Assigning Cable Numbers

Command Line Shortcut: ' User Permissions Level: All Product Level: All Assigning Cable Numbers gives each cable a unique number to identify it with.

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Before You Start

You will need to decide how you are going to number your cables. You will also need to have your drawing saved and Sysnames assigned before assigning a Cable Number.

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Note: To modify your Cable Number Format, Click the Cable Number Format tab in your Project Databases folder in your Project Explorer.

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Cable Number Format Tab

Assigning a Cable Number

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1. With a cable drawn between 2 pieces of equipment, double click on the cable. Double Click Cable
2. After double clicking the cable, the Assign Cable Number Tool Box will open and automatically populate with the default data and the next available cable number based on your Cable Number Format. Assign Cable Number Tool Box
3. After you have checked or modified all the cable data, click OK. WireCAD will work for a moment and then update the cable in the drawing. Updated Cable Number