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Run some wires from the component(s) first. Let's say for example you have a
connector or component inserted vertically on the left side of the drawing.
You can use the Multiple Wire Bus tool to insert all the wires at once.
Extend the wires out from the connector far enough to allow fan-out source
markers to be inserted in the middle. If these wires are part of a cable,
create a wire type called Cable_Conductor and assign these wires to this
layer. Insert the fan-out markers in the middle of the wires and name as
you wish. These are basically source arrows. The wires to the right-hand
side of the markers will change to the MULTI_WIRE layer. This is correct.
Now draw a vertical line from the top wire end, extending past the bottom
wire end and followed by a right turn. Continue this turn for a few drawing
units. Use the Match Properties tool and select one of the wires that are
on the MULTI_WIRE layer. Now select all segments of the new wire and match
properties, so they are all on the MULTI_WIRE layer.
If the intention is to document that the individual wires are part of a
cable, then add a parent cable marker to the top-most horizontal wire, just
to the right of the fan-out source marker. Assign a MFG and CAT for the
cable if desired, along with color and a description. The cable tag is
automatic, based upon CBL and the line reference or rung number if you are
using ladders. Insert the child cable markers as well, assigning colors as
you go.
If this cable will continue on another sheet you will need a source
destination pair. But normal source and destination arrows need to be
attached to actual wires with wire numbers. They won't work for this.
Instead, insert a Stand-alone Cross-reference Source at the end of the
horizontal portion of the MULTI_WIRE. Give it a code, usually the CBL tag
or the cable function, like Motor 1 Cable for example.
Repeat the above procedure in reverse for the other end of the cable, using
a fan-in destination instead of fan-out source and a stand-alone
cross-reference destination instead of source.
I have attached an example of the above from my AutoCAD Electrical classroom
training course exercise for the use of fan-in/out.
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I've found the command for labelling the 'fanned' lines, but I can't figure
out how to actually draw them that way...
Doug McAlexander
Design Engineer/Consultant/Instructor/Mentor specializing in AutoCAD Electrical training and implementation support
Phone and Web-based Support Plans Available
Phone: (770) 841-8009
www.linkedin.com/in/doug-mcalexander-1a77623
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connector or component inserted vertically on the left side of the drawing.
You can use the Multiple Wire Bus tool to insert all the wires at once.
Extend the wires out from the connector far enough to allow fan-out source
markers to be inserted in the middle. If these wires are part of a cable,
create a wire type called Cable_Conductor and assign these wires to this
layer. Insert the fan-out markers in the middle of the wires and name as
you wish. These are basically source arrows. The wires to the right-hand
side of the markers will change to the MULTI_WIRE layer. This is correct.
Now draw a vertical line from the top wire end, extending past the bottom
wire end and followed by a right turn. Continue this turn for a few drawing
units. Use the Match Properties tool and select one of the wires that are
on the MULTI_WIRE layer. Now select all segments of the new wire and match
properties, so they are all on the MULTI_WIRE layer.
If the intention is to document that the individual wires are part of a
cable, then add a parent cable marker to the top-most horizontal wire, just
to the right of the fan-out source marker. Assign a MFG and CAT for the
cable if desired, along with color and a description. The cable tag is
automatic, based upon CBL and the line reference or rung number if you are
using ladders. Insert the child cable markers as well, assigning colors as
you go.
If this cable will continue on another sheet you will need a source
destination pair. But normal source and destination arrows need to be
attached to actual wires with wire numbers. They won't work for this.
Instead, insert a Stand-alone Cross-reference Source at the end of the
horizontal portion of the MULTI_WIRE. Give it a code, usually the CBL tag
or the cable function, like Motor 1 Cable for example.
Repeat the above procedure in reverse for the other end of the cable, using
a fan-in destination instead of fan-out source and a stand-alone
cross-reference destination instead of source.
I have attached an example of the above from my AutoCAD Electrical classroom
training course exercise for the use of fan-in/out.
I've found the command for labelling the 'fanned' lines, but I can't figure
out how to actually draw them that way...
Doug McAlexander
Design Engineer/Consultant/Instructor/Mentor specializing in AutoCAD Electrical training and implementation support
Phone and Web-based Support Plans Available
Phone: (770) 841-8009
www.linkedin.com/in/doug-mcalexander-1a77623
Please Accept as Solution if I helped you. Likes are also much appreciated.
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