This procedure explains how to set the segment fill calculation criterion for segment fill validation. Note that when using the NEC validation method, the Calculation criteria list is not available.
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In the Options Manager, set the segment fill validation to Conventional, for more details see Set the Method for Segment Fill Validation.
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In Smart Electrical, on the Electrical Index tree-view, expand the Wiring Equipment folder.
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Expand the Cableways folder and select the required cableway or create a new cableway and segments, for details see Create a Cableway and Segments.
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Right select a required segment, on the shortcut menu, select Common Properties.
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On the Cableway Segment Common Properties dialog, from the Calculation criteria list, select the required calculation criterion (Auto, Area, or Width).
Auto
Then selecting the Auto option, the calculation is preformed automatically according to the type of reference tray that you selected on the Reference Cableway Component Common Properties dialog.
Area
The software calculates the segment fill by area.
Width
The software calculates the segment fill by width.