Placing jackfields and linked jackfields

The tools place jackfields or linked jackfields, of the video, audio, optical, or data type.

2.From the Tool bar, select the type of jack or linked jack to place by clicking the mode.

3.Click Preferences to open the Jackfield Preferences dialog box. Specify the default information for the devices to place.

Parameter	Description
Connector Types	Select the left and right connector type for the jack or linked jack
Manufacturer	Enter the make and model of the device
Device Defaults
Height (RU)	Select the height in rack units
Height/Width/Depth	Enter the device’s default dimensions
Weight	Enter the device’s default weight

4.Specify the Group, Panel, and Port by selecting the values from the lists on the Tool bar. By default, the values from the ConnectCAD settings are applied (see Specifying ConnectCAD settings), but they can be overridden here.

If you continue placing the same jackfield device, these values automatically increment.

5.Click to place the jack or linked jack 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 group and panel number displays
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 group and panel 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 jackfields or linked jackfields
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 Jackfield Settings dialog box. Specify data and layout information for the selected device or devices. ● Jackfield Data: Select the Group, Panel, and Port values. If multiple devices are selected, click Renumber ports, and then select the port number to use from the list. ● Layout Information: If including the device in the layout, select the equipment rack and rack unit location.

Mode	Description
Single Click	Places a single jack or linked jack at the click location
Linear Array	Places an array of jacks or linked jacks along the drawn line
Video Jack/ U-Linked Video Jack	Inserts a video jack or a U-linked video jack type of specialized device
Audio Jack/Full-Normal Audio Jack/ Half-Normal Audio Jack	Inserts an audio jack or full or half normal audio jack
Data Jack/Normal Data Jack	Inserts a data jack or normal data jack
Optical Jack/Linked Optical Jack	Inserts an optical jack or linked optical jack
Group	Assigns the panel to a named group of jackfields. This extends the name space of large patching systems by adding a group prefix in front of the row/column value.
Panel/Port	The panel and port number are set according to the options in the ConnectCAD settings
Preferences	Opens the Jackfield Preferences dialog box, for setting default values