Drawing > Advanced Tools > Ratsnest
Commandline: rn
Explanation
The Ratsnest tool works in conjunction with the Auto Block tool. How it works:
• | Get the cables collection. |
• | Get the SysName>Port info from the drawing. |
• | Find matches. |
• | Drawing straight-line cables. |
Possible Uses
• | Create overall systems views. |
• | Create drawings from imported data. |
Dialog Options
Item |
Description |
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This tool has three sections. The Rats Nest section does the work of placing the cables in the drawing as defined in the Cables database. |
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[Ratsnest] |
Run the utility to place the cables. |
Show Cable Numbers |
With or without cable numbers. |
[Clear All Cables] |
Removes ALL cables from the drawing. |
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[Cleanup] |
Applies the autorouter to all cables in the drawing. |
Avoid Other Cables |
Autorouter avoids other cables on cleanup. |
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[Fillet] |
applies fillets to all cables in the drawing |
Distance |
fillet distance in 100/DU. |