Electrical

User's Guide

Version 2009.1 August 2010 DSP3D-PE-200037H

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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set ......................................................................................................... 9
Documentation Comments ................................................................................................................... 11

What's New in Electrical .......................................................................................................................... 13

Electrical .................................................................................................................................................... 15
The Routing Paradigm .......................................................................................................................... 17
Cableways ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Cable Trays ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Conduits ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Cabling .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Duct Banks............................................................................................................................................ 25
Permission Groups and Routing ........................................................................................................... 28

Electrical Workflow .................................................................................................................................. 31

Electrical Common Tasks ..................................................................................................................... 31

Route Cableway ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Create new cableway ............................................................................................................................ 38
Place components while routing cableway ........................................................................................... 39
Route cableway with an offset .............................................................................................................. 39
Route duct bank .................................................................................................................................... 40
Copy a cableway run............................................................................................................................. 40
Copy a duct bank .................................................................................................................................. 41
Branch cableway from a turn feature .................................................................................................... 41
Branch cableway from a conduit end feature ....................................................................................... 42
Branch duct banks................................................................................................................................. 43
Change duct bank turn angle ................................................................................................................ 43
Extend existing cableway ..................................................................................................................... 43
Extend or shorten duct bank ................................................................................................................. 44
Choose a working plane ........................................................................................................................ 44
Define settings for cableway................................................................................................................. 44
Define cable tray barriers ...................................................................................................................... 45
Select cableway cross section properties .............................................................................................. 45
Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs .............................................................................................. 45
Route multiple cableways .............................................................................................................. 46
Define settings for multi-routing along depth cableway ................................................................ 46
Define settings for multi-routing along width cableway ................................................................ 47
Cableway Settings Dialog Box ............................................................................................................. 47
General Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) ............................................................................... 47
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)...................................................................... 49

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Defaults Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) .............................................................................. 50

New Cableway Dialog Box .................................................................................................................. 50
Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) ............................................................................. 50
Duct Bank Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) ................................................................................ 51
Barriers Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) .................................................................................... 52
Select Cableway Dialog Box ................................................................................................................ 54
Select System Dialog Box .................................................................................................................... 54
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) ...................................................................................... 54

Route Conduit ............................................................................................................................................ 57

Create new conduit ............................................................................................................................... 63
Add conduits to a duct bank ................................................................................................................. 64
Remove conduit from duct bank ........................................................................................................... 65
Connect conduit end features ................................................................................................................ 65
Place components while routing conduit .............................................................................................. 66
Route conduit with an offset ................................................................................................................. 66
Copy a conduit run................................................................................................................................ 67
Extend an existing conduit run ............................................................................................................. 67
Choose a working plane ........................................................................................................................ 67
Define settings for conduit .................................................................................................................... 68
Conduit Connections............................................................................................................................. 68
How Conduit Differs from Piping ........................................................................................................ 69
Conduit Settings Dialog Box ................................................................................................................ 71
General Tab (Conduit Settings Dialog Box) .................................................................................. 71
New Conduit Run Dialog Box .............................................................................................................. 73
Select Conduit Dialog Box ................................................................................................................... 73
Select System Dialog Box .................................................................................................................... 73
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) ......................................................................................... 73

Insert Transition ........................................................................................................................................ 75

Create a transition ................................................................................................................................. 79
Create a transition while routing ........................................................................................................... 80
Choose a working plane ........................................................................................................................ 80
Set alignment options............................................................................................................................ 82
Select Part Dialog Box .......................................................................................................................... 82
Transition Settings Dialog Box............................................................................................................. 83
General Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box)............................................................................... 83
Cross Section Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box) ..................................................................... 84

Insert Component ...................................................................................................................................... 85

Insert a cable tray component ............................................................................................................... 88
Insert a conduit component ................................................................................................................... 88
Insert a component while routing ......................................................................................................... 88
Rotate a conduit component ................................................................................................................. 89
Insert Component Settings Dialog Box ................................................................................................ 89
General Tab (Insert Component Settings Dialog Box) .................................................................. 89

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Auto Connect Cableways .......................................................................................................................... 91

Route cableways automatically ............................................................................................................ 92
Merge two duct bank segments ............................................................................................................ 92
Duct Banks at Pull Pits ......................................................................................................................... 93

Place Equipment ........................................................................................................................................ 95

Drag and drop equipment objects between session files....................................................................... 98
Place equipment from the catalog ......................................................................................................... 99
Set positioning relationships for equipment ......................................................................................... 99
Place doors from the catalog ............................................................................................................... 100
Place windows from the catalog ......................................................................................................... 100
Edit equipment properties ................................................................................................................... 101
Edit equipment relationships .............................................................................................................. 101
Equipment Properties Dialog Box ...................................................................................................... 102
Occurrence Tab (Equipment Properties Dialog Box) .................................................................. 102
Definition Tab .............................................................................................................................. 106
Insulation Tab ............................................................................................................................... 107

Add Cables ............................................................................................................................................... 109

Routing Cable Example ...................................................................................................................... 110
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks .......................................................................................... 111
Insert Cable ......................................................................................................................................... 112
Create a cable ............................................................................................................................... 113
Copy a cable run ........................................................................................................................... 113
Select Part Number Dialog Box ................................................................................................... 114
Edit Cable Path ................................................................................................................................... 115
Edit cable path .............................................................................................................................. 117
Set avoidance zones ..................................................................................................................... 117
Set way points .............................................................................................................................. 118
Copy cable path ............................................................................................................................ 118
Select branch points for autorouting cable ................................................................................... 118
Order features for autorouting cable ............................................................................................ 119
Re-route part of a path .................................................................................................................. 120
AutoRoute .................................................................................................................................... 121
Cable Selection Dialog Box ......................................................................................................... 122
Order of Way Features Dialog Box .............................................................................................. 122
Select System Dialog Box ............................................................................................................ 123
Set View by Cable .............................................................................................................................. 123
Zoom to cable ............................................................................................................................... 123
Insert Cable Marker ............................................................................................................................ 124
Insert a cable marker .................................................................................................................... 124

Insert Split ................................................................................................................................................ 125

Insert multiple cable tray splits ........................................................................................................... 128
Insert a single cable tray split ............................................................................................................. 128
Insert a single cableway split .............................................................................................................. 128

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Sequence Objects ..................................................................................................................................... 129

Sequence a conduit ............................................................................................................................. 130
Sequence a cable tray .......................................................................................................................... 130
Sequence a WBS item......................................................................................................................... 130

View Cable Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 131

Import cables ...................................................................................................................................... 131
Cable Schedule Documents Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 132
Cable Schedule Dialog Box ................................................................................................................ 132

Move Features ......................................................................................................................................... 135

Move a cableway run .......................................................................................................................... 138
Move a straight cableway ................................................................................................................... 138
Move a cableway turn ......................................................................................................................... 139
Move a cableway branch .................................................................................................................... 139
Move a cableway end ......................................................................................................................... 139
Move a transition ................................................................................................................................ 140
Move duct bank .................................................................................................................................. 140
Move a conduit run ............................................................................................................................. 141
Move a straight conduit ...................................................................................................................... 141
Move a conduit turn ............................................................................................................................ 142
Move a conduit branch ....................................................................................................................... 142
Move a conduit end............................................................................................................................. 142
Move a component.............................................................................................................................. 143
Move a cable run................................................................................................................................. 143
Move a cable marker........................................................................................................................... 143

Delete Features ........................................................................................................................................ 145

Delete a cableway run ......................................................................................................................... 146
Delete a straight cableway .................................................................................................................. 146
Delete a cableway turn ........................................................................................................................ 146
Delete a cableway branch ................................................................................................................... 147
Delete a cableway transition ............................................................................................................... 147
Delete a duct bank............................................................................................................................... 147
Delete a conduit run ............................................................................................................................ 147
Delete a straight conduit ..................................................................................................................... 147
Delete a conduit turn ........................................................................................................................... 148
Delete a conduit branch ...................................................................................................................... 148
Delete a component ............................................................................................................................ 148
Delete a cable run ............................................................................................................................... 148
Delete a parallel cable ......................................................................................................................... 148
Delete a paralleled cable ..................................................................................................................... 149
Delete a cable marker ......................................................................................................................... 149

Edit Properties ......................................................................................................................................... 151

Edit cableway properties ..................................................................................................................... 153

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Edit cableway turn feature properties ................................................................................................. 153

Edit cableway straight feature properties ............................................................................................ 153
Edit cableway along leg feature properties ......................................................................................... 153
Edit cableway end feature properties .................................................................................................. 154
Edit cableway transition feature properties......................................................................................... 154
Edit cable tray part properties ............................................................................................................. 154
Modify multiple cableway cross section sizes .................................................................................... 154
Modify cableway cross section shape ................................................................................................. 155
Edit conduit run properties ................................................................................................................. 155
Edit conduit straight feature properties ............................................................................................... 156
Edit conduit turn feature properties .................................................................................................... 156
Edit conduit branch feature properties ................................................................................................ 156
Edit conduit end feature properties ..................................................................................................... 156
Edit conduit part properties................................................................................................................. 157
Edit component properties .................................................................................................................. 157
Edit cable properties ........................................................................................................................... 157
Edit parallel cable properties .............................................................................................................. 158
Edit paralleled cable properties ........................................................................................................... 158
Edit cable marker properties ............................................................................................................... 158

Appendix: Property Dialog Boxes.......................................................................................................... 159

Common Property Tabs ...................................................................................................................... 159
Configuration Tab ........................................................................................................................ 160
Connections Tab ........................................................................................................................... 161
Definition Tab .............................................................................................................................. 161
Notes Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 161
Relationship Tab .......................................................................................................................... 162
Occurrence Tab ............................................................................................................................ 162
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box.................................................................................................. 162
General Tab (Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box).................................................................... 163
Cable Properties Dialog Box .............................................................................................................. 163
Parallel Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box)....................................................................... 163
Paralleled Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) ................................................................... 164
Route Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) ................................................................................... 164
Cable Tray Component Properties Dialog Box .................................................................................. 165
Cable Tray Part Properties Dialog Box .............................................................................................. 165
Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box......................................................................... 165
General Tab (Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box)........................................... 165
Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................................................................... 166
General Tab (Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box) ..................................................... 166
Cableway Properties Dialog Box ........................................................................................................ 166
General Tab (Cableway Properties Dialog Box) .......................................................................... 167
Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box ............................................................................. 168
General Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) ............................................... 169
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) ...................................... 169
Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box ......................................................................... 170
General Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) ........................................... 170
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) .................................. 171

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Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box .................................................................................. 172

General Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) .................................................... 172
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box)........................................... 173
Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................................................. 174
General Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) ................................... 174
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) ......................... 174
Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box ....................................................................................... 175
Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................................................................. 176
General Tab (Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box) ................................................... 176
Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box ...................................................................................... 177
General Tab (Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box) ........................................................ 177
Conduit Part Properties Dialog Box ................................................................................................... 178
Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box ................................................................................................... 178
General Tab (Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box) ..................................................................... 178
Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................................................................ 180
General Tab (Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) .................................................. 180
Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box ..................................................................................... 181
General Tab (Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) ....................................................... 182

Appendix: Cable Autorouting ................................................................................................................ 183

Glossary .................................................................................................................................................... 187

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 217

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Preface
This document is a user's guide for the SmartPlant 3D Electrical task and provides command
reference information and procedural instructions.

SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set

SmartPlant 3D documentation is available as Adobe PDF files. The content is the same as online
Help. To access these PDF documents, click Help > Printable Guides in the software.
The documentation set is divided into four categories:
 Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring, customizing, and
troubleshooting SmartPlant 3D.
 User's guides provide command reference and how-to information for working in each
SmartPlant 3D task.
 Reference data guides define the reference data workbooks. Not all tasks have reference data.
 ISOGEN guides

Administrative Guides
SmartPlant 3D Installation Guide - Provides instructions on installing and configuring the
software.
Project Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the databases, creating
permission groups, backing up and restoring project data, assigning access permissions to the
model, defining and managing locations for Global Workshare, and version migration.
SmartPlant 3D Global Workshare Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the software and
the databases to work in a workshare environment.
SmartPlant 3D Interference Checking Guide - Provides information on installing, configuring,
and using the interference detection service.
SmartPlant 3D Integration Reference Guide - Provides information about installing, configuring,
and using SmartPlant 3D in an integrated environment.
SmartPlant 3D Interpreting Human Piping Specifications - Provides information about how to
interpret human piping specifications so that you can create the corresponding piping
specification in the software.
SmartPlant 3D Point Cloud Reference - Provides information for referencing point cloud files
provided by point cloud vendors in SmartPlant 3D.
SmartPlant 3D Troubleshooting Guide - Provides information on how to resolve errors that you
may encounter in the software by documenting troubleshooting tips, error messages, and to do list
messages.
SmartPlant 3D Plant Design System (PDS) Guide - Provides all information needed to use PDS
with SmartPlant 3D. Topics include referencing active PDS projects in SmartPlant 3D, exporting
PDS data and importing that data into SmartPlant 3D, and converting PDS reference data to
SmartPlant 3D reference data.
SmartPlant 3D/SmartMarine 3D Programmer's Guide - Provides information about custom
commands, naming rules, and symbol programming.

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User's Guides
Catalog User's Guide - Provides information about viewing, editing, and creating reference data
and select lists (codelists).
Common User's Guide - Provides information about defining workspaces, manipulating views,
and running reports.
Electrical User's Guide - Provides information about routing electrical cable, cableway, cable
tray, and conduit.
Equipment and Furnishings User's Guide - Provides information about placing equipment.
Grids User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating coordinate systems, elevation grid planes,
vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, radial planes, grid arcs, and grid lines.
Hangers and Supports User's Guide - Provides instructions on placing piping, duct, and cableway
supports in the model.
HVAC User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing HVAC duct.
Orthographic Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
orthographic drawings.
Piping Isometric Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
piping isometric drawings.
Piping User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing pipe and placing valves, taps, and pipe
joints.
Reports User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing spreadsheet reports.
Space Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing space objects such as areas,
zones, interference volumes, and drawing volumes in the model.
Structural Analysis User's Guide - Provides instructions for defining loads, load cases, load
combinations, and the importing and exporting of analytical data.
Structure User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing structural members such as: beams,
columns, slabs, openings, stairs, ladders, equipment foundations, and handrails.
Systems and Specifications User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating systems and selecting
which specifications are available for each system type.

Reference Data Guides

SmartPlant 3D 2D Symbols User's Guide - Provides command reference information and
procedural instructions for creating 2D symbols used to represent collars, clips, profiles, brackets,
and other items.
SmartPlant 3D 2D Symbols Reference Data Guide - Provides information about the
two-dimensional symbols used in all tasks.
Drawings and Reports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about reports reference data.
Electrical Reference Data Guide - Provides information about electrical cable, cableway, cable
tray, and conduit reference data.
Electrical 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the cable tray and conduit 3D
symbols that are available.
Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide - Provides information about equipment
reference data.

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Equipment 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the equipment, equipment

component, design shapes, and design aides 3D symbols that are available.
Hangers and Supports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hangers and supports
reference data.
Hangers and Supports 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger and
support 3D symbols that are available.
HVAC Reference Data Guide - Provides information about HVAC reference data.
HVAC 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the HVAC 3D symbols that are
available.
SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide - Provides instructions about the Bulkload utility, codelists,
and the reference data common to several disciplines.
Piping Reference Data Guide - Provides information about piping reference data including piping
specifications, piping specification rules, piping parts, and piping symbols.
Piping 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the piping 3D symbols that are
available.
Space Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about space management
reference data.
Structure Reference Data Guide - Provides information about structural reference data.
Structure 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the stair, ladder, footings, and
equipment foundation 3D symbols that are available.

ISOGEN Guides
Symbol Keys Reference Guide - Provides information about the symbol keys for isometric
drawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.

Documentation Comments
We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:
PPMdoc@[Link].

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What's New in Electrical
The following changes have been made to the Electrical task.
Version 2009.1
 The documentation now includes conceptual information about the process the software uses
when autorouting cable in the model. For more information, see Appendix: Cable Autorouting
(on page 183).
 Cross-section restriction of width being greater than or equal to depth is removed.
 You can now modify the route of a cable through an area without changing the route the in
another area using the new features on the Edit Cable Path Ribbon Bar. (P3 CP:160236)
 You can now place cable trays with barriers or dividers. Barriers Tab (New Cableway Dialog
Box) (P3 CP:17571)
 A Sequence command has been added to order the segments (parts) of conduits or cable trays.
(P3 CP:160840)
Version 2009
 You now have the option to allow auto-routing of Cables through a turn or a branch feature
whose throat radius value is less than the Cable's minimum bend radius value. (P2 CP: 70035)
 You can now locate the entry and exit points on the cable tray turn and branch features.
 You can route zero specification cableways from conduit end features. See Branch Cableway
from a Conduit End Feature (on page 42) and Connect Conduit End Features (on page 65).
(P2 CP: 139694)
 Routing for duct banks (on page 25) has been added to the cableway command. You can route
duct bank encasement and conduits at the same time. You can also branch the duct bank and
route some or all of the conduits. After the duct bank is routed, you can modify it using many
of the common applications such as move and copy. (P2 CP: 17587)
 You can set way points (on page 118) and set avoidance zones (on page 117) to ensure that
cables are auto-routed the way you want. (P3 CP: 123834)
 For clarity, the Vertical and Horizontal stacking modes have been renamed to Along Depth
(see "Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box)" on page 50) mode and Along Width
(see "Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box)" on page 50) mode, respectively.
(P3 CP: 144551)
 You can now set signal type and voltage grade values to "undefined" in the Cable Properties
dialog box (on page 163). (P3 CP: 127639)

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Electrical

Electrical Systems
Electrical systems are a way of organizing electrical objects such as cableways and conduits,
within the system hierarchy of your model. You also use the electrical system to control the
specifications that can be used within the system, such as conduit, cableway, and cable tray
specifications.
You can create and organize electrical systems using any criteria you choose. For example, you
could base an electrical system on the area where the objects are located; you could also base an
electrical system on the designer who models the cableway.
You create electrical systems in the Systems and Specifications task or by right-clicking the
objects on the System tab in Workspace Explorer. Electrical systems can later be reorganized in
the system hierarchy based on your access privileges to the permission groups of the plants.

Electrical Task
The Electrical task uses point-by-point route design to insert cableway and cable tray components
into a 3-D model. After routing the cableway and cable tray components, you can place conduits
and cables. To help you view the electrical parts of your model, you can apply surface style rules.
(See Create a Surface Style Rule in the SmartPlant 3D Common User's Guide.)
A cableway represents a path for a cable tray or bare cables. The cableway has no physical
counterpart; it simply reserves space. Cable tray, on the other hand, does have a physical
counterpart.
For models that include underground placement of electrical cables, the software provides a duct
bank option which allows you to draw the cableway and place conduits at the same time. The duct
bank object lets you design conduits of the same specifications or individualize each conduit run,
if needed.
The Electrical task includes the following commands:
Select - Resets all commands and allows you to select objects in the model. For more
information, see Select in the SmartPlant 3D Common User's Guide.
Route Cableway - Creates a new cableway, duct bank, or cable tray; extends an
existing run; or routes to an end feature. For more information, see Route Cableway (on
page 32).
Route Conduit - Creates a new conduit run or extends an existing run. For more
information, see Route Conduit (on page 57).
Insert Transition - Adjusts the cableway to accommodate combinations of change in
shape and size, manually places and modifies a transition, and indirectly changes a
cross section in the cableway routing. For more information, see Insert Transition (on
page 75).
Insert Component - Adds a component into a cableway or conduit run. For more

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information, see Insert Component (on page 85).

Auto Connect Cableways - Automatically places the fittings needed to connect a
cableway. Zero spec cableway (Cws-0) is routed between existing cableways and the
new cableway is automatically placed. For more information, see Auto Connect
Cableways (on page 91).
Place Equipment - Selects any equipment from the Catalog and places it in the model
and modifies the offset of the equipment and its relationships. You can mate, connect,
or align equipment, and precisely position the equipment. For more information, see
Place Equipment (on page 95).
Insert Cable - Creates a new cable run in the model. You define the properties of the
cable run by defining the relationship of the cable run to other objects in the model,
such as pieces of equipment or electrical cabinets. For more information, see Insert
Cable (on page 112).
Edit Cable Path - Routes cables through the various cableway trunks and conduits that
exist in the model. You can force the cable to go through a particular cableway or force
the cable to detour a particular cableway. For more information, see Edit Cable Path
(on page 115).
Insert Cable Marker - Places cable markers at points along cableway or conduit
features. For more information, see Insert Cable Marker (on page 124).
Insert Split - Places a splice plate or other type of split in the selected cable tray. For
more information, see Insert Split (on page 125).
Set View by Cable - Assists the designer when routing cable by only showing objects
of interest and hiding non-applicable objects in the model. This command is located on
the View menu. For more information, see Set View by Cable (on page 123).
View Cable Schedule - Displays a list of the retrieved cable schedule documents. This
command is located on the SmartPlant menu. For more information, see View Cable
Schedule (on page 131).

See Also
Electrical Workflow (on page 31)
Move Features (on page 135)
Delete Features (on page 145)
Edit Properties (on page 151)

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The Routing Paradigm

The routing process is the same for cableway, cable tray, conduits, cables, and duct banks.
The following terms describe the different objects that you might work with during a modeling
session:
 Run - An unordered list of items that make up the routing entity with which you are working.
In other words, the length of your cableway from start to finish.
 Leg - An ordered list of items; that is, the items must fit together in a certain way. Say, for
example, that you are routing a cableway. A cableway run is often comprised of a number of
twists and turns, and straight pieces. Together these pieces make a leg.
 Feature - A high-level object that comprises part of a routing entity in the model. You are free
to move the feature at any time during the design process. Features are designs with intent;
that is, you use features to route the entity to suit your model's design. Features include the
following:
 End feature - A high-level object that represents either end of the routing entity.
 Straight feature - A high-level object that represents a straight section of the routing
entity.
 Turn feature - A high-level object that composes part of a routing entity in the model.
The turn feature represents a change in direction for the routing entity.
 Transition feature - A high-level object that represents a change of cross section of the
routing entity.
 Parent feature - A high-level object that represents a feature that includes an additional
feature, such as an insulated straight feature.
 Part - Equipment selected from a catalog, such as elbows or tees that allow you to turn
corners.
 Port - An open end of a part.
 Connection - The junction where a port meets the routing entity or another part. The
connection may be sealed or unsealed.
 Connection Item - Items that seal a connection, such as welds or bolts.

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The following image displays the relationships between some of these objects:

See Also
Electrical (on page 15)

Cableways
Cableways do not have any physical parts; they are used in the 3D model to reserve space for
cable trays and cable. The reserved space allows interference checking along the route. That is, if
any other object is in the same space, a clash results which can be resolved in the modeling phase.

Cableway Run
A cableway run is a connected series of features that normally have the same specification. All
cableway features belong to a run.

Cableway Features
When you route a cableway, you place features as you go. These features define high-level design
information that allows you to create your model to your requirements. As you route cableway,
the software automatically selects specific parts based on the specification of the run. You may
freely move features about at any time during the design process.

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The following illustration shows a cableway run and some of its features.

 By default, the software uses Fast-Mode routing, which means that you do not see parts while
in dynamic display. You can toggle Fast-Mode routing on and off by pressing SHIFT+F.
 When you start routing a branch from a cableway, the branch does not inherit all the
properties from the header run. Instead, the specification and fill efficiency boxes display the
values that were used last. (A header run is the main length of cableway from which other
cableways can branch into or out of. The header run is usually larger in cross-section than the
branch.)
 You must use zero-spec cableway in your cableway network if you want to later route cable
across gaps in the tray. For more information, see Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks
(on page 111).
See Also
Cable Trays (on page 20)

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Cable Trays
A cable tray is a physical unit that supports and routes cable.

Cable Tray Run

A cable tray run is a connected series of features that normally have the same specification. All
cable tray features belong to a cable tray run. That is, they do not stand alone but are connected to
the cable tray run.

Cable Tray Barriers or Dividers

You use barriers or dividers to create lengthwise partitions in a cable tray so that the new
cableways can carry cables with different signal types. The following illustration shows how one
barrier creates two cableways and two barriers create three new cableways, and so on. SmartPlant
3D reports all the cables it supports, as well as the cumulative loads of all of the zones.

Cable Tray Features

When you route a cable tray run, you place features as you go. These features define high-level
design information that allows you to create your model to your requirements. When you are
routing cable tray, the software automatically selects the specific parts for the features based on
the specification of the run. You may freely move features about at any time during the design
process.

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The following illustration shows a cable tray run and some of its features.

As the cable trays are modified, cable lengths are automatically adjusted. When new cables are
added, the fill of the cable tray or conduit is calculated. You can view the maximum fill on the
ribbon or Properties dialog box for straight features. The software highlights the feature when
you click the MaxFill button on the horizontal ribbon bar.

Conduits
Conduits are the hollow tubing used to house and protect cables.
If you are routing duct banks, you can define the conduits to be drawn simultaneously with
the encasement. If necessary, you can modify the conduit design later.

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Conduit Runs
A conduit run is a connected series of features that normally have the same specification. A
conduit run includes straight features; along-leg features such as branches, transitions, and
reducers; turn features; and end features.

Conduit Features
All conduit features belong to a run. When you route a conduit run, you place, as you go, conduit
features that define high-level design information. Features are free for you to move at any time
during the design process. You can think of features as logical collections of parts driven by the
specification.
By default, the software uses Fast-Mode routing, which means that you do not see parts
while in dynamics. You can toggle Fast-Mode routing on and off by pressing SHIFT+F.

Conduit Parts
Conduit parts are the physical components that compose a conduit feature. Part size and properties
depend on the specification. The software selects the specific parts based on the specification of
the run. You can select conduit parts from the catalog to place in your conduit network. Examples
of conduit parts include couplings, unions, and tees.

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By default, the software uses Fast-Mode routing, which means that you do not see parts
while in dynamics. You can toggle Fast-Mode routing on and off by pressing SHIFT+F.

Connecting Conduits
The software automatically generates connection objects when you join components together.
Two main groups of connections are available: those that do generate parts or those that do not
generate parts (implied connection parts). Connections are used at the junction of conduit parts,
conduit to equipment, and conduit to cable tray and cable tray parts. The behavior of conduit
connections matches piping connections.
Connections are created when a straight feature joins another straight feature. Also, connections
result when a straight feature joins a turn feature, branch feature, or component feature and when
the conduit joins equipment and connections to cable tray.
While you route conduit, the software creates the connection for conduit to cable tray. You can
select any point on the cable tray when the software prompts you to designate a point for routing.
The connection of conduit to cable tray resembles the connection between piping and piping
supports. The software places the part based on the default part listed in the reference data.
You can view the data using the Edit > Properties command or generate reports for the
connection information. You can change generated connected parts to other connection parts if
other parts exist in the current specification. To edit or replace connection information, you use
the connection property pages.

Connecting Conduits to Equipment

Conduit connects to equipment at a conduit port location. You can use a connection part, like a
clamp or coupling.
The part determination depends on the connecting end preparations and the conduit reference
data. For example, if the conduit connection is threaded, the conduit threads directly into the
equipment surface. Because of the direct connection, the software does not generate a connection
part.
Copying equipment does not affect any cables or conduit connected to the original equipment.
Modifying equipment does not affect any cables or conduit connected unless you modify the port.
Size changes in ports cause the placement of a reducer at the connection site for any conduit that
you previously connected.

Conduits versus Piping

The process of adding conduit and routing pipe share many conceptual similarities. However,
differences do exist between the two disciplines.
 Conduit routing does not import data from a diagramming tool, such as a P&ID.
 Conduit does not have insulation.
 As compared to piping, conduit does not have property for fluid, flow direction, insulation,
heat tracing, or jacketed piping.
 Conduit does not have temperature limits.
 No welds are required for conduit. Unlike piping, all conduit fitting connections are threaded
in male/female connections and compression types.
 Branch reporting ownership does not apply to conduit.
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 Conduit does not have bolted or through-bolted connections.

 Nuts or washers are not associated with conduit.
 You can use gaskets in conduit clamped or compression connections.
 Standard reports and material take-off reports do apply to conduit.
 For conduit, you can insert splits, such as couplings and unions, with the Insert Component
command. For piping, you use the Insert Split command.
 The nominal diameter for conduit is specified as the inside diameter, similar to small bore
piping. Reference data stores this information.
 Conduit does not have a system level corresponding to pipelines.
 You cannot place pipes in a conduit system, and you cannot place conduit in a pipeline.
 The user interface does not include turn type. The part definition in the specification controls
the turn type.
See Also
Route Conduit (on page 57)
Route Cableway (on page 32)

Cabling
A cable is bound or sheathed group of mutually insulated conductors. When working with cables,
the software lets you choose the specific cable product required.

Cable Run
The length of a cable, from start to finish, is called a cable run. It is an unordered list of all the
pieces that make up the cable.
When you add a cable run, you define the properties of the cable run. In addition, you define the
relationship of the cable run to other objects in the model, such as electrical cabinets and
equipment. You can create parallel cables, if necessary, by entering a number greater than 1 for
the parallel cables property; the software then creates a parallel cable (parent) and multiple
paralleled cables (children).

Autorouting Cable
The software provides autorouting functionality, which routes the cable according to the shortest
path from the starting point to the ending point on the cable tray or conduit. Routing is done
through the cable trays and conduit that have their signal type already defined. You can modify the
assigned autorouted path, if necessary, by specifying additional must-include cable trays for the
selected cable.
 Max fill - During the autorouting process, the software considers the cable tray fill. You can
choose to allow overfilling of the cable trays or to allow real-time fill calculations during the
routing process.
Fill calculations are based on the NEC standard. The software performs the calculations using
an external Visual Basic module, which can be customized based on the requirements of a
given project.
Autorouting is off by default; therefore, you must click AutoRoute on the Edit Cable Path
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Editing Cable Path

After the software automatically routes the cable, you can edit the cable path so that the cable runs
through the proper cable trays. You define the cable entry point into the cableway system (the
cableway trunks and conduit that the cable is to go through) and the cable exit point from the
cableway system. If you do not have cableway trunks and conduit in your model, use the Route
Cableway and Route Conduit commands to create them.
 Max fill - As you route cable, you can view the maximum fill for the cable tray or conduit by
checking the Max Fill box on the ribbon or displaying the Properties dialog box for the
straight features. In this way, you can be notified immediately when the fill approaches the
maximum value. If you click Max Fill, the software highlights the portion of the tray or
conduit containing the maximum loading.
 Style Rules - You can also use surface style rules to show which cable trays are full and which
ones are nearly full.
 Cable fill report - You can run a cable fill report for cable tray or conduit.

Place Cable Markers

After you route cables, you can place markers on the cables. A cable marker is a named object that
can be placed at points along cableway and conduit features to designate the path of the cables.
You can run a report on the paths to communicate this information to other interested parties.
See Also
Create a Cable (on page 113)
Edit Cable Path (on page 117)
Insert a Cable Marker (on page 124)

Duct Banks
A duct bank is the concrete-encased underground container used for laying conduits for electric
and telephone lines, as well as other utilities. In general, two or more conduits routed side-by-side
create a bank. Duct banks are generally sloped to drain off condensation.

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A duct bank system consists of the following:

 Duct banks entering the ground
 Duct banks exchanging cables at pull pits or manholes
 Duct banks emerging from the ground
The software allows you to route both the casing and its conduits simultaneously—customizing
each conduit, as necessary. In addition, you can map connectivity from a conduit in one duct bank
to a conduit in another duct bank at a pull pit or manhole junction using the Cableway
Autoconnect command. After modeling the duct bank, drawings can be extracted and reports can
be generated.
You create duct banks using the Route Cableway command on the vertical toolbar. On the
Create New Run dialog box, you select the duct bank specification and the Multi-Route tab
changes to the Duct Bank tab. You use this tab to design the duct bank. You can set all conduits to
the same size and relative position, or you can define the individual conduit runs on the Duct
Bank tab.

Recommended Work Flow

The recommended workflow is to route the entire duct bank as a continuous segment. Should you
choose to route the duct bank as two or more discontinuous segments, you are responsible for
duplicating the cross-section information for each segment and for resolving any incompatibilities
that may arise during merging of the duct banks.

Modifying Duct Banks

After you have modeled the duct bank, you might need to modify it. The available modifications
include the following:
 Delete or move the duct bank as a whole or move a section of the duct bank.
 Extend or shrink the duct bank.
 Change the angle of the turns.
 Modify the relative position of a conduit in a duct bank.
 Add or remove conduit from the duct bank.
 Merge two segments of a duct bank.
Merging is NOT the preferred workflow; the preferred workflow is to route the entire
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Pull Pits and Manholes

Pull pits are concrete chambers where a cable from a conduit in one duct bank is fed to a conduit in
another duct bank. The pull pit itself is modeled as equipment. To make cable routing possible in
the duct bank, the cable paths must be contiguous. Conduits carrying these cables need to be
connected with Zero-spec cableway (Cws-0). Use Auto Connect Cableways (on page 91) to
easily connect the cableways.

