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This procedure shows you how to create a new cable block diagram, add items, show already connected cables, and connect cables between the items. Using symbols supplied with the software, or symbols created in the Symbol Editor, you drag and drop items where you want to position them within the drawing. When you connect cables between the different items of equipment, the software checks that the connection point is valid, and makes the connection. If no connection point is available the software does not allow the cable to be connected.

 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. On the Domain Explorer, locate the Drawings folder.

  2. In the Drawings folder, locate the Cable Block Diagram folder.

  3. Right-click the Cable Block Diagram folder, and select New > Block Diagram.

  4. On the Document Properties (New) dialog, type a value for the Document number and Description fields.

  5. Select OK.

  6. In the Cable Block Diagram folder, right-click your new document, and select Reports > Generate Cable Diagram.

  7. At the prompt, select Yes to preview your drawing, a new blank drawing opens in the Enhanced Report Utility.

  8. In the Enhanced Report Utility, open the Domain Explorer by selecting Tools > Domain Explorer PPM All Outputs Graphic (F7).

  9. From the Domain Explorer in the Enhanced Report Utility drag the panels you require, and position them on the drawing.

    SHARED Tip The order that you drag the panels onto the drawing will define the sorting order that will be used in the generation process of the connection, for example; if you drag the DCS panel first, then the JB, and finally the device panel, the software will connect the DCS to the JB and then the JB to the device panel.

  10. Select PPM All Outputs Graphic 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.

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

  12. Select Edit > Activate Connection Mode PPM All Outputs Graphic.

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

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

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

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

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