Spot00004.pngManaging cable parts

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Manage Cable Parts

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The Manage Cable Parts dialog box provides information about the cable inventory. Select which parts can be used in the drawing, and edit their properties if needed. The cable parts selected for the current inventory are used to create cable runs and build cable configurations.

To view and manage the cable inventory:

1.      Select the command.

The Manage Cable Parts dialog box opens.

2.To edit the properties of an item in the cable parts list, double-click on the row item. The Edit Cable Part dialog box opens. To create a new cable set, enter its Set Name; the new set becomes available for selection in the Cable Preferences. Enter a current Set Name to add the cable to that set. Edit the properties as needed, and click OK.

Create sets for cables with particular specifications (such as indoor, outdoor, armored, etc.) or for particular regions for shows in global venues.

Be cautious when editing the dimensions of a cable part that is currently used in the drawing; existing cables may become invalid.

3.Advanced users can edit, add, or remove items from the cable parts list. Edit the symbols in the Cable Tools folder in the [User]\Libraries\Defaults folder. Click Update in the Manage Cable Parts dialog box to refresh the cable parts list.

4.Click OK to update the cable inventory, as well as the drawing, with any changes from the cable parts list.

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Setting cable preferences

Inserting cables

Preview cable suite