--- title: Cable Path Tool [Mobile Apps] description: The System Surveyor Flex Cable Path feature gives users the ability to apply cable runs with multiple bends between devices (video surveillance, access control, IT, communications and more). --- [Skip to content](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/cable-path-tool-tablet#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/support-portal?hsLang=en) [![System-Surveyor-Logo-Horizontal-RGB-2](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/System-Surveyor-Logo-Horizontal-RGB-2.png?width=400&height=59&name=System-Surveyor-Logo-Horizontal-RGB-2.png)](https://systemsurveyor.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/support-portal) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Mobile Apps Editing](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/mobile-apps?hsLang=en#mobile-apps-editing) # Cable Path Tool \[Mobile Apps\] ## Use Cable Path and Flex Cable Path to house cable runs and associate with Elements on a Survey. **Jump To:**  - [Cable Path](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/cable-path-tool-tablet#cable-path) - [Flex Cable Path](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/cable-path-tool-tablet#flex-cable) - [Cable Path Toolbar Options](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/cable-path-tool-tablet#toolbar) **Cable Path** The Cable Path contains two 90° bends that can be adjusted left/right and up/down. - Tap on the **Infrastructure** tab. - Drag & drop the **Cable Path** icon onto your Survey. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160350-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160350-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520154816-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520154816-JPEG.jpeg) - Adjust the bends in the Cable Path by dragging and dropping the handles. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160413-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160413-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520154837-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520154837-JPEG.jpeg) - - Tapping outside of the Cable Path will reveal the **A Side** (represented by a circle) and the **Z Side** (represented by a square). ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160431-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160431-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520155846-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520155846-JPEG.jpeg) - - Each end of the Cable Path can be snapped onto **Element Icons** to connect them. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160449-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160449-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520155944-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520155944-JPEG.jpeg) **Flex Cable Path** The Flex Cable Path has the ability for users to create multiple bends between devices. - Tap on the **Infrastructure** tab. - Drag & Drop the **Flex Cable Path** icon onto your Survey. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160531-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160531-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160114-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160114-JPEG.jpeg) - Drag the blue square in the middle of the Flex Cable Path to create additional bends. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160546-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160546-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520171652-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520171652-JPEG.jpeg) - You can create multiple bends in the path to contour to the specs of your floor plan by manipulating the blue squares in the path. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160607-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160607-JPEG.jpeg)     ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160220-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160220-JPEG.jpeg) **Cable Path Toolbar Options** Upon placing a Cable Path or Flex Cable Path on your Survey, you will see the **Cable Path Toolbar** appear at the top of the screen. ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160622-JPEG.jpeg?width=496&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160622-JPEG.jpeg)  ![](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picsew_20260520160258-JPEG.jpeg?width=181&height=360&name=Picsew_20260520160258-JPEG.jpeg)    **From left to right:** - **Element Info** - Open the attributes & device specifications for your cables. - **Capture Photo** - Open the in-app camera to capture a photo and attach it to the cable path. - **Duplicate** – Easily duplicate the Cable Path to apply elsewhere on the Survey. - **Cable Path Color** - Change the Cable Path color on the Survey. - **Installation Status** – Quickly change the Installation Status for the Cable Path. - **Delete** - Remove the Cable Path from your Survey. - [The Basics](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Overview](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#overview) - [Settings](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#settings) - [Users](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#users) - [Site List](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#site-list) - [Site Dashboard](https://support.systemsurveyor.com/knowledge/the-basics?hsLang=en#site-dashboard) - 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