Branching Duct Banks

A duct bank might need to branch at some point to reach all of its destinations. When branching
occurs, the number of conduits from the original duct bank might not match the number of
conduits in the branch. That is, each branch may carry only a subset of the original conduits.

 To route duct banks, select a Duct Bank specification on the New Cableway dialog box.
The delivered specification DBS-0 is a duct bank specification.
 To successfully move the duct bank, select the entire duct bank: conduits and encasement.
 Set the pull pit color to translucent so that you can accurately branch the cables. Setting the
encasement to translucent is also helpful. You can set the colors use Format > Surface Style
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 On the Duct Bank tab cross section, row 1 (x) is at the bottom and column 1 (y) is on the left.

See Also
Duct Bank Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) (on page 51)
Add Conduits to a Duct Bank (on page 64)
Branch Duct Banks (on page 43)
Change Duct Bank Turn Angle (on page 43)
Copy a Duct Bank (on page 41)
Delete a Duct Bank (on page 147)
Duct Banks at Pull Pits (on page 93)
Extend or Shorten Duct Bank (on page 44)
Merge Two Duct Bank Segments (on page 92)
Move Duct Bank (on page 140)
Remove Conduit from Duct Bank (on page 65)
Route Duct Bank (on page 40)

Permission Groups and Routing

Several different users in different permission groups can work together when routing if you know
how the software handles the different situations. Starting in version 6.0, Electrical fully supports
different users, with different sets of privileges, working on different runs such as when working
in a Global Workshare Configuration.
Prior to version 6.0, pipe route legs could be shared between pipe runs. In version 6.0 and later, the
software creates an Intermediate End Feature (IEF) at the end of a pipe run connected to another
pipe run and creates a logical connection between the two IEFs/runs. The legs stop at the IEF and
are no longer shared between pipe runs. You do not need to create a separate permission group for
the pipe run and for the features of the pipe run. Everything can now be in the same permission
group.

Assignment of Permission Groups

The first thing to know is how permission groups are assigned:
 Objects that you create directly are assigned to the active permission group.
 Objects created automatically by the software are assigned a permission group determined by
an internal set of rules. The permission group assigned is not necessarily the active permission
group. Examples of automatically placed objects include connections and a pipe
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 Parts generated by features are assigned the permission group of the parent feature.
Remember, however, that runs can be in a different permission group than its collective
features and parts.
 End features use the permission group of the run to which they belong.
 Connections use the permission group of the parts to which they are connected. If the
connection is between parts with different permission groups, the permission group to which
the user has write access is used. If the connection is between an equipment nozzle and a route
part, the route part permission group is used for the connection.
 Piping connection objects (welds, bolt sets, gaskets, clamps) use the permission group of the
connection that generated it.

Systems and Permission Groups

A system is a logical grouping of sub-systems. When you add or remove a sub-system, you are
modifying the definition of the parent system. Therefore, you must have write access to the parent
system. You do not need write access to the grandparent system. For example, to create a pipe run,
you need write access to the parent pipeline. However, you do not need access to the system to
which the pipeline belongs.
When participating in a Global Workshare Configuration, you must manage all permission groups
at the host site. The sub- system requirement to have write access to its parent system is not
possible if the sub-system's permission group is created at the satellite site and the parent system's
permission group is created at the host site.
For example, your host site is Houston and your satellite site is London. You create a system
called "Pipe Rack 100" and its controlling permission group in Houston. You assign user John,
who works in London, write access. During the workshare replication process, the "Pipe Rack
100" system and permission group is "duplicated" in London. In London, John can add columns,
beams, braces and whatever else he wants to the "Pipe Rack 100" system because John was given
write access to the system's permission group in Houston. John cannot delete or change any of the
properties of the "Pipe Rack 100" system in London because the host site, Houston, owns it. He
can only "add" objects to the system. If John were to travel to Houston and log on there, he could
delete or change any of the properties of the "Pipe Rack 100" system because the Houston host site
owns it.

Example Configuration A
In this example, two users, John and Peter, are working on the same run with exclusive access.
John is responsible for part of the run, and Peter is responsible for the other part of the run. Neither
John nor Peter should be able to modify the work of the other person. The administrator should
configure the permission groups as follows:
 Create three different permission groups: PG-Run, PG-John, and PG-Peter. Both John and
Peter should have full control access to PG-Run. John should have full control access to PG-
John while Peter should have read-only access to PG- John. Peter should have full control
access to PG- Peter while John should have read-only access to PG- Peter.
The run should be created using the PG-Run permission group. When John works on his parts of
the run, he should use PG-John as the active permission group. When Peter works on his parts of
the run, he should use PG-Peter as the active permission group. The two halves of the run should
connect at a component such as a valve (piping) or a union (electrical).

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For example, John routes his part of the run, places a flange, and then places a gate valve. Peter
then places a flange manually connecting to the open port of the gate valve, and then continues his
part of the run.
For example, John routes his part of the run, and places a coupling. Peter then manually connects
to the open port of the coupling, and then continues his part of the run.

Example Configuration B
In this example, two users, John and Peter, are working on different but in-line connected runs
with exclusive access. For example, John places an elbow, a straight piece, and a union, then
stops. Peter connects to the open port of the union, and then continues routing. The administrator
should configure the permission groups as follows:
 Create two different permission groups: PG-John and PG-Peter. John should have full
control access to PG-John while Peter should have read-only access to PG-John. Similarly,
Peter should have full control access to PG-Peter while John should have read-only access to
PG-Peter.
John should create the run using the PG-John permission group and route his part of the run.
When Peter works on his part of the run, he should use PG-Peter as the active permission group.
The Intermediate End Features will handle the connection between the two parts of the run.

Example Configuration C
In this example, two users, John and Peter, are working on different runs connected by branching
components such as a tee. The administrator should configure the permission groups as follows:
 Create two permission groups: PG-John and PG-Peter. John should have full control access
to PG-John while Peter should have read-only access to PG-John. Similarly, Peter should
have full control access to PG-Peter while John should have read-only access to PG-Peter.
John creates an initial header run using PG-John as the active permission group and routes it as
needed. Peter now wants to branch from John's run. Peter sets PG-Peter as the active permission
group and selects the header in John's run from which to branch. Instead of creating the header
component (such as a tee), the software generates a To Do List item for John.
When John updates the out-of-date To Do List item, the software modifies the header to add the
tee, and then generates a To Do List item for Peter.
When Peter updates his out-of-date To Do List item, the software fixes the branch leg (the end of
the branch leg is adjusted to the tee port). This is called a double hand-shaking mechanism.

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Electrical Workflow
Before you begin routing cableways, duct banks, cable trays, conduit, and cable, you must define
your reference data. Using the reference data workbooks, you can create custom parts for
electrical modeling. Your first step should be to review, edit, and customize the delivered
electrical reference data. For more information, see the Electrical Reference Data Guide available
from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
After the reference data is customized to suit your needs, define the necessary electrical systems
that you want in your model. You can define the systems in the Systems and Specifications task,
or you can right-click the System tab in the Workspace Explorer for a quick way to create
systems. It is possible to insert cable before systems are defined in the model, but then you must
edit your cables after placement to assign them to the correct system.
After the electrical reference data and the needed systems are defined, you can begin placing
cableways, duct banks, and cable trays in your model. To divide the cable tray into purchasable
lengths, use the Insert Split command. To add equipment and cabinets, use the Place
Equipment command within the Electrical task. You can then route conduit as needed. With
the cableway and conduit systems are in place, you can route the cable in your model.
See Also
Electrical Common Tasks (on page 31)
Electrical (on page 15)

Electrical Common Tasks

The following tasks are used frequently in the Electrical task.

Customize Reference Data

Create new electrical reference data by editing the [Link], [Link], [Link],
[Link], and [Link], workbooks. For more information, see the Electrical Reference
Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.

Route Cableway, Duct Bank, and Cable Tray

Route the cableway and cable tray network or a duct bank in the model. For more information, see
Create new cableway (on page 38).
After routing cable tray, you can split it into purchasable lengths. For more information, see Insert
multiple cable tray splits (on page 128) and Insert a single cable tray split (on page 128).

Route Conduit
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Place Equipment
Use the Place Equipment command in the Electrical task or in the Equipment and Furnishings
task to place equipment and cabinets in the model. For more information, see Place equipment
from the catalog (on page 99).

Create Cable
Place cables in the model. For more information, see Create a cable (on page 113).

Route Cables
Route the cables that are in the model. For more information, see Edit cable path (on page 117).

Change Properties
To change properties for a selected object, like a feature or run, click the Properties button on the
horizontal ribbon bar. From there you can change the parent system, the run name, the
specifications, and the properties associated with the tray run.

Route Cableway
Creates, models, and extends cableway, duct bank, and cable tray quickly and precisely.
Cableway reserves space in the model and does not contain physical parts. Cable tray and duct
bank, on the other hand, do contain physical parts.
The software supports the following operations:
 Routing new cableway in free space
 Routing multiple, parallel cableway runs at the same time
 Routing cableway to or from an end feature or transition
 Routing cableway to or from an equipment nozzle
 Routing cableway to branch into or branch out of another cableway
 Inserting a cableway transition feature while routing
 Changing the cross section type and other properties of the cableway
 Placing barriers or dividers
You can route cableway, duct bank, and cable tray in fast mode by pressing SHIFT+F. When
routing in fast mode, the software does not render elbows or turns during the dynamic display.
After you define the run location, the software displays the elbows. Press SHIFT+F again to turn
off fast mode.

 A duct bank is a casing that encloses conduit runs. The enclosing run becomes a cableway
which does not have parts; however, conduits parts are available for the enclosed conduits.
 Duct banks can be logically connected with other duct banks of similar cross-section. They
can also logically connect with cableway runs with no parts.
 Duct banks do not form transitions. The connecting cableways always form the transition.
 You can route cables out of networks containing duct banks or cableways.
 Both auto routing and manual routing of cables through these networks is supported.

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Route Cableway Ribbon

Sets options for routing a cableway. The ribbon displays different options based on the feature
shape, such as rectangular, flat oval, and round.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Settings dialog box. For more information, see
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47).
Start Route - Click to specify the starting location.
End Route - Click to specify the terminating location.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. The icon in the
ribbon changes depending on your selection. The options include:
 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays a list containing all existing runs in the same system as the last placed run. Select
the cableway to route or select New Cableway to create a new cableway. Select More to select a
different system or run.
Shape - Sets the offset cross section shape. When you change the cross section type, the
dimension boxes display different values. You cannot edit these values.
 If you select Rectangle or Flat Oval, all dimension properties are displayed, such as Width
or Depth.
 If you select Round, the Diameter box is available.
When you change the cross section while routing, the software automatically converts the size,
based on an equal area method. Formulas include:
 - Area of a circular shape. In this equation, r represents the radius of the circle.
 - Area of a rectangular shape. In this equation, a represents one side of the
rectangle, and b represents the other side of the rectangle.
 - Area of a flat oval shape. In this equation, a represents the major
dimension, and b represents the minor dimension. When you modify the shape from circular
to rectangular or flat oval, two unknowns appear in the formula. The software uses an iterative
process to determine the two values.
Diameter - Sets the diameter of the cross section.
Width - Sets the width dimension of the cross section. Values stored in the reference data
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the depth is not defined, or the Depth box is empty, the width size is based on the default width
ratio. This option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section. The list of options is determined by the values stored in
the reference data. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current width. If the width
is not defined, or the Width box is empty, the depth size is based on the default width ratio. This
option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.
Orientation - Determines the orientation of the cross section. You can also edit the orientation
value on the feature Properties dialog boxes. You can orient the cross section in a standard or
skewed position, and you can specify the location of a cross section in the cableway. Orientation
changes the local axis (U or V) of the cableway associated with the width axis of the offset cross
section. You cannot access the orientation if an end feature or nozzle is selected to position the
offset; this action fixes the orientation of both ends of the transition.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle - Enter or select an angle for the current route segment. You can enter any value needed,
provided it does not conflict with the defined specifications. If the Angle Lock is unlocked, this
box displays a dynamic readout of the current bend angle.
Length Lock - Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length - Enter or select a length for the current route segment.
Offset - Displays an offset of the part surface from the working plane.

Edit Cableway Along Leg Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway along leg feature.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 165).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Run - Displays the name of the cableway. Another cableway can be selected if needed. Select
More to select a different cableway in the workspace or database.

Edit Cableway End Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway end feature.
Properties - Displays the Cableway End Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 166).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the cableway. Another cableway can be selected if needed. Select
More to select a different cableway in the workspace or database.
Part - Allows you to specify the part associated with the end feature.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle Leg - Displays the angle of any turn or branch component that is located at the other end of
the leg with which the selected end feature is associated. If no turn or branch exists at the other end
of the leg, then this box is disabled. Changing the angle value adjusts the position of the selected
end feature to achieve the specified angle and then locks that angle value. When this box is
unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected end component is moved.
Length Lock - Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length - Displays the length of the cableway connected to the end being edited. Entering a value
in this box adjusts the position of the selected end feature to achieve the specified length and then
locks that length value. When this box is unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected
end component is moved.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch® offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
cableway that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to
help route the cableway. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) (on
page 54).

Edit Cableway Straight Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway straight feature.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Straight Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 168).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the cableway. Another cableway can be selected if needed. Select
More to select a different cableway in the workspace or database.
Shape - Sets the offset cross-section shape. When you change the cross-section type, the
dimension boxes display different values. You cannot edit these values.
 If you select Rectangle or Flat Oval, all dimension properties are displayed, such as Width
or Depth.
 If you select Round, the Diameter box is available.
This box displays the current value if an end feature is selected to position the offset because this
fixes the cross section shape and the size of the offset cross section.
Diameter - Sets the diameter of the cross section. This option is available only if you have
selected Round in the Shape box.
Width - Sets the width dimension of the cross section. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current depth. If
the depth is not defined, or the Depth box is empty, the width size is based on the default width
ratio. This option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section. The list of options is determined by the values stored in
the reference data. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current width. If the width
is not defined, or the Width box is empty, the depth size is based on the default width ratio. This
option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.
Orientation - Determines the orientation of the cross section.
Lock Length - Locks or unlocks the Length box.
You can use the Lock Length button when moving features. When leg length is locked during the
move of a straight feature, the software automatically modifies the turn points, along with the
length and angle of adjacent straight features, to remain connected to the moved leg.
When leg length is not locked during the move of a straight feature, the software extends or
shortens the associated legs to connect with the new position of the moved leg.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch® offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
cableway that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to
help route the cableway. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) (on
page 54).

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Max Fill - Displays the percent maximum fill of the cableway straight feature. This button is
enabled if the cable tray contains cable. You can click this button to depress it, and the software
will highlight the area with the maximum fill on the cableway in the model.

Edit Cableway Turn Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway turn feature.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Turn Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 172).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
available:
 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to
any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the cableway. Another cableway can be selected if needed. Select
More to select a different cableway in the workspace or database.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected turn. The Type list also contains the
short codes associated with any other turns defined in the specification for the current nominal
diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected turn with one of a different
type. If the type is MITER, then another box appears on the ribbon that allows you to choose the
number of miters.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the angle. Locking the corresponding angle value creates a
constraint along which the selected turn angle can be moved.
Angle 2 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
is blank, there is no turn feature located at the end of the leg. Although this value can be changed,
the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the turn that you are editing. Modification of this value repositions
the selected turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 3 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
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the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
cableway that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to
help route the cableway. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) (on
page 54).

What do you want to do?

 Create new cableway (on page 38)
 Place components while routing cableway (on page 39)
 Route cableway with an offset (on page 39)
 Route duct bank (on page 40)
 Copy a cableway run (on page 40)
 Copy a duct bank (on page 41)
 Branch cableway from a turn feature (on page 41)
 Branch cableway from a conduit end feature (on page 42)
 Branch duct banks (on page 43)
 Change duct bank turn angle (on page 43)
 Extend existing cableway (on page 43)
 Extend or shorten duct bank (on page 44)
 Choose a working plane (on page 44)
 Define settings for cableway (on page 44)
 Define cable tray barriers (on page 45)
 Select cableway cross section properties (on page 45)

Create new cableway

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a starting point in the graphic view for the new cableway.
If you select a feature located at the end of an existing run, the software continues the run
of the selected feature. Skip to step 5.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), specify the settings for the cableway.
Define settings for cableway (on page 44)
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Select points to define the route of your cableway.

 You can use PinPoint, Point Along, and the SmartSketch® relationship indicators when
defining your cableway.

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 Using the Angle and Length constraints, you can lock these parameters while routing a
cableway.
6. Select the ending point of the cableway.
If you activate an end feature before starting the Route Cableway command, that feature
is the default starting point for the new cableway.

Place components while routing cableway

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the run starting point.
If you select a feature located at the end of an existing run, the software continues the run
of the selected feature. Skip to step 5.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), specify the settings for the conduit.
Define settings for cableway (on page 44)
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Select points to begin routing your cableway.
6. Click Insert Component when you want to insert a component.
7. On the ribbon, select the component type.
8. Click Finish.
9. Continue routing the cableway.
You can continue routing an existing run by selecting a run end feature or by selecting the
run name from the list of available runs.

Route cableway with an offset

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the run starting point.
3. Define the cableway properties on the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), and then click
OK.
4. From the Offset option, select Set Offset Reference.
5. Select either External or Cardinal Point from the Offset Reference Type grouping.
Route with an external offset
a. On the Set Offset Reference dialog box, select the option to use from the Measured
from field.
b. Type the offset distance to use in the Offset box.
c. Click OK on the Set Offset Reference dialog box.
d. Select the appropriate route plane.
e. Move the pointer over the object in the model from which you want to measure the offset
until the object is added to the SmartSketch locate list. This glyph appears.

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f. Move the pointer until the offset line and glyph appear, and then click to route the
run.
g. Select the ending point of the run. Right-click to end a run that does not terminate in a
nozzle or branch.
Route with a cardinal point offset
h. On the Set Offset Reference dialog box, select the Cardinal Point option, and then
select a cardinal point on the illustration.
i. Click OK on the Set Offset Reference dialog box.
j. Select the appropriate route plane.
k. Click in the model to route the run.
l. Select the ending point of the run. Right-click to end a run that does not terminate in a
nozzle or branch.

Route duct bank

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Click to select a starting point in the graphic view for the new duct bank route.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), select a Duct Bank Specification such as the
delivered DBS-0.
Be sure you have selected a System on the General tab.
4. On the Duct Bank tab, set the Duct Bank Properties.
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.
6. Select points to define the route of your duct bank.
You can use PinPoint, Point Along, and the SmartSketch® relationship indicators when
defining your duct bank.
7. Select the ending point of the duct bank.
For help in viewing the conduits within the duct bank, you can set the surface of the
duct bank to a translucent color using Format > Surface Style Rules. For more information,
see Create a Surface Style Rule.

Copy a cableway run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableways in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway run to copy.
4. Click Edit > Copy.
5. Select a reference point by clicking a point on the selected cableway.
6. Click Edit > Paste.
7. Select appropriate options in the Paste dialog box.

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Select the Paste in place option to copy the Clipboard contents on top of the existing,
copied objects.
8. If you selected the Paste in place option, select Move from the main ribbon.
9. Identify a location in the model for the cableway run.
If you position an end of the copied cableway run so that it touches a cableway run end or
nozzle, the software automatically connects the two.

Copy a duct bank

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select All in the Locate Filter box.
3. Move the cursor near the duct bank and select cableway from the QuickPick options by
pressing the CTRL button as you click the mouse.
4. Select a reference point.
5. Click Edit > Copy.
6. Click Edit > Paste.
7. Select Move from the main ribbon.
8. Identify a location in the model for the duplicated duct bank.

Branch cableway from a turn feature

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a cableway or cable tray turn feature in the model.
From the point that you click on the turn feature, the software finds the closest point on
the centerline. This point is the branch point.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), choose zero-spec cableway (Cws-0) in the
Specification box.
4. Specify the other properties as needed.
5. Click OK, and route the cableway.

 Because zero-spec cableway is being routed, the software does not create any parts for the
new cableway or its connection to the existing cableway or cable tray.

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 The branch angle is determined by translating the centerline of the connected leg closest to the
branch point. The picture below shows the branch point (A), a reference line (B), the
centerline (C) of the connected leg, and the resulting branch angle (D).

Branch cableway from a conduit end feature

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the end feature of a conduit.
From the point that you click on the end feature, the software finds the closest point on
the centerline. This point is the branch point.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), choose zero-spec cableway (Cws-0) in the
Specification box.
4. Specify the other properties as needed and, then, click OK.
5. Continue routing the cableway.
Because zero-spec cableway is being routed, the software does not create any parts for the
new cableway. The software only supports the branching of a cableway specification run from
conduit end features. If you try to branch from conduit features other than conduit end features,
the software treats it as routing from free space and does not create any branch features.

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Branch duct banks

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select CableWay/Conduit Path Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. From an existing duct bank, select the conduit end features that you want to branch and the
enclosing duct bank end-feature.
It may be easier to select them all using a fence select and then remove those conduits
that are not needed. To remove them, hold down the Ctrl key and select the conduit end
features.
4. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
5. In the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), make any changes to the conduits you are
branching, and then click OK.
6. Continue to route the branch duct bank to the direction and length required.
When you branch away from the main duct bank, you can select one or more conduits. To
successfully branch the duct bank, be sure to select only the end features of the objects that you
want to extend.

Change duct bank turn angle

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select CableWay/Conduit Path Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select all the conduit end-features and the enclosing duct bank end-feature to move.
4. Click Move on the toolbar.
5. Click Move From and identify the point in the model.
6. Click Move To and identify the point in the model.
To change the angles of the turns, either select all the conduits or select only the conduits to
change. Then move the conduits using Common Move to achieve the new angle.

Extend existing cableway

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select an end feature of the existing cableway from which to extend the cableway.
3. Route the cableway as needed.

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Extend or shorten duct bank

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select CableWay/Conduit Path Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Click Inside fence on the Select ribbon.
4. Fence in the duct bank and conduit end features.
5. Click Move on the main ribbon.
6. Click a location on the duct bank to use as the move-from location.
7. Identify the move-to location by clicking in the model.
Be sure to select only the end features.

Choose a working plane

1. On the ribbon, click Plane .
2. Select the working surface from the list.
 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.

Define settings for cableway

1. On the General tab of the New Cableway dialog box, choose the system for the cableway in
the System box.
The System box lists up to the last ten selected systems. Choosing the More option at
the bottom of the list allows you to browse all systems in the workspace and database.
2. In the Cableway box, type the name of the new cableway that you are creating. If you do not
enter a name, the software generates a name from the specified naming rule.
You can choose a naming rule in the Name Rule box, if necessary.
3. Set the specification of the new cableway in the Specification box.
Use the Category option to view more properties that you can set for the cableway.

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Define cable tray barriers

1. Click the Route Cableway button on the vertical toolbar.
2. Click in the model to select a starting location for the cableway.
3. On the General tab of the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), complete the fields.
Entering a number in the Number of Barriers box adds a new tab to the dialog box
called Barriers.
4. Select the Barriers tab on the Properties page.
5. Select the <CableWay Properties>, and make your changes. Repeat for each of the
<CableWay Properties> that needs modifying.
6. Click OK.

Select cableway cross section properties

1. Click Properties on the horizontal ribbon while you are routing cableway.
2. On the Cableway Settings dialog box (on page 47), click the Cross Section tab.
3. On the Cross Section tab, select the shape of cross section that you want from the list. You
can select from rectangular, round, and flat oval.
4. Specify the dimensions of the cross section in the remaining cells in the grid.
You can also specify cross section properties in the Shape box and other boxes on the
Route Cableway ribbon.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)
New Cableway Dialog Box (on page 50)
Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs (on page 45)
Select Cableway Dialog Box (on page 54)
Select System Dialog Box (on page 54)
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) (on page 54)

Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs

The software supports routing multiple, parallel cableway or cable tray runs. You can route them
in one of two modes: Along Depth (stacked) or Along Width (side-by-side).
To route multiple, parallel cableway runs, use the Route Cableway command, and set
options as needed on the Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) (on page 50). The
software creates a master run and several slave runs. You route the master run, and the slave runs
follow along. The options specify the number of slave runs above and below or to the left and right
of the master run.
The cableway runs have identical properties as you route them. After the cableways are routed,
they are individual cableway runs without relationships to each other. For example, you can
change a property on the master run and it does not affect any of the slave runs.
The Multi-Route tab is not available when a Duct Bank specification has been selected on
the General tab.

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What do you want to do?

 Route multiple cableways (on page 46)
 Define settings for multi-routing along depth cableway (on page 46)
 Define settings for multi-routing along width cableway (on page 47)
 Test

Route multiple cableways

1. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a starting point in the graphic view for the new cableways.
3. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), specify the settings for the cableway on the
General tab.
Define settings for cableway (on page 44)
4. Click the Multi-Route tab to specify the settings for multi-routing.
Define settings for multi-routing along width cableway (on page 47)
Define settings for multi-routing along depth cableway (on page 46)
5. Click OK to close the dialog box.
6. Select points to define the route of your cableway. As you click, the software places the
master cableway, and the slave runs follow along.

 You can use PinPoint, Point Along, and the SmartSketch® relationship indicators when
defining your cableways.
 Using the Angle and Length constraints, you can lock these parameters while routing a
cableway.
7. Select the ending point of the cableway.

Define settings for multi-routing along depth cableway

1. On the Multi-Routing tab of the New Cableway dialog box, choose Along Depth in the
Mode box to create stacked cableways.
2. In the Cableways Above Master Run box enter the number of cableways that you want
above the master cableway.
3. In the Cableways Below Master Run box, enter the number of cableways that you want
below the master cableway.
4. In the Vertical Distance Between Trays box, enter the distance between the cableway runs.

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Define settings for multi-routing along width cableway

1. On the Multi-Routing tab of the New Cableway dialog box, choose Along Width in the
Mode box to create side-by-side cableways.
2. In the Cableways to Left of Master Run box enter the number of cableways that you want to
the left of the master cableway.
3. In the Cableways to Right of Master Run box, enter the number of cableways that you want
to the right of the master cableway.
4. In the Horizontal Distance Between Trays box, enter the distance between the cableway
runs.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)
New Cableway Dialog Box (on page 50)
Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs (on page 45)
Select Cableway Dialog Box (on page 54)
Select System Dialog Box (on page 54)
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) (on page 54)

Cableway Settings Dialog Box

Sets options for a cableway while you are routing.
See Also
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) (on page 49)
Defaults Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) (on page 50)
General Tab (Cableway Properties Dialog Box) (on page 167)
General Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) (on page 47)

General Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)

Displays the general properties of the cableway that you are routing.
Because cableway run properties are customizable in the reference data, only the
properties that are required by the software are documented.
Cableway properties are divided into several different categories: Standard, Surface Treatment
and Coating, Cable Fill, and Responsibility. You select which category that you want to define
values for by using the Category option.

Standard
System - Displays or defines the system for the cableway. The last system that you selected is the
default. Select More to display all defined systems. You can create a new system in the Systems
and Specifications task.
Cableway - Displays or defines the name of the cableway that you are creating.
Specification - Displays or defines the specification for the cableway. Specifications are assigned
to systems in the Systems and Specifications task. Only those specifications that are allowed in the
system that you selected appear. You define specifications in the reference data.

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For more information on defining specifications, see the Electrical Reference Data Guide,
available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.

Surface Treatment and Coating

Coating Requirement - Select the coating requirement for the cableway. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Coating Type - Select the type of coating for the cableway. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Type sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Color - Select the color of the cableway coating. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Color sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Area - Enter total area that the coating covers.

Responsibility
Cleaning Responsibility - Select the party responsible for cleaning the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Design Responsibility - Select the party responsible for designing the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Design Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Fabrication Responsibility - Select the party responsible for fabricating the cableway. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication
Responsibility select list in the Catalog task.
Installation Responsibility - Select the party responsible for installing the cableway. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Installation Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Painting Responsibility - Select the party responsible for painting the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Painting Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Requisition Responsibility - Select the party responsible for ordering the cableway. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Requisition Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Supply Responsibility - Select the party responsible for delivering the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Supply Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Testing Responsibility - Select the party responsible for testing the cableway. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Testing Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)

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Cross Section Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the cross section properties of the cableway.

Standard
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the
current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter of round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
The following picture shows the orientation angle (C).

(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)
Modify Cableway Cross Section Shape (on page 155)
Modify Multiple Cableway Cross Section Sizes (on page 154)

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Defaults Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)

Provides detailed, algebraic measurements for the length of a transition and the radius of a turn.
Transition Length - Defines the length of the transition.
Turn Radius - Displays the throat radius and bend radius of the turn transition. A default value
displays when the command is re-selected.
Turn Type - Allows you to select turn types, like Bend, Miter, and Chamfer, in addition to any
other turn types that the run specification allows. If you change specifications to one with parts,
the software overrides the type of turn that you have set and replaces it with the default turn type.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)

New Cableway Dialog Box

Creates a new cableway run or duct bank in your model using properties that you specify. You can
access the New Cableway dialog box by going to the Electrical task, selecting the Route
Cableway command, and then selecting <New Cableway> from the Run option on the
ribbon.
See Also
Create New Cableway (on page 38)
Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) (on page 50)
Duct Bank Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) (on page 51)
Barriers Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) (on page 52)

Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box)

Displays and defines properties for routing multiple, parallel cableway systems.
Mode - Designates the mode of parallel routing: Along Depth or Along Width. The Along
Depth mode creates stacked cableways, and the Along Width mode creates side-by-side
cableways.

Along Depth Mode

Cableways Above Master Run - Enter an integer to represent the number of cableways routed
above the master run.
Cableways Below Master Run - Enter an integer to represent the number of cableways routed
below the master run.
Vertical Distance Between Trays - Enter the vertical distance between the parallel cableways.
Modeling of Riser Sections - Specifies either constant spacing or constant leg length in riser
sections. In the current version, this setting is Maintain Constant Spacing and cannot be
changed.

Along Width Mode

Cableways to Left of Master Run - Enter an integer to represent the number of cableways routed
to the left of the master run.

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Cableways to Right of Master Run - Enter an integer to represent the number of cableways
routed to the right of the master run.
Horizontal Distance Between Trays - Enter the horizontal distance between the parallel
cableways.
Modeling of Skewed Sections - Specifies either constant spacing or constant leg length in
skewed sections. In the current version, this setting is Maintain Constant Spacing and cannot be
changed.
See Also
Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs (on page 45)

Duct Bank Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box)

Displays and defines properties of duct bank systems. To route a duct bank, begin by selecting a
duct Bank Specification on the General tab; that is, DBS-0.

Duct Bank Properties

Click Select Item for Modification > Duct Bank Properties to access the following properties.
Duct Bank Width - Enter the width of the duct bank.
Duct Bank Depth- Enter the depth of the duct bank.
Conduit to Conduit distance - Enter the distance from center point to center point on the
conduits.
Edge to Conduit distance - Enter the distance from the edge of the duct bank to the conduit
center point. (See the illustration in the Preview section that follows.)
Number of Conduit rows - Enter the number of rows.
Number of Conduit columns - Enter the number of columns.
Default Conduit Specification - Enter the conduit type specification.
Default Conduit Diameter - Enter the diameter of the conduit.

Preview

- Shows the cross section of the duct bank. You can modify individual
conduits by selecting the run number from the Select Item for Modification box.

- Provides a visual cue for the XY orientation.

- Validates the duct bank cross section properties and, if necessary, resizes the duct bank cross
section.
- Deletes the selected conduit run from the duct bank cross section.

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This command is only enabled when a conduit run in the combo is selected.
- Click to return all conduits to the default values.
- Click to add a new conduit run.

