GUI:Draw Cables

Command Line Shortcut: np User Permissions Level: All Product Level: All This will give you an overview of the Graphic User Interface of the Draw Cables Toolbox.

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Before You Start

The Draw Cables Toolbox is accessed by selecting the Draw Cables Tab below the project explorer.

Draw Cables Tab

We will start at the top left and work through all the icons and functions of the Draw Cables Toolbox.

Draw Cables Toolbox GUI

Function/Icon	Description
One To One Cable	This icon allows you to draw a one to one cable. When selected, all options for a one to one cable will be available. One To One Cable
One To Many Cable	This icon allows you to draw a one to many cable. When selected, all options for a one to many cable will be available. One To Many Cable
Many To One Cable	This icon allows you to draw a many to one cable. When selected, all options for a many to one cable will be available. Many To One Cable
Terminal To Point In Drawing	This icon allows you to place a Pointer/Terminal on the Input side of a piece of equipment. Terminal To Point In Drawing
Point In Drawing To Terminal	This icon allows you to place a Pointer/Terminal on the Output side of a piece of equipment. Point In Drawing To Terminal
Many To Many Cable	This icon allows you to draw a many to many cable. When selected, all options for a many to many cable will be available. Many To Many Cable
Apply Jumps On Move
Cable Properties	This icon allows you to access all cable drawing properties in order to customize each cable how you would like it. Cable Properties
Avoid Other Cables	This icon determines whether the cable auto router tries to avoid other cables when drawing your current cable. Avoid Other Cables
Repeat	This icon designates if you would like to repeat the draw cables function without having to select "Start Cable" after each drawn cable. Repeat
Edit Cable Data On Assignment	This icon displays the cable edit dialog while assigning cables. It allows you to change cable data before committing it to the database. This option is also required if you are trying to assign multi-core cables. Edit Cable Data On Assignment
Assign After Draw Cable	This icon will start the cable number assignment function as soon as you are done drawing the cable. This can be handy if you have already done Sysname assignment. Assign After Draw Cable

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