Cable Run ID

Names the cable run, which is useful for labels, schedules, and other worksheets

Rack ID

Names the rack to which the cable connects

Box ID

Provides the distribution box name

Port ID

Names the port where the cable plugs in

Loom ID

Names the loom or bundle that includes the cable

Tape Color Code

Identifies the cable with a color code, which can be used to label racks and breaks

Cable Type

Select the type of multicable

Cable Path Length

Displays the total length of cable required for the cable run; the label displays how much extra (unused) cable is present

Total Vertical Distance

If the cable needs to travel vertically (to go around an opening, for example), the vertical distance is set for each part. This parameter displays the total vertical distance required.

Calculate Parts

Automatically determines the parts, or segments, of cable lengths needed to make up the cable run, using the fewest possible number of connections.

The drawn cable is divided into parts, up to a total of nine parts, according to the available cable lengths in stock; each part displays with its own data.

Stock Lengths

Displays the available lengths of cable as set in the cable preferences

Part __

Displays the length of each cable part

Part __ Vert Dist

Displays the vertical distance, if any, required for the part to travel around obstacles

Part __ Loom ID

Identifies the loom or bundle that includes this section of cable

Cable Break __ ID

Identifies the name of any cable break

Part Total

Displays the total length of cable used when all the parts are added

Part Total Is

Displays the extra length of cable available

Break Out Type

Select the break out type, or select None if there is no break out

Adapter __

Select the type of adapter

Adapter __ Count

Indicates how many adapters are present

Break Out Length

Specifies the length of the break out cable

Staggered

Indicates that the break out has circuit cables at different lengths

Staggered Lengths

When the break out is staggered, specifies the length of each circuit cable

Break Out Only

Hides the multicable, displaying only the break out; when this option is selected, the multicable is not counted in reporting worksheets

Draw Break Out Range

Displays the break out range coverages on the cable

Break Out Location

Provide a name for the break out location for informational purposes

Circuit __

Provide the circuit information for each break out circuit.

If the circuit fields are not displayed, select Show Break Outs from the Object Info palette.

Break In Type

Select the break in type, or select None if there is no break in

Break In Length

Specifies the length of the break in cable

Break In Location

Provide a name for the break in location

Break In Circuit __

Provide the patch information for each break in circuit.

If the circuit fields are not displayed, select Show Break Ins from the Object Info palette.

Max Amperage

Specifies the maximum amperage for the power source

Voltage

Specifies the cable voltage provided by the power source; this value is used in the voltage drop calculation. Select Other if the provided voltage is not listed. When Other is selected for the Voltage, specify the power source voltage

Wire Gauge

Select the cable wire size

Voltage Data

Displays the voltage drop calculations and data.

●    Voltage Drop Formula: displays the formula used to calculate the voltage drop.

●    Voltage Delivered: displays the voltage delivered at the end of the cable (after accounting for the voltage drop).

●    Voltage Drop: displays the amount of voltage lost to cable resistance.

●    Percentage Drop: displays the percentage of voltage lost from the cable run.

●    CM Value: displays the Circular Mill (CM) value assigned to the cable based on the wire gauge.

If the voltage data are not displayed, select Show Voltage Drop Calculation from the Object Info palette.

Inventory ID

Enter an optional inventory code for the cable

User Field __

Adds optional notes or comments about the cable, useful for reporting purposes. Field 3 is for entering a number only.

Display on Drawing

Enables the display of cable information on the drawing

Mark Connections

Displays a marker and the cable length information where a cable connection is located; the multi head symbol may obscure the connection marker, but the multi head symbol location can be adjusted

Display Multi Head

Adds a symbol at the end of the cable, to represent the break out connectors. Select the symbol to display from the Multi Head Symbol list. Adjust the location of the symbol by moving its control point; restore the symbol to its default position, and prevent it from being moved, by selecting Lock Multi Head Symbol to Standard Position.

Lock Labels to Standard Position

Restores text labels to their default positions, and prevents them from being moved

Label Text Size

Sets the text font size for the cable’s labels

Display Length

Displays the cable length in the label along the cable path

Display Length Trailer

Adds text to the cable path label, after the length value

Horizontal Length Text

Adjusts the cable path label to match the angle of the cable part; deselect the option to keep the text horizontal

Display Start Label

Adds a Cable Run ID label at the start of the cable run; enter the text to display. The label has its own control point for adjusting its location.

Display End Label

Adds a Cable Run ID label at the end of the cable run; enter the text to display. The label has its own control point for adjusting its location.

Display Break Ins

Adds a break in label, displaying the circuit information; set the break in label text size

Display Break Outs

Adds a break out label, displaying the circuit information; set the break out label text size

Lock Break Outs and Break Ins to Standard Positions

Restores break in and break out text labels to their default positions, and prevents them from being moved

Show / Hide Parameters

Shows or hides the specific parameters in the Object Info palette

Show Break Ins

Displays break in circuit parameters in the Object Info palette

Show Break Outs

Displays break out circuit parameters in the Object Info palette

Show Voltage Drop Calculation

Displays voltage data in the Object Info palette

Classes

Opens the Classes dialog box, to specify class naming for the cable labels. This allows the labels to be set to visible, grayed, or invisible.

Use the suggested standard class, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Multicable Class> to place the labels in the same class as the multicable.

●    Class Prefix: Specifies an optional default root class naming standard for the cable labels; click Use Standard Classes to begin all label class names with the prefix, so that they are sorted together.

●    Use Standard Classes: Sets the class name for the label to the default suggested standard name, using the Class Prefix if there is one.

●    Labels: Specifies the class name standard to use for the cable labels.

Load Information

A cable is considered a distributed load in Braceworks calculations; if the cable is inserted parallel to a structural element, it is considered to be a load on that structure. Load information is used for Braceworks calculations and reports (Braceworks required).

Include in Calculations

(Braceworks required)

Includes the cable in Braceworks calculations; deselect to exclude the object from participating in structural calculations

Load Group Name

The load category is always Cable for cable objects

Load ID

Enter a unique ID for the load for informational use in reports

Load Name

Identifies the object in load calculations

Distributed Weight

Enter the distributed weight of the cable; changes here also affect the Total Weight value

Total Weight

Enter the total weight of the object

Vertex parameters

Edits the vertices of the path object that the cable is based upon; see Editing Vertex-Based Objects