Run N x N
Click Select Item for Modification > Run NxN to access the following properties.
Conduit Run - Select the parent conduit run for the selected conduit.
Conduit RunName - Accept the default name or enter a name for the conduit.
Conduit Spec - Select from the specs available in the options list.
Conduit Diameter - Select from the allowable diameters available in the Options list.
Distance Along Width Direction - Enter value to position the conduit in the X direction.
Distance Along Depth Direction - Enter value to position the conduit in the Y direction.
Row Number - Enter a new position for the conduit. If you enter a number that already holds a
conduit, the conduits will "sit" on each other and you cannot readily see them; however, you can
see this in Preview.
Column Number - Enter a new position for the conduit. If you enter a number that already holds
a conduit, the conduits will "sit" on each other and you cannot readily see them; however, you can
see this in Preview.
Fill Efficiency - Enter the percentage of the conduit that you want to be able to fill.
Signal Type - Select the signal type from the available options list.
Voltage Grade - Select the voltage grade from the available options list.
See also
Route Duct Bank (on page 40)

Barriers Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box)

Displays and defines properties of any barriers included in the cable tray. To display this dialog
box, you must select the appropriate Specification and enter the Number Of Barriers on the
General tab of the New Cableway dialog box.
Select Item for Modification - Select the partition created by the barrier(s) that you want to
modify. To assist you in locating the correct partition, the cableway symbol at the bottom of the
dialog box highlights the partition selected.
- Click to go to default settings.
- Click to delete the selected barrier.
<CableTray Properties> - Indicates that you are modifying the main cableway.
CableTray Width - Enter the width of the entire cable tray.
CableTray Depth - Enter the depth of the entire cable tray.
Default Cableway Spec - Enter the specification to be used as the default.
Default Minimum Cableway Barrier Width - Enter the minimum width value for the
barrier/divider. The partitions are symmetrical until you change them.
<CableWay1 Properties> - Indicates that you are modifying the first new partition. Select
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CableWay Run - Select the existing cableway to which you want to attach this particular
partition.
CableWay Run Name - Accept the default name or enter a more meaningful name for the
cableway run.
Cableway Spec - Read-only field. You cannot change this value here.
Offset Along Width Direction - You cannot change this value for Cableway 1; however, it
can be modified for the other partitions.
Fill Efficiency - Enter the amount of fill you want in this particular partition.
Signal Type - Enter the signal type of the cable in this particular partition.
Voltage Grade - Enter the voltage grade of the cable in this particular partition.

Preview

- Illustrates the number of barriers in the cable tray, and the number
of resulting partitions. Additional highlighting appears when you select an item for modification.
(See the red lines in the following illustration.)

The partitions are symmetrical in size until you change them.

- Provides a visual cue for the XY orientation.

See Also
Define Cable Tray Barriers (on page 45)

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Select Cableway Dialog Box

This dialog box displays all of the cableways that have been placed in the defined workspace.
Select a cableway from the hierarchy, and then click OK. This dialog box only displays when you
select More in the list of options in the Run field on the Route Cableway ribbon bar.
See Also
Route Cableway (on page 32)

Select System Dialog Box

This dialog box displays the systems applicable to the current command. For example, if you are
routing conduit, the conduit and generic systems appear on this dialog box.
Look in - Specify where you want to look for the system. Select Workspace to look for the
system in your defined workspace only. Select Database to look for the system in the entire
Model database.

Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway)

Sets options for reference offsets while routing cableway.
Offset Reference Type - Select the offset type you want to use.
 External - Route a cableway a specified distance from another object, such as another
cableway running parallel to the one you are placing.
 Cardinal Point - Route a cableway by the top, sides, bottom, or invert elevation of the
cableway instead of the cableway centerline. You must use Tools > PinPoint and lock the
plane when using this reference type. For example, if you are routing the cableway by the
invert elevation cardinal point, you must lock the elevation plane at the invert elevation you
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If the referenced object is a planar surface (such as a slab) or a linear element (such as a structural
beam), then the offset distance is measured from the surface or line to the selected reference plane
(for example, the Elevation Plane: East-West ) on which the cableway is being routed.

Offset - Type the distance that you want to offset. You can turn off the offset option by selecting
<Disabled>.
Measured From - Select the object from which you want to measure the offset. You can select
from:
 Centerline - Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the centerline of a
cableway.
 Surface by width - Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the width
dimension of the cableway.
 Surface by depth - Select this option if you want to measure from the depth dimension of the
cableway.
See Also
Create New Cableway (on page 38)
Route Cableway with an Offset (on page 39)
Route Multiple Cableways (on page 46)

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Route Conduit
Creates, models, and extends conduit runs quickly and precisely. Conduit houses and protects
cable in the model. Conduit run features and components are driven by constraints, specifications,
and catalog data.
The software supports the following operations:
 Routing new conduit in free space
 Routing conduit in a duct bank
 Routing conduit to or from a feature
 Inserting components on a conduit run
The software allows you to define the geometry and properties of a conduit run. You can create
conduit, modify the conduit that you have created, or extend existing conduit. You can also add
features and components that are driven by specifications and catalogs.
You can route conduit to and from equipment nozzles. These nozzles are similar to the plain-end
type of nozzles that piping uses. You can also route conduit within cable tray or connected to the
ends of cable tray. The expected route behavior is similar to a branch. If the cableway length
changes, the position of the conduit branch along the cableway does not change. If an inline cable
tray part exists, the conduit branch restricts its movement along the tray. You, not the software,
define the branch location on the cross section depth.
The conduit location will most commonly end with the bottom or outside edge of conduit resting
on the top surface of the tray. However, you can position the branch (conduit) along the cableway
depth. The connection is like any cableway branch and can be modified as necessary.
You can route conduit in fast mode by pressing SHIFT+F. When routing in fast mode, the
software does not render elbows or turns during the dynamic display of the conduit. After you
define the conduit run location, the software displays the elbows. Press SHIFT+F again to turn off
fast mode.
Before you start routing conduit, there are some relationships and concepts that you need to know.
For more information, see Conduit Connections (on page 68) and How Conduit Differs from
Piping (on page 69).

Route Conduit Ribbon

Provides commands for placing conduit.
Properties - Displays the Conduit Settings dialog box. For more information, see Conduit
Settings Dialog Box (on page 71).
Start Route - Click to specify the starting location for the conduit.
End Route - Click to specify the terminating location for the conduit.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays existing conduit runs along with the <New Conduit Run>, <New/Continue
Run>, and More options. Select the conduit run to route or select <New Conduit Run> to create
a new conduit run to route. If a new conduit run is created, all runs associated with the system
parent selected on the New Conduit Run dialog box appear in the list.
Select <New/Continue Run> to automatically extend an existing conduit run by selecting the end
feature of that conduit run. If a run is continued, all runs associated with the system parent of the
continued run appear in the list. If you do not select an end feature, the New Conduit Run dialog
box automatically activates to create a conduit run. For more information, see New Conduit Run
Dialog Box (on page 73).
Select More to select a conduit run that is associated with a different system parent. For more
information, see Select Conduit Dialog Box (on page 73).
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle - Enter or select an angle for the current route segment. You can enter any value needed,
provided it does not conflict with the defined specifications. If the Angle Lock is unlocked, this
box displays a dynamic readout of the current bend angle.
Length Lock - Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length - Enter or select a length for the current route segment.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
conduit that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to
help route the conduit. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) (on page
73).

Edit Conduit Branch Feature Ribbon

Displays options for conduit branches placed in the model.
Properties - Displays the Conduit Branch Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 176).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
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Run - Displays the name of the conduit run to which the branch is associated. All other conduit
runs associated with the same parent also appear in the list. Another conduit run can be selected if
needed. Select More to select a conduit run associated with a different system parent.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected branch. The Type list also contains the
short codes associated with any other end components defined in the specification for the current
nominal diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected component with one
of a different type.
Option - Displays the option of the selected branch. The Option list also contains any options
defined in the specification for the short code selected in the Type box. Selecting another entry
from the Option list updates the object accordingly.
Flip - Orients the branch so that the selected port is located at the insertion point. If a tee or
other tee-tee branch is located along the length of a conduit or between two components, only the
inline ports of the component are available when flipping. However, if the same component is
located at the end of a run, all component ports are available.
Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the branch.
Angle 2 - Specifies the angle of the turn or branch feature located at the other end of the branch
leg. If this box is blank, there is no turn or branch feature located at the end of the branch leg.

Edit Conduit End Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing an end component, such as a plug.
Properties - Displays the Conduit End Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 177).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
available:
 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the conduit run with which the selected end feature is associated.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected end. The Type list also contains the
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nominal diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected end component with
one of a different type.
Option - Displays the option of the selected end. The Option list also contains any options
defined in the specification for the short code selected in the Type box. Selecting another entry
from the Option list updates the object accordingly.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle Leg - Displays the angle of any turn or branch component that is located at the other end of
the leg with which the selected end feature is associated. If no turn or branch exists at the other end
of the leg, then this box is disabled. Changing the angle value adjusts the position of the selected
end feature to achieve the specified angle and then locks that angle value. When this box is
unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected end component is moved.
Length Lock - Locks or unlocks the Length box.
Length - Displays the length of the conduit connected to the end being edited. Entering a value in
this box adjusts the position of the selected end feature to achieve the specified length and then
locks that length value. When this box is unlocked, the value updates dynamically as the selected
end component is moved.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch® offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
conduit that you are routing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint to
help route the conduit. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) (on page
73).

Edit Conduit Straight Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a conduit straight feature.
Properties - Displays the Conduit Straight Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 180).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the conduit run with which the selected conduit is associated. All
other conduit runs associated with the same parent also appear in the list. Another conduit run can
be selected if needed. Select More to select a conduit run associated with a different system
parent.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected conduit. The Type list also contains
the short codes associated with any other conduit defined in the specification for the current
nominal diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected conduit with one of
a different type.
Option - Displays the option of the selected conduit. The Option list also contains any options
defined in the specification for the short code selected in the Type box. Selecting another entry
from the Option list updates the object accordingly.
Lock Length - Defines whether or not the length of the selected conduit should remain
constant while moving.
When locked , the software automatically modifies the turn points, along with the length and
angle of adjacent straight features, to remain connected to the moved leg. The length of the moved
leg does not change.
When not locked , the software extends or shortens the associated legs to connect with the new
position of the moved conduit. The length of the moved leg can change. Any component on the
moved conduit maintains its relative position from the conduit ends.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
conduit that you are editing. Select <Disabled> if you do not want to use the offset constraint.
Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more information on setting the
reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) (on page 73).
Max Fill - Displays the percent maximum fill of the conduit straight feature. This button is
enabled if the conduit contains cable. You can click this button to depress it, and the software will
highlight the area with the maximum fill on the conduit in the model.

Edit Conduit Turn Feature Ribbon

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Properties - Displays the Conduit Turn Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 181).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
available:
 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - Displays the name of the conduit run with which the selected turn is associated. All other
conduit runs associated with the same parent also appear in the list. Another conduit run can be
selected if needed. Select More to select a conduit run associated with a different system parent.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected turn. The Type list also contains the
short codes associated with any other turns defined in the specification for the current nominal
diameter. Selecting an entry from the Type list replaces the selected turn with one of a different
type.
Option - Displays the option of the selected turn. The Option list also contains any options
defined in the piping specification for the short code selected in the Type box. Selecting another
entry from the Option list updates the object accordingly.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box. Locking the corresponding angle value
creates a constraint along which the selected turn angle can be moved.
Angle 2 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
is blank, there is no turn feature located at the end of the leg. Although this value can be changed,
the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the turn that you are editing. Modification of this value repositions
the selected turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 3 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
is blank, there is no turn feature located at the end of the leg. Although this value can be changed,
the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Offset - Controls the SmartSketch offset constraint. Type the distance that you want to offset the
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help route the conduit. Select Set Offset Reference to define the reference point. For more
information on setting the reference point, see Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) (on page
73).

What do you want to do?

 Create new conduit (on page 63)
 Add conduits to a duct bank (on page 64)
 Remove conduit from duct bank (on page 65)
 Connect conduit end features (on page 65)
 Place components while routing conduit (on page 66)
 Route conduit with an offset (on page 66)
 Copy a conduit run (on page 67)
 Extend an existing conduit run (on page 67)
 Choose a working plane (on page 44)
 Define settings for conduit (on page 68)

Create new conduit

1. Click Route Conduit on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a starting point in the graphic view for the new conduit.
If you select a feature located at the end of an existing run, the software continues the run
of the selected feature. Skip to step 5.
3. On the New Conduit Run dialog box (on page 73), specify the settings for the conduit.
Define settings for conduit (on page 68)
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Select points to define the route of your conduit.
You can use PinPoint, Point Along, and the SmartSketch® relationship indicators
when defining your conduit.
6. Select the ending point of the conduit.

 If you activate an end feature before starting the Route Conduit command, that feature is the
default starting point for the new conduit.
 Using the Angle and Length constraints, you can lock these parameters while routing a
conduit.

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Add conduits to a duct bank

To add conduits to a duct bank, you manually route the conduits using tools such as the offset
command assistant to position a conduit into the duct bank's encasement. For more information,
see Route conduit with an offset (on page 66).
If there is not sufficient space, the cross-section of the duct bank will have to be increased as
needed and the encasement and other conduits may have to be manually jogged to maintain the
desired relative positioning. Change the size of the duct bank by selecting all the features of the
entire duct bank and then changing their values on the ribbon.
The relation between the conduit run and the duct bank will have to be manually established or
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Remove conduit from duct bank

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar
2. Select Cableways in the Locate Filter combo.
3. Select the duct bank.
4. Click Add\Remove Enclosed Runs .
All the conduit runs that are enclosed are highlighted.
5. Select the conduit runs to add or remove.
New runs that are added are highlighted. When highlighted runs are selected, they are
removed from the selection.
6. Click Finish when you are done adding or removing conduits to finalize the changes.

Connect conduit end features

SmartPlant 3D enables you to connect end features of existing conduits using the zero spec
cableway. You can then route cables to pass through the resulting cableway. You can manually
connect conduit end features or you can use the Auto Connect Cableway command on the
drawing toolbar.

Using Auto Connect

1. Locate the conduits you want to connect in creating your route.
2. Click Auto Connect .
3. From the Auto Connect Cableway ribbon, select Conduit End Features from the filter
pull-down menu.
4. Select the conduit end feature in the graphic view to begin the connection.
5. Click Select to Runs on the Auto Connect Cableway ribbon and then select the end
feature of the conduit to which you want to connect.
6. Click Finish.
The new Cws-0 cableway is automatically calculated and placed.

Connecting Manually
1. Locate the conduits you want to connect in creating your route.
2. Click Route Cableway on the vertical toolbar.
3. In the graphic view, select the conduit end feature you want as the starting point.
If you activate an end feature before starting the Route Cableway command, that
feature is the default starting point for the new cableway.
4. On the New Cableway dialog box (on page 50), set Specifications to Cws-0.
5. Set other required cableway properties and click OK.
6. Select conduit end feature in the graphic view to define the endpoint of the connecting
cableway.

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Place components while routing conduit

1. Click Route Conduit on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the run starting point.
If you select a feature located at the end of an existing run, the software continues the run
of the selected feature. Skip to step 5.
3. On the New Conduit Run dialog box (on page 73), specify the settings for the conduit.
Define settings for conduit (on page 68)
4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
5. Select points to begin routing your conduit.
6. Click Insert Component when you want to insert a component.
7. On the ribbon, select the component type.
8. Click Finish.
9. Continue routing the conduit.
You can continue routing an existing run by selecting a run end feature or by selecting the
run name from the list of available runs.

Route conduit with an offset

1. Click Route Conduit on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the run starting point.
3. Define the conduit properties on the New Conduit Run dialog box (on page 73), and then click
OK.
4. From the Offset option, select Set Offset Reference.
5. Select either External or Cardinal Point from the Offset Reference Type grouping.
Route with an external offset
a. On the Set Offset Reference dialog box, select the option to use from the Measured
from field.
b. Type the offset distance to use in the Offset box.
c. Click OK on the Set Offset Reference dialog box.
d. Select the appropriate route plane.
e. Move the pointer over the object in the model from which you want to measure the offset
until the object is added to the SmartSketch locate list. This glyph appears.
f. Move the pointer until the offset line and glyph appear, and then click to route the
run.
g. Select the ending point of the run. Right-click to end a run that does not terminate in a
nozzle or branch.
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h. On the Set Offset Reference dialog box, select the Cardinal Point option, and then
select a cardinal point on the illustration.
i. Click OK on the Set Offset Reference dialog box.
j. Select the appropriate route plane.
k. Click in the model to route the run.
l. Select the ending point of the run. Right-click to end a run that does not terminate in a
nozzle or branch.

Copy a conduit run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Runs in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the conduit run to copy.
4. Click Edit > Copy.
5. Select a reference point in the model.
6. Click Edit > Paste.
7. Select Move from the main ribbon.
8. Identify a location in the model for the conduit run.
If you position an end of the copied conduit run so that it touches a conduit run end or
nozzle, the software automatically connects the two.

Extend an existing conduit run

1. Click Route Conduit on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the end feature from which to extend the conduit run.
3. Route the conduit run as needed.

Choose a working plane

1. On the ribbon, click Plane .
2. Select the working surface from the list.

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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.

Define settings for conduit

1. On the New Conduit Run dialog box, choose the system for the conduit in the System box.
The System box lists up to the last ten selected systems. Choosing the More option at
the bottom of the list allows you to browse all applicable systems in the workspace and model
database.
2. In the Name box, type the name of the conduit that you are creating. If you do not enter a
name, the software automatically generates a name.
You can choose a naming rule in the Name Rule box, if necessary.
3. If necessary, change the specification of the new conduit in the Specification box.
4. If necessary, select a diameter in the Nominal Conduit Diameter box.
5. Click OK to return to the Route Conduit command.
Use the Category option to view more properties that you can set for the conduit.
See also
Conduit Settings Dialog Box (on page 71)
New Conduit Run Dialog Box (on page 73)
Route Conduit with an Offset (on page 66)
Select Conduit Dialog Box (on page 73)
Select System Dialog Box

Conduit Connections
The software automatically generates connection objects when you join components together.
Two main groups of connections are available: those that do generate parts or those that do not
generate parts (implied connection parts). Connections are used at the junction of conduit parts,
conduit to equipment, and conduit to cable tray and cable tray parts. The behavior of conduit
connections matches piping connections.
Connections are created when a straight feature joins another straight feature. Also, connections
result when a straight feature joins a turn feature, branch feature, or component feature and when
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While you route conduit, the software creates the connection for conduit to cable tray. You can
select any point on the cable tray when the software prompts you to designate a point for routing.
The connection of conduit to cable tray resembles the connection between piping and piping
supports. The software places the part based on the default part listed in the reference data.
You can view the data using the Edit > Properties command or generate reports for the
connection information. You can change generated connected parts to other connection parts if
other parts exist in the current specification. To edit or replace connection information, you use
the connection property pages.

For Equipment
Conduit connects to equipment at a conduit port location. You can use a connection part, like a
clamp or coupling.
The part determination depends on the connecting end preparations and the conduit reference
data. For example, if the conduit connection is threaded, the conduit threads directly into the
equipment surface. Because of the direct connection, the software does not generate a connection
part.
Copying equipment does not affect any cables or conduit connected to the original equipment.
Modifying equipment does not affect any cables or conduit connected unless you modify the port.
Size changes in ports cause the placement of a reducer at the connection site for any conduit that
you previously connected.

How Conduit Differs from Piping

The process of adding conduit and routing pipe share many conceptual similarities. However,
differences do exist between the two disciplines.
 Conduit routing does not import data from a diagramming tool, such as a P&ID.
 Conduit does not have insulation.
 As compared to piping, conduit does not have property for fluid, flow direction, insulation,
heat tracing, or jacketed piping.
 Conduit does not have temperature limits.
 No welds are required for conduit. Unlike piping, all conduit fitting connections are threaded
in male/female connections and compression types.
 Branch reporting ownership does not apply to conduit.
 Conduit does not have isometric drawing output, only orthographic drawings.
 Conduit does not have bolted or through-bolted connections.
 Nuts or washers are not associated with conduit.
 You can use gaskets in conduit clamped or compression connections.
 Standard reports and material take-off reports do apply to conduit.
 For conduit, you can insert splits, such as couplings and unions, with the Insert Component
command. For piping, you use the Insert Split command.
 The nominal diameter for conduit is specified as the inside diameter, similar to small bore
piping. Reference data stores this information.
 Conduit does not have a system level corresponding to pipelines.
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 The user interface does not include turn type. The part definition in the specification controls
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Conduit Settings Dialog Box

Sets options for a conduit run while you are routing.
See Also
General Tab (Conduit Settings Dialog Box) (on page 71)

General Tab (Conduit Settings Dialog Box)

Displays the general properties of the conduit that you are routing.
Because conduit run properties are customizable in the reference data, only the properties
that are required by the software are documented.
Conduit properties are divided into several different categories: Standard, Surface Treatment
and Coating, Cable Fill, and Responsibility. You select which category that you want to define
values for by using the Category option.

Standard
System - Displays or defines the system for the conduit. The last system that you selected is the
default. Select More to display all defined systems. You can create a new system in the Systems
and Specifications task.
Conduit Run - Displays or defines the name of the conduit that you are creating.
Specification - Displays or defines the specification for the conduit. Specifications are assigned to
systems in the Systems and Specifications task. Only those specifications that are allowed in the
system that you selected appear. You define specifications in the reference data. See the Electrical
Reference Data Guide for more information on defining specifications.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Displays or defines the conduit diameter. The specification
controls the available NPDs in this list. Select the nominal pipe diameter (NPD) that you want to
use for this run. If you select a nozzle as the starting point of your conduit run, the software
automatically uses the NPD of the nozzle as the NPD of the conduit run.

Surface Treatment and Coating

Interior Surface Treatment - Select the interior surface treatment for the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Interior Surface Treatment
sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Exterior Surface Treatment - Select the exterior surface treatment for the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Exterior Surface Treatment
sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Cleaning Requirement - Select the cleaning requirement for the conduit. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Steamout Requirement - Select the steamout requirement for the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Steamout Requirement sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Steamout Pressure - Specify the steamout pressure for the conduit. Include the pressure unit of
measure, psi for pounds per square inch for example, when specifying this value.

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Steamout Temperature - Specify the steamout temperature for the conduit. Include the
temperature unit of measure, K for Kelvin, F for Fahrenheit, or C for Celsius for example, when
specifying this value.
Coating Requirement - Select the coating requirement for the conduit. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Coating Type - Select the type of coating for the conduit. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Type sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Color - Select the color of the conduit coating. If you want to add, edit, or remove values
that are available for selection, edit the Coating Color sheet in the [Link] workbook in
the reference data.
Coating Area - Enter total area that the coating covers.

Cable Fill
Fill Efficiency - Displays or defines the efficiency of the stacking of cables in the conduit. You
can enter a real number, integer, or percent; for example, type 0.9, 90, or 90%.
Signal Type - Displays or defines the cable usage, which is used in tray fill calculations. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Signal Type sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Voltage Grade - Displays or defines the voltage grade, which is used in determining the range of
voltage that the conduit can carry. If you want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for
selection, edit the Voltage Grade sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.

Responsibility
Cleaning Responsibility - Select the party responsible for cleaning the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Design Responsibility - Select the party responsible for designing the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Design Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
Fabrication Responsibility - Select the party responsible for fabricating the conduit. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Installation Responsibility - Select the party responsible for installing the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Installation Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Painting Responsibility - Select the party responsible for painting the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Painting Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Requisition Responsibility - Select the party responsible for ordering the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Requisition Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.

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Supply Responsibility - Select the party responsible for delivering the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Supply Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Testing Responsibility - Select the party responsible for testing the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Testing Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
See Also
Conduit Settings Dialog Box (on page 71)

New Conduit Run Dialog Box

Creates a new conduit run in your model using properties that you specify. You can access the
New Conduit Run dialog box by going to the Electrical task, selecting the Route Conduit
command, and then selecting <New Conduit Run> from the Run option on the ribbon.
See also
Create New Conduit (on page 63)

Select Conduit Dialog Box

This dialog box displays all of the conduit runs that have been placed in the defined workspace.
Select a conduit run from the hierarchy, and then click OK.

Select System Dialog Box

This dialog box displays the systems applicable to the current command. For example, if you are
routing conduit, the conduit and generic systems appear on this dialog box.
Look in - Specify where you want to look for the system. Select Workspace to look for the
system in your defined workspace only. Select Database to look for the system in the entire
Model database.

Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit)

Sets options for reference offsets while routing conduit.
Offset Reference Type - Select the offset type you want to use.
 External - Route a conduit a specified distance from another object, such as another conduit
running parallel to the one you are placing.
 Cardinal Point - Route a conduit by the top, sides, bottom, or invert elevation of the conduit
instead of the conduit centerline. You must use Tools > PinPoint and lock the plane when
using this reference type. For example, if you are routing the conduit by the invert elevation
cardinal point, you must lock the elevation plane at the invert elevation you want to use.

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If the referenced object is a planar surface (such as a slab) or a linear element (such as a structural
beam), then the offset distance is measured from the surface or line to the selected reference plane
(for example, the Elevation Plane: East-West ) on which the conduit is being routed.

Offset - Type the distance that you want to offset. You can turn off the offset option by selecting
<Disabled>.
Measured From - Select the object from which you want to measure the offset. You can select
from:
 Centerline - Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the centerline of a
conduit run.
 Conduit surface - Select this option if you want to measure the offset from the outside
surface of a conduit run.
 Largest surface (flange) - Select this option if you want to measure from the object that has
the greatest diameter on the conduit run. The object could be the conduit surface or a conduit
part.
Staggered - Select this option to measure from the largest object on the conduit that you are
routing to the largest surface on the conduit that you are referencing. Use this option when you
want to get conduit centerlines as close as possible.
See also
Route Conduit with an Offset (on page 66)

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Insert Transition
Manually places and modifies a transition to accommodate a cableway cross section change.
You can create a transition feature only at an existing cableway end feature or cable tray nozzle.
Using Insert Transition , you can add functional capabilities to your cableway during the
routing process. By placing such objects during the routing process, the software presents a more
accurate model of the final cableway without extensive editing of the cableway system.
During routing, you can click this command and the software determines the settings and
placement of the transition. When the transition feature is finished, the software returns to the
routing process. You can also insert transitions as necessary after the route is completed.
If you insert a transition on an existing cableway route, you first must identify an end for starting
the transition. The software sets the offset cross section to match the selected end.
If you insert a transition while routing cableway, the transition starts at the last routing end
connection. The software uses the current routing data, such as run name and cross section, to
populate the Properties dialog box for the transition. After you insert the transition, the Route
Cableway command continues with the new cross section from the transition.

Insert Transition Ribbon

Allows you to create cableway transitions that accommodate changes in the shape, size, and
orientation of cableway.
Properties -Opens the Transition Settings dialog box. For more information, see Transition
Settings Dialog Box (on page 83).
Start Transition - Prompts you to select an end feature or nozzle at which to insert the
cableway transition.
Offset Transition - Prompts you to establish the offset cross section for the cableway
transition. If a part is associated to the transition feature, the software removes the offset box.
Part - Allows you to select the component from the catalog that you want to insert. The list
includes the last 10 names of component parts that you have placed. The More option opens the
Select Part dialog box for browsing the catalog for the correct part.
The Part box is not enabled if you are inserting a cableway transition (because cableway does not
have parts). However, the box is enabled if you are inserting a cable tray reducer, for example.
Finish - Ends the placement of the transition feature. Click this button after you are satisfied with
the transition.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a route working plane for the transition centerline. The
options include:

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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Run - States the name of the cableway associated with the transition. If you select New
Cableway, the New Cableway dialog box opens. The New/Continue Run option automatically
activates the cableway of the selected feature.
Displays existing cableway runs along with the <New Cableway>, <New/Continue Run>, and
More options. Select the cableway to route or select <New Cableway> to create a new cableway
to route. If a new cableway is created, all cableway runs associated with the parent system selected
on the New Cableway dialog box appear in the list.
Select <New/Continue Run> to automatically extend an existing cableway by selecting the end
feature of that cableway. If a run is continued, all runs associated with the system parent of the
continued run appear in the list. If you do not select an end feature, the New Cableway dialog box
automatically activates to create a cableway. For more information, see New Cableway Dialog
Box (on page 50).
Select More to select a cableway that is associated with a different pipeline parent. For more
information, see Select Cableway Dialog Box (on page 54).
Type - Designates the type of transition feature. Options include Straight Parallel, Straight
Slanted, and Turn.
Shape - Allows you to select the shape of the cableway. You can change size and orientation, as
needed. Options include Rectangular, Round, and Flat Oval.
Width - Defines the width of the rectangular or flat oval transition feature. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. Also, you can enter an amount for the width.
Depth - Defines the depth of the rectangular or flat oval transition feature. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. Also, you can enter an amount for the depth.
Orientation - Allows you to change the orientation of a cross section while routing, or you can
edit the orientation value after routing by displaying feature property pages. The Orientation
value can orient the cross section in a standard or skewed position and allows you to specify the
location of a cross section in the cableway. Orientation changes the local axis of the cableway
associated with the width axis of the offset cross section. You cannot access the command if an
end feature or nozzle is selected to position the offset; this action fixes the orientation of both ends
of the transition.
Align - Positions the transition on the section view of the cross section. This control is only
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Align Centerline
Align Top Left
Align Top Right
Align Bottom Right
Align Bottom Left
Align Top Center
Align Right Center
Align Bottom Center
Align Left Center
Not Aligned
Length - Enter or select a length for the transition.
Diameter - Sets the diameter for a round transition. The diameter is not available if you select an
end feature or nozzle to position the offset, because this action determines the cross section shape
and size of the offset cross section.
Throat Radius - Allows you to set the throat radius distance for a turn transition.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box.
Angle - Defines the angle of the turn transition. When you enter a value, the software changes the
angle accordingly. Values can range from 0 to 180.

Edit Cableway Transition Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway transition.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Transition Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 170).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
End - Allows you to select the beginning, end, or both faces of the transition. If you select both
faces, only limited options for editing the properties are available.
Part - Allows you to specify the part associated with the transition feature.
The Part box is enabled only if you are editing a cable tray (cableway does not have parts).
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Six options are
available:

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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.
Type - Designates the type of transition feature. Options include Straight Parallel, Straight
Slanted, and Turn. This box is enabled only for cableway, not for cable tray.
Shape - Sets the shape of the cross section. When you change the type, the dimension boxes
change accordingly. This box is enabled only for cableway, not for cable tray.
 If you select Rectangle or Flat Oval, the Width and Depth boxes are available.
 If you select Round, the Diameter box is available.
This box displays the current value if an end feature is selected to position the offset because this
fixes the cross section shape and the size of the offset cross section.
Width - Sets the width dimension of the cross section. This option is available only if you have
selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box. Values stored in the reference data determine
the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current depth. If the depth
is not defined, or the Depth box is empty, the width size is based on the default width ratio.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section. This option is available only if you have selected
Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box. The list of options is determined by the values stored in
the reference data. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current width. If the width
is not defined, or the Width box is empty, the depth size is based on the default width ratio.
Diameter - Sets the diameter of the round cross section.
Orientation - Determines the orientation of the cross section.
Align - Sets the alignment for the transition. Each alignment entry has a point that represents the
alignment point on the section view of the cross section.
Align Centerline
Align Top Left
Align Top Right
Align Bottom Right
Align Bottom Left
Align Top Center
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Align Bottom Center

Align Left Center
Not Aligned
Length - Enter or select a length for the transition.

Edit Cableway Turn Transition Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway turn transition.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties dialog box. For
more information, see Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 174).
Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Plane - Activates options for selecting a working plane for the route path. Two options are
available: Width Plane and Depth Plane .
Type - Designates the type of transition feature.
Angle Lock - Locks or unlocks the Angle box. Locking the corresponding angle value creates
a constraint along which the selected turn angle can be moved.
Angle 2 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
is blank, there is no turn feature located at the end of the leg. Although this value can be changed,
the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the turn that you are editing. Modification of this value repositions
the selected turn until the specified angle is achieved.
Angle 3 - Specifies the angle of the turn feature located at the end of one associated leg. If this box
is blank, there is no turn feature located at the end of the leg. Although this value can be changed,
the location of the corresponding turn cannot. Modification of this value repositions the selected
turn until the specified angle is achieved.

What do you want to do?

 Create a transition (on page 79)
 Create a transition while routing (on page 80)
 Choose a working plane (on page 44)
 Set alignment options (on page 82)

Create a transition
1. Click Insert Transition on the vertical toolbar.
2. Set the transition start point by selecting an end feature or a nozzle.

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If you select an end before clicking Insert Transition, the software inserts the transition
at that point.
3. On the ribbon, select a part if you are working with cable tray.
4. Click to place the position of the offset cross section.
5. If needed, click the other controls on the ribbon to set the plane, type, shape, alignment, and
dimensions of the transition.
Choose a working plane (on page 44)
Set alignment options (on page 82)
6. Click Finish.
If you insert a transition during the routing of cableway, clicking Finish returns the
software to routing the cableway at the end of the transition feature.

