OpenPlant Modeler Help

Trench Property Manager

Lets you view or edit the properties of a selected trench component(s).select this icon then select the trench component(s).

Accessed from:
  • Raceway Systems Ribbon > Trench Tool Group

Click the icon and select a trench component to display the following dialog listing the properties of the selected component. This dialog is similar to the Trench Router dialog, however, this is for editing properties only and does not include any options to route trench components.

SettingDescription
Configuration Name Enter a name for the current trench configuration in the field and Save the settings to reuse throughout the project.
Profile Data Settings Define the physical parameters of the trench using the fields available:
  • Name
  • Base Height
  • Base Width
  • Cover Height
  • Cover Width
  • Interior Width
  • Wall Height
  • Wall Thickness
Has Cover This check box toggles whether a cover is included with the trench. If you enable this option, the cover will display in Preview section. (The cover is included in the image above.)
Place Trench Supports This check box toggles whether trench supports are placed with the trench. If you enable this option, the supports will display in the Trench Preview section as shown:
Automatically create cable routing lines through fittings When Enabled, this cable routing lines will be automatically routed through Trench fittings such as Tees, Elbows etc. When Disabled, you will need to manually route these cable lines when fittings are encountered.
Trench Preview Provides a preview image of the trench. As you click in any of the physical parameter fields to define it, the section is highlighted in the preview image. Toggling other options, such as Has Cover and Place Trench Supports, will also toggle the display of these options in the Preview.
Support Preview Provides a preview image of the support. As you define the Support settings, Length, Width and Height, the changes are reflected in the preview.

Make changes to the properties as necessary, then click OK to apply the changes. If you access this dialog for view purposes only, then click Cancel to close the dialog without saving any changes.

Key-in: RCMTRENCHEDIT