Placing connector panels

The tool places audio or video connector panels. Panels can be associated with equipment items in the layout view; see Creating connector panel layouts.

2.From the Tool bar, select the type of connector panel to place by clicking the mode.

On the drawing, green indicates an input connector, and red indicates an output connector.

4.Specify the Panel and Number by selecting the values from the lists on the Tool bar. Create a new panel if needed.

If you continue placing the same connector panel device, the Number automatically increments.

5.Click to place the connector panel into the drawing. If placing the device into an existing circuit, the device splits the circuit.

● In Linear Array mode, click once to start the array; move the cursor to set the distance and direction of the linear array. Press the Shift key to constrain to the horizontal or vertical direction. The preview indicates the spacing and placement of the objects; the floating Data bar shows the Count. Click to place them.

Parameter	Description
General
Device Name	Displays the device name for use in reports; by default, a device prefix followed by the panel ID displays. If associating the connector panel with an equipment item object, name the device identically to that of the associated panel layout on the Rack Elevation layer (for example, CTP_BOX1).
Symbol	Displays the symbol selected for the device label; select a different symbol definition from the list if desired. The options include different locations for the tag and description labels.
Display Tag	Enter the tag name (normally this is the panel and number of the device) for display on the drawing
Description	Enter a description, such as the manufacturer and model name, for display on the drawing
Manufacturer	Enter the make and model for use in reports
Save as Symbol	Does not apply to connector panels
Physical	Specify the dimensions of the device (height/width/depth) in millimeters, the power requirements in watts, and the weight in kilograms
Configuration	Indicates that the device is a module that fits in a rack frame
Number of slots	For modular devices, enter the number of frame slots required in a rack frame
Location	Displays the location of the device in an equipment rack, if it has been placed in a layout
Edit Device Array	Opens the Connector Panel Settings dialog box. Specify data for the selected device or devices. ● Connector Type: Select whether the connector panel is an input or output type. ● Term Panel Data: Select the Panel, Port and Number values. Assign a port code and number combination. The port name must be unique for each device. ● Renumber ports: If multiple devices are selected, click Renumber ports, and then select the port number to use from the list. ● Connector: Select the connection type. ● # Circuits: Specify the number of circuits to create, for a multi-circuit connector.

Mode	Description
Single Click	Places a single connector panel at the click location
Linear Array	Places an array of connector panels along the drawn line
Connector Panel Input	Inserts an input type of connector panel
Connector Panel Output	Inserts an output type of connector panel
Panel	Select the panel name for the connector panel location. If the panel does not yet exist, create a new one by selecting New. Enter the new panel name in the Add New Panel dialog box.
Port/Number	Assign a port code and number combination. The port name must be unique for each device.
Connector	Select the connection type