Create a transition while routing

1. Click Route Cableway , and create or extend a cableway run or network.
2. Click Insert Transition on the vertical toolbar.
3. On the ribbon, select a part if you are working with cable tray.
4. Click to place the position of the offset cross section.
5. If needed, click the other controls on the ribbon to set the plane, type, shape, alignment, and
dimensions of the transition.
Choose a working plane (on page 44)
Set alignment options (on page 82)
6. Click Finish.
7. Continue routing the cableway as needed.

Choose a working plane

1. On the ribbon, click Plane .
2. Select the working surface from the list.

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 Plan Plane - Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You
also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: East-West - Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can
press CTRL+2 to select this option.
 Elevation Plane: North-South - Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also
can press CTRL+3 to select this option.
 Plane by Turn/Branch - Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing
turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to
select this option.
 Plane by Three Points - Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You
also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.
 No Plane - Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place
to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.

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Set alignment options

1. Click Align on the Insert Transition ribbon.
2. Select an option, represented by an icon, from the list to define the alignment for your
transition.

 The Align control is only available for straight parallel transitions.

 Each alignment entry has a point that represents the alignment point on the section view of the
cross section.
 The following table shows the alignment options.
Align Centerline
Align Top Left
Align Top Right
Align Bottom Right
Align Bottom Left
Align Top Center
Align Right Center
Align Bottom Center
Align Left Center
Not Aligned

See also
Select Part Dialog Box (on page 82)
Transition Settings Dialog Box (on page 83)

Select Part Dialog Box

Allows selection of the part to be placed. This dialog box appears when you are inserting a
transition or component. By browsing through the part hierarchy, you can find the applicable part
in the parts catalog. After you select a part, the software returns you to the model, where you can
finalize placement.
Back - Returns you to the previously selected location. Use this command to navigate through
the hierarchy to the specific part you need.
Forward - Sends you to the last selected location that you moved away from by using the
Back button. Use this command to navigate through the hierarchy to the specific part you need.
Up One Level - Brings up the next highest level of the catalog hierarchy. Use this command
to navigate through the hierarchy to the specific part you need.
Copy - Copies the selected object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Paste - Pastes a copied object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.

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Delete - Deletes the selected object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Undo - Reverses the most recent operation. This command is available only in the Catalog
task.
New Object - Creates a new object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Move Up - Moves up one object. The level in the hierarchy remains the same.
Move Down - Moves down one object. The level in the hierarchy remains the same.
Properties - Displays the properties of the selected part. Because you cannot modify any
properties until the part is placed, all properties on the dialog box are read-only.
Preview - Displays a picture of the selected part. The image file must be assigned to the part
in the reference data.
List View - Sets the dialog box to display the parts in a list view.
Grid View - Sets the dialog box to display the parts in a spreadsheet-style grid view.
Check Data - Checks the consistency of the data in the grid against other data in the catalog.
This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Address - Specifies your exact location within the displayed hierarchy.

Transition Settings Dialog Box

Sets options for a transition feature that you are inserting.
See Also
Cross Section Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box) (on page 84)
General Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box) (on page 83)
Insert Transition (on page 75)

General Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the transition that you are inserting.

Standard
Cableway - Displays or defines the name of the cableway transition feature. You can also let the
software use a default name.
Specification - Displays or defines the cableway specification from a list of allowed
specifications for the associated system. Specifications are assigned to systems in the Systems and
Specifications task.
Transition Type - Displays the type of the transition, such as parallel.
Part - Displays or defines a part associated with the transition, if applicable.
Length - Displays or defines the length of the transition along the cableway. This box appears for
straight slanted transitions only.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.

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See Also
Transition Settings Dialog Box (on page 83)

Cross Section Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the cross section properties of the transition that you are inserting.

Standard
Position - Displays or defines the start or end face of the transition.
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the
current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter for round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
The following picture shows the orientation angle (C).

(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Transition Settings Dialog Box (on page 83)

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Insert Component
Places components such as branches, ends, reducers, and turns for cableway and couplings,
unions, and tees for conduit. You designate a straight feature, end feature, nozzle, or component
port in the model when using this command. You can add components either during the routing
process or after the cableway or conduit has been routed.
The software uses the specification and the insertion point to filter the components available for
placement. The software also generates any mating and connection parts required to connect the
inserted part to adjacent objects.
When inserting components, you can use the Tools > PinPoint and Tools > Point Along
commands to position components precisely.
If you specify that the component should be created as a new run by selecting <New
Cableway> from the Run list, the software populates the Create New Cableway dialog box with
the properties belonging to the existing run (that is, the run you selected in which to insert the
component). If the properties of the existing run do not match the defaults specified in the piping
system, the software displays a dialog box asking you if you want to use the properties of the
System, Run, or None.

Insert Component Ribbon (Cableway)

Allows you to insert components in a cableway route along a straight feature, end feature, nozzle,
or component port. You can insert components after routing or while routing.
Properties - Opens the Insert Component Settings dialog box. For more information, see
Insert Component Settings Dialog Box (on page 89).
Select Straight or End Feature - Prompts you to select a straight feature, end feature, nozzle,
or a component port.
Part - Allows you to select a part from the catalog.
Enter Insertion Point - Positions the component that you are placing. You can use the Tools
> PinPoint and Tools > Point Along commands to define the precise location of the component.
Finish - Ends the placement of the component feature. Click this button after you are satisfied
with the editing that you have completed and the positioning of the component.
Run - Displays the name of the run in which the component is placed.
If you specify that the component should be created as a new run by selecting <New
Cableway> from the Run list, the software populates the Create New Cableway dialog box with
the properties belonging to the existing run (that is, the run you selected in which to insert the
component). If the properties of the existing run do not match the defaults specified in the piping
system, the software displays a dialog box asking you if you want to use the properties of the
System, Run, or None.
Name - Displays the name of the component that you are inserting. This control becomes
available when you choose a part.
The following controls become available after you click to position the component.

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Flip - Select this option to change the component port that is connected to the selected port.
Reference position - Slides the component that you are inserting so that its origin or selected port
is positioned at the insertion point. If the selected reference position does not lie along the axis of
the leg, then the software projects the position so that it intersects the axis and the component
slides so that the projected point is located at the insertion point.

Insert Component Ribbon (Conduit)

Allows you to insert components in a conduit route along a straight feature, end feature, nozzle, or
component port. You can insert components after routing or while routing.
Properties - Opens the Conduit Component Properties dialog box. For more information,
see Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box (on page 175).
Select Straight or End Feature - Prompts you to select a straight feature, end feature, nozzle,
or a component port to begin the steps to insert the conduit component.
Type - Displays a list of available components. Select the type of component that you want to
insert.
Option - Sets the available options of the component type. The list of options depends on the
contents of the reference data for the component.
Enter Insertion Point - Positions the component that you are placing. You can use the Tools
> PinPoint and Tools > Point Along commands to define the precise location of the component.
Finish - Ends the placement of the component feature. Click this button after you are satisfied
with the editing that you have completed and the positioning of the component.
Run - Displays the name of the run in which the component is placed.
If you specify that the component should be created as a new run by selecting <New
Cableway> from the Run list, the software populates the Create New Cableway dialog box with
the properties belonging to the existing run (that is, the run you selected in which to insert the
component). If the properties of the existing run do not match the defaults specified in the piping
system, the software displays a dialog box asking you if you want to use the properties of the
System, Run, or None.
Name - Displays the name of the component that you are inserting. This control becomes
available when you choose the type of part.
The following controls become available after you click to position the component.
Flip - Select this option to change the component port that is connected to the selected port.
Reference position - Slides the component that you are inserting so that its origin or selected port
is positioned at the insertion point. If the selected reference position does not lie along the axis of
the leg, then the software projects the position so that it intersects the axis and the component
slides so that the projected point is located at the insertion point.
Rotate - Select to rotate the component about the conduit interactively.
Angle - Type an angle at which you want the component rotated about the conduit.

Edit Cableway Along Leg Feature Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cableway along leg feature.
Properties - Displays the Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties dialog box. For more
information, see Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 165).

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Move From - Click to specify the starting location of the move vector. If you do not define a
starting point, the software assumes that the current location of the object is the starting point.
Move To - Click to specify the ending location of the move vector.
Run - Displays the name of the cableway. Another cableway can be selected if needed. Select
More to select a different cableway in the workspace or database.
Type - Displays the catalog description of the cable way component.
Direction - Allows you to move the along leg feature to a different position on the cableway.
Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the along leg feature. This control is not applicable to all along leg
features.
Angle 2 - Specifies the angle of the along leg feature located at the other end of the leg. If this box
is blank, there is no along leg feature located at the end. This control is not applicable to all along
leg features.

Edit Conduit Component Ribbon

Displays options for editing a conduit component.
Properties - Opens the Conduit Component Properties dialog box. For more information,
see Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box (on page 175).
Move From - Click to identify the origin of the move vector. If you do not define a starting
point, the software assumes the current location of the component is the starting point.
Move To - Click to identify the termination point of the move vector.
Type - Displays the short code associated with the selected component.
Option - Displays the option of the selected component, if applicable.
Name - Displays the name of the selected component.
Flip - Select this option to change the component port that is connected to the selected port.
Rotate - Select to rotate the component about the conduit interactively.
Angle - Type an angle at which you want the component rotated about the conduit.

What do you want to do?

 Insert a cable tray component (on page 88)
 Insert a conduit component (on page 88)
 Insert a component while routing (on page 88)
 Rotate a conduit component (on page 89)

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Insert a cable tray component

1. Click Insert Component on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a straight feature, end feature, nozzle, or component port to designate the insertion
point of the component.
3. In the Part box, click one of the parts listed or click More for additional options from the
catalog.
4. Click to define the position of the component if you are placing it in a straight feature.
5. If needed, change the properties of the component by using the options on the ribbon.
6. Click Finish.

Insert a conduit component

1. Click Insert Component on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a straight feature, end feature, nozzle, or component port to designate the starting point
of the component.
3. Select the component type in the Type box on the ribbon.
4. Click to define the position of the component if you are placing it in a straight feature.
5. If needed, change the properties of the component using the options on the ribbon.
6. Click Finish.

Insert a component while routing

1. Click Insert Component on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a straight feature, end feature, nozzle, or component port to designate the insertion
point of the component.
3. Do one of the following:
For a cable tray component, select a part in the Part box.
For a conduit component, select the type in the Type box.
4. Click to define the position of the component if you are placing it in a straight feature.
5. If needed, change the properties of the component by using the options on the ribbon.
6. Click Finish.
7. Continue routing the cableway or conduit run.

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Rotate a conduit component

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the component.
4. Click Rotate on the ribbon and move the mouse to rotate the component.
5. Click to release the component at the new rotation angle.
6. As necessary, edit other properties using the options on the ribbon.
You can also enter a rotation angle in the Angle box.
See also
Insert Component Settings Dialog Box (on page 89)

Insert Component Settings Dialog Box

Sets options for a cable tray component that you are inserting in the model.
See Also
General Tab (Insert Component Settings Dialog Box) (on page 89)
Insert Component (on page 85)

General Tab (Insert Component Settings Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the cable tray component.

Standard
Cableway - Displays the name of the cableway run.
Specification - Displays the cableway specification.
Angle - Type an angle at which you want the component rotated. Any previous settings are
automatically updated.
The additional properties listed in the Standard category depend on the exact component that you
are placing.

Cable Fill
Fill Efficiency - Displays or defines the efficiency of the stacking of cables in the cableway. You
can enter a real number, integer, or percent; for example, type 0.9, 90, or 90%.
Signal Type - Displays or defines the cable usage, which is used in tray fill calculations. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Signal Type sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Voltage Grade - Displays or defines the voltage grade, which is used in determining the range of
voltage that the cableway can carry. If you want to add, edit, or remove values that are available
for selection, edit the Voltage Grade sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference
data.

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See Also
Insert Component Settings Dialog Box (on page 89)

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Auto Connect Cableways

You can automatically connect cableways. The command automatically places the fittings
needed to connect the cableway. Zero spec cableway (Cws-0) is routed between existing
cableways and the new cableway is automatically placed.

Auto Connect Cableways Ribbon

Sets options for automatically routing a cableway.

Locate Filter - Sets the feature: Cableways, Cableway Features, or Conduit End
Features. By default, Cableways is selected.
Select from Cableways - Select the cableway runs, cableway, or conduit end feature to
connect "From." These cableway centerlines display in green.
Select to Cableways - Select the cableway runs, cableway, or conduit end feature to connect
"To." These cableway centerlines display in blue. Centerlines of the Auto Connect Cableways
that will be created are displayed in yellow.
Finish - Click to create the cableway(s).
Reject Selection - Clears the currently selected features.
Accept Selection - Accepts the currently selected features.
Specification - Defines a cableway specification.
Distance - Defines an upper limit on the length of connecting cableways. Unlimited is an
available option on the drop-down field.

What do you want to do?

 Route cableways automatically (on page 92)
 Merge two duct bank segments (on page 92)

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Route cableways automatically

1. Click Auto Connect Cableways on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a cableway(s) for the vertical drop-outs to begin. You can select multiple cableways.
3. Select a cableway(s) for the vertical drop-outs to end. Placement of the new cableway(s) is
automatically calculated. The default placed cableway value is CWS- 0.

4. Click Finish.
See Also
Create New Cableway (on page 38)
Merge Two Duct Bank Segments (on page 92)
Route Multiple Cableways (on page 46)

Merge two duct bank segments

The preferred approach to joining two or more discontinuous duct banks is to route from one of
the segments along the desired path.
Alternatively, you can manually reposition the conduits within the duct bank so that the two
cross-sections match. Then the two segments can be merged. After ensuring that the
cross-sections match up, each conduit run in one duct bank needs to be extended to join its
corresponding conduit run in the other duct bank. To achieve this join operation, use the route
command or the end-feature move command.
Without this manual joining, path continuity is not achieved and cables cannot be routed
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Duct Banks at Pull Pits

To enable cable routing between the conduits, use pull pits to join conduits between duct banks.
Begin by placing the pull pit, found in Equipment, and then routing the duct banks up to the pull
pit. Within the pull pit, connect conduit end features belonging to different duct banks with zero
spec cableway (CWS-0) The Zero-Spec cableway ensures continuity for cables to pass through.
In addition, using the Auto Connect command to create these connecting cableways simplifies
the process.
The following illustration is an example of a pull pit; this is just one option.

See Also
Auto Connect Cableways (on page 91)
Extend Existing Cableway (on page 43)
Place Equipment from the Catalog (on page 99)
Route Duct Bank (on page 40)

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Place Equipment
Specifies any piece of equipment from the Equipment folder of the catalog and places an
occurrence of it inside the model. You can modify the offset of the equipment, its relationships to
other equipment, and other properties during or after placement. Using positioning relationships,
the Place Equipment command allows you to mate, connect, or align equipment, and you can use
common tools like the PinPoint command for precise positioning of the equipment.
You place equipment objects into the model by selecting the equipment from the Select
Equipment dialog box and positioning the equipment in the model using the available
relationships. When you select an equipment object from the Catalog, you can define a default
surface so that, when the equipment is placed into the model, the software automatically creates a
relationship to any other surface or reference element that you select. For example, you might
define the bottom of a pump as the default surface because you want the software to mate that
surface to the floor. If the software cannot find a suitable mating surface for the equipment, the
equipment object is placed in free space, pending additional design of the structures or other
reference elements.
You can also provide an optional offset distance from the surface or reference elements. The
default offset distance for any new piece of equipment is zero or the last offset used in the current
session. The software maintains the offset relationship between the default surface and the surface
or reference element in the workspace in the event of any changes to their position (for example, if
a slab is lowered, then the equipment follows the slab, maintaining the offset). You can further
define the equipment position and orientation by mating, aligning, or connecting equipment to
other objects in the model, or by moving or rotating the equipment.
In addition to placing equipment from the Select Equipment dialog box, you can also drag and
drop equipment directly from the Catalog Browser in another session opened on the same
computer. In this case, the software places the equipment in free space, with relationship to other
elements in the model being made by locating objects while dragging the equipment in the new
session.

Cable and Equipment

If you are going to use an object for routing cable, you must not model that object as equipment.
Although it may sometimes be desirable to model a piece of raceway, cable tray, or cable bus as a
piece of equipment, you should not do this if there is any possibility of ever needing to route cable
through the object. The reason is because cable routes cannot traverse equipment; they can only be
terminated by equipment. A cable cannot be properly routed through a piece of equipment. The
cable can only interconnect two pieces of equipment.
An example is a pull box. This object should be created in the catalog data as a conduit fitting, not
a piece of equipment. Otherwise, the object will render conduit networks useless for cable routing
every time it is used.

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Equipment with Occurrence Properties Modeled Using Solid Edge

You cannot place equipment with occurrence properties modeled using Solid Edge unless Solid
Edge is installed on your computer. If you try to place such an object, the following message
appears: "Cannot start Solid Edge. Exiting InitializSymbolDefinition."
As a workaround to the Solid Edge requirement, you can use the Bulkload utility with the flavors
option. Designers can create dozens of variations for any equipment part imaginable. Also, by
creating several variations of a part, rather than using occurrence properties to create the
variations automatically, designers can implement custom Solid Edge equipment without having
to install Solid Edge on every designer's computer.
Each variation of a part represents some minor deviation from the catalog part, be it on the basis of
size, operational specifications, or material. With Solid Edge, new variations can be created on the
basis of size, while the software allows manipulation of the operating parameters or material of
construction in the reference data. For more information on bulkloading with flavors, refer to the
SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide, accessible from the Help > Printable Guides command in
the software.

Place Equipment Ribbon

Sets options for adding equipment to your model. This ribbon appears automatically after you
select the Place Equipment command and then select an equipment object, or when you
select an existing piece of equipment.
To find out the name of an option on the ribbon, pause the pointer over an option and read
the ToolTip.
Equipment Properties - Edits the occurrence properties and reviews the static properties of
an existing piece of equipment. Equipment properties can be set only after an equipment object is
placed in the model. Equipment properties can be edited only after the object is placed in the
model.
Any object modeled in Solid Edge that has occurrence properties cannot be placed or
modified unless your computer has a copy of Solid Edge installed.

User Defined Form Definition – Displays User Defined Form for the particular
equipment if it is defined in the catalog. See the Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data
Guide, available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
Relationship List - Lists all relationships for the selected equipment and provides an option for
creating a new relationship if the equipment is not already fully constrained. An equipment part is
fully constrained when it has sufficient defined relationships to prevent movement or rotation of
the part along all three coordinate axes.
Positioning Relationships - Displays the available options for types of positioning relationships.
Some options may not be available for all equipment types. See Positioning Relationships for
more information.
Delete Relationship - Removes the selected relationship from the equipment model and the
database. Using the Relationships list box, select a previously existing relationship for the
equipment, and click Delete Relationship. You can use this command only when modifying
existing equipment.
Equipment Reference - Prompts you for the reference on the equipment to be placed that
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moves to create the relationship, and the part chosen in the Second Part Reference step remains
fixed.
Second Part Reference - Prompts you for the reference on the equipment object or reference
element already in the model that will be affected by the positioning relationship. After you select
the reference, the software repositions the first equipment part chosen with respect to the second
part selected in the definition of the relationship.
Offset - Defines the offset distance for a mate or align relationship. Offsets are disabled when
establishing a connect relationship. You can adjust this value after initial equipment placement if
needed.
Name - Displays the equipment name, as dictated by your predefined name rules, and accepts
changes to that name.
System - Specifies the system with which to associate the selected equipment. The default system
is the Plant itself.

Select Equipment Dialog Box

Specifies the equipment needed for placement. This dialog box appears automatically when you
click the Place Equipment command. By browsing through the part hierarchy, you can find
any piece of equipment in the Catalog database. After you select a piece of equipment and click
OK, the Equipment Properties dialog box appears so you can define properties for the new
equipment. After you click OK on the Properties dialog box, the software returns you to the
model so you can finalize configuration and placement.
Back - Returns you to the previously selected equipment part or node. Use this command to
navigate through the equipment hierarchy to the specific part you need.
Forward - Sends you to the last selected equipment part or node that you moved away from
by using the Back button. Use this command to navigate through the equipment hierarchy to the
specific part you need.
Up One Level - Brings up the next highest level of the Equipment catalog hierarchy. Use this
command to navigate through the equipment hierarchy to the specific part you need.
Properties - Displays the equipment properties as defined in the catalog.
Preview - Displays a bitmap symbol of the selected equipment. The image file must be
assigned to the equipment in the catalog reference data.
List View - Sets the dialog box to display equipment in a list view.
Grid View - Sets the dialog box to display equipment in a spreadsheet-style grid view.

What do you want to do?

 Place equipment from the catalog (on page 99)
 Drag and drop equipment objects between session files (on page 98)
 Set positioning relationships for equipment (on page 99)
 Place doors from the catalog (on page 100)
 Place windows from the catalog (on page 100)
 Edit equipment properties (on page 101)
 Edit equipment relationships (on page 101)

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Drag and drop equipment objects between session

files
1. Open a second session file and define your workspace.
2. In the second session, click Tasks > Catalog to go to the Catalog task.
3. In the Catalog tree view, expand the Catalog root and the Equipment nodes.
4. Under the Equipment node, expand the classification folder that contains the part class to
place.

5. In the Catalog list view, select the equipment part that you need to place, and drag it to a
graphic view in the first session file.
6. Set any placement relationships or options as you would when placing a single piece of
equipment normally.
Place equipment from the catalog (on page 99)
7. Repeat the drag-and-drop operation as many times as necessary to place the pieces of
equipment that you need.
8. When finished placing equipment, close the second session file by selecting Exit from the
File menu.
You cannot drag and drop equipments within a session. Once an equipment is
placed, you can drag it using the Move command.

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Place equipment from the catalog

1. Click Place Equipment on the vertical toolbar.
2. On the Select Equipment dialog box, locate the necessary equipment type using the tree
view. Expand the nodes for the general type of equipment that you need, continuing until a list
of available parts appears in the catalog window.
3. In the list view, select the equipment object.
4. Click OK on the Select Equipment dialog box. The Equipment Properties dialog box
appears so you can define properties for the new piece of equipment.
5. Define properties as needed, and then click OK to return to the workspace and place the
equipment. For more information, see Equipment Properties Dialog Box (on page 102).
6. Click in a graphic view to select the mounting surface and approximate position for the
equipment.
You can press the left and right arrow keys to rotate the equipment by 90- degree
increments at any time during the placement of the equipment. Press the up arrow key to scroll
through the three possible axes of rotation. Press the down arrow key to scroll to each datum
point.
7. Using the Place Equipment ribbon, do any of the following, if necessary:
8. Set an offset for the equipment relationship by entering the distance in the Offset box.
9. Click Properties on the ribbon, and enter any necessary property information in the grid
provided on the Equipment Properties dialog box.
10. If necessary, add or change a positioning relationship by selecting it from the Relationship
dropdown list on the Place Equipment ribbon.
11. Choose a system with which to associate the new equipment in the System box.
If you are going to use an object for routing cable, you must not model that object as
equipment. For example, a pull box should be created in the catalog data as a conduit fitting, not a
piece of equipment. Otherwise, the object will render conduit networks useless for cable routing
every time it is used

Set positioning relationships for equipment

1. Select the equipment for which you need to define a relationship.
2. In the Relationship List box on the Place Equipment ribbon, choose <New Relationship>.
3. Select one of the available positioning relationships in the Positioning Relationships list box
and follow the status bar prompts.
Depending on the type of positioning relationship defined in the previous step, surfaces or
points need to be defined to finish configuring the relationship. For more information, see
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Place doors from the catalog

1. Click Place Equipment on the vertical toolbar.
2. On the Select Equipment dialog box, locate the door to place under the Equipment >
Architectural > Doors node.
3. In the list view, select the door to place.
4. Click OK on the Select Equipment dialog box. The Equipment Properties dialog box
appears so you can define properties for the new door.
5. Define properties as needed, and then click OK to return to the workspace and place the door.
For more information, see Equipment Properties Dialog Box (on page 102).
6. Click in a graphic view to select the mounting surface and approximate position for the door.
You can press the left and right arrow keys to rotate the door by 90-degree increments at
any time during the placement of the door. Press the up arrow key to scroll through the three
possible axes of rotation.
7. Using the Place Equipment ribbon, do any of the following, if necessary:
8. Set an offset for the door relationship by entering the distance in the Offset box.
9. Click Properties on the ribbon, and enter any necessary property information in the grid
provided on the Equipment Properties dialog box.
10. If necessary, add or change a positioning relationship by selecting it from the Relationship
dropdown list on the Place Equipment ribbon.
11. Choose a system with which to associate the new door in the System box. We highly
recommend that you place the door in the same system as the parent wall.

Place windows from the catalog

1. Click Place Equipment on the vertical toolbar.
2. On the Select Equipment dialog box, locate the window to place under the Equipment >
Architectural > Windows node.
3. In the list view, select the window part to place.
4. Click OK on the Select Equipment dialog box. The Equipment Properties dialog box
appears so you can define properties for the new window.
5. Define properties as needed, and then click OK to return to the workspace and place the
window. For more information, see Equipment Properties Dialog Box (on page 102).
6. Click in a graphic view to select the mounting surface and approximate position for the
window.
You can press the left and right arrow keys to rotate the window by 90-degree
increments at any time during the placement of the window. Press the up arrow key to scroll
through the three possible axes of rotation.
7. Using the Place Equipment ribbon, do any of the following, if necessary:
8. Set an offset for the window by entering the distance in the Offset box.
9. Click Properties on the ribbon, and enter any necessary property information in the grid
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10. If necessary, add or change a positioning relationship by selecting it from the Relationship
dropdown list on the Place Equipment ribbon.
11. Choose a system with which to associate the new window in the System box. We highly
recommend that you place the window in the same system as the parent wall.

Edit equipment properties

1. Select the equipment object that you need to modify.
2. Click Equipment Properties on the horizontal ribbon.
You can also access the Equipment Properties dialog box by selecting Properties
from the Edit menu, or by right-clicking the selected object and choosing Properties from the
short-cut menu.
3. Access the appropriate dialog box tabs and modify the properties as needed.
4. Click OK to save your changes and return to the workspace.
You can also select Apply to put the changes into effect and continue working in the
Properties dialog.

 All occurrence and definition properties for an equipment object are defined by the MS Excel
workbook named [Link] in the reference data. For information on adding or editing
different types of properties, refer to the SmartPlant 3D Reference Data User's Guide
accessible from the Help > Printable Guides command.
 If more than one piece of equipment is selected, the Occurrence tab will only display the
common occurrence properties of the objects.
 The Definition, Connections, Weight & CG, and Relationship tabs are read-only. You
cannot edit this information from the Equipment Properties dialog box.
 If the equipment model was created using Solid Edge, then any changes that would affect the
shape or size of the equipment model require that you have Solid Edge running on your
computer.

Edit equipment relationships

1. Select the equipment that you need to modify.
To edit the properties of a designed equipment object for which geometry has yet to be
defined, you must select the object from the system hierarchy in the Workspace Explorer.
2. Choose the relationship in the Relationship List box.
3. Change the type of relationship using the Positioning Relationship box as needed.
4. Set positioning relationships for equipment (on page 99)
Set positioning relationships for designed equipment
You can also remove relationships by clicking Delete Relationship on the
ribbon. This step is often necessary when moving previously constrained equipment. After a
relationship is deleted, no connectivity remains between the two pieces of equipment during
further design operations.

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Equipment Properties Dialog Box

Displays equipment properties for review and editing.
See Also
Occurrence Tab (Equipment Properties Dialog Box) (on page 102)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Edit Equipment Properties (on page 101)
Edit Equipment Relationships (on page 101)

Occurrence Tab (Equipment Properties Dialog Box)

Displays all editable instance-specific information about the selected equipment object. The
property name appears on the left side of the grid and the corresponding property value appears on
the right side of the grid. If more than one equipment object is selected, only the common
occurrence properties for the selected objects appear on the tab.
When viewing properties for a single equipment object, the following properties appear. More
properties may appear depending on what you defined in the reference data. For more information
about occurrences defined in the reference data, see the Equipment and Furnishings Reference
Data Guide available with the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
Because equipment properties are customizable in the equipment and furnishings
reference data, only the properties that are required by the software are documented.
Display Equipment Preview - Displays the bitmap image associated with the equipment
object if one has been defined in the reference data. The image displays in a separate window.
Category - Select the properties to view, modify, or define. Equipment properties are divided into
several different categories: Standard, Insulation and Tracing, Weight and CG, Fabrication and
Construction, Surface Treatment and Coating, Position and Orientation, and Responsibility.

Standard
Name - Displays the name of the equipment object. The equipment name is based on the Name
Rule selection. If you type a name in this field, the Name Rule property updates to User Defined.
Name Rule - Specify the naming rule to use to name this equipment object. You can select one of
the listed rules or select User Defined to specify the equipment name yourself in the Name box.
Description - Enter a description for the equipment object.
System - Select the system to which the equipment belongs. By default, the model is the parent
system for equipment objects.
Reporting Requirements - Displays the reporting requirement for the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Reporting Type sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Reporting Type - Displays the type of reporting. To add, edit, or remove values that are available
for selection, edit the Reporting Type sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference
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Correlation Status - Displays whether or not the equipment object has been correlated to an
equipment object in a P&ID.
Correlation Basis - Specifies if the equipment object is correlated to a P&ID equipment object.
Select Correlate Object if the equipment has a correlating equipment object in a P&ID. Select
No correlation is required if the equipment object does not have a correlating equipment object
in a P&ID.

Insulation and Tracing

Is Insulated - Displays whether or not the equipment object is insulated.
Thickness - Displays the thickness of the insulation. If Insulation Specification is set to use the
insulation defined by the equipment object, this field cannot be changed. However, if Insulation
Specification is manually defined, select the insulation thickness from those allowed for the
material in the reference data.
Purpose - Displays the purpose of the insulation. If Insulation Specification is set to use the
insulation defined by the equipment object, the information in this box cannot be changed.
However, if Insulation Specification is manually defined, select the purpose of the insulation in
this box. Available purposes are read from the reference data.
Material - Displays the material of the insulation. If Insulation Specification is set to use the
insulation defined by the equipment object, this field cannot be changed. However, if Insulation
Specification is manually defined, select the insulation material from those available from the
reference data.
Operating Temperature - Displays the number of degrees of the operating temperature.
Insulation Surface Area - Displays the measurement of the insulation's surface area.
Heat Tracing Requirement - Select whether or not the equipment is heat-traced. To add, edit, or
remove values that are available for selection, edit the Heat Tracing Medium sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Heat Tracing Type - Select the type of heat-tracing. To add, edit, or remove values that are
available for selection, edit the Heat Tracing Medium select list in the Catalog task.
Heat Tracing Medium - Select the heat-tracing medium to apply to the run. To add, edit, or
remove values that are available for selection, edit the Heat Tracing Medium select list in the
Catalog task.
Heat Tracing Medium Temperature - Specify the temperature of the heat-tracing medium.
Include the temperature unit of measure, K for Kelvin, F for Fahrenheit, or C for Celsius for
example, when specifying this value.

Weight & CG
Displays the center-of-gravity and the weight of the selected equipment objects. The
center-of-gravity locations are displayed in global system coordinates along the X-, Y-, and
Z-axes. The software includes the insulation weight in the calculated weight. If you key-in the
weight yourself, you must include the insulation weight value.
Dry Weight - Displays the dry weight of the equipment object.
Wet Weight - Displays the wet weight of the equipment object.
For Equipment, the Weight and CG property "Wet Weight" is the sum of Dry Weight and
Water Weight. The dry weight and water weight values are catalog properties entered on the part
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Dry CGX - Displays the X-axis location of the dry center-of- gravity.
Dry CGY - Displays the Y-axis location of the dry center-of- gravity.
Dry CGZ - Displays the Z-axis location of the dry center-of- gravity.
Wet CGX - Displays the X-axis location of the wet center-of- gravity.
Wet CGY - Displays the Y-axis location of the wet center-of- gravity.
Wet CGZ - Displays the Z-axis location of the wet center-of- gravity.

Fabrication and Construction

Fabrication Requirement - Select the fabrication requirement for the equipment. To add, edit, or
remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication Type select list in the Catalog
task.
Fabrication Type - Select the type of fabrication for the equipment. To add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication Type select list in the Catalog task.
Construction Requirement - Select the construction requirement for the equipment. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Construction Type select list in the
Catalog task.
Construction Type - Select the type of construction for the equipment. To add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Construction Type select list in the Catalog task.

Surface Treatment and Coating

Coating Requirement - Select the coating requirement for the equipment. To add, edit, or
remove values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Type select list in the Catalog
task.
Coating Type - Select the type of coating for the equipment. To add, edit, or remove values that
are available for selection, edit the Coating Type select list in the Catalog task.
Coating Color - Select the color of the equipment coating. To add, edit, or remove values that are
available for selection, edit the Coating Color select list in the Catalog task.

