Spot00001.pngSetting cable preferences

Set the cable preferences prior to inserting cables in the drawing. Setting the spare cable lengths and selecting a cable set ensures that all cables are placed in a similar way that works with the needs of the venue.

Command

Path

Cable Preferences

Spotlight > Preview Features

To set the cable preferences:

1.      Select the command.

2.Specify the settings for cable objects.

Defining preferences for a specific area

Tool

Tool set

Cable Area

Cable_Area_tool.png 

Preview

It can be very useful to set different cable preferences for different areas and even layers of the drawing. In particular, different cable sets and other default parts settings may apply to different areas of a venue. Different teams (lighting, sound, power, video, and so on) have different requirements depending on discipline and location. Different parts of the venue can require varying amounts of slack in the cables. Define the settings in an area with the Cable Area tool.

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Mode

Description

Create from Shape

Converts an existing polyline, polygon, rectangle, circle, or arc to a cable area and applies the current preference settings

Oval

Creates an oval-shaped cable area

Rectangle

Creates a rectangular cable area

Polyline

Defines the cable area with a polyline; select a polyline creation option

Polyline creation options

Selects the method for drawing the polyline upon which the object is based; see Polylijnen tekenen

Fillet Radius

For Arc Vertex polyline mode, enter the fillet radius

Automatic Numbering

Enables automatic numbering of cable areas as they are placed

Numbering Preferences

Set the default parameters for automatic numbering of cable areas

To define an area of cable preferences:

1.      Click the tool. From the Tool bar, enable Automatic Numbering if desired, and specify the Numbering Preferences. See Automatic numbering preferences.

2.Do one of the following:

       Draw a closed shape using basic tools (see Basisvormen). Click Create from Shape mode from the Tool bar, and click on the existing shape.

       Select a drawing mode from the Tool bar, and draw the cable area shape.

3.From the Object Info palette, click Settings.

The Cable Area Settings dialog box opens.

4.Define the preferences that apply to the area; see Setting cable preferences.

5.Enter a Location name for paperwork. To restrict the cable area to the current layer, select Only apply to objects on this layer from the Object Info palette.

Use the Reshape tool to change the shape of the cable area; double-click on the cable area to activate the Reshape tool, or right-click on the object and select Edit Path. Split the cable area with the Split tool.

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Managing cable parts

Inserting cables

Preview cable suite