The AutoScheme Tools provide a means by which to create functional block diagrams directly from information in the various databases. This is handy when you want to import data from an existing facility and create complete or partial drawing sets based on the imported data. Another use is to create global system overviews based on a series of detail sheets. For example, let's say you created a series of drawings for a system. Each drawing isolates a Signal Type and provides detail for that Signal Type only. You can use the AutoScheme Tools to create an aggregate view of all connections to the systems involved.

 

Based on selections made, you will be able to determine which SysNames to place in the drawing, then WireCAD will position the devices on a grid. The next step is to run the RatsNest function to wire the devices together from point to point without regard to cables crossing other devices. This provides a view of what connects to what and whether devices need to be moved in the drawing. The final step is to run the Cleanup function to reroute all of the cables.

 

How To: Import Cables Data and Create Drawings From the Database

Please refer to the following sections for a detailed discussion of each step.