Position and Orientation

East - Displays the distance of the connection point from the active coordinate system origin in
the east direction.
North - Displays the distance of the connection point from the active coordinate system origin in
the north direction.
Elevation - Displays the distance of the connection point above or below the active coordinate
system origin.
Bearing - Displays the bearing angle for the shape. This angle sets the reference on the object to
the X-axis of its local coordinate system. The local X-axis is the default axis of primary symmetry
for all symbols in the catalog. This option sets the reference in the model to the active coordinate
system North axis. The bearing measurement direction is clockwise from the active coordinate
system north looking in the negative active coordinate system direction. That is, down from 0 to
360 degrees. You can enter negative bearing angles, but the software will automatically convert
them to the positive equivalents. If the pitch is set to +/- 90 degrees, then the bearing measure
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Pitch - Displays the pitch angle for the shape. This angle sets the reference on the object to the
X-axis of its local coordinate system. This option sets the reference in the model to a line that is
the intersection of the vertical plane through the X-axis of the local coordinate system and the
active coordinate system horizontal plane. The angle is measured in the positive direction from the
horizontal plane in the active coordinate system up direction regardless of the current bearing.
Pitch angles are limited to between -90 degrees and +90 degrees with 0 indicating horizontal.
Roll - Displays the roll angle for the shape. This angle sets the reference on the object to the
Y-axis of its local coordinate system. This option sets the reference in the model to a line that is
perpendicular to the local coordinate system x axis and in the horizontal plane. Roll angles are
measured clockwise from horizontal to the y-axis of the local coordinate system. The roll angle is
between 0 and 360 degrees. You can enter negative roll angles, but the software will automatically
converts them to the positive equivalents. If the pitch is set to +/- 90 degrees, then the reference in
the model is the North axis.

Responsibility
Cleaning Responsibility - Select the party responsible for cleaning the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Responsibility select list
in the Catalog task.
Design Responsibility - Select the party responsible for designing the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Design Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
Fabrication Responsibility - Select the party responsible for fabricating the equipment object.
To add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication
Responsibility select list in the Catalog task.
Installation Responsibility - Select the party responsible for installing the equipment object. To
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Installation Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Painting Responsibility - Select the party responsible for painting the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Painting Responsibility select list
in the Catalog task.
Requisition Responsibility - Select the party responsible for ordering the equipment object. To
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Requisition Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Supply Responsibility - Select the party responsible for delivering the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Supply Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
Testing Responsibility - Select the party responsible for testing on the equipment object. To add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Testing Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
See Also
Equipment Properties Dialog Box (on page 102)

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S e le c t In s u la tio n Ma te ria l Dia lo g Bo x

Specifies any one of the insulation materials listed for a selected equipment object. This dialog
box appears when you click in the Material field for the Insulation and Tracing category on the
Occurrence tab of the Properties dialog box. By browsing through the part hierarchy, you can
find and select an insulation material in the Catalog database. After you select a material and click
OK, the software returns you immediately to the Occurrence tab, where you can specify the
thickness of the insulation.
Back - Returns you to the previously selected insulation material folder. Use this command to
navigate through the hierarchy to the specific insulation material you need.
Forward - Sends you to the last selected insulation material folder that you moved away from
by using the Back button. Use this command to navigate through the hierarchy to the specific
insulation material you need.
Up One Level - Brings up the next highest level of the hierarchy. Use this command to
navigate through the hierarchy to the specific material you need.
Properties - Displays the properties of the selected object. Because you cannot modify any
properties until the equipment is placed, all properties on the Properties dialog box are read-only.
Preview - Displays a bitmap symbol of the selected equipment. The image file must be
assigned to the object in the catalog reference data.
List View - Sets the dialog box to display insulation thickness values in a list view.
Grid View - Sets the dialog box to display insulation thickness values in a spreadsheet-style
grid view.
Address - Sets the current location within the hierarchy of available insulation materials. The
dropdown box lists the folders you have visited.
See Also
Occurrence Tab (Equipment Properties Dialog Box) (on page 102)

Definition Tab
Displays the component information for the object, the properties and their values, as defined in
the reference data. If more than one equipment object is selected, only the common properties for
the selected objects display on the tab. For more information about the information defined in the
reference data, see the Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide available with the Help
> Printable Guides command in the software.
Category - Determines the category that is displayed in the property grid.
Property - Displays the name of the component property as defined in the reference data.
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Insulation Tab
Displays insulation properties that have been defined for the selected equipment.
Insulation Specification - Specifies whether or not the selected equipment object is insulated.
The options on this dialog box remain disabled unless User Defined is selected from the
dropdown list.
Purpose - Specifies the insulation purpose for the selected equipment object.
Material - Displays the Select Insulation Material Dialog Box (on page 106) from which you may
specify an insulation material.
Thickness - Defines the thickness of the specified insulation material. This option remains
disabled until a material is selected from the Select Insulation Material dialog box. By default,
the smallest thickness value of the selected material is displayed. An alternative value may be
selected from the dropdown list.
See Also
Equipment Properties Dialog Box (on page 102)

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Add Cables
In the Electrical task, you can create cables and then route those cables through existing conduit
and cableway. The software provides the following features:
 Create cable and assign properties
 Automatically route cable
 Edit cable routes including the ability to define where cables enter and exit cable tray
 Insert cable markers and generate a report of the cable route by marker name

Create Cables
You can create cables by defining the properties of the cable, such as name, part number, and
equipment to which the cable is connected. For example, you can choose an electrical cabinet and
pump to connect with cable in the model.
You can create parallel cables, if needed. The software creates a parent object called a parallel
cable, and children objects called paralleled cables. The paralleled cables have the same part
number, have the same entry and exit points into and out of the cableway, and follow the same
path in the cableway. The following graphic shows parallel cables in the Workspace Explorer.

For more information on creating cables, see Insert Cable (on page 112).

Edit Cable Path

After the software automatically routes the cable, you can edit the cable path so that the cable runs
through the proper cable trays. You define the cable entry point into the cableway system, the
cableway trunks and conduit that the cable is to go through, and the cable exit point from the
cableway system. If you do not have conduit and cableway trunks in your model, use the Route
Conduit and Route Cableway commands to create them.
As you route cable, you can view the maximum fill for the cable tray or conduit by checking the
Max Fill box on the ribbon or displaying the Properties dialog box for the straight features. In
this way, you can be notified immediately when the fill approaches the maximum value. If you
click Max Fill, the software highlights the portion of the tray or conduit containing the maximum
loading. You can also use surface style rules to show which cable trays are full and which ones are
nearly full. Lastly, you can run a cable fill report for cable tray or conduit.
Fill calculations are based on the NEC standard. The software performs the calculations
using an external Visual Basic module, which can be customized based on the requirements of a
given project.
For more information about editing cable paths, see Edit Cable Path (on page 115).

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AutoRoute Cable
After a cable is created, you can use the Edit Cable Path command to access the autorouting
functionality. The autorouting functionality determines the shortest path from the starting point to
the ending point on the cable tray or conduit and routes the cable accordingly. The cable trays and
conduits have their signal type already defined. You can modify the assigned autorouted path, if
necessary, by specifying additional must-include cable trays for the selected cable.
During the AutoRoute process, the software also considers the cable tray fill requirement. You
can choose to allow overfilling of the cable trays or to allow real-time fill calculations during the
routing process.
AutoRoute is off by default; you must click AutoRoute on the Edit Cable Path ribbon to
activate it. For more information about using the autorouting functionality, see AutoRoute (on
page 121).

Place Cable Marker

After you route cables, you can place markers on the cables. A cable marker is a named object that
can be placed at points along cableway and conduit features to designate the path of the cables.
You can run a report on the paths to communicate this information to other interested parties. For
more information about placing cable markers, see Insert Cable Marker (on page 124).

Routing Cable Example

When routing cable manually, you might want to route a cable into a cable tray at some point
along the tray's length. For example, the cable needs to exit a conduit and then enter a cable tray.
You can specify an entry point or exit point anywhere along a cable tray using the Set Entry Point
or Set Exit Point buttons on the ribbon. PinPoint command can be used to assist in
precise placement.
One possible workflow for this example is to first branch the conduit out of the tray using the
Route Conduit command. The software creates a connection between the conduit and cableway
features. Then, when routing the cable, you select the cableway that owns the tray and then do the
same for the conduit run in the Select Cableways step. The software recognizes the connection
between the two runs and makes the turn for you, trimming the path appropriately.
There is no need to route cable in any specific order. You can pick whatever step you want to start
the process and then come back to it later, if required. Incomplete routes can be saved and finished
later. Additional cables can even be added while routing. When you click Finish, the runs are
saved.

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Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks

The following information concerns the connectivity of cable tray networks and how the
connectivity affects a cable route.
When you route cable, the cable makes a jump from the From Device to the Entry Point and a
jump from the To Device to the Exit Point, following an orthogonal path in both cases. The
software does not jump between disconnected cable tray or conduit runs. A connection is required
between the conduit feature and the cable tray feature. Without the connection, the software does
not know to trim the path at that branch.
Where there are gaps between cable tray runs, you should route zero spec cableway (Cws-0). With
this spec, no parts are created – only space is reserved. However, the software still makes
connections that cable routing will recognize. Hence, you can fill in gaps with this spec and allow
the cable routing to have a contiguous network through which to route.
Using zero-spec cableway, a cable path can be routed across a variety of gap conditions.
 A tight radius turn for which no elbow has been placed
 A longer radius turn
 A gap between two trays in the same plane
 A gap between a horizontal and vertical tray
The following pictures show a disconnected cable tray network. The cable appears to jump over
the gaps. Actually, the cable trays are connected using zero-spec cableway, which is hidden in the
first picture (and shown in the second picture). The cable path is complete and gives good data as
a result.

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 Exit points for cable can be placed anywhere along a tray. A cable can leave a tray at any
point, connecting to an equipment or instrument.
 To check the validity of a cable, open the Properties dialog box for the cable, and go to the
Occurrence tab. The Route Status value will be Incomplete or Undefined if the cable is
routed through a non-contiguous network. In this case, the lengths cannot be relied upon, and
the data is not valid.
 Zero-spec cableway is used in interference detection to assure there is space for the cables to
make the jump across gaps in the tray network.

Insert Cable
Creates a new cable run in the model. When you add a cable run, you define the properties of
the cable run and define the relationship of the cable run to other objects in the model, such as
electrical cabinets and equipment.
You can create parallel cables, if necessary, by entering a number greater than 1 for the parallel
cables property. The software creates a parallel cable (parent) and multiple paralleled cables
(children).
After you insert a cable, the Edit Cable Path ribbon becomes available. For more information
about this ribbon, see Edit Cable Path (on page 115).

What do you want to do?

 Create a cable (on page 113)
 Copy a cable run (on page 113)

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Create a cable
1. Click Insert Cable on the vertical toolbar.
2. In the System box, select a system for the cable. You can browse the hierarchy in the
workspace or database by clicking More.
3. In the Name box, type a name. Or, select DefaultNameRule in the Name Rule box.
4. In the Parallel Cables box, specify an integer greater than 1, if you want to create parallel
cables.
For example, if you enter 2, the software creates two paralleled cables (children) with a
parent parallel cable object.
5. In the Signal Type box, choose a type for the cable.
6. In the Part Number box, click More to browse the catalog for a cable.
7. In the Select Part Number dialog box (on page 114), select a cable from the catalog.
8. Click OK.
9. In the Originating Device box, define the originating device connection.
10. In the Terminating Device box, define the terminating device connection.

 The originating and terminating devices can be different pieces of equipment, or they can
be the same piece of equipment.
 If a piece of equipment has a cable port, the Receptacle, Terminal, Connector, and
Backshell (or a combination of these) values for the equipment are available to complete.
11. To continue entering cables, just click Apply, and then click Insert Next Cable; or, you can
click OK to dismiss the dialog box.

 After you create a cable and click OK, you can edit the cable path in the model. Click Set
Entry Point on the ribbon, and follow the prompts on the status bar.
 You can specify automatic cable routing. Click AutoRoute on the ribbon that appears
after you create a cable. Autorouting places the cable based on the shortest path between the
starting point and the ending point on the cable tray.

Copy a cable run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. In the Locate Filter box, select Cables.
3. Select a cable in a graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer.
4. Click Edit > Copy.
5. Click Edit > Paste.
6. On the Paste Special box, define the originating and terminating devices for the cable.
See also
Add Cables (on page 109)
AutoRoute (on page 121)

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Edit Cable Path (on page 115)

Insert Cable (on page 112)
Insert Cable Marker (on page 124)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)
Select Part Number Dialog Box (on page 114)
Set View by Cable (on page 123)

Select Part Number Dialog Box

Allows selection of the type of cable to be placed. This dialog box appears when you click More
on the Part Number option. By browsing through the hierarchy, you can find any cable part in the
Catalog database.
Back - Returns you to the previously selected cable type or node. Use this command to
navigate through the hierarchy to the specific type that you need.
Forward - Sends you to the last selected cable type or node that you moved away from by
using the Back button. Use this command to navigate through the hierarchy to the specific type
that you need.
Up One Level - Brings up the next highest level of the catalog hierarchy. Use this command
to navigate through the hierarchy to the specific type that you need.
Copy - Copies the selected object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Paste - Pastes a copied object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Delete - Deletes the selected object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Undo - Reverses the most recent operation. This command is available only in the Catalog
task.
New Object - Creates a new object. This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Move Up - Moves up one object. The level in the hierarchy remains the same.
Move Down - Moves down one object. The level in the hierarchy remains the same.
Properties - Displays the properties of the selected cable type. Because you cannot modify
any properties until the cable type is placed, all properties on the dialog box are read-only.
Preview - Displays a picture of the selected cable type. The image file must be assigned to the
cable type in the reference data.
List View - Sets the dialog box to display cable types in a list view.
Grid View - Sets the dialog box to display cable types in a spreadsheet-style grid view.
Check Data - Checks the consistency of the data in the grid against other data in the Catalog.
This command is available only in the Catalog task.
Address - Specifies your exact location within the displayed hierarchy.

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Edit Cable Path

Routes cables through connected cableways and conduits.
While using this command, you can define the path of a cable path in one of two ways, either by
manual selection of the entire path or by automatic calculation of the shortest route that meets all
of your predefined criteria (cableway signal types, way-features, avoidance features, entry and
exit points).
To define the path manually, you select the entry point, the straight features the cable should pass
through, and the exit point.
To define the path automatically, you optionally define the required entry/exit points, the
way-features (branch features the route must go through), and/or the avoidance features (straight
features the route must avoid). You then click the AutoRoute command, and the software
finds the shortest route.

 Before you can define its path, the cable must exist in the model. Use the Insert Cable
command to create cables.
 The cableways and conduit that the cable routes through must be connected. Cable cannot
jump between unconnected cableways/conduits. To place cableways and conduits, use the
Route Cableway and Route Conduit commands.

Edit Cable Path Ribbon

Sets options for routing cables.
Property Page - Displays the Cable Properties dialog box. For more information, see Cable
Properties Dialog Box (on page 163).
Cable List - Displays a dialog box that lists all the defined cables in the model. To define a
cable, click Insert Cable . This button is available if there is more than one cable in the model.
Select Cable(s) - Select one or more cables to edit the path. For manual routing, all selected
cables follow the same path. For autorouting, the shortest path that meets your criteria is found
independently for each selected cable
Set Entry Point - Identify the entry point into the cableway for the cable path near the
originating device. This point must be either at an end feature of a conduit or cableway or a point
along a cableway straight feature or turn feature. This option is required for manual routing and
optional for autorouting.
Select Cableway(s) - Select the cableways and conduit straight features that you want the
cable to run through. When you select a straight feature, the software extends the selection along
the cableway header. You select another straight feature at each branch that you want the route to
take. This option is only used to manually route cable.
Select Branch Points - Select the cableway and conduit branch features in the order (from
entry to exit) through which you want the cable routed when the cable is autorouted. Selecting a
currently selected branch feature deselects that feature. You only have to select a few
way-features to get a path that deviates from the ideal shortest route as your design conditions
require. When you select a cable that has been autorouted, you can click Select Branch Points

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to review the way-features you previously selected and edit their order. See Show Order of Way
Features below for more information. This option is only used to automatically route cable.
Select Avoidance Features - Select the cableways and conduit straight features through
which the cable cannot pass. This option is only used when autorouting. Although this option is
sometimes useful to quickly define the required route, Avoidance features are not stored with the
resulting cable route for later possible reroute of the cable as are way-features. As such, it is more
effective to use way-features.
Set Exit Point - Identify the exit point from the cableway for the cable path near the
terminating device. This point must be either at an end feature of a conduit or cableway or a point
along a cableway straight feature or turn feature.
Finish - Saves the cable route as defined to the database.
Reject Selection - Rejects the selected object.
Accept Selection - Confirms the selected set of objects..
Delete Path Selection - Deletes the currently defined paths of the selected cables.
AutoRoute - Automatically routes each selected cable through the shortest path that has the
required signal type and meets the currently defined entry/exit points, way-features, and/or
avoidance features. If the autoroute produces unexpected results, ensure that the following
conditions exist:
 The allowed signal types defined for the cableways include the cable signal type.
 The cableways are connected. Verify that you have branch features at branch points.
 The equipment is within your required range from the cableways. For more information, see
AutoRoute Options Dialog Box (on page 121).
 The way-features that you have selected are in an order from the entry to the exit that is
possible.
Partial Auto-Route - Re-routes a selected portion of an already autorouted cable, keeping the
rest of the cable path unchanged.
AutoRoute Options - Specifies autorouting options. The software allows either overfilling of
cableways or real-time fill calculations among other options. For more information, see
AutoRoute Options Dialog Box (on page 121).
Show Order of Way Features - Activates the Order of Way Features dialog box, which
displays the originating and terminating devices for the cable and the order of the branch features
that the cable will pass through when autorouted.
System - Defines the system that the cable belongs to.
Cable name - Displays the name of the cable.

What do you want to do?

 Edit cable path (on page 117)
 Set avoidance zones (on page 117)
 Set way points (on page 118)
 Copy cable path (on page 118)
 Select branch points for autorouting cable (on page 118)
 Order features for autorouting cable (on page 119)

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 Re-route part of a path (on page 120)

Edit cable path

1. Click Edit Cable Path on the vertical toolbar.
2. On the Cable Selection dialog box (on page 122), select a cable to edit.
The current cable path appears highlighted in white in the model.
3. Click Accept to confirm that you want to edit the path for this cable.
4. Select a cable tray entry point for the cable.
5. Click Accept.
6. Select the conduit and cable trays that you want the cable to run through.
7. Select a cable tray exit point for the cable.
8. Click Accept.
9. Click Finish.

 For the entry and exit points, you can select a point on a cable tray straight feature, turn
feature, or along leg feature (including an end feature), a point on a conduit end feature, or a
hanger or support on a cable tray or conduit run.
 To aid in selecting hangers, use the SmartSketch relationship indicators, or select the hanger
in the Workspace Explorer. You can also use a locate filter to select the straight features, and
then hide the straight features before selecting the hangers.
 You can specify automatic cable routing. Click AutoRoute on the ribbon that appears
after you create a cable. Autorouting places the cable based on the shortest path between the
starting point and the ending point on the cable tray. Click AutoRoute Options on the
ribbon to set options for overfilling.

Set avoidance zones

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable in the Locate filter box and select a cable in a graphic view or in the Workspace
Explorer.
3. Click Select Avoidance Features and pick the cableways through which you do not
want the cable routed.
4. Click AutoRoute .
The cable is routed along the shortest path through features other than the ones selected as
Avoidance Zones. The combination of setting Avoidance Zones and selecting Autoroute
constrains the cable to avoid features while choosing the optimum path.

 Use Avoidance Zones to ensure AutoRoute (on page 121) does not route a cable through
specified cableways. You must have a cable already placed and selected to open the Edit
Cable Path ribbon.

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 You do not have to select the entry and exit points because AutoRoute picks them. However,
if there are any numbers of cableways lying in the Maximum Tail range of the Equipment,
then you might want to select the entry and exit points.
 This feature works best with autorouting.

Set way points

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable in the Locate filter box and select a cable in a graphic view or in the Workspace
Explorer.
3. Click Set Cableway(s) , and pick the cableways through which you want the cable
routed.
4. Click AutoRoute .
5. Click Finish when you are done.
You can watch the cable passing through the features defined as Way Points.

 Use Way Points to ensure the AutoRoute feature routes a cable the way you intend. You must
have a cable already placed and selected to open the Edit Cable Path ribbon.
 You do not have to select the entry and exit points because AutoRoute picks them. However,
if there are any numbers of cableways lying in the Maximum Tail range of the equipment,
then you might want to select the entry and exit points.
 A combination of way points and avoidance features can be selected for autorouting cables.

Copy cable path

1. Click Edit Cable Path on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select the cable with the path that you want to copy.
3. Select the unrouted cable to assign the path to.
4. Click OK to confirm the copy operation.

Select branch points for autorouting cable

1. Select a cable from Workspace Explorer.
-OR-
Click the Edit Cable Path command on the Electrical task vertical toolbar.
2. In the Edit Cable Path ribbon, click Select Branch Points .
3. Select, in order, the branch features through which the cable should pass.
4. Click AutoRoute .
The AutoRoute command finds the shortest route that goes through all selected branch
features (way-features) in the order in which they were selected.

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Order features for autorouting cable

1. Select a cable from Workspace Explorer.
-OR-
2. Click the Edit Cable Path command on the Electrical task vertical toolbar.
3. In the Edit Cable Path ribbon, click and select the branch features in the cableway
network through which you want the cable to pass when routed using AutoRoute.
4. Click Show Order of Way Features on the Edit Cable Path ribbon.
5. In the Order of Way Features dialog box (on page 122), select a feature to re-order.

The feature you select in the dialog box is highlighted in the graphic view of the software.
6. Click Move Up or Move Down to change the order of selection.
To remove a selected way-feature from the list, click Remove. This action does not
remove the branch feature from the model.
7. If necessary, select additional branch features and repeat step 5 until the order is correct.
8. Click AutoRoute .
The cable passes through the branch features according to the modified Order of Way
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Re-route part of a path

You can use Partial Auto-Route on the Edit Cable Path ribbon to re-route a portion of a
cable that is currently complete. The command can modify the selected cable in the following
ways:

Partial autoroute between existing entry and exit points

1. Select the cable.
2. Click Partial Auto-Route .
The software uses the current entry and exit points and all of the way-features that were
selected for the last run of the AutoRoute command to find the shortest path between the
existing entry/exit points.

Partial autoroute between two points on the current path of the cable
1. Select the cable.
2. Click Select Branch Points on the Edit Cable Path ribbon.
3. Select a start branch point on the path of the cable, followed by a series of branch points
through which you intend the cable to pass.
4. Select the end branch point on the path of the cable.
5. Click Partial Auto-Route .
The software re-routes the cable through the selected branch points, retaining the path before
and after the first and last branch points that you selected.

Partial autoroute between the entry point and a point on the current path of the cable
1. Select the cable.
2. Re-select the entry point on the same straight feature that it was currently on.
3. Select the series of branch points through which you intend the cable to pass.
4. Select the end branch point on the path of the cable.
5. Click Partial Auto-Route .
The software re-routes the cable from the entry point through the selected branch points,
retaining the path after the last branch point selected on the path.

Partial autoroute between a point on the current path of the cable and the exit point
1. Select the cable.
2. Re-select the exit point on the same straight feature that it was currently on.
3. Select the series of branch points through which you intend the cable to pass, starting with a
branch point on the path of the cable and in order toward exit point.
4. Click Partial Auto-Route .
The software re-routes the cable through the selected branch points, retaining the path before
the first branch point selected on the path.

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See Also
Add Cables (on page 109)
AutoRoute (on page 121)
Cable Selection Dialog Box (on page 122)
Order of Way Features Dialog Box (on page 122)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)
Select System Dialog Box (on page 54)

AutoRoute
Routes cables using the shortest path from a starting point to an ending point via a cable tray
or conduit. In addition, you can choose to allow overfilling of the cable trays or to allow real-time
fill calculations during the routing process.
Autorouting is off by default; click AutoRoute on the Edit Cable Path ribbon to activate
autorouting.
For a detailed explanation of the process the software steps through to autoroute cable in
the 3D model, see Appendix: Cable Autorouting (on page 183).
See Also
AutoRoute Options Dialog Box (on page 121)

Au to Ro u te Op tio n s Dia lo g Bo x
Sets options for automated routing. Access these options by clicking AutoRoute Options on
the Edit Cable Path ribbon.
Allow overfilling of cabletrays - Allows for routing of cables through cable trays that will be
overloaded. However, even when this option is enabled, the software searches for the cable route
that will result in the least-filled condition. By default, this option is selected.
Allow Cables to enter from the Cableway straight feature - Allows cables to enter from a
cableway straight feature.
Allow Cable to be routed through Bends with radii less than Minimum Bend Radius of the
Cable - Allows cable routing through bends that have a radius less than the minimum bend radius
of the cable.
Cableway, conduits, or cables have been modified since last auto route - Regenerates new
cableway network layout data. If you do not select this option, the software does not regenerate
the data, but uses cableway network data from the last autorouted cable. By default, this option is
selected.
Display range boxes if less than 10 cables are selected - Displays a range box around the cable
connection location to the equipment, showing a graphical representation of the maximum and
minimum tail ranges.
Maximum tail range from Originating device - Allows you to set a specific, maximum search
distance from the originating device. In addition, the software computes the shortest cable length
for any search results. For example, if two conduits are the same distance from the cable tail, but
one is 3 feet long and one is 6 feet long, the software connects to the shortest route—in this case,
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Maximum tail range from Terminating device - Allows you to set a specific, maximum search
distance from the terminating device. In addition, the software computes the shortest cable length
for any search results. For example, if two conduits are the same distance from the cable tail, but
one is 3 feet long and one is 6 feet long, the software connects to the shortest route—in this case,
the 3-foot route.
See Also
Add Cables (on page 109)
Edit Cable Path (on page 115)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)

Cable Selection Dialog Box

Displays all of the defined cables so that you can select the cable that you want. To define new
cables, use the Insert Cable command. For more information about creating cables, see
Create a cable (on page 113).
See Also
Add Cables (on page 109)
Copy Cable Path (on page 118)
Edit Cable Path (on page 115)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)

Order of Way Features Dialog Box

The Order of Way Features dialog box displays the order of the branch features selected through
which a cable will be autorouted. Branch features are added to this dialog box using the Select
Branch Points option on the Edit Cable Path ribbon.
Cables will route through the branch features in the order that they are displayed in the dialog box
(top to bottom). The name of the cable's originating device is displayed at the top of the dialog
box. The cable's terminating device is displayed at the bottom of the dialog box.
Use the Move Up, Move Down, and Remove commands to re-order the branch features as
needed. You can select a branch feature in the list to highlight its location in the model.
You must order the branch features to define an achievable route or the cable
autorouting will fail.
See also
Order Features for AutoRouting Cable (on page 119)
Re-route Part of a Path (on page 120)

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Select System Dialog Box

This dialog box displays the systems applicable to the current command. For example, if you are
routing conduit, the conduit and generic systems appear on this dialog box.
Look in - Specify where you want to look for the system. Select Workspace to look for the
system in your defined workspace only. Select Database to look for the system in the entire
Model database.

Set View by Cable

Assists the designer when routing cable by only showing objects of interest and hiding
non-applicable objects in the model. This command is located on the View menu.
Because routing cable typically occurs toward the end of the design process, there is a high
likelihood that the model will be crowded. In order to assist the designer in determining the route
that he would like to select, this command does the following:
 Hides structural, piping, HVAC, and other objects that the electrical designer is not interested
in.
 Hides all equipment not associated with the selected cable.
 Displays all conduit and cableways that are in the immediate vicinity of the equipment being
selected. These objects are the most likely to be used for connecting the equipment with cable.
 Displays all conduits and cableways connected to those in the vicinity. As an extra measure to
ensure that a viable cableway or conduit is not left out, the branches are included as well.
 Displays all conduits and cableways that the cable currently runs through (if any).
 Shows hangers supporting these cableways and conduits. These hangers can be important
reference points during the routing operation.
 Automatically zooms to view the volume of interest.

Zoom to cable
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Click a cable in a graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer.
4. Click View > Set View by Cable.
The software hides unnecessary objects and zooms to the selected cable.
The Set View by Cable command is useful when the model is crowded and you are
routing cable.
See Also
Add Cables (on page 109)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)

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Insert Cable Marker

Places cable markers at points along cable tray or conduit features. You can name the
markers yourself or use a naming rule. After being placed, the cable markers can be used to
describe a cable path on a cable-routing report.

Insert Cable Marker Ribbon

Sets options for inserting cable markers.
Properties - Displays the Cable Marker Properties dialog box. For more information, see
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box (on page 162).
Select Path Feature - Allows you to select a feature (cableway or conduit) in the model.
Place Marker on Feature - Allows you to click the location where you want the cable
marker.
Marker Name - Type a name for the marker.

Edit Cable Marker Ribbon

Displays options for editing a cable marker.
Properties - Displays the Cable Marker Properties dialog box. For more information, see
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box (on page 162).
Marker Name - Type a name for the marker.
Parent Run - Displays the name of the electrical run (cableway or conduit) associated with the
cable marker.
Raceway Part - Displays the cable tray part associated with the cable marker, if applicable.
E - Displays the location of the marker along the E-axis.
N - Displays the location of the marker along the N-axis.
EL - Displays the location of the marker along the EL-axis.

Insert a cable marker

1. Click Insert Cable Marker on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a path feature in the model. You can select cableway or conduit.
3. Click the location where you want to place the cable marker.
The Edit Cable Marker ribbon opens, allowing you to edit the properties of the marker.
See Also
Add Cables (on page 109)
Edit Cable Path (on page 115)
Insert Cable (on page 112)
Routing Cable Example (on page 110)
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks (on page 111)
Set View by Cable (on page 123)

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Insert Split
Divides cable tray into sections. Some examples of splits are splice plates, box connectors,
and bonding jumpers.
After you route cable tray and cableway, you can insert splits so that the model represents the
lengths of tray available for purchase. Splits also let you know where hangers and supports will
need to be placed.
The Insert Split command allows you to divide a length of tray into sections. The software
provides two modes of inserting splits: 1) one split at a time, or 2) many splits at once. In the
multi-split mode, the software places splits on a straight feature at locations specified by the
purchase length of the tray.
The following picture shows the single-split mode.

The following picture shows the multi-split mode.

 Cable trays with dividers can be logically connected with other cable trays of similar
cross-section. They can also logically connect with cableway runs with or without parts.

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 Cable trays with dividers do not form transitions. The connecting cableways always form the
transition.
 You can route cables out of networks containing duct banks or cableways.
 Both auto routing and manual routing of cables through these networks is supported.

Insert Split Ribbon

Sets options for adding a split to a cable tray.
Select Feature - Selects the cable tray in which you want to insert a split.
Position - Specifies the position of the split along the straight feature. This button is available
if you are working in single-split mode (see Split Mode below), but it is not available if you are
working in multi-split mode.
Finish - Inserts the split.
Section Length - Specifies the purchasable length of the cable tray.
If the length of the selected cable tray straight feature is less than the last-used section length, then
the software sets the section length to half of the straight feature length.
Gap Width - Enter the gap between straight sections. The following picture shows where the gap
is placed.

Reference Position - Inserts splits in the selected straight feature starting from Port 1 or Port 2
(either end of the straight feature).
Split Mode - Specifies the mode for inserting splits.

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 Single-Split - Inserts one split at a time.

 Multi-Split - Inserts many splits along the feature. The distance between them is determined
by the section length and gap width.

What do you want to do?

 Insert multiple cable tray splits (on page 128)
 Insert a single cable tray split (on page 128)
 Insert a single cableway split (on page 128)

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Insert multiple cable tray splits

1. Click Insert Split on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select a cable tray straight feature.
3. In the Split Mode box, select Multi-Split.
4. In the Section Length box, specify the length between splits.
5. In the Gap Width box, enter a gap.
6. In the Reference Position box, choose Port 1 or Port 2.
7. Click Finish.

Insert a single cable tray split

1. Click Insert Split on the vertical toolbar.
2. Click a cable tray straight feature.
If the length of the selected cable tray straight feature is less than the last-used section
length, then the software sets the section length to half of the straight feature length.
3. In the Split Mode box, select Single-Split.
4. To fine-tune the location of the split, click Position , and slide the split along the feature.
Click when it is at the location you want.
Instead of using the Position button, you can adjust the section length, gap, and
reference position boxes on the ribbon to adjust the location of the split.
5. Click Finish.

Insert a single cableway split

1. Click Insert Split on the vertical toolbar.
2. Click a cableway straight feature.
3. In the Split Mode box, select Single-Split.
4. To fine-tune the location of the split, click Position , and slide the split along the feature.
Click when it is at the location you want.
5. Click Finish.

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Sequence Objects
Renames objects in the selected conduit, cable tray, or WBS item such that the names are in
order, based on topology.

Sequence Objects Ribbon

Sets options for sequencing names in a conduit, cable tray, or WBS item.
Grouping/Sequencing Object Type - Select the grouping or object type that you want to
sequence. You can select Cableway, Conduit run, or WBS item. This option defines the
collection of target objects to be sequenced, and defines the boundaries of the sequencing.
Cancel - Reset the ribbon options.
Finish - Order the object names using the options that you have set.
Target Object Type - Select what you want to re-sequence (rename) in the selected grouping.
Name Rule - Select the naming rule to use to rename the target objects.
Revision Control - Specify what to do with existing sequence number when you run the
command again. Select Retain existing numbers to keep the sequence number on any objects
that have one, but create a new sequence number for objects that do not have a sequence number.
Select Generate new numbers to discard all sequence numbers for the selected object and
generate new numbers for everything.
Start Sequence Id - Enter the sequence ID from which you want to begin the sequence. This
option is available only when Generate new numbers is selected.

What do you want to do?

 Sequence a conduit (on page 130)
 Sequence a cable tray (on page 130)
 Sequence a WBS item (on page 130)

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Sequence a conduit
1. Click Sequence Objects on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Run in the Grouping/Sequencing Object Type box.
3. Select one or more conduit runs in the Workspace Explorer or in the graphics view.
4. Select Conduit Part in the Target Object Type box.
5. Select the Name Rule and Revision Control.
6. Click Finish.

Sequence a cable tray

1. Click Sequence Objects on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway in the Grouping/Sequencing Object Type box.
3. Select one or more conduits in the Workspace Explorer or in the graphics view.
4. Select Cabletray Part in the Target Object Type box.
5. Select the Name Rule and Revision Control.
6. Click Finish.

Sequence a WBS item

1. Click Sequence Objects on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select WBS Item in the Grouping/Sequencing Object Type box.
3. Select the WBS item in the Work Breakdown Structure tab.
4. Select the appropriate option in the Target Object Type box.
5. Select the Name Rule and Revision Control.
6. Click Finish.

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View Cable Schedule

Displays a retrieved cable schedule. You can select cables to import or update. The Process button
updates existing cable and imports other cable. This command is located on the SmartPlant menu
in the Electrical task only.
In an integrated environment, the Electrical task and SmartPlant Electrical can share a cable
schedule, along with several cable properties.
You can retrieve a cable schedule using the SmartPlant > Retrieve command. Then, you can
view the schedule and create or update cable objects in SmartPlant 3D.
If you want to create cables in a specific electrical system, select the system in the Workspace
Explorer before viewing the cable schedule or processing those cables. If you do not select an
electrical system, then the software creates the cables in an electrical system with the same name
as the cable schedule document. If no such system exists, then the software creates one.
Your project may contain pumps with integrated motors or separate motors. Both situations are
handled in the software. When retrieving cable data, SmartPlant 3D searches the cable schedule
and displays the cable connection in the To/From field for the cable connection. If the pump
does not appear in the cable schedule, then the pump is referenced. You can visually see what is
being created with the cable in the To/From field. Upon finding one or the other, a cable is created
and connected to the motor or the pump.

Import cables
You must retrieve at least one cable schedule using the SmartPlant > Retrieve command before
starting the following procedure.
Also, if you want to create cables in a specific electrical system, select the system in the
Workspace Explorer before viewing the cable schedule. If you do not select an electrical system,
then the software creates the cables in an electrical system with the same name as the cable
schedule document. If no such system exists, then the software creates one.
1. If you are not already in the Electrical task, click Tasks > Electrical.
2. Click SmartPlant > View Cable Schedule.
3. On the Cable Schedule Documents dialog box, select a cable schedule, and click Open.
4. On the Cable Schedule dialog box, set the Include Up-To-Date Cables option as necessary.
This option allows you to hide the cables that are already up-to-date.
5. Select cables in the grid. You can click Select All or use the CTRL or SHIFT keys.
6. Click Process Selected Cables to import and update the cables.
See also
Cable Schedule Documents Dialog Box (on page 132)
Cable Schedule Dialog Box (on page 132)

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Cable Schedule Documents Dialog Box

Displays a list of retrieved cable schedules and their associated properties. Select a schedule, and
then click Open to view the cable schedule.
Name - Displays the name of the document.
Document Type - Displays the type of document.
Document Title - Displays the title of the document.

Cable Schedule Dialog Box

Displays a list of cables in a grid format.
The text colors identify the correlation status of each cable in the model and the design basis
object that corresponds to it. The following picture shows an example cable schedule, and the
following table lists the various statuses and the associated colors. The colors and meanings are
similar to those on a P&ID, but not exactly the same. For more information, see the Common
User's Guide.

Status Color
Not Correlated Medium Blue
Correlated with Data Mismatch Red
Correlated with Data Match (Up-to- Date) Green
Ignored Gray
Could not Correlate Medium Blue
Select all - Selects all of the cables in the schedule.

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Process Selected Cables - Imports or updates selected cables. The software creates the 3D cable
objects and creates relationships between the 3D cable objects and their corresponding design
basis objects.

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Move Features
After you complete a cableway or conduit run, you can move the features of that run to alter the
route, connection points, or component placement. Using this ability to move features of your
runs, you can precisely locate each feature in the layout of your cableway and conduit systems.
The various types of features that you can move include:

Straight Features
The straight feature and other connected route features move subject to the following rules:
 Moving a straight feature moves the entire leg to which the feature is connected.
 The move direction is always perpendicular to the axis of the straight feature.
 A branch feature connected to the moved leg maintains its original angle.
 Movement stops when parts on the associated leg overlap, or when they overlap with adjacent
parts on connected legs.
 When equipment moves, the leg moves with the equipment nozzle to remain collinear with
the nozzle as much as possible.
When moving straight features, you can select one of the orientation handles that appear at the
ends of the straight feature as your "move from" point. These orientation handles allow you to
move the feature in relation to the edge instead of the centerline. For example, you can use the
orientation handles to align the bottom with the top of a beam.

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Straight Features with Terminus Features

Selecting a straight feature will sometimes not result in a move because the software cannot
constrain the move vectors and maintain them during the move. However, if you select a straight
feature along with its terminus features, such as turns or branches, the software tries to maintain
the angles of the terminus features.

 You cannot move a single turn this way.

 If moving the straight feature and terminus features results in a degenerated case, the software
attempts to move all of the selected features back to their last committed locations.

Turn Features
The turn feature and other connected route features move subject to the following rules:
 If you move a turn to a position where two adjacent legs are collinear (that is, the turn reaches
180 degrees), the software deletes the turn.
 The turn stops moving when it starts to overlap with an adjacent along leg feature.

End Features
The end feature and other connected route features move subject to the following rules:
 Moving the end feature edits the length of the straight feature.
 Moving the end feature edits the topology of the turn feature if connected to another leg. The
default motion plane is the connected turn feature or along leg feature.
 You cannot move an end feature connected to a nozzle.
 You cannot move the end feature past the point where the straight feature length becomes
zero, such as the point where an end feature touches a nozzle or free port of another feature.

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Branch Features
 If the branch and header are in the motion plane, the branch feature moves along the branch
leg.
 If the branch and header are not in the motion plane, the end of the branch leg and branch
feature move to keep the branch angle constant.
 You can move the branch feature along the associated straight feature. As you move the
feature, the angle between the branch feature and the branch leg appears in a dynamic readout.

Along Leg Features

 You can move along leg features along the run on which you placed them. The software
prevents you from moving the along leg feature past the end of the run or to a position that
would cause parts to overlap.
 Along leg features that are not branches maintain a position at a constant distance from the
fixed end of the leg.
You can move features only after you finish routing a run and placing components. Edit
commands are not available until you complete routing or placement. You can complete routing
by right-clicking or by pressing Esc.

What do you want to do?

 Move a cableway run (on page 138)
 Move a straight cableway (on page 138)
 Move a cableway turn (on page 139)
 Move a cableway branch (on page 139)
 Move a cableway end (on page 139)
 Move a transition (on page 140)
 Move duct bank (on page 140)
 Move a conduit run (on page 141)
 Move a straight conduit (on page 141)
 Move a conduit turn (on page 142)
 Move a conduit branch (on page 142)
 Move a conduit end (on page 142)
 Move a component (on page 143)
 Move a cable run (on page 143)
 Move a cable marker (on page 143)

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Move a cableway run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableways in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway run to move.
4. Select Move on the main ribbon.
5. Select a location either on the run or in the model to use as the move-from location.
Use the end of the run as the move-from location if you are trying to connect the run to a
nozzle or another run.
6. Identify the move-to location in the model.

Move a straight cableway

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway feature that you want to move.
4. Set the Lock Length as needed.
5. Select the cableway.
6. Click Move To on the ribbon.
7. Move the cableway to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 When you move a straight feature, the default working plane is the plane of one of the
adjacent turns. The software selects the turn first by the plane that includes branches, and then
by the plane of larger nominal diameter.
 You can select one of the orientation handles that appear at the ends of the straight feature as
your move from point. These orientation handles allow you to move the feature in relation to
the edge instead of the centerline. For example, you can use the orientation handles to align
the bottom with the top of a beam.

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Move a cableway turn

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn to move.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the turn to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Angle box to type a new angle for the turn. The software moves the turn
along the cableway to the specified angle.

Move a cableway branch

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the branch that you want to move.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the branch to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using the Move From , the software assumes that
the current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Angle box to type a new angle for the branch. The software moves the branch
along the cableway to the specified angle.

Move a cableway end

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the end that you want to move.
Make sure that you select the end and not the cableway itself by looking for the
appearance of the SmartSketch® End Point glyph.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the cableway end to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Length box to type a new length for the cableway. The software moves the
end to the specified length.

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Move a transition
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the transition that you want to move.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the transition to the new location.

 If you do not select a move from location using Move From , the software uses the current
location of the object as the from location.
 You can use the Tools > Point Along and Tools > PinPoint commands to locate the
transition precisely.

Move duct bank

You can move a duct bank as a whole or you can move selected sections.
To move a whole duct bank
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select CableWay/Conduit Path Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Fence in the duct bank by dragging the mouse and drawing a rectangle around the duct bank.
Be sure to select all of the features to move before proceeding.
4. Click Move on the main ribbon.
5. Select a location on the duct bank to use as the move-from location.
6. Identify the move-to location by clicking in the model.
To move a duct bank selection
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select CableWay/Conduit Path Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the features you want to move.
You can use Quick Pick and the CTRL button to make your selection.
4. Click Move on the main ribbon.
5. Click in your selection to identify the move-from location.
6. Click in the model to identify the move-to location.

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Move a conduit run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Runs in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the conduit run to move.
4. Select Move on the main ribbon.
5. Select a location either on the conduit run or in the model to use as the move-from location.
Use the end of the conduit run as the move-from location if you are trying to connect the
conduit run to a nozzle or another conduit run.
6. Identify the move-to location in the model.

Move a straight conduit

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the conduit feature to move.
4. Set the Lock Length as needed.
5. Select the conduit.
6. Click Move To on the ribbon.
7. Move the conduit to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 When you move a straight feature, the default working plane is the plane of one of the
adjacent turns. The software selects the turn first by the plane that includes branches, and then
by the plane of larger nominal diameter.
 You can select one of the orientation handles that appear at the ends of the straight feature as
your move from point. These orientation handles allow you to move the feature in relation to
the edge instead of the centerline. For example, you can use the orientation handles to align
the bottom with the top of a beam.

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Move a conduit turn

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn to move.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the turn to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Angle box to type a new angle for the turn. The software moves the turn
along the conduit to the specified angle.

Move a conduit branch

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the branch to move.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the branch to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point by using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Angle box to type a new angle for the branch. The software moves the branch
along the conduit to the specified angle.

Move a conduit end

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the end to move.
Make sure that you select the end and not the conduit itself by looking for the appearance
of the SmartSketch® End Point glyph.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the conduit end to the new location.

 If you do not define a starting point using Move From , the software assumes that the
current location of the object is the starting point.
 You can use the Length box to type a new length for the conduit. The software moves the end
to the specified length.

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Move a component
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Do one of the following:
 Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box to move a cable tray component.
 Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box to move a conduit component.
3. Select the component.
4. Click Move To on the ribbon.
5. Move the component to the new location.

 If you do not select a move from location, the current location of the object is used as the from
location.
 You can use the Tools > Point Along and Tools > PinPoint commands to locate the
component precisely.

Move a cable run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cable run to move.
4. Select Move on the main ribbon.
5. Select a location either on the cable run or in the model to use as the move-from location.
Use the end of the cable run as the move-from location if you are trying to connect the
cable run to a nozzle or another cable run.
6. Identify the move-to location in the model.

Move a cable marker

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable Markers in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the marker to move.
4. Click Move From to identify the origin of the move vector. If you do not define a starting
point, the software assumes the current location of the object is the starting point.
5. Click Move To .
6. Move the marker to a new location.
You can use the Tools > Point Along and Tools > PinPoint commands to help locate the
marker more precisely.

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Delete Features
Just as you place features to place parts in the model, you delete features to remove unwanted
parts. You cannot delete parts directly. The software attempts to maintain the design integrity of
the model by adjusting all previously connected features.
The behavior of various objects during deletion is detailed below:

Cableway, Conduit, and Cable Runs

 Deleting the run deletes all features (and thereby all parts) belonging to the run.
 The software cuts the run legs at all boundaries and creates gaps. The software neither extends
nor inserts a straight feature.
 When a parallel cable is deleted, all of its children paralleled cables are deleted as well. A
paralleled cable can be deleted without affecting its parent or siblings.

Straight Features
 The straight feature connected by the associated turn feature is extended to the turn point.
 Deleting a straight feature does not delete any adjacent branch features if the straight feature is
connected to the branch port of the feature. For tee-type branches, the software replaces the
header portion of the branch with a straight feature.
 If the straight feature connects to a component, the software does not delete the component
when the straight feature is deleted.

Turn Features
 Straight features connected to the deleted turn extend to the turn point.
 Deleting a turn feature does not remove all adjacent run change features and mating parts.
 When a branch feature is adjacent to the turn feature, the software inserts a straight feature to
avoid deleting a branch.

Inline Components or Split Features

 If an inline component is deleted, the software merges the two connected straight features,
forming one straight feature, provided they share the same parent run and the same
dimensions.

What do you want to do?

 Delete a cableway run (on page 146)
 Delete a straight cableway (on page 146)
 Delete a cableway turn (on page 146)
 Delete a cableway branch (on page 147)
 Delete a cableway transition (on page 147)
 Delete a duct bank (on page 147)

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 Delete a conduit run (on page 147)

 Delete a straight conduit (on page 147)
 Delete a conduit turn (on page 148)
 Delete a conduit branch (on page 148)
 Delete a component (on page 148)
 Delete a cable run (on page 148)
 Delete a parallel cable (on page 148)
 Delete a paralleled cable (on page 149)
 Delete a cable marker (on page 149)

Delete a cableway run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableways in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway run to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a straight cableway

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway feature to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a cableway turn

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn to delete.
4. Click Delete .

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Delete a cableway branch

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the branch to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a cableway transition

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the transition to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a duct bank

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select All in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select Overlapping Fence .
4. Select an area of the duct bank that encompasses the cableway and the conduits.
5. Click Delete .

Delete a conduit run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Runs in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the run to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a straight conduit

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the straight feature to delete.
4. Click Delete .

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Delete a conduit turn

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a conduit branch

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the branch to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a component
1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Do one of the following:
 Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box to delete a cable tray component.
 Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box to delete a conduit component.
3. Select the component.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a cable run

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cable run to delete.
4. Click Delete .

Delete a parallel cable

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Parallel Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the parallel cable to delete.
4. Click Delete .
All the paralleled cables (children) are deleted as well.

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Delete a paralleled cable

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select a paralleled cable to delete.
4. Click Delete .
This delete operation does not affect the paralleled cable's parent or siblings.

Delete a cable marker

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable Markers in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the marker to delete.
4. Click Delete .

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Edit Properties
All objects that comprise cableway, duct bank, cable tray, conduit, and cable have properties that
you can edit. Using the Select command on the vertical toolbar, you select the type of object
that you want to edit.

An important part of the Select command is the Locate Filter box that appears on the ribbon. The
Locate Filter box contains the available, pre-defined filters for the Select command. When you
choose a filter in the Locate Filter box, the software allows you to select only the filtered objects
in a graphic view and in the Workspace Explorer. For example, if you select Cables, you can
select only cable runs in a graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer.
The Electrical task includes these filters:
Cableways - Allows you to select cableways in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Cableway Features - Allows you to select cableway features in the model or in the Workspace
Explorer.
Cable Tray Parts - Allows you to select cable trays in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Conduit Runs - Allows you to select conduit runs in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Conduit Features - Allows you to select conduit features in the model or in the Workspace
Explorer.
Conduit Parts - Allows you to select conduit parts in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Connections - Allows you to select connection objects when you join components together.
Cables - Allows you to select cable runs in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Cable Markers - Allows you to select markers on cable runs. You can place markers with the
Insert Cable Marker command.
Parallel Cables - Allows you to select parallel cables, which are parents of paralleled cables.
Equipment - Allows you to select equipment in the model or in the Workspace Explorer.
Equipment can be placed in the Electrical task or the Equipment and Furnishings task.
Conduit Nozzles - Allows you to select conduit nozzles in the model.
Cable Tray Nozzles - Allows you to select cable tray nozzles in the model.
CableWay/Conduit Path Features - Allows you to select all the features of a duct bank in the
model.
All - Allows you to select any object, even objects created in another task.
Use the Inside Fence command to select all objects entirely inside the fence.
Use the Overlapping Fence command to select all objects entirely inside the fence and those
objects outside but touching the fence at some point.

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For detailed information about defining properties for a specific object, see Appendix:
Property Dialog Boxes (on page 159).

Associating Features with a New Run

When you select multiple features and associate them with a new run by selecting <New
Cableway> from the Run list, the Create New Run dialog box is populated with all of the
properties belonging to the run associated with the selected features. If the existing run's
properties do not match the defaults specified in the system, a dialog box displays asking you
whether you want to retrieve these properties from the System, the Run, or None.

 If the initial set of features belongs to more than one run, the software checks if all of the
selected features belong to the same system. If they do, a dialog box displays asking if you
want to retrieve the properties from the System or None.
 If the features belong to different systems, the software displays the following message:
Selected features do not have common default run properties. Please review the run
properties to ensure they meet requirements.
 If the selected features are not contiguous, the software displays the following message:
Features being assigned to target run are not contiguous. Do you want to proceed with
this operation?
 This functionality works the same if you select an individual feature.

What do you want to do?

 Edit cableway properties (on page 153)
 Edit cableway turn feature properties (on page 153)
 Edit cableway straight feature properties (on page 153)
 Edit cableway along leg feature properties (on page 153)
 Edit cableway end feature properties (on page 154)
 Edit cableway transition feature properties (on page 154)
 Edit cable tray part properties (on page 154)
 Modify cableway cross section shape (on page 155)
 Modify multiple cableway cross section sizes (on page 154)
 Edit conduit run properties (on page 155)
 Edit conduit straight feature properties (on page 156)
 Edit conduit turn feature properties (on page 156)
 Edit conduit branch feature properties (on page 156)
 Edit conduit end feature properties (on page 156)
 Edit conduit part properties (on page 157)
 Edit component properties (on page 157)
 Edit cable properties (on page 157)
 Edit parallel cable properties (on page 158)
 Edit paralleled cable properties (on page 158)
 Edit cable marker properties (on page 158)

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Edit cableway properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableways in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cableway run to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit properties.

Edit cableway turn feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit properties.

Edit cableway straight feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the straight feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit properties.

Edit cableway along leg feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the along leg feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cableway along leg feature
properties.

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Edit cableway end feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the end feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cableway end feature properties.

Edit cableway transition feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the transition to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cableway transition feature
properties.

Edit cable tray part properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable Tray Parts in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the part that you want to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cable tray part properties.

Modify multiple cableway cross section sizes

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the features that you want to edit.
Hold the CTRL key to select multiple features.
4. Click Properties on the horizontal ribbon.
5. On the Properties dialog box, click the Cross Section tab.
If the dialog box does not have a Cross Section tab, you cannot edit the cross section for
that type of feature.
6. Edit the width, depth, and orientation angle values to meet your requirements. You can also
change the cross section shape.

 Cross section shapes include Rectangle, Round, and Flat Oval.

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 Manually placed components will not update with the system placed features. You must
replace these components individually.
7. To end the modification, select another command, click the Select Tool , or click a location
in the view.

Modify cableway cross section shape

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the feature that you want to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
5. On the Properties dialog box, click the Cross Section tab.
If the dialog box does not have a Cross Section tab, you cannot edit the cross section for
that type of feature.
6. Select the shape of cableway from the Cross Section list.

 The current shape appears at the top of the Shape list. The list is populated with the
shapes the specification for the selected feature allows. Cross section shapes include
Rectangle, Round, and Flat Oval.
 When you change a cross section shape, the software immediately updates the database.
7. Edit the dimensions.
8. To end the modification, select another command, click the Select Tool , or click a location
in the view.

Edit conduit run properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Runs in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the conduit run to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit run properties.

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Edit conduit straight feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the straight feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit straight feature
properties.

Edit conduit turn feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the turn feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit turn feature properties.

Edit conduit branch feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the branch feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit branch feature properties.

Edit conduit end feature properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the end feature to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit end feature properties.

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Edit conduit part properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Conduit Parts in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the conduit part to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit conduit part properties.

Edit component properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Do one of the following:
 Select Cableway Features in the Locate Filter box to edit a cable tray component.
 Select Conduit Features in the Locate Filter box to edit a conduit component.
3. Select the component.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
5. Edit the component properties.

 For conduit components, you can use the Rotate option on the ribbon to dynamically
rotate the component. Use the Angle option to type the rotation angle.
 You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit component properties.

Edit cable properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cable run to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cable properties.

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Edit parallel cable properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Parallel Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the parallel cable to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit parallel cable properties.

Edit paralleled cable properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cables in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the paralleled cable to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit paralleled cable properties.

Edit cable marker properties

1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.
2. Select Cable Markers in the Locate Filter box.
3. Select the cable marker to edit.
4. Click Edit > Properties.
You can also click Properties on the ribbon to edit cable marker properties.
See Also
Appendix: Property Dialog Boxes (on page 159)

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Appendix: Property Dialog Boxes

This appendix contains reference information for all the property dialog boxes in the Electrical
task.

In This Appendix
Common Property Tabs ................................................................. 159
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box ............................................ 162
Cable Properties Dialog Box ......................................................... 163
Cable Tray Component Properties Dialog Box ............................. 165
Cable Tray Part Properties Dialog Box ......................................... 165
Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box ................... 165
Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box .............................. 166
Cableway Properties Dialog Box .................................................. 166
Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box ........................ 168
Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box .................... 170
Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box ............................. 172
Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box ........... 174
Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box .................................. 175
Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box ............................ 176
Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................. 177
Conduit Part Properties Dialog Box .............................................. 178
Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box .............................................. 178
Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box ........................... 180
Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box ................................ 181

Common Property Tabs

The software displays some common property tabs on the Properties dialog boxes for all
electrical objects. Instead of repeatedly listing the common tabs with each electrical object
Properties dialog box, they are documented here for easy reference.
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Connections Tab (on page 161)
Definition Tab (on page 161)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Occurrence Tab (on page 162)

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Configuration Tab
Displays the creation, modification, and status information about an object.
Plant - Displays the name of the model. You cannot change this value.
Permission Group - Specifies the permission group to which the object belongs. You can select
another permission group, if needed. Permission groups are created in the Project Management
task.
Transfer - Reassigns ownership of the selected model objects from their current permission
group to another satellite or host permission group. This button is only available if the active
model or project is replicated in a workshare configuration. The button is not available if all of the
objects in the select set already belong to another location and are nontransferable. For more
information, see Transfer Ownership Dialog Box (on page 160) in the Common task.
The Transfer option does not apply to the Surface Style Rules.
Status - Specifies the current status of the selected object or filter. Depending on your access
level, you may not be able to change the status of the object.
You cannot move or rotate an object with a status other than Working. If you have
permission, you must change the status to Working to complete a move or rotate operation.
Created - Displays the date and time that the object was created.
Created by - Displays the user name of the person who created the object.
Modified - Displays the date and time when the object was modified.
Modified by - Displays the user name of the person who modified the object.

Tra n s fe r Own e rs h ip Dia lo g Bo x

Allows you to specify a new location and permission group for the selected model objects.
Current location - Displays the name of the location that the current permission group is
associated with. All of the objects in the select set must belong to the same location.
Current permission group - Displays the name of the permission group that the selected objects
are currently associated with. If all of the objects in the select set do belong to the same permission
group, this box appears blank.
New location - Specifies the name of the location to which you want to assign the objects. In a
global workshare configuration, this box lists all the locations in which you have write access to
one or more permission groups. The selection in this box filters the entries in the New permission
group box.
New permission group - Specifies the new permission group to which you want to assign the
selected objects. If you have specified a value in the New location box, this list displays all
permission groups that you have write access to in the selected location. If you have not specified
a value in the New location box, this list includes all permission groups that you have write access
to in all locations except the current location. This box is blank if you do not have write access to
any permission groups at any locations other than the current one.
It is strongly recommended that administrators follow naming convention rules that
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Connections Tab
Displays the connection information for the object, the properties and their values, as defined in
the reference data. For more information about the information defined in the reference data, see
the Electrical Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in
the software.
Connector - Select the connector for which you want to view properties.
Property - Displays the name of the property as defined in the reference data.
Value - Displays the value of the corresponding property.
See Also
Edit Properties (on page 151)

Definition Tab
The Definition tab displays the object properties as they are defined in the reference data. The
property name appears on the left side of the grid and the corresponding property value appears on
the right side of the grid. If you selected more than one object and then selected the Properties
command, only the common properties between the selected objects display.
The properties that appear depend on what you defined in the reference data. For more
information on the properties, refer to the Electrical Reference Data Guide available from the
Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
See Also
Edit Properties (on page 151)

Notes Tab
Creates and edits user-definable text placed by the designer on an object in the model. The notes
provide special instructions related to the object for the fabricator and are available in downstream
tasks. For example, the notes appear in two-dimensional drawings and within design review
sessions.
Only one note of a given kind from a given object can be shown on a drawing. For
example, if there are two fabrication notes on a piping part, then only one of the notes shows on
the drawing. It is important to know about and to consider this situation when defining notes on an
object in the modeling phase. For example, you can display one Fabrication note and one
Installation note by defining two separate labels for the two kinds of notes.
Key point - Specifies the key point on the object to which you want to add a note.
Notes at this location, listed by name - Lists all notes for the selected key point on the object.
Date - Displays the date that the note was created. The system automatically supplies the date.
Time - Displays the time that the note was created. The system automatically supplies the time.
Purpose of note - Specifies the purpose of the note.
Author - Displays the login name of the person who created the note. The system automatically
supplies this information. You cannot change this information.
Note text - Defines the note text. The software does not limit the length of the note text.
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If you are displaying the properties for a Support component, then a dimension can be included for
the component in Support drawings, if you select the Show dimension option. The note must be
associated with one of the key points for the Support component. It is recommended that you set
the Purpose of note as Fabrication, but this is not a requirement. The note Name and Note text
are not used when you select this option.
New Note - Creates a new note on the object.
Standard Note - Displays a list of standard notes from which you can select. This feature is not
available in this version.
Highlight Note - Highlights the note in the graphic view so that you can easily find the note and
the object to which it is related. This feature is not available in this version.
Delete Note - Deletes the currently displayed note.

Relationship Tab
Displays all objects related to the object for which you are viewing properties. For example, if you
are viewing the properties of a pipe run, the related pipeline, features, parts, associated control
points, hangers or supports, and equipment display on this tab. All WBS assignments, including
project relationships, appear on this tab.
Name - Displays the name of the related object.
Type - Displays the type of related object.
Go To - Displays the properties of the selected object.

Occurrence Tab
Displays instance-specific information about the object. For more information about occurrences
defined in the reference data, see the Electrical Reference Data Guide available from the Help >
Printable Guides command in the software.
Name - Displays the occurrence name of the object.
Property/Value table - Displays all the occurrence properties for the object as defined in the
reference data. If the table is blank, the object for which you are viewing properties does not have
any occurrence properties defined for it in the reference data.
See Also
Edit Properties (on page 151)

Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box

Displays cable marker properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Edit Cable Marker Properties (on page 158)
General Tab (Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box) (on page 163)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

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General Tab (Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cable marker.

Standard
Marker Name - Specifies the name of the cable marker.
Naming Rule - Specifies the name rule used to generate the name. Set this option to User Defined
if you want to specify the name yourself.
Parent Run - Specifies the name of the electrical run (cableway or conduit) associated with the
cable marker.
Raceway Part - Displays the cable tray part associated with the cable marker, if applicable.
E - Displays the location of the marker along the E-axis.
N - Displays the location of the marker along the N-axis.
EL - Displays the location of the marker along the EL-axis.
See Also
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box (on page 162)

Cable Properties Dialog Box

Displays cable properties for review and editing.
The Parallel Cable and Paralleled Cable tabs appear if you have created parallel cables. The
Parallel Cable tab is for the parent cable object, and the Paralleled Cable tab is for a child cable.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Edit Cable Properties (on page 157)
Edit Parallel Cable Properties (on page 158)
Edit Paralleled Cable Properties (on page 158)
Insert Cable (on page 112)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Route Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) (on page 164)
Parallel Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) (on page 163)
Paralleled Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) (on page 164)

Parallel Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box)

The Parallel Cable tab displays the object properties as they are defined in the reference data. The
property name appears on the left side of the grid and the corresponding property value appears on
the right side of the grid. If you selected more than one object and then selected the Properties
command, only the common properties between the selected objects display.
The properties that appear depend on what you defined in the reference data. For more
information on the properties, refer to the Electrical Reference Data Guide available from the
Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
See Also
Edit Properties (on page 151)

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Paralleled Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box)

The Paralleled Cable tab displays the object properties as they are defined in the reference data.
The property name appears on the left side of the grid and the corresponding property value
appears on the right side of the grid. If you selected more than one object and then selected the
Properties command, only the common properties between the selected objects display.
The properties that appear depend on what you defined in the reference data. For more
information on the properties, refer to the Electrical Reference Data Guide available from the
Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
See Also
Edit Properties (on page 151)

Route Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box)

Displays the route of the cable run. This tab is only available if the cable has been routed.
Method - Specify how you want to view the cable run route.
 Cableways - Lists all the cableway junctions that the cable run passes through. The cableway
junctions are named after the cableway or conduit run names and the end of the cableway or
conduit run that the cable run passes.
 All Hangers - Lists all hangers supporting the cableways that the cable run route passes
through.
 Key Hangers - Lists only the hangers that are closest to the entry and exit points and any
branch points.
 Markers - Lists the cable markers on the cable run.
Name - Displays the name of the object.
Location X - Displays the X-coordinate location of the hanger in the active coordinate system.
Location Y - Displays the Y-coordinate location of the hanger in the active coordinate system.
Location Z - Displays the Z-coordinate location of the hanger in the active coordinate system.
Distance - Displays the distance from where the cable run enters the cableway system to the
hanger. The distance is measured along the centerline of the cableway and includes any tail 1
length that was specified at creation.
See Also
Cable Properties Dialog Box (on page 163)

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Cable Tray Component Properties Dialog Box

Displays cable tray component properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Connections Tab (on page 161)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

Cable Tray Part Properties Dialog Box

Displays cable tray part properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Connections Tab (on page 161)
Edit Cable Tray Part Properties (on page 154)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays along leg feature properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Edit Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties (on page 153)
General Tab (Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 165)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog

Box)
Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cableway along leg feature.

Standard
Cableway - Identifies the name of the feature.
Specification - Determines the specification assigned to the feature.
Angle - Sets the angle of the along leg feature.
Part - Allows you to select a part associated with the feature, if applicable.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 165)

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Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays end feature properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Edit Cableway End Feature Properties (on page 154)
General Tab (Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 166)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cableway end feature.

