Add Cables and Objects to an Existing Cable Block Diagram - Intergraph Smart Instrumentation - Help

This procedure shows you how to add cables and items to an existing cable block diagram.

You must associate panels and other items with a symbol to display them on the CBD. For more information, see Associate a Symbol with an Item.

1. Open the CBD that you want to add items to. For further details, see View an Existing Cable Block Diagram.

2. In the Enhanced Report Utility, open the Domain Explorer by selecting Tools > Domain Explorer (F7).

3. From the Domain Explorer in the Enhanced Report Utility drag the objects you want to add to the drawing, and position them on the drawing.

4. Select to allow the software to automatically regenerate your drawing, and show any cables and there connections between the physically wired items.

   This applies to panels and cables that have already been associated together. For more information, see Associate a Cable with a Panel.

5. To make the connections between the items manually, do the following:

   1. Select any item on the drawing and select Edit > Activate Connection Mode .

   2. On the Domain Explorer select the cable you want to connect between two items.

   3. Move the cursor over the drawing to view the available, valid connect points of the items and cable category on your drawing.

   4. Select the connect point of the item you want the cable to connect 'From'.

   5. Select the connect point of the item you want the cable to connect 'To'.

6. Select another cable or select View > Refresh to view the drawing with the cable attached.