This procedure explains how to define routing paths for cables in batch mode. Batch cable routing is useful when you want to assign multiple cables belonging to the same segregation level to a routing path.
The software does not verify routing compatibility of cables with varying voltage levels; therefore you must make sure that your practices permit the cable combinations that you define for a given routing path. If required, you can use the Rule Manager to define criteria for the type of cables that you allow to belong to the same segregation level.
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In the Electrical Index, expand the folder hierarchy Wiring Equipment > Cables, and select the required folder (Power Cables, Control Cables, Grounding Cables, or Instrumentation Cables).
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In the list view pane, press CTRL while selecting the cables that you want to route.
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All the cables that you select must have the same segregation level and you must define the actual cable length (estimated length, design length, or routing length) for each cable that you add to the routing.
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When routing cables of more than one category, create a EDE view for the required cables and select from the view the cables that you want to route.
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Select Actions > Cables > Batch Route Cables.
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On the Batch Route Cables dialog, make sure that the Clear routing from selected cables check box is cleared.
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In the Cable routing group box, for the first segment, select the cableway and segment from the relevant lists.
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For each succeeding segment, select Add, and then select the cableway and segment from the relevant lists.
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For each cable that you want to assign to the routing path, select the check box beside the cable tag.
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To assign all of the displayed cables, select the Select all check box.
The new cable routing overwrites any existing values under Routing Path.
For a parallel cable assembly, when you define a cable routing for one of the cables,
the software automatically copies the routing to all of the cables in the assembly.