Standard
Cableway - Displays the name of the cableway end feature.
Specification - Displays the specification for the cableway. Specifications are assigned to systems
in the Systems and Specifications task.
Part - Displays the part associated with the end, if applicable.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 166)

Cableway Properties Dialog Box

Displays cableway run properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Edit Cableway Properties (on page 153)
General Tab (Cableway Properties Dialog Box) (on page 167)
General Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box) (on page 47)

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General Tab (Cableway Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cableway.
Because cableway run properties are customizable in the reference data, only the
properties that are required by the software are documented.
Cableway run properties are divided into several different categories: Standard, Surface
Treatment and Coating, Cable Fill, and Responsibility. You select which category that you
want to define values for by using the Category option.

Standard
System - Displays or defines the system for the cableway. The last system that you selected is the
default. Select More to display all defined systems. You can create a new system in the Systems
and Specifications task.
Cableway - Displays or defines the name of the cableway that you are creating. The name is based
on the Name Rule selection. If you want to type a new name for the run, in the Name Rule box,
select User Defined, and then type a name for the run in the Name box.
Name Rule - Specify the naming rule that you want to use to name this run. You can select one of
the listed rules or select User Defined to specify the run name yourself in the Name box.
Specification - Displays or defines the specification for the cableway. Specifications are assigned
to systems in the Systems and Specifications task. Only those specifications that are allowed in the
system that you selected appear. You define specifications in the reference data.
For more information on defining specifications, see the Electrical Reference Data Guide,
available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.

Surface Treatment and Coating

Coating Requirement - Select the coating requirement for the cableway. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Coating Type - Select the type of coating for the cableway. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Type sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Color - Select the color of the cableway coating. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Color sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Area - Enter total area that the coating covers.

Cable Fill
Fill Efficiency - Displays or defines the efficiency of the stacking of cables in the cableway. You
can enter a real number, integer, or percent; for example, type 0.9, 90, or 90%.
Signal Type - Displays or defines the cable usage, which is used in tray fill calculations. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Signal Type sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Voltage Grade - Displays or defines the voltage grade, which is used in determining the range of
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for selection, edit the Voltage Grade sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference
data.

Responsibility
Cleaning Responsibility - Select the party responsible for cleaning the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Design Responsibility - Select the party responsible for designing the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Design Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Fabrication Responsibility - Select the party responsible for fabricating the cableway. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication
Responsibility select list in the Catalog task.
Installation Responsibility - Select the party responsible for installing the cableway. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Installation Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Painting Responsibility - Select the party responsible for painting the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Painting Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Requisition Responsibility - Select the party responsible for ordering the cableway. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Requisition Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Supply Responsibility - Select the party responsible for delivering the cableway. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Supply Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Testing Responsibility - Select the party responsible for testing the cableway. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Testing Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
See Also
Cableway Settings Dialog Box (on page 47)

Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays straight feature properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 169)
Edit Cableway Straight Feature Properties (on page 153)
General Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 169)
General Tab (Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 180)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

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General Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog

Box)
Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cableway straight feature.

Standard
Cableway - Identifies the name of the cableway to which the feature is assigned.
Specification - Determines the specification assigned to the cableway.
Length - Displays the length as routed.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 168)

Cross Section Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties

Dialog Box)
Displays and defines the cross section properties of the selected cableway straight feature.

Standard
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the
current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter of round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
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(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 168)

Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays cableway transition properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 171)
Edit Cableway Transition Feature Properties (on page 154)
General Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 170)
Modify Multiple Cableway Cross Section Sizes (on page 154)
Modify Cableway Cross Section Shape (on page 155)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog

Box)
Displays and defines the general properties of the selected transition.

Standard
Cableway - Displays or defines the name of the cableway transition feature. You can also let the
software use a default name.
Specification - Displays or defines the cableway specification from a list of allowed
specifications for the associated system. Specifications are assigned to systems in the Systems and
Specifications task.
Transition Type - Displays the type of the transition, such as parallel.
Part - Displays or defines a part associated with the transition, if applicable.
Length - Displays or defines the length of the transition along the cableway. This box appears for
straight slanted transitions only.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 170)

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Cross Section Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Properties

Dialog Box)
Displays and defines the cross section properties of the selected transition.

Standard
Position - Displays or defines the start or end face of the transition.
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the
current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter for round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
The following picture shows the orientation angle (C).

(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 170)

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Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays elbows, bends, and other turn properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 173)
Edit Cableway Turn Feature Properties (on page 153)
General Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 172)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected cableway turn feature.

Standard
Cableway - Identifies the name of the cableway to which the feature is assigned.
Specification - Determines the specification assigned to the cableway.
Angle - Displays the measurement of the angle of the turn. You cannot edit the value.
Type - Allows you to select turn types, like Bend, Miter, or Chamfer, in addition to any other
turn types that the run specification allows. If you change specifications to one with parts, the
software overrides the type of turn that you have set and replaces it with the default turn type.
Throat Radius - Modifies the throat radius of the turn transition. The list displays the last ten radii
that you entered.
Number of Miters - Displays the number of miters for the turn. If you change the angle of the
turn, the software resets the number of miters to the default number defined for the new angle in
the reference data.
The Number of Miters box is cleared if the active specification contains parts.
Part - Displays the default part assigned to the turn type. You can override the default part and
select a part manually.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 172)

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Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog

Box)
Displays and defines the cross section properties of the selected cableway turn feature.

Standard
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are valid for the
current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter of round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
The following picture shows the orientation angle (C).

(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 172)

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Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog

Box
Displays cableway turn transition properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 174)
General Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 174)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties

Dialog Box)
Displays and defines the general properties of the selected transition.

Standard
Cableway - Displays or defines the name of the cableway transition feature. You can also let the
software use a default name.
Specification - Displays or defines the cableway specification from a list of allowed
specifications for the associated system. Specifications are assigned to systems in the Systems and
Specifications task.
Transition Type - Displays the type of the transition, such as parallel.
Part - Displays or defines a part associated with the transition, if applicable.
Throat Radius - Displays or defines the throat radius of the transition. The list displays the last
ten radii that you entered. This box appears for turn transitions only.
Angle - Displays or defines the angle of the transition. This box appears for turn transitions only.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 174)

Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Feature

Properties Dialog Box)
Displays and defines the cross section properties of the selected transition.

Standard
Cross Section - Defines the shape of the cross section. You can select from rectangular, round,
and flat oval. If the cross section is round, only one other property is available: Diameter.
Width - Sets the width dimension for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values stored in the
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current depth. If the depth is not defined (that is, the Depth box is blank), all widths listed in the
current specification are shown.
Depth - Sets the depth of the cross section for rectangular and flat oval cross sections. Values
stored in the reference data determine the list of options. The list displays only the values that are
valid for the current width. If the width is not defined (that is, the Width box is blank), all depths
listed in the current specification are shown.
Diameter - Determines the diameter of round cross sections. Values stored in the reference data
determine the list of options. You can also enter a value that is not on the list.
Orientation Angle - Sets an angle between the local axis associated with the cross section and the
width axis. If the angle value is zero, the width is aligned with the local cross section axis.
The following picture shows the orientation angle (C).

(A) - Cross section

(B) - Width axis
(C) - Orientation angle

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the cableway feature.
See Also
Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 174)

Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box

Displays conduit component properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Connections Tab (on page 161)
Edit Component Properties (on page 157)

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Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays branch properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Edit Conduit Branch Feature Properties (on page 156)
General Tab (Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 176)

General Tab (Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected conduit branch feature.

Standard
System - Displays the system to which the branch feature belongs. You cannot change the system
of the branch feature.
Conduit Run - Specifies the conduit run to which the branch feature belongs. Other runs in the
same system as the original conduit run display for selection.
Specification - Specify the active conduit specification for the branch feature. All conduit
specifications that are allowed for the system parent of the conduit run display for selection. If
appears in the box, the conduit specification is inherited from the conduit run to which the branch
feature belongs. If the icon does not appear and you want to use the conduit specification from the
run, select Use Run Specification.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Specify the nominal diameter (NCD) of the branch feature. If
appears in the box, the NCD for the branch feature is inherited from the conduit run to which the
branch feature belongs. If the icon does not appear, and you want to use the conduit specification
from the conduit run, select Use Run NCD. If you have manually selected the part, the NCD of
the selected part appears and cannot be changed.
Type - Displays the types of branch features allowed by the selected Specification and Nominal
Conduit Diameter. Branch features are listed by short codes. You can change the branch feature
type if needed. If you have manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually
and cannot be changed.
Option - Displays a list of available branch features. The software generates this list based on the
conduit specification, the NCD, and the short code that you selected in the Type box. If you have
manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and cannot be changed.
Base Part Name - Displays the part name for the branch feature. The software selects the part
number using the conduit specification guidelines. Click Select Manually to override the conduit
specification, and select the part number from the catalog. If you select a part manually, the
Nominal Conduit Diameter, Type and Option properties are disabled.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the conduit feature.
See Also
Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 176)

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Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box

Sets options for a conduit end feature that you have selected.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Edit Conduit End Feature Properties (on page 156)
General Tab (Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 177)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)

General Tab (Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected conduit end feature.

Standard
System - Displays the system to which the end feature belongs. You cannot change the system of
the end feature.
Conduit Run - Displays the conduit run to which the end feature belongs.
Specification - Displays the active conduit specification for the end feature.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Displays the nominal diameter (NCD) of the end feature. If
appears in the box, the NCD for the end feature is inherited from the conduit run to which the end
feature belongs.
Type - Displays the types of end features allowed by the selected Specification and Nominal
Conduit Diameter. End features are listed by short codes. You can change the end feature type if
needed. If you have manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and
cannot be changed.
Option - Displays a list of available end features. The software generates this list based on the
conduit specification, the NCD, and the short code that you selected in the Type box. If you have
manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and cannot be changed.
Base Part Name - Displays the part name for the end feature. The software selects the part
number using the conduit specification guidelines.
See Also
Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 177)

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Conduit Part Properties Dialog Box

Displays conduit part properties for review and editing.
See Also
Create New Conduit (on page 63)
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Notes Tab (on page 161)
Connections Tab (on page 161)
Edit Conduit Part Properties (on page 157)

Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box

Displays conduit run properties for review and editing.
See Also
Edit Conduit Run Properties (on page 155)

General Tab (Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected conduit.
Because conduit run properties are customizable in the reference data, only the properties
that are required by the software are documented.
Conduit run properties are divided into several different categories: Standard, Surface
Treatment and Coating, Cable Fill, and Responsibility. You select which category that you
want to define values for by using the Category option.

Standard
System - Displays or defines the system for the conduit. The last system that you selected is the
default. Select More to display all defined systems. You can create a new system in the Systems
and Specifications task.
Name - Displays or defines the name of the conduit that you are creating. The name is based on
the Name Rule selection. If you want to type a new name for the run, in the Name Rule box,
select User Defined, and then type a name for the run in the Name box.
Name Rule - Specify the naming rule that you want to use to name this run. You can select one of
the listed rules or select User Defined to specify the run name yourself in the Name box.
Specification - Displays or defines the specification for the conduit. Specifications are assigned to
systems in the Systems and Specifications task. Only those specifications that are allowed in the
system that you selected appear. You define specifications in the reference data.
See the Electrical Reference Data Guide for more information on defining specifications.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Displays or defines the conduit diameter. The specification
controls the available NPDs in this list. Select the nominal pipe diameter (NPD) that you want to
use for this run. If you select a nozzle as the starting point of your conduit run, the software
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Surface Treatment and Coating

Interior Surface Treatment - Select the interior surface treatment for the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Interior Surface Treatment
sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Exterior Surface Treatment - Select the exterior surface treatment for the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Exterior Surface Treatment
sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Cleaning Requirement - Select the cleaning requirement for the conduit. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Steamout Requirement - Select the steamout requirement for the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Steamout Requirement sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Steamout Pressure - Specify the steamout pressure for the conduit. Include the pressure unit of
measure, psi for pounds per square inch for example, when specifying this value.
Steamout Temperature - Specify the steamout temperature for the conduit. Include the
temperature unit of measure, K for Kelvin, F for Fahrenheit, or C for Celsius for example, when
specifying this value.
Coating Requirement - Select the coating requirement for the conduit. If you want to add, edit,
or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Requirement sheet in the
[Link] workbook in the reference data.
Coating Type - Select the type of coating for the conduit. If you want to add, edit, or remove
values that are available for selection, edit the Coating Type sheet in the [Link]
workbook in the reference data.
Coating Color - Select the color of the conduit coating. If you want to add, edit, or remove values
that are available for selection, edit the Coating Color sheet in the [Link] workbook in
the reference data.
Coating Area - Enter total area that the coating covers.

Cable Fill
Fill Efficiency - Displays or defines the efficiency of the stacking of cables in the conduit. You
can enter a real number, integer, or percent; for example, type 0.9, 90, or 90%.
Signal Type - Displays or defines the cable usage, which is used in tray fill calculations. If you
want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Signal Type sheet in
the [Link] workbook in the reference data.
Voltage Grade - Displays or defines the voltage grade, which is used in determining the range of
voltage that the conduit can carry. If you want to add, edit, or remove values that are available for
selection, edit the Voltage Grade sheet in the [Link] workbook in the reference data.

Responsibility
Cleaning Responsibility - Select the party responsible for cleaning the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Cleaning Responsibility
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Design Responsibility - Select the party responsible for designing the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Design Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
Fabrication Responsibility - Select the party responsible for fabricating the conduit. If you want
to add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Fabrication Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Installation Responsibility - Select the party responsible for installing the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Installation Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Painting Responsibility - Select the party responsible for painting the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Painting Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Requisition Responsibility - Select the party responsible for ordering the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Requisition Responsibility
select list in the Catalog task.
Supply Responsibility - Select the party responsible for delivering the conduit. If you want to
add, edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Supply Responsibility select
list in the Catalog task.
Testing Responsibility - Select the party responsible for testing the conduit. If you want to add,
edit, or remove values that are available for selection, edit the Testing Responsibility select list in
the Catalog task.
See Also
Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box (on page 178)

Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays straight feature properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Edit Conduit Straight Feature Properties (on page 156)
General Tab (Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 169)
General Tab (Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 180)

General Tab (Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected conduit straight feature.

Standard
System - Displays the system to which the straight feature belongs. You cannot change the system
of the straight feature.
Conduit Run - Specifies the conduit run to which the straight feature belongs. Other runs in the
same system as the original conduit run display for selection.
Specification - Specify the active conduit specification for the straight feature. All conduit
specifications that are allowed for the system parent of the conduit run display for selection. If

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appears in the box, the conduit specification is inherited from the conduit run to which the straight
feature belongs. If the icon does not appear and you want to use the conduit specification from the
conduit run, select Use Run Specification.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Specify the nominal diameter (NCD) of the straight feature. If
appears in the box, the NCD for the straight feature is inherited from the conduit run to which the
straight feature belongs. If the icon does not appear, and you want to use the conduit specification
from the conduit run, select Use Run NCD. If you have manually selected the part, the NCD of
the selected part appears and cannot be changed.
Type - Displays the types of straight features allowed by the selected Specification and Nominal
Conduit Diameter. Straight features are listed by short codes. You can change the straight feature
type if needed. If you have manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually
and cannot be changed.
Option - Displays a list of available straight features. The software generates this list based on the
conduit specification, the NCD, and the short code that you selected in the Type box. If you have
manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and cannot be changed.
Base Part Name - Displays the part name for the straight feature. The software selects the part
number using the conduit specification guidelines. Click Select Manually to override the conduit
specification, and select the part number from the catalog. If you select a part manually, the
Nominal Conduit Diameter, Type and Option properties are disabled.
Length - Displays the length of the straight feature. You cannot change the length of the straight
feature.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the conduit feature.
See Also
Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 180)

Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box

Displays turn feature properties for review and editing.
See Also
Configuration Tab (on page 160)
Relationship Tab (on page 162)
Edit Conduit Turn Feature Properties (on page 156)
General Tab (Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 172)
General Tab (Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box) (on page 182)

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General Tab (Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box)

Displays and defines the general properties of the selected conduit turn feature.

Standard
System - Displays the system to which the turn feature belongs. You cannot change the system of
the turn feature.
Conduit Run - Specifies the conduit run to which the turn feature belongs. Other runs in the same
system as the original conduit run display for selection.
Specification - Specify the active conduit specification for the turn feature. All conduit
specifications that are allowed for the system parent of the conduit run display for selection. If
appears in the box, the conduit specification is inherited from the conduit run to which the turn
feature belongs. If the icon does not appear and you want to use the conduit specification from the
conduit run, select Use Run Specification.
Nominal Conduit Diameter - Specify the nominal diameter (NCD) of the turn feature. If
appears in the box, the NCD for the turn feature is inherited from the conduit run to which the turn
feature belongs. If the icon does not appear, and you want to use the conduit specification from the
conduit run, select Use Run NCD. If you have manually selected the part, the NCD of the selected
part appears and cannot be changed.
Type - Displays the types of turn features allowed by the selected Specification and Nominal
Conduit Diameter. Turn features are listed by short codes. You can change the turn feature type
if needed. If you have manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and
cannot be changed.
Option - Displays a list of available turn features. The software generates this list based on the
conduit specification, the NCD, and the short code that you selected in the Type box. If you have
manually selected the part, this box displays Part selected manually and cannot be changed.
Base Part Name - Displays the part name for the turn feature. The software selects the part
number using the conduit specification guidelines. Click Select Manually to override the conduit
specification, and select the part number from the catalog. If you select a part manually, the
Nominal Conduit Diameter, Type and Option properties are disabled.

Fill Information
Percent Fill - Displays or defines the percent cable fill in the conduit feature.
See Also
Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box (on page 181)

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Appendix: Cable Autorouting

This section provides a detailed explanation of the process the software steps through to autoroute
cable in the 3D model.
1. When you click Autoroute on the Edit Cable Path ribbon, the software builds one or
more nodal networks that represent all the cableways in the workspace. Each end feature of
the cableway, every branch on the cableway, and every cableway run change are nodes.
Whenever there are more than two paths between any two nodes, the software inserts a node
at an arbitrary point (usually a turn) to split one of the paths (see node M in the following
illustration). A connection is composed of the set of features that make up the path between
two nodes. The total length of cableway is recorded for the connection along with the allowed
signal types as read from the feature’s parent cableway. Consider the following illustration in
which two independent networks (Network 1 and Network 2) represent the cableway model:

The first time you run the Autoroute command in a session, the cableway network is
created. For a large number of cableways/conduits, this can take several minutes. The next
time you run the Autoroute command, however, the network is not regenerated unless you
select Cableway, conduits, or cables have been modified since last auto route on the
AutoRoute Options dialog box (on page 121).
2. The software removes connections between nodes if a feature in a connection is full and
Allow overfilling of cabletrays is not selected on the Autoroute Options dialog box.

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3. The software removes connections between nodes if you pick a feature in a connection as a
"Do not pass" feature.
Next, the software takes the following steps for each individual cable being routed by a single
execution of the Autoroute command. Each cable in the select set is routed independently and
in a user-defined order.
4. The software removes connections between nodes if the allowed signal type for the cableway
of that connection does not match the signal type of the cable being routed.
If the previously routed cable has the same signal type as the current cable, then the
software skips Step 4. If it has a different signal type, then the network is trimmed starting
from the original network condition at the end of Step 2. This means that you can save
processing time by routing multiple cables with the same signal type at the same time.
5. The networks that have features that are members of connections which have not been
removed/trimmed by the aforementioned rules within the maximum tail length range of both
equipment items are selected for autorouting between equipment 1 and 2.
Using the illustration in Step 1 as an example, only Network 2 has features within the range of
both equipment items. In this example, none of the connections (and hence none of the
features) between nodes were removed due to a cable signal type or "Do not pass" rule.
6. The software finds potential entry/exit points automatically on the closest feature of each
cableway within the range based on the cable entry option selected.

 If Allow cables to enter from cableway straight feature is selected on the Autoroute
Options dialog box and the maximum tail range is as indicated by the red boxes in the
previous illustration, the blue dots represent the automatically selected possible entry/exit
points on each cableway of Network 2.
 You can select a required entry /exit point using Set Entry Point and Set Exit Point
on the Edit Cable Path ribbon. These points apply to all cables that are selected for
autorouting.
7. The software computes the path with the minimum length on the trimmed network between
each possible pair of entry/exit points. The path with the minimum length that includes the
ordered set of "go through" features is chosen.

 If no path is possible between the entry/exit points that include the "go through" features,
then the autoroute fails and an error message is placed in the log.
 You must select the "go through" branch features in the order that the cable must pass
through them, running from the originating equipment to the terminating equipment.
Selecting the "go through" features in order dramatically improves the performance of the
shortest distance calculation since the software does not have to test all possible
permutations of paths that include the "go through". Dijkstra's algorithm
([Link] is used to process the network to find
the minimum length path between the entry/exit points.
8. When you click Finish on the Edit Cable Path rib)bon, the fill for every cableway feature in
the automatically selected path of the cable is recalculated and updated in the database.

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9. If any cableway feature is full and the Allow Overfill option is not selected in the Autoroute
Options dialog box, the connection containing the feature is removed from the networks
defined in Step 1.

 If a cableway feature is not full (this includes adjustment due to Fill Efficiency factor) before
a cable is routed in that cableway, it is assumed that the cable can be routed regardless of how
much space is actually left. In other words, a cable is allowed to overlap (but not fully
exceed) the approximate boundary established by the fill efficiency. In the following
illustration, the red line marks the boundary established by the fill efficiency. The last cable
was successfully routed. Another cable will not be routed in the cableway. The cableway will
report a fill greater than 100%.

 The autoroute network with its fill values is stored in memory on your local machine. If you
select Update fill from database on the AutoRoute Options dialog box, updates to the fill of
the cableways that have been made by other users are automatically retrieved from the
database prior to the onset of the autoroute. This focused update is much faster than running
the common Refresh command on your workspace. If you are not using fill or are sure that no
one else is routing cables in your cableways, then selecting the Update fill from database
option will improve performance.

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A
a b s tra c t p a rt
A part that is only defined by a partial specification and that cannot be materially provided by the
organization that defines the specification.

Ac tive Te m p la te Lib ra ry (ATL)

Set of class templates and wizards supplied with Microsoft C++ Version 5.0 and later. You can use
an ATL when you create ActiveX controls and any other type of object that uses the Component
Object Model (COM) model. Using an ATL is generally preferred over Microsoft Foundation
Classes (MFC), because the implementations are smaller, easier to use, and more closely tied to the
COM model.

a irwa y
A user-defined path for routing cables outside of a cableway. Examples include jumping between
trays, drop-offs to equipment, and so forth.

a m p a c ity
The current-carrying capacity, expressed in amperes, of a wire or cable under stated thermal
conditions.

a n g le
The circular measurement taken from the intersection of two pipes at a turn or branch.

a p p ro va l s ta te
Recorded state of acceptance of information contained in objects within the database. The approval
states indicate a level of confidence in the information stored in the database and govern the ability
of users to alter specific data about a product.

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a rra n g e m e n t (a c c o m m o d a tio n )
Those components of a system arranged in three-dimensional space with accurate dimensional
representation for installation. Various types include electrical, HVAC, machinery, outfitting, and
piping.

a rra n g e m e n t (e le c tric a l)
Electrical system arranged in three-dimensional space with accurate dimensional representation for
installation. This arrangement is generally shown as a wireway or trunk that contains cable from
multiple systems.

a ttrib u te
A single type of non-graphics information that is stored about an object such as diameter or end
preparation.

a xis
An imaginary line used to define the orientation of a system or object normally defined in terms of
an x, y, and z-axis. Some 3-D graphic objects have an associated axis used to define the center or
axis for rotations.

B
b a s ic d e s ig n
Engineering definition of the model and its systems.

b ill o f m a te ria l (BOM)

Hierarchical decomposition of a product into constituent assemblies and parts. Specific types of
BOMs exist (for example, an EBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of an engineering
department; an MBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of manufacturing).

b u lklo a d
The process by which reference data in Microsoft Excel workbooks is loaded into the Catalog
database.

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bus
A conductor, or group of conductors, that serve as a common connector for two or more circuits.

bus bar
A conducting bar that carries heavy current to supply several electric circuits.

C
c a b in e t
An enclosure designed either for surface or flush mounting and provided with a frame, mat, or trim
in which a swinging door or doors may be hung. See also enclosure.

c a b le
A conductor with insulation, or a stranded conductor with or without insulation and other coverings
(single-conductor cable) or a combination of conductors insulated from one another
(multiple-conductor cable). See also optical cable.

c a b le c o re b in d e r
A wrapping of tapes or cords around the several conductors of a multiple-conductor cable used to
hold them together. Note: Cable core binder is usually supplemented by an outer covering of braid,
jacket, or sheath.

c a b le fille r
The material used in multiple-conductor cables to occupy the interstices formed by the assembly of
the insulated conductors, thus forming a cable core of the necessary shape (usually circular).

c a b le h a n g e r
Description of all physical cableway supports.

c a b le ja c ke t
A protective covering over the insulation, core, or sheath of a cable.

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c a b le s c h e d u le
A list of cables for a given unit or project. A cable schedule includes cable names, cable parts,
termination information, and electrical service levels.

c a b le s h ie ld in g
A nonmagnetic, metallic material applied over the insulation of the conductor or conductors to
confine the electric field of the cable to the insulation of the conductor or conductors.

c a b le te rm in a l
A device which provides insulated egress for the conductors.

c a b le wa y
Term to describe the volumetric path in a model design through which one or more cables pass from
one location in the model to another. Cableway is synonymous with, and is used instead of, raceway
or wireway.

c a b le wa y lo a d
Weight per unit length supported by a cableway segment.

c a ta lo g
Repository of information about components and materials used in construction. When you use
catalog parts in the model, the software places an occurrence of the catalog part in the project. This
occurrence is a copy of the actual catalog part.

Ca ta lo g d a ta b a s e
The database that contains the reference data. Each Plant/Ship database can reference a different
Catalog database.

c h a in
A set of continuous and tangent segments.

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c h a n g e h is to ry
Process of recording information such as who, when, and why for any given modification.

change management
Software features or manual procedures for managing the consequence of change. For example,
software can support a change management feature to report drawings that need updating as a result
of a change in a 3-D model.

c h a n g e p ro p a g a tio n
Ability of the software to intelligently modify dependent design information to reflect change in a
higher order object.

c h a n n e l (e le c tric a l)
1) A single path for transmitting electric signals, usually in distinction from other parallel paths. 2) A
band of frequencies.

c irc u it
A conductor or system of conductors through which an electric current is intended to flow.

c irc u it b re a ke r
A device used to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means, and to open the circuit
automatically on a predetermined overload of current, without injury to itself when properly applied
within its rating.

c irc u la r b a r
A structural shape referring to a cylindrical solid.

c la s s
Grouping of individual objects that share some very significant, common characteristics.

c la s s ific a tio n fo ld e r
A folder in the Catalog hierarchy that contains part classes. Classification folders are one level above
part classes. The ClassNodeType and R-ClassNodeDescribes sheets in the Microsoft Excel
workbooks define the classification folders.

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c o d e lis t
A set of acceptable values for a particular property that can be referred to by an index number or
selected in a combo box. For example, the codelist for the material specification allows you to select
from a set of standard entries, such as ASTM A183-F316 Stainless Steel.

c o m m o d ity c o d e
A user-defined code that provides an index to parts in a catalog.

c o m m o d ity ite m
A standard component found in a manufacturer catalog (an off-the-shelf component).

component
Physical part that a feature generates.

c o n c u rre n t a c c e s s
Ability of the software to allow multiple users to simultaneously access and modify the design of a
model.

c o n d u c to r
1) A substance or body that allows a current of electricity to pass continuously along it. 2) A wire or
combination or wires not insulated from one another, suitable for carrying an electric current. It may
be bare or insulated.

c o n d u it (fle xib le )
Conduit built up of spiral metal strips that interlock. It is not moisture proof and hence cannot be
used where the action of any considerable amount of moisture is objectionable.

c o n d u it (rig id )
Conduit that is fireproof, moisture proof, reliable, and mechanically strong. This type of conduit is
generally employed when wires are installed in cableways.

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c o n d u it b o d y
A separate portion of a conduit or tubing system that provides access through a removable cover(s)
to the interior of the system at a junction of two or more sections of the system or at a terminal point
of the system.

c o n d u it fittin g
An accessory that serves to complete a conduit system, such as bushings and access fittings.

c o n d u it s e a l
A sealed fitting designed to contain an explosion in the enclosure to which it is attached and to
minimize passage of flammable gases or vapors from one location to another.

c o n s o lid a te d ta s ks
A collection of tasks run in batch. For example, the software allows you to extract a set of drawings
immediately or to schedule the batch extraction for a future time.

c o n s tra in ts
A logical restriction that controls how part symbols ports relate to each other and to reference ports.
There are four constraints: parallel, perpendicular, coincident, and distance.

c o n tra c t
A Work Breakdown Structure object representing a scope of work, usually performed by an external
supplier. The contract is related to a project and appears in the Work Breakdown Structure hierarchy.

c o o rd in a te
The location of a point along the X-, Y-, or Z-axis.

c o o rd in a te s ys te m
A geometric relation used to denote the location of points in the model. The most common
coordinate system is the rectangular coordinate system, whereby points are located by traversing the
X-, Y-, and Z-axes of the model. Normally, coordinate systems have their origin defined as 0,0,0.

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c u ttin g p la n e
A plane that cuts through an object.

D
d a m a g e re c o rd s
Data relating to the damage and repair of structure or components that occurred during or after
construction of a plant.

d a ta in te rc h a n g e
Capability to output the design, or portions of the design, in a standard format for use or movement
to another computer software system.

d a ta b a s e
Repository for the product model data. The database contains information to describe individual
objects in the data model and the relationships between objects as appropriate.

d a ta b a s e b a c ku p
Process of recording a backup copy of the complete database or the incremental changes since the
date that the last complete copy was created.

d a ta b a s e b re a k a n d re c o ve ry
Utilities used to restore a database after files are corrupted.

d a ta b a s e c o p y
Functionality to copy large collections of model objects from one design project to another design
project.

d a ta b a s e m a n a g e m e n t
Functionality related to managing a product model database.

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d a ta b a s e m o n ito r re c o rd
Transactions that occur in order to provide database (DB) recovery after a stop in response with a
minimum of lost data.

d e g re e
The highest polynomial factor in the curve or surface mathematical definition. A line is a degree 1
curve, while a cubic B-spline is a degree 3 curve.

d e -ra tin g fa c to r
A factor that reduces the current-carrying capacity (ampacity) of a cable due to its method of
installation. This factor is affected by the size and type of tray or conduit, whether or not the cables
are installed in air or laid in the ground, ambient temperature, proximity of cables with one another,
and so forth. This de-rating factor does not apply to cable tray; it is a factor applied to each cable
depending on the method of installation.

d e s ig n a lte rn a tive
Difference in a design represented by a separate version. A design alternative can be a new design
prepared as a proposed change, or one of several elective options that the builder or customer selects.
Each design alternative has an identification assigned so the user can uniquely refer to the design
alternatives.

d e s ig n a p p ro va l lo g
Record of review and approval of parts of the design.

d e s ig n d a ta a u to in p u t
Automation in loading existing design data into a new design database.

d e s ig n d o c u m e n ts
Drawings, sketches, material lists, procedures, and so forth that are generated during the design
phase.

d e s ig n o b je c t
Any object with properties that you can select. A design object can be related to one or more
contracts of different types, but related only to one contract of a given type.

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d e s ig n p ro g re s s c h e c k
Analysis of the content of the design to some metric unit that gives an idea of the degree of
completion.

d e s ig n re vie w
Functionality to support rapid viewing of the design and markup of features with comments.

d e s ig n s e rvic e
Any general system services related to the design function.

d e s ig n s ta n d a rd
Feature or object used in plant design that has been determined to the normal or approved way of
accomplishing a design requirement. In the context of computer software, the term refers to
computer functionality to support standards, not the standard itself.

d e ta il s c h e d u le
Lowest level of schedule used to manage and track work progress.

d ia g ra m (2-D)
Diagram that shows the topology, functional components, wiring connections, and special
requirements of a electrical or electronics system. Generally represents the engineering design of the
system.

d is trib u te d s ys te m s
Systems consisting of sequential parts with a distributive characteristic (for example, pipes
distribute fluids, HVAC distributes air, cabling distributes power, and structure distributes loads).

d is trib u tio n s ys te m s
Term synonymous and used interchangeably with the term distributed systems.

d ivis io n
Intersection in a cableway at which the cross section divides into two or more individual cableways.

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d o c u m e n ta tio n
Drawings and other records that you must produce to document, obtain approval, or build the design.

d ra win g to o l
Tool that helps in the process of creating, modifying, or manipulating objects. Examples are
PinPoint and SmartSketch.

duct bank
A concrete-encased underground container used for laying conduits for electric and telephone lines,
as well as other utilities. In general, two or more conduits routed side-by-side create a bank. Duct
banks are generally sloped to drain off condensation.

