Cable Path Tool

The Cable Path tool estimates cable lengths to automate a bill of materials and provides details for installation and cable pulls.

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). 

Flex Cable Path Element allows for multiple bends to follow exact areas the the cable will run.

Cable Path Element allows for (2) bends for a more general application.

To apply Flex Cable Path:

  • Drag the Flex Cable Path Element on to the Survey
  • Connect the A-Side to the Element of choice
    • A-Side is represented by a circle
  • Drag the Z-Side to the Element of choice
    • Z-Side is respresented by a square
  • Click the blue square in the middle of the path and drag to desired location
  • New blue squares will appear representing options to apply new bends in the path
  • Under Functional Attributes tab add the cable type or types

Tip: In order to run an accurate Bill of Materials report, users must apply a cable type under the Functional attribute

To apply Cable Path:

  • Drag the Cable Path Element on to the Survey
  • Connect the A-Side to the Element of choice
    • A-Side is represented by a circle
  • Drag the Z-Side to the Element of choice
    • Z-Side is respresented by a square
  • Click on either blue circle in the center of the path and drag to desired location
  • Under Functional Attributes tab add the cable type

Watch this short video tutorial to learn more: