The Trench Router option displays the following dialog to allow you to define the parameters for the trench.

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Trench Settings

The trench settings section of the dialog allows you to define the parameters for the trench and save the configuration for future use.

Setting	Description
Configuration Name	Enter a name for the current trench configuration in the field and Save the settings to reuse throughout the project. Note: The software saves the configurations that you create in the location specified in the configuration variable named, ‘BRCM_USER_DEFINED_CONFIGS.’ By default this is set to the local user’s app data folder. See BRCM Configuration Variables for more information on this variable
Profile Data Settings	Define the physical parameters of the trench using the fields available: Name Base Height Base Width C over 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.

Support Settings

The Support Settings section has tabs for Support Left and Support Right, which provide settings for supports which are located on either side of a trench run.

Setting	Description
Horizontal spacing between supports	This defines how far apart the supports are placed along the length of the trench run. You can enter the value directly into the field, or use the arrows to increase/decrease the spacing.
Support Settings	These settings define the dimensions of the supports: Length Width Height Enter the value directly into the field, or use the arrows to increase/decrease the value. The changes made are displayed in the Support Preview pane and in the Trench Preview if the Place trench supports option is turned on.
Trench Supports Configuration	In this pane, you can define settings for the cable supports to be included when the trench is routed. For each support the following parameters can be defined: Offset (Vert): Defines the distance between the top of a support and the bottom of the support above it. Voltage Level: Select the voltage level for the cables which will be run on the support. Each support level can have a different voltage level if desired. Cable Laying Method: Select one of the predefined methods from the drop down list. Max Capacity: Select one of the predefined Max Capacity percentage options from the list. The list will contain all of the default percentages defined. This section has toolbar options (also available in right-click menu) to be used for the support records. They are described below.
Setup Grid	Displays the Setup Cable Supports Configuration dialog where you can define the number of supports and the spacing between supports.
Add	Adds a new support above the selected support in the trench support configuration section. Note: This option is also available by right-clicking in the Supports Configuration section.
Delete	Deletes the selected support record and its values. Note: This option is also available by right-clicking in the Supports Configuration section.
Cut	Cuts the selected row to the clipboard. The values of the cut row can be pasted into another row if desired. Note: This option is also available by right-clicking in the Supports Configuration section.
Copy	Copies the values in the selected row to the clipboard. These values can be pasted into a different row if desired. Note: This option is also available by right-clicking in the Supports Configuration section.
Paste	Pastes the values copied/cut to the clipboard to the selected row. Note: This option is also available by right-clicking in the Supports Configuration section.
Use Settings from Left Side (Support Right Tab Only)	This option is only available in the Support Right tab. As it states, it will use the values defined for the Left side supports for the Right side. When this option is enabled, the options defining the support configuration are disabled as shown:
Connect	When this icon is selected, you will be prompted to connect to an existing Trench run and continue from the end of that.
OK	Click OK to route the trench. You are prompted for a starting point to begin routing.
Cancel	Closes the dialog an cancels the command.