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Sets options for routing a cableway. The ribbon displays different options based on the feature shape, such as rectangular, flat oval, and round.

Properties

Displays the Cableway Settings dialog.

Start Route

Specifies the route starting location.

End Route

Specifies the route terminating location.

Plane

Sets the working plane for the route path. The icon in the ribbon changes depending on your selection. The options include:

Plan Plane

Defines the work surface as the XY plane at the depth of the active end. You also can press CTRL+1 to select this option.

Elevation Plane: East-West ( Z Plane: X-Axis)

Defines the work surface as the XZ plane. You also can press CTRL+2 to select this option.

Elevation Plane: North-South ( Z Plane: Y-Axis)

Defines the work surface as the YZ plane. You also can press CTRL+3 to select this option.

Plane by Turn/Branch

Defines the work surface as the plane defined by an existing turn or branch. You select the turn or branch to set the plane. You also can press CTRL+4 to select this option.

Plane by Three Points

Defines the work surface using three points that you define. You also can press CTRL+5 to select this option.

No Plane

Clears any work surfaces. The software does not project points that you place to any plane. You also can press CTRL+6 to select this option.

Run

Displays the existing cableways in the model along with the <New Cableway>, <New/Continue Run>, <Select Graphically>, <Load More Runs>, and More options. Select the run to route.

<New Cableway> displays the New Cableway dialog. Use this option to create a new cableway run.

<New/Continue Run> extends an existing cableway if you select the end feature of that cableway. If a run is continued, all runs associated with the system parent of the continued run display in the list. If you do not select an end feature, the New Cableway dialog is displayed to create a cableway.

<Select Graphically> allows you to select an existing run in a graphic view, or the Workspace Explorer.

<Load More Runs> loads all the runs that belong to the parent system. This option is not available after you load all the runs, or if the parent system contains less than 200 runs.

More displays the Select Cableway dialog. Use this option to select a cableway that is associated with a different system parent.

Shape

Sets the offset cross section shape. If you change the cross-section shape while routing, the software automatically converts the size, based on an equal area method. Formulas include:

- Area of a circular shape. In this equation, r represents the radius of the circle.

- Area of a rectangular shape. In this equation, a represents the rectangle width, and b represents the rectangle depth.

- Area of a flat oval shape. In this equation, a represents the major dimension, and b represents the minor dimension.

Diameter

Sets the diameter of the cross section.

Width

Sets the width of the cross section. The list of options is determined by the values available in the reference data. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current depth. If the depth is not defined, or the Depth box is empty, the width size is based on the default width ratio. This option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.

Depth

Sets the depth of the cross section. The list of options is determined by the values available in the reference data. The list displays only the values that are valid for the current width. If the width is not defined, or the Width box is empty, the depth size is based on the default width ratio. This option is available only if you have selected Rectangle or Flat Oval in the Shape box.

Orientation

Determines the orientation of the cross section. You can orient the cross section in a standard or skewed position, and you can specify the location of a cross section in the cableway. Orientation changes the local axis (U or V) of the cableway associated with the width axis of the offset cross section.

You cannot access the orientation if an end feature or nozzle is selected to position the offset. This action fixes the orientation of both ends of the transition.

Angle Lock

Locks or unlocks the Angle box.

Angle

Enter or select an angle for the current route segment. You can enter any value needed, provided it does not conflict with the defined specifications. If the Angle Lock is unlocked, this box dynamically displays the bend angle of the cableway as you route.

Length Lock

Locks or unlocks the Length box.

Length

Enter or select a length for the current route segment.

Offset

Displays an offset of the part surface from the working plane.

Lock Slope

Locks or unlocks the Slope box. This option is only available for duct banks.

Slope

Displays the current slope for the duct bank run. This option is only available for duct banks. Select Not Sloped to route with no slope. If you unlock the slope box, then the slope value is matched to the slope of the duct run being routed.

SHARED Tip You can change the units of measure for the slope using Tools > Options > Units of Measure.