E
e a s tin g
A term that describes an east coordinate location in a coordinate system.

edge
A topological object that represents a trimmed curve bounded by a start and end vertex.

e d g e d is ta n c e
The distance from the center of a bolt or rivet to the edge of a plate or flange.

e le c tro m a g n e tic in te rfe re n c e (EMI)

Undesirable coupling of electrical, magnetic, or radio wave energy between electrical circuits or
cables causing unwanted effects on systems and on electrical or electronic components.

e le m e n t
Primitive geometric shape such as a line, circle, or arc.

e n c lo s u re
A surrounding case or housing used to protect the contained conductor or equipment and protect
personnel from contacting live parts.

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e q u ip m e n t c a ta lo g
Catalog of equipment geometry and limited properties that the software uses to identify and
visualize equipment and its placement in the model. The catalog is not the source for the total
specification and ordering data for the object.

F
fa b ric a te
To cut, punch, and sub-assemble members in the shop.

fa c e -to -fa c e
The overall length of a component from the inlet face to the outlet face.

fa s te n e rs
Bolts and rivets used to connect structural members.

fe e d e r
1) A set of conductors originating at a main distribution center and supplying one or more secondary
distribution centers, one or more branch-circuit distribution centers, or any combination of these two
types of equipment. 2) All circuit conductors between the service equipment, or the generator
switchboard, and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device.

fe n c e
Boundary or barrier that separates or closes off an area. To surround or close like a fence.

fie ld a d ju s tm e n t
Material added to the neat design geometry of piping or structural parts to allow for fit up in the case
that extra material is required due to uncontrolled variance in the manufacturing and construction
process.

fill c a lc u la tio n s
Computations that find the percent fill of cable tray or conduit. In the software, these calculations
comply with the National Electric Code. It is possible to modify the delivered algorithm to satisfy
other standards. Fill information can be viewed on fill reports. In addition, maximum fill is stored on
the straight features in the model, and you can view this information on ribbons or property pages.

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fill e ffic ie n c y
A factor that provides for future expansion of cable. The user enters this factor. It allows the user to
ensure that there is always spare capacity in the cable tray or conduit. For example, a fill efficiency
set to 80% denotes that a run of cable tray should be considered full when 80% of the allowable
cable is contained in the tray.

fill fa c to r
The percentage of the tray or conduit that you allow to be filled with cables. A percentage of free
space is defined to allow for power cable spacing needs, snaking of cables, allowances for bending
radii on the tray, and for future expansion.

fittin g
An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other parts of a wiring system that is intended primarily
to perform a mechanical rather than an electrical function.

fla vo r
A different variation of a symbol. Each variation has different occurrence property values.

fo c u s o f ro ta tio n
A point or line about which an object or view turns.

fu ll p e n e tra tio n we ld
A type of weld where the weld material extends through the complete thickness of the components
being joined.

fu n c tio n p o in ts
Part of the requirements documentation, function points are the smallest granularity of a requirement
statement that describe specific detailed actions that the software performs.

fu n c tio n a l b lo c k d ia g ra m
Schematic representation of a system (piping, electrical, ventilation) showing system parts and their
relationship. You use symbols to represent equipment and components. A connecting network of
lines illustrates their relationship. Taken together, the symbols and the network illustrate the
function of the system.

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fu rn is h in g s
Parts, like movable articles and fittings, that normally are not associated with a system (for example,
a chair).

G
g e n e ric s p e c ific
Object that is parametrically defined or defined to suit a family of specific parts (for example,
International Standards parametrics). For example, a 100 - 200 gpm pump in the catalog can provide
a general shape to appear in the model until a specific object has been identified. See also specific
and specific object.

g ro u n d
A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by which an electric circuit or
equipment is connected to the earth, or to some conducting body of relatively large extent that serves
in place of the earth.

GUIDs
Acronym that stands for Globally Unique Identifiers. The software automatically creates the GUIDs
sheet in the Excel workbooks when you create the Catalog database and schema. The purpose of
storing GUIDs within Excel workbooks is to help you keep track of what has been loaded into the
database. Storing GUIDs also helps to avoid the situation in which a replacement Catalog database
causes existing models to become invalid.

H
h o s t lo c a tio n
The first Location created for a Site. This Host Location is defined when the Database Wizard
creates the Site database.

h o s t s e rve r
The database server where the Site database was created using the Database Wizard. Alternatively,
if it is a restored database set, the Host Server is the database server where the Site database is
restored. The Host Server in a Workshare environment contains the origin for the Site, Site Schema,
Catalog, and Catalog Schema databases. Consequently, most Project Management and reference
data work must take place at the Host.

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I
im p e d a n c e
A measure of the total opposition to current flow in an alternating-current circuit, equal to the rms
electromotive force in the circuit to the rms current produced by it, and usually represented in
complex notation as Z = R + iX, where R is the ohmic resistance and X is the reactance.

in itia l d e s ig n
Early stage of design work, generally before contract, used to estimate construction costs and
provide a rough concept of the intended plant. Contains information relating to a plant created
during its initial (concept) design period.

in itia l s tru c tu ra l p la n
Principal structural plan for the plant; also called a construction profile.

in s ta n tia tio n
Occurrence of a catalog object at a specific geometric location in the model.

in s u la tio n
The part that is relied upon to insulate the conductor from other conductors, conducting parts, or
from ground.

in s u la tio n le ve l
An insulation strength, expressed in terms of a withstand voltage.

in te rfe re n c e c h e c kin g
A process that identifies possible collisions or insufficient clearance between objects in the model.

J
jo b o rd e r
Industrial authorization for accomplishing work; synonymous with a work order.

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ju n c tio n b o x
A box with a blank cover that serves the purpose of joining different runs of cableway or cable and
provides space for the connection and branching of enclosed conductors.

K
kin e m a tic s a n a lys is
Analysis of mechanical motion.

ks i
Kips per square inch.

L
le g le n g th a n a lys is
Preferred term is welding length analysis.

lib ra ry
Resource of reference information that a software user can access in developing a plant design.

life c yc le d a ta b a s e
Information developed to assist in the maintenance and modernization of delivered plants.

lin k
Way to store information about another file in your document. You can update a link so that changes
in the file appear in your document.

lin te l
A horizontal member used to carry a wall over an opening.

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lo a d (e le c tric a l)
1) A device that receives power or the power or apparent power delivered to such a device. 2) The
electric power used by devices connected to an electrical generating system.

lo a d g ro u p
A grouping in which all components feature uniform load limits and stress safety characteristics. For
example, a pipe clamp from load group 5 will have a maximum nominal load of 20 kN and so will a
threaded rod from load group 5.

lo c a tio n
A Location is defined by three user-defined inputs: 1) a unique name, 2) a unique name rule ID, and
3) the server where the Site databases reside for that Location. A Location is defined and created
when the Site database is created using the Database Wizard. Additional Locations can be created in
the Project Management task. Each Location is a Site-level object, thus other Plants within the same
Site collection can use the Locations when the Plants are configured for Workshare.

lo g ic a l m e m b e r
An object in the model used to represent the design topology.

lu g (e le c tric a l)
A wire connector device to which the electrical conductor is attached by mechanical pressure or
solder.

M
m a c h in e ry
Major pieces of equipment installed in a plant.

m a c ro
A sequence of actions or commands that can be named and stored. When you run the macro, the
software performs the actions or runs the commands. You can create the macros in Visual Basic or
other OLE-aware programming applications. Some of the other OLE-aware programming
applications are Visual Basic for Applications, Visual C++, and so forth.

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m a in te n a n c e e n ve lo p e
A rectangular box around the part for clearance during maintenance operations.

m a in te n a n c e re c o rd s
Records of breakdown, repair, and overhaul of equipment.

m a n h o le (e le c tric a l)
More accurately termed splicing chamber or cable vault, a subsurface chamber, large enough for a
man to enter, in the route of one or more conduit runs and affording facilities for placing and
maintaining in the runs, conductors, cables, and any associated apparatus.

m a s te r ru n
The cableway run along which a set of cableways is routed.

m a te ria l a n a lys is
Analysis of a completed design work for extracting detailed material requirements; also called
material lists.

m a te ria l lis t
An option category that controls the format and content of the bill of materials.

m e th o d s
Objects in the database that describe the manufacturing methods to the component parts of a plant.

m o ve fro m p o in t
Starting point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move From
point determines the point of origin for the move.

m o ve to p o in t
Ending point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move To point
determines where you want the move to stop.

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MTO n e u tra l file

A nongraphic output file that can be fed into a material control system. MTO stands for Material
Take-Off.

N
node
1) One of the set of discrete points in a flow graph. 2) A terminal of any branch of a network or a
terminal common to two or more branches of a network. 3) An end point of any branch or a network
or graph, or a junction common to two or more branches.

n o rth in g
A term that describes a north coordinate location in a coordinate system.

n o zzle
A piping connection point to a piece of equipment.

n o zzle s ta n d o u t
The shortest allowable distance between the connection point of a nozzle and the start point of a turn
on the leg connected to the nozzle.

NP D (No m in a l P ip in g Dia m e te r)
The diameter of a pipe.

O
o b je c t
A type of data other than the native graphic format of the application.

o c c u rre n c e (o f p a rt o r e q u ip m e n t)
Instantiation of a part of equipment in the plant that refers to the part library; an instance of a specific
object. The design can be built several times and therefore the occurrence can apply to more than one
hull. Typically, an occurrence points back to a specific object, either for its complete definition, as in
the case of a particular valve, or for its made from material, as in the case of a steel plate part cut
from sheets. Thus, when a designer selects a component from the catalog and places it at a location
in the space of the plant, the software creates an occurrence of that object in the plant design.

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o c c u rre n c e p ro p e rty
A characteristic that applies to an individual object in the model. Occurrence properties are
designated with oa: in the reference data workbooks. You can view and modify occurrence
properties on the Occurrence tab of the properties dialog boxes in the software. Depending on the
object, some occurrence properties are read-only.

o p tic a l c a b le
A fiber, multiple fibers, or fiber bundle in a structure fabricated to meet optical, mechanical, and
environmental specifications.

o rig in
In coordinate geometry, the point where the X-, Y-, and Z-axes intersect.

o rig in p o in t
The point at which the coordinate system is placed, providing a full Cartesian coordinate system
with positive and negative quadrants. Points are placed at coordinates relative to the origin point,
represented by the X, Y, and Z values.

o rth o g o n a l
The characteristic of an element consisting completely of elements positioned at 90-degree angles.
A square is an orthogonal element.

o rth o g ra p h ic
A depiction of an object created by projecting its features onto a plane along lines perpendicular to
the plane.

P
P &ID
Diagram that shows the topology, functional components, and special requirements of a piping
system; generally represents the engineering design of the system.

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p a c ka g e
Set of closely related classes. (UML)

p a in tin g
Computation of paint surface and recording of paint system requirements.

p a ra lle l c a b le
A group of cables routed together. The child cables all have the same part number, terminating
devices, and path.

p a ra lle le d c a b le
A cable that has identical siblings that have the same part number and follow the same path. A
paralleled cable must have at least one sibling and be the child of a parallel cable object.

p a ra m e te r
A property whose value determines the characteristics or behavior of something.

p a rt c la s s
A group of similar objects. You can define part classes in the Excel workbooks. A part class can
have multiple parts. For example, a heat exchanger part class can contain heat exchangers with
different dimensions.

p a rt n u m b e r
Unique identifier of a part.

p a th (e le c tric a l)
1) A line connecting a series of points in space and constituting a proposed or traveled route. 2) The
set of links and junctions joined in series to establish a connection.

P DS (P la n t De s ig n S ys te m )
A comprehensive, intelligent computer-aided design and engineering application for the process,
power, and marine industries. PDS consists of integrated 2-D and 3-D modules that correspond to
engineering tasks in the design workflow.

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P in P o in t
Tool that allows you to place, move, and modify elements with precision, relative to a reference
point.

p rin c ip le o f s u p e rp o s itio n
The principle that states that the stresses, strains, and displacements due to different forces can be
combined. This principle is only valid for linear analysis.

P ro d u c t Da ta Ma n a g e m e n t (P DM) S ys te m
Software intended to manage both product data and documents associated to the product data.
Functionality typically includes: object-based data modeling tools, user administration, business
rules, and document management. Document management typically includes document editing or
reviewing, document mark-up or redline, document storage, and full-text retrieval.

p ro d u c t s tru c tu re
Hierarchical breakdown or decomposition of a product into constituent parts, volumes, or units. (For
example, a bill of material is one possible type of product structure.)

p ro d u c tio n p la n n in g
Functionality associated with the work breakdown and sequence of the construction of a plant.

p ro m o tio n
Process of associating approval state with a product version. A product version begins its existence
at a working approval state. When the version is at some level of maturity, its approval state is
elevated to a higher approval state (that is, promoted). Then, further changes must be carefully
controlled and generally require the data set demoted to a working state. One or more promotions
can occur successively higher approval states (between working and approved) to represent various
intermediate levels of review or progressive approval.

p u ll b o x
A box with a blank cover that is inserted in one or more runs of cableway to facilitate pulling in the
conductors, and may also serve the purpose of distributing the conductors.

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p u llin g te n s io n
The longitudinal force exerted on a cable during installation.

Q
q u e ry s e le c t s e ts
Set of objects that are selected in a query or queries on the database.

R
re a c ta n c e
1) The imaginary part of impedance. 2) Opposition to the flow of alternating electric current caused
by the inductance and capacitance in a circuit.

re e l
The quantity of wire wound on a reel.

re fe re n c e d a ta
The data that is necessary to design plants or ships using the software. Reference data includes
graphical information, such as symbols. It also contains tabular information, such as physical
dimensions and piping specifications.

re s is ta n c e
That physical property of an element, device, branch, network, or system that is the factor by which
the mean-square conduction current must be multiplied to give the corresponding power lost by
dissipation as heat or as other permanent radiation or loss of electromagnetic energy from the circuit.

re s o u rc e e s tim a tio n
Rough estimate of material, manpower, and facility utilization for the design and construction of the
plant.

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ro u te
1) A line connecting a series of points in space and constituting a proposed or traveled route. 2) The
set of links and junctions joined in series to establish a connection.

S
s a te llite s e rve r
The database server where the replicated databases reside for Workshare. The Satellite Server is not
used unless Workshare is activated.

s chema
A database that creates the structure of another database. For example, a schema specifies the
queries, tables, fields, and data types in a database.

s c h e m a u p d a te u tility
Functionality used to assist in processing existing product models to an updated database structure
after users modify or add to the database structure.

s e rvic e
The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the secondary distribution or
street main, or other distribution feeder, or from the transformer, to the wiring system of the
premises served.

s h ie ld
As normally applied to instrumentation cables, refers to metallic sheath (usually copper or
aluminum), applied over the insulation of a conductor or conductors for the purpose of reducing
electrostatic coupling between the conductors, which may be susceptible to or which may be
generating unwanted electrostatic fields.

s id e -wa ll p re s s u re
The crushing force exerted on a cable during installation.

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s ite
The top level in the Project Management hierarchy. A Site configuration may contain several
Catalogs, each shared by multiple Plants.

s ite a d m in is tra to r
Person responsible for managing the standards and general parameters for a given plant site within a
Site database.

s ite s e tu p
Functionality associated with establishing a new plant site or hull for design development.

s ke tc h a n d tra c e
User interface for rough definition of a required design feature that typically works in a 2-D mode.

s la ve ru n
The cableway run(s) that follow a master run as it is routed, following the same path offset by a
constant distance.

s p e c ific a tio n s
Contracted requirements for the plant.

s p lic e (e le c tric a l)
The physical connection of two or more conductors to provide electrical continuity.

s ta tio n
User-defined point with a unique name on an object, such as a trunk, that identifies where other
objects can pass through it; also called route numbers.

s tu d
A bolt, threaded on both ends, used to connect components.

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s u s p e n d e d flo o r
A concrete floor system built above and off the ground.

s witc h g e a r
A general term covering switching and interrupting devices and their combination with associated
control, metering, protective, and regulating devices; also assemblies of these devices with
associated interconnections, accessories, enclosures and supporting structures, used primarily in
connection with the generation, transmission, distribution, and conversion of electric power.

s ym m e tric n o d e
Type of vertex on a curve. A curve with a symmetric node has the same curvature on each side of the
node. A handle can be attached to a symmetric node for editing.

s ys te m
A conceptual design grouping that organizes parts in hierarchical relationships. A system
represents a functional view of the model and includes information such as system name, type,
properties, and design specifications for the objects assigned to the system.

T
ta g n u m b e r
User-specific, unique number assigned to an object (for example, CV-101 for a control valve,
HE-2002 for a heat exchanger).

ta rg e t p o in t
The origin for coordinate measurements displayed by PinPoint. You can position the target point
anywhere on the drawing sheet or view.

te rm in a l b lo c k
An insulating base equipped with terminals for connecting secondary and control wiring.

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to le ra n t g e o m e try
A type of Acis geometry - either an edge or a vertex - that is outside the tolerance for Acis and
requires special handling.

trim m e d s u rfa c e
A surface whose boundary is fully or partially inside the 'natural' geometric definition of the surface.
Some or all of the control polygon extends outside the face boundary.

tru n k
Feature that quickly reserves space for the distributive systems and other systems that have a path.
Along the trunk are stations that define the cross section and identify part or system membership.

U
u n it/m o d u le m o d e le r
Facility of the system to structure collections of equipment and components into a single identifiable
object.

u s e r a ttrib u te s
A customized property in the reference data. The Custom Interfaces sheets in the Excel workbooks
define these properties. You can list the customized properties on the individual part class sheets.

V
ve rs io n c o n tro l
Ability of the system to manage multiple versions of a single part of the design. Version control
should support conditional analysis and promotion status, as well as alternate design features among
hulls within a plant site.

ve rte x
A topological object that represents a point in the three-dimensional model.

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vie ws e t
Set of objects (usually a subset of the entire database) that a view operation uses. Membership or
lack of membership for any object in a viewset does not affect the actual stored representation of the
object, but only its availability or desirability for viewing in the current scenario.

vo lta g e d ro p
The difference of voltages at the two terminals of a passive impedance.

W
we ig h t a n d CG a n a lys is
Routines that compute the weight of commodity materials as configured in a given design (for
example, plate and pipe) and determine total weight and center of gravity (CG) for a collection of
material and equipment, as well as the complete plant.

we ld in g
Weld requirements for joining materials. Welding length analysis is the calculation of required weld
dimensions; also called leg length analysis.

wire b o d y
A topological object that represents a collection of edges jointed at their common endpoints.

wire wa ys
Sheet-metal troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires and
cables and in which conductors are laid in place after the wireway has been installed as a complete
system.

wiza rd
Software routine attached to an application that provides guidance and expert help to a user to
complete one of the functionalities of the application.

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wo rk c o n te n t
Estimation development of metrics from the database that relates to the work hour content of the
various construction units.

wo rk o rd e r
Plant authorization for completing work; synonymous with a job order.

wo rkin g p la n e
The available 2-D plane of movement for endpoint selection.

wo rks e t
Set of objects (usually a subset of the entire database) used in an interactive change, add, or delete
operation. Membership or lack of membership for any object in a workset does not necessarily affect
the actual stored representation of an object. However, you can change or delete an object in a
workset that also results in a change or deletion of the stored object. Similarly, when you add a new
object (not currently stored) to a workset, the software also adds the object container.

wo rks p a c e
Area that represents the portion of the model data needed to perform the intended task and includes
the user modeling settings.

wo rks p a c e d o c u m e n t
Document into which you can extract a portion of the model data for a user task.

Wo rks p a c e Exp lo re r
Tree or list representation of objects in your workspace.

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cable schedule • 190
A Cable Schedule Dialog Box • 132
abstract part • 187 Cable Schedule Documents Dialog Box • 132
Active Template Library (ATL) • 187 Cable Selection Dialog Box • 122
Add Cables • 109 cable shielding • 190
Add conduits to a duct bank • 64 cable terminal • 190
airway • 187 Cable Tray Component Properties Dialog
ampacity • 187 Box • 165
angle • 187 Cable Tray Part Properties Dialog Box • 165
Appendix Cable Trays • 20
Cable Autorouting • 183 cableway • 190
Property Dialog Boxes • 159 Cableway Along Leg Feature Properties
approval state • 187 Dialog Box • 165
arrangement (accommodation) • 188 Cableway End Feature Properties Dialog Box
arrangement (electrical) • 188 • 166
attribute • 188 cableway load • 190
Auto Connect Cableways • 91 Cableway Properties Dialog Box • 166
AutoRoute • 121 Cableway Settings Dialog Box • 47
AutoRoute Options Dialog Box • 121 Cableway Straight Feature Properties Dialog
axis • 188 Box • 168
Cableway Transition Feature Properties
Dialog Box • 170
B
Cableway Turn Feature Properties Dialog
Barriers Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) • Box • 172
52 Cableway Turn Transition Feature Properties
basic design • 188 Dialog Box • 174
bill of material (BOM) • 188 Cableways • 18
Branch cableway from a conduit end feature • Cabling • 24
42 catalog • 190
Branch cableway from a turn feature • 41 Catalog database • 190
Branch duct banks • 43 chain • 190
bulkload • 188 Change duct bank turn angle • 43
bus • 189 change history • 191
busbar • 189 change management • 191
change propagation • 191
C channel (electrical) • 191
cabinet • 189 Choose a working plane • 44, 67, 80
cable • 189 circuit • 191
cable core binder • 189 circuit breaker • 191
cable filler • 189 circular bar • 191
cable hanger • 189 class • 191
cable jacket • 189 classification folder • 191
Cable Marker Properties Dialog Box • 162 codelist • 192
Cable Properties Dialog Box • 163 commodity code • 192
commodity item • 192

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Common Property Tabs • 159 Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Feature
component • 192 Properties Dialog Box) • 173
concurrent access • 192 Cross Section Tab (Cableway Turn Transition
conductor • 192 Feature Properties Dialog Box) • 174
conduit (flexible) • 192 Cross Section Tab (Transition Settings Dialog
conduit (rigid) • 192 Box) • 84
conduit body • 193 cutting plane • 194
Conduit Branch Feature Properties Dialog
Box • 176 D
Conduit Component Properties Dialog Box • damage records • 194
175 data interchange • 194
Conduit Connections • 68 database • 194
Conduit End Feature Properties Dialog Box • database backup • 194
177 database break and recovery • 194
conduit fitting • 193 database copy • 194
Conduit Part Properties Dialog Box • 178 database management • 194
Conduit Run Properties Dialog Box • 178 database monitor record • 195
conduit seal • 193 Defaults Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)
Conduit Settings Dialog Box • 71 • 50
Conduit Straight Feature Properties Dialog Define cable tray barriers • 45
Box • 180 Define settings for cableway • 44
Conduit Turn Feature Properties Dialog Box • Define settings for conduit • 68
181 Define settings for multi-routing along depth
Conduits • 21 cableway • 46
Configuration Tab • 160 Define settings for multi-routing along width
Connect conduit end features • 65 cableway • 47
Connections Tab • 161 Definition Tab • 106, 161
consolidated tasks • 193 degree • 195
constraints • 193 Delete a cable marker • 149
contract • 193 Delete a cable run • 148
coordinate • 193 Delete a cableway branch • 147
coordinate system • 193 Delete a cableway run • 146
Copy a cable run • 113 Delete a cableway transition • 147
Copy a cableway run • 40 Delete a cableway turn • 146
Copy a conduit run • 67 Delete a component • 148
Copy a duct bank • 41 Delete a conduit branch • 148
Copy cable path • 118 Delete a conduit run • 147
Create a cable • 113 Delete a conduit turn • 148
Create a transition • 79 Delete a duct bank • 147
Create a transition while routing • 80 Delete a parallel cable • 148
Create new cableway • 38 Delete a paralleled cable • 149
Create new conduit • 63 Delete a straight cableway • 146
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Delete a straight conduit • 147
Box) • 49 Delete Features • 145
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Straight de-rating factor • 195
Feature Properties Dialog Box) • 169 design alternative • 195
Cross Section Tab (Cableway Transition design approval log • 195
Feature Properties Dialog Box) • 171 design data auto input • 195

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design documents • 195 Edit equipment relationships • 101

design object • 195 Edit parallel cable properties • 158
design progress check • 196 Edit paralleled cable properties • 158
design review • 196 Edit Properties • 151
design service • 196 Electrical • 15
design standard • 196 Electrical Common Tasks • 31
detail schedule • 196 Electrical Workflow • 31
diagram (2-D) • 196 electromagnetic interference (EMI) • 197
distributed systems • 196 element • 197
distribution systems • 196 enclosure • 197
division • 196 equipment catalog • 198
documentation • 197 Equipment Properties Dialog Box • 102
Documentation Comments • 11 Extend an existing conduit run • 67
Drag and drop equipment objects between Extend existing cableway • 43
session files • 98 Extend or shorten duct bank • 44
drawing tool • 197
duct bank • 197 F
Duct Bank Tab (New Cableway Dialog Box) fabricate • 198
• 51 face-to-face • 198
Duct Banks • 25 fasteners • 198
Duct Banks at Pull Pits • 93 feeder • 198
fence • 198
E field adjustment • 198
easting • 197 fill calculations • 198
edge • 197 fill efficiency • 199
edge distance • 197 fill factor • 199
Edit cable marker properties • 158 fitting • 199
Edit cable path • 117 flavor • 199
Edit Cable Path • 115 focus of rotation • 199
Edit cable properties • 157 full penetration weld • 199
Edit cable tray part properties • 154 function points • 199
Edit cableway along leg feature properties • functional block diagram • 199
153 furnishings • 200
Edit cableway end feature properties • 154
Edit cableway properties • 153 G
Edit cableway straight feature properties • General Tab (Cable Marker Properties Dialog
153 Box) • 163
Edit cableway transition feature properties • General Tab (Cableway Along Leg Feature
154 Properties Dialog Box) • 165
Edit cableway turn feature properties • 153 General Tab (Cableway End Feature
Edit component properties • 157 Properties Dialog Box) • 166
Edit conduit branch feature properties • 156 General Tab (Cableway Properties Dialog
Edit conduit end feature properties • 156 Box) • 167
Edit conduit part properties • 157 General Tab (Cableway Settings Dialog Box)
Edit conduit run properties • 155 • 47
Edit conduit straight feature properties • 156 General Tab (Cableway Straight Feature
Edit conduit turn feature properties • 156 Properties Dialog Box) • 169
Edit equipment properties • 101

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General Tab (Cableway Transition Feature Insert Transition • 75

Properties Dialog Box) • 170 instantiation • 201
General Tab (Cableway Turn Feature insulation • 201
Properties Dialog Box) • 172 insulation level • 201
General Tab (Cableway Turn Transition Insulation Tab • 107
Feature Properties Dialog Box) • 174 interference checking • 201
General Tab (Conduit Branch Feature
Properties Dialog Box) • 176 J
General Tab (Conduit End Feature Properties job order • 201
Dialog Box) • 177 junction box • 202
General Tab (Conduit Run Properties Dialog
Box) • 178
K
General Tab (Conduit Settings Dialog Box) •
71 kinematics analysis • 202
General Tab (Conduit Straight Feature ksi • 202
Properties Dialog Box) • 180
General Tab (Conduit Turn Feature L
Properties Dialog Box) • 182 leg length analysis • 202
General Tab (Insert Component Settings library • 202
Dialog Box) • 89 life cycle database • 202
General Tab (Transition Settings Dialog Box) link • 202
• 83 lintel • 202
generic specific • 200 load (electrical) • 203
ground • 200 load group • 203
GUIDs • 200 location • 203
logical member • 203
H lug (electrical) • 203
host location • 200
host server • 200 M
How Conduit Differs from Piping • 69 machinery • 203
macro • 203
I maintenance envelope • 204
impedance • 201 maintenance records • 204
Import cables • 131 manhole (electrical) • 204
initial design • 201 master run • 204
initial structural plan • 201 material analysis • 204
Insert a cable marker • 124 material list • 204
Insert a cable tray component • 88 Merge two duct bank segments • 92
Insert a component while routing • 88 methods • 204
Insert a conduit component • 88 Modify cableway cross section shape • 155
Insert a single cable tray split • 128 Modify multiple cableway cross section sizes
Insert a single cableway split • 128 • 154
Insert Cable • 112 Move a cable marker • 143
Insert Cable Marker • 124 Move a cable run • 143
Insert Component • 85 Move a cableway branch • 139
Insert Component Settings Dialog Box • 89 Move a cableway end • 139
Insert multiple cable tray splits • 128 Move a cableway run • 138
Insert Split • 125 Move a cableway turn • 139

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Move a component • 143 Parallel Cable Tab (Cable Properties Dialog

Move a conduit branch • 142 Box) • 163
Move a conduit end • 142 paralleled cable • 207
Move a conduit run • 141 Paralleled Cable Tab (Cable Properties
Move a conduit turn • 142 Dialog Box) • 164
Move a straight cableway • 138 parameter • 207
Move a straight conduit • 141 part class • 207
Move a transition • 140 part number • 207
Move duct bank • 140 path (electrical) • 207
Move Features • 135 PDS (Plant Design System) • 207
move from point • 204 Permission Groups and Routing • 28
move to point • 204 PinPoint • 208
MTO neutral file • 205 Place components while routing cableway •
Multi-Route Tab (New Cableway Dialog 39
Box) • 50 Place components while routing conduit • 66
Place doors from the catalog • 100
N Place Equipment • 95
New Cableway Dialog Box • 50 Place equipment from the catalog • 99
New Conduit Run Dialog Box • 73 Place windows from the catalog • 100
node • 205 Preface • 9
northing • 205 principle of superposition • 208
Notes Tab • 161 Product Data Management (PDM) System •
nozzle • 205 208
nozzle standout • 205 product structure • 208
NPD (Nominal Piping Diameter) • 205 production planning • 208
promotion • 208
pull box • 208
O
pulling tension • 209
object • 205
occurrence (of part or equipment) • 205 Q
occurrence property • 206
Occurrence Tab • 162 query select sets • 209
Occurrence Tab (Equipment Properties
Dialog Box) • 102 R
optical cable • 206 reactance • 209
Order features for autorouting cable • 119 reel • 209
Order of Way Features Dialog Box • 122 reference data • 209
origin • 206 Relationship Tab • 162
origin point • 206 Remove conduit from duct bank • 65
orthogonal • 206 Re-route part of a path • 120
orthographic • 206 resistance • 209
resource estimation • 209
P Rotate a conduit component • 89
P&ID • 206 route • 210
package • 207 Route Cableway • 32
painting • 207 Route cableway with an offset • 39
parallel cable • 207 Route cableways automatically • 92
Route Conduit • 57
Route conduit with an offset • 66

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Route duct bank • 40 stud • 211

Route multiple cableways • 46 suspended floor • 212
Route Multiple, Parallel Cableway Runs • 45 switchgear • 212
Route Tab (Cable Properties Dialog Box) • symmetric node • 212
164 system • 212
Routing Cable Example • 110
Routing Cable in Disconnected Networks • T
111 tag number • 212
target point • 212
S terminal block • 212
satellite server • 210 The Routing Paradigm • 17
schema • 210 tolerant geometry • 213
schema update utility • 210 Transfer Ownership Dialog Box • 160
Select branch points for autorouting cable • Transition Settings Dialog Box • 83
118 trimmed surface • 213
Select cableway cross section properties • 45 trunk • 213
Select Cableway Dialog Box • 54
Select Conduit Dialog Box • 73 U
Select Insulation Material Dialog Box • 106 unit/module modeler • 213
Select Part Dialog Box • 82 user attributes • 213
Select Part Number Dialog Box • 114
Select System Dialog Box • 54, 73, 123
V
Sequence a cable tray • 130
Sequence a conduit • 130 version control • 213
Sequence a WBS item • 130 vertex • 213
Sequence Objects • 129 View Cable Schedule • 131
service • 210 viewset • 214
Set alignment options • 82 voltage drop • 214
Set avoidance zones • 117
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Cableway) W
• 54 weight and CG analysis • 214
Set Offset Reference Dialog Box (Conduit) • welding • 214
73 What's New in Electrical • 13
Set positioning relationships for equipment • wirebody • 214
99 wireways • 214
Set View by Cable • 123 wizard • 214
Set way points • 118 work content • 215
shield • 210 work order • 215
side-wall pressure • 210 working plane • 215
site • 211 workset • 215
site administrator • 211 workspace • 215
site setup • 211 workspace document • 215
sketch and trace • 211 Workspace Explorer • 215
slave run • 211
SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set • 9 Z
specifications • 211
Zoom to cable • 123
splice (electrical) • 211
station • 211

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