The graphical objects in the layout space are the basis for creating the routing path network in which the connection is routed. Wire ducts are equipped with routing paths automatically. Wire ducts do not necessarily have to be placed at a distance = 0 from the next channel to locate a connection between the channels. Using the Distance tolerance for adjoining wire ducts (under the Connections > Routing connections category, Route tab), you can set the distance tolerance to be bridged in routing between wire ducts.
By adding appropriate routing paths, the routing path network can be extended, or several individual areas can be connected to each other, e.g., mounting panel and door. After modifying the course of the routing paths, the routing path network has to be generated anew.
Precondition:
You have opened a project. A layout space is open. You have highlighted objects in the layout space or layout space navigator.
- Select the menu items Project data > Connections > Generate routing path network.
An automatic routing path is routed through each wire duct. The routing paths of wire ducts placed next to each other are connected; open duct ends are given a transverse routing path in order to receive connections. Routing ranges are incorporated without routing paths fully as part of the routing path network. Information on all routing paths found in the layout space (geometric position, direction, preceding routing path, subsequent routing path) is collected and compiled into a routing path network. This net is the information basis for calculating the routing track.
Note:
A full report of the opened layout space is generated at the time the routing path network is generated. It is also possible to select several layout spaces in the layout space navigator in order to generate a joint report of all of them. For this purpose, a separate routing path network is calculated for each layout space; routing from one layout space to another, therefore, is not possible.
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