From the Tasks part of the Modify Cable window, click UnRoute Cable, a Confirm window
is displayed:

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

It may be necessary to delete a previously created cable as part of the design process. The
user must first select the cable to be deleted in the 3D view or in the Design Explorer.
From the Tasks part of the Modify Cable window, click Delete Cable to display the Delete
Tasks window with the attributes of the selected cable:
To delete the selected cable, click Delete. A Confirm window is displayed. Click Yes to
delete the cable and return to the Create Cable window, or No to discard any inputs and
To return to the Modify Cable window, click Back To Modify Cable.

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7.4 Copy Cable

As an aid to the design process, the user can select an existing cable with or without its
connections, which can then be copied and modified.
To copy a cable, select Create > Copy > Cable Elements from the main menu bar to
display the Copy Cable window.
Cable To Copy Enter the name of the cable to be copied or navigate to the
cable in the Design Explorer and click CE.
New Cable Enter a name for the new cable or select the Autonaming icon
to the right of the field.
Number of Copies Enter the number of copies required. If the user enters the
number of copies greater than one, the New Cable name and
the autoname icon will not be displayed. For example the user
would not want to copy 20 cables with the same name set for
each created element.

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Cable Attributes to Copy
Spec Ref If the cable to be copied has a specification set, then checking
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, checking 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, checking this checkbox will copy the end reference of
the cable.
Route Path
Copy Route Path Checking 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 checked. Checking
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 user can free route the tail as they want.
Tail Free Route The Tail Free Route checkbox is only activated when the
Copy Route Path checkbox has been checked. Checking
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 user can free
route the head as they want.
To copy the cable, click Copy Cable. When the copy process has completed a message
window is displayed stating that the copy has completed.
If the current fill level exceeds the maximum fill level of the cable branch, a warning
message will be displayed. After reading the warning click OK to continue.
The user can undo the actions of the copy cable by selecting Edit > Undo from the main
menu.

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7.5 Import Cables

The Import Cables utility allows the user to import cable reference set data as an aid in the
design process. Select Utilities > Import Cables, from the main menu bar to display the
Import Data window.
Use the Look in drop-down menu to browse to the location of the file containing the
required Cable data. From the list, select the file of cable data to be imported into the
design. Click Open. The Spreadsheet import window is displayed, from which the
imported data can be loaded.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Import Data window.

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Each column in the spreadsheet corresponds to an attribute of the cables listed in the Data
input for processing. The attributes will be set on a cable to the value given in the selected
file.
Browse Allows the user to browse for the required file.
Reload Data Reloads the data.
Data input for processing Lists the Cable data for importing in an attribute column
format.
Messages Shows any relevant messages regarding the import data.
Load All Data Loads all the data contained in the file.
Load New Data Loads only the new data contained in the file.
Dismiss Discards any inputs and closes the Spreadsheet Import
window.
7.5.1 AVEVA Instrumentation and Electrical Data Update

The Compare/Update application enables the managed integration of AVEVA
Instrumentation and Electrical data into the hosting modules database.
To launch the application select Display > Compare/Update from the main menu. Refer to
the Compare/Update User Guide for further information.

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7.6 Export Cables

The Export Cables utility allows the user to export cable reference set data to an Excel
spreadsheet. Select Utilities > Export Cables, from the main menu bar to display the
Cable Export window.
Select the cables to be exported in the Design Explorer and click CE on the Cable Export
window.
Note: The cables must be selected from a Site or Zone.
Click Export to display a Save As dialog window which allows the user to name the export
file and navigate to a required location.
Click Dismiss to close the Cable Export window.
7.7 Cable Data

The Cable Data utility provides cable and route information which can be used to perform
various operations including routing a selected cable or routing multiple cables.
Select Utilities > Cable Data, from the main menu to display the Cable Data window.

