Electrical

Reference Data Guide

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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Documentation Set ................................................................................................................................. 7
Documentation Comments ................................................................................................................... 10
What's New in Electrical Reference Data ............................................................................................. 10
Electrical Reference Data ......................................................................................................................... 11
Naming Rules........................................................................................................................................ 11
Naming Rules Reference Data ................................................................................................................. 15
Creating and Distributing Naming Rules ............................................................................................... 15
Naming Rules Sheet ............................................................................................................................. 16
Naming Rules Sheets ........................................................................................................................... 17
Electrical Reference Data Workflow ........................................................................................................ 19
Cableway Reference Data Common Tasks.......................................................................................... 19
Duct Bank Reference Data Common Tasks ......................................................................................... 20
Cable Tray Reference Data Common Tasks ........................................................................................ 20
Conduit Reference Data Common Tasks ............................................................................................. 21
Cable Reference Data Common Tasks ................................................................................................ 21
Electrical Symbols Common Tasks ...................................................................................................... 21
Cableway Reference Data ......................................................................................................................... 23
Cableway Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 23
Define Cableway Specifications ..................................................................................................... 23
Cableway Nominal Sizes ...................................................................................................................... 24
Define Cableway Nominal Sizes .................................................................