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Before you start modeling, there are some relationships and concepts that you need to know.

To complete cable routing effectively, it is important to design raceways properly. Additionally, the recommendation is to organize raceway networks in a separate electrical system based on their purpose, while ensuring that they have correct signal type and connectivity.

Cableways

Cableways are logical objects used in the 3D model to reserve space for routing cables. The reserved space also allows interference checking along the route. That is, if any other object is in the same space, a clash results which can be resolved in the modeling phase.

Cableway Run

A cableway run is a connected series of features that normally have the same specification. All cableway features belong to a run. The cableway run features can generate cable tray parts based on the cableway run specifications. Similarly, the duct bank specifications can generate conduits in a concrete encasement.

Cableway Features

When you route a cableway, you place features as you go. These features define high-level design information that allows you to create your model to your requirements. As you route cableway, the software automatically selects specific parts based on the specification of the run. You may freely move features about at any time during the design process.

1 - End Features

2 - Along-Leg Feature (highlighted)

3 - Turn Features

4 - Straight Features

5 - Transition Feature

Cable Tray

A cable tray is an above ground raceway built from physical parts that supports routed cables.

Cable tray

Cable Tray Barriers

You can use barriers to divide a cable tray into lengthwise partitions. Each partition is treated as a separate cable tray, so that you can route cables of supported signal type.

Cable Tray Covers

Cable tray covers are optionally used to prevent the personnel from touching the cables and safeguard the cables and cable trays from damage in extreme climatic conditions. These are non-graphical objects visible only in the system hierarchy.

Conduits

Conduits are the hollow tubing used to house and protect cables. If you are routing duct banks, you can define the conduits to be drawn simultaneously with the encasement. If necessary, you can modify the conduit design later.

Conduit Runs

A conduit run is a connected series of features that usually have the same specification. A conduit run includes straight features; along-leg features such as branches, transitions, and reducers; turn features; and end features.

Conduit Features

All conduit features belong to a corresponding run. When you route a conduit run, you place conduit features as you go that define high-level design information. You can move the features at any time during the design process.

Conduit Features AGIF

Conduit Parts

Conduit parts are the physical components that compose a conduit feature. Part size and properties depend on the specification. The software selects the specific parts based on the specification of the run. You can select conduit parts from the catalog to place in your conduit network. Examples of conduit parts include couplings, unions, and tees.

Cabling

A cable is a bound or sheathed group of mutually insulated or bare conductors. When working with cables, the software lets you choose the specific cable type required.

Cable

A cable object represents cable connection between originating and terminating devices (such as electrical equipments, instruments, or piping components), the path routed through raceway objects in the model with compatible signal type. The cable length is calculated based on the routed path and spare length defined for both ends.

Cable run