Routing paths are automatically or manually inserted default paths along which connections can be routed. Graphically, the routing paths are displayed as blue lines with snap points at the starting/end points and the center.
Automatic routing paths are generated when you execute the Generate routing path network action on the basis of placed wire ducts, routing ranges, and wiring cut-outs.
Manual routing paths are not linked to wire ducts, etc.:
- Manual routing paths define the routing track through any starting and end points.
- A manual routing path is drawn in the same way as a line.
- Starting and end points of a manual routing path can be connected to snap points of existing routing paths (automatic and manual).
- Manual routing paths are assigned a Routing path cross-section property that indicates the fill capacity. Here, you can enter a value manually, which is used as a basis for calculating the fill capacity. If no routing path cross-section is entered, the fill capacity will not be calculated either.
- All routing paths are assigned the properties Length and Length (automatic). Length (automatic) corresponds automatically to the geometric length. In the Length property, you can enter a value manually if a length reserve is necessary for moving the connection (e.g., connection of a door to a mounting panel).
- Select the menu items Insert > Routing path.
The status bar shows a prompt "Starting point of the routing path". - Move the cursor close to an existing routing path end. The routing path end of the existing routing path is captured.
- Click the captured point to place the starting point. The status bar shows a prompt "End point of the routing path".
- Pull the routing path apart in the desired direction like a line.
- Place the end point freely or by capturing a further point on another routing path. The manual routing path is displayed in the layout space. Like with a polyline, the end point of the last routing path becomes the starting point of the next routing path. The function remains active until you exit the action with [Esc] or the Cancel action popup menu item.
Tip:
If the end point of the routing path to be placed is located on a spatially distant item (e.g., on the back of a door), then during placement use the Rotate viewing angle function or change the 3D viewpoint in order to recognize the change in direction and the target of the routing path in the 3D representation correctly.
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