OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

How to wire Circuits

Circuits have to be wired before Labels can be created.

Note: It is necessary to always start wiring with the distribution panel.
The Cable Manage interface is used to connect cables in the wiring section.
  1. Select (Cable Manager) tool. Opens the Cable Manager dialog.


  2. Select Circuit from list on the left, click New ... in the Wiring section. Opens Cable Properties dialog.


  3. Select desired Cable Type, Dimension, Installation Type and Number of Cables, and click OK.


    Red "X" appear in the Cable Manager indicating that there are no symbols wired in this circuit yet.
  4. Click > Connect to start wiring.


    The Cable Manager disappears.

    In the drawing, start wiring by clicking on the distribution panel with Data Point. Then click on the symbols you want to wire. The order in which you select them sets the cable route.

  5. To stop the wiring process, right click anywhere in the drawing area. The Cable Manager dialog reappears, showing all information about the Circuit.