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Clicking Reload cable zones populates the Zones Containing Cables list with all the
zones containing cables. Right-clicking in the list displays a pop-up menu with two options.
Both options are the same as those available directly on the Cable Data window.
The user can select from the Load Cables by Start/End Ref Equipment Zone drop-down
list which zone should be used to load the cables into the Cable list.
Selecting a Cable Zone Name from the list and clicking either Load cables for selected
zones or Load un-routed cables for selected zones, re-displays the Cable Data window
with a populated Cable List.
Load cables for selected zones Loads all the routed and un-routed cables within
the selected zones to populate the Cable List.
Load un-routed cables for selected Loads only the un-routed cables within the
zones selected zones to populate the Cable List

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To route a cable(s), select the required cable(s) in the Cable List, select the cableway
zones from the Cableway Zone Name list and click Route Selected Cable(s). Routed
cables can be un-routed by selecting the required cable(s) in the Cable List and clicking
Unroute Selected Cable(s).
Checking the Highlight in 3D View checkbox, will highlight the selected cables in the 3D
graphical view.
Right-clicking in the Cable List displays a pop-up menu.
The menu options are:
List of Associated Opens the List of Cables window.

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Export to Excel Exports the grid data to Excel.
Cableway Zones
The Cableway Zones tab lists the zones containing cableways available for routing cables,
right click on a zone to Navigate To the selected zone in the hierarchy.
Route Information
The Route Information tab displays the routing information for the selected cable. Clicking
on an entry navigates to its location in the hierarchy.

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Index
B Define Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:9

Preliminary Route Points . . . . . 7:12
Branch Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17 Route Point
Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:19 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:19
Elements Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22 Routing Status
Fill Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:10 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Branch Elements Cable Section
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:25
Route Attachment Points . . . . . . . . 5:25 Cable Tray Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
Route Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:24 Cable Tray Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
Route Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4
Branch Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:6 Cable Tray Material Elements
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:19
C Cable Tray Materials Elements . . . . . . 6:14
Cables
Cable Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:24 Import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:26
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1 Unroute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:22
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28 Cableway
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23 Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Free Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:18 Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:2
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Tray Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1 Branch Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:21
Tray Material Elements Modify . . . . 6:19 Branches Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:35
Cable Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28 Branches Merge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:34
Cable Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1 Elements Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:29
Automatic Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:8 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20
Cable Cableway Branch
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:24 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:21
Cable Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23 Cableway Branches
Cable unroute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:22 Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:35
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
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Merge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:34 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:19

Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 Node Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10
At Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:31 Route Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:31
Split using Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:32 Route Nodes
Cableway Elements Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:13
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:29 Routing
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:8
D Routing Status
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2
Cable Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3 T
Cableway Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1 U
Dress
Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:12 User Defined
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:7
E
Element
Cableway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
F
Free Route Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:18
H
Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Cabling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
M
Material
Dress using Templates . . . . . . . . . . 6:12
P
Path Route
Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7
Preliminary Dressing
Branch Fill Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:10
Dimensions
user Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:7
R
Route
Attachment Points
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21
Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:9, 7:12
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Cable Design User Guide

Cabling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

Cabling System Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

Cableway Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

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Disconnect Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17

Cable Tray Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

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1.2 Guide Structure

Cabling System describes the main features and application defaults.

Cabling System Toolbar describes the Cabling System toolbar.

Cableway describes how to create a cableway element.

Cableway Branch describes how to create a cableway branch element.

Cable Tray Design describes how to create a cable tray element.

Cable describes how to create a cable element.

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2.1 Design Features

2.2.1 Cabling System Specific Hierarchy

Cableway Branch (Cwbran)

Cableway Material (Ctmtrl)

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Cableway Material Component

2.3 Cabling Application Defaults

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Note: The closest points will not always be used.

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3 Cabling System Toolbar

Create Cableway Displays the Cableway Create Tasks window.

Create Cableway Branch Displays the Cableway Branch Create Tasks

Modify Cableway Branch Displays the Cableway Branch Modify Tasks

Create Cable Displays the Create Cable window.

Modify Cable Displays the Modify Cable window.

Create Cableway Material Displays the Create Material window. Refer to

Modify Cableway Material Displays the Modify Material window.

Copy Cable Displays the Copy Cable window.

Copy Cableway Element Displays the Copy Cableway Elements window.

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4.1 Create CableWay

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Note: The cableway is not initially visible in the 3D view.

4.2 Control Node

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5.1 Create Cableway Branch

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Description Input a description of the Cableway Branch element

Function Input a function for the Cableway Branch element.

Purpose Input a purpose for the Cableway Branch element.

Beta Angle Displays the angle of rotation of the cableway.

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Allows the user to input the interference class.

Select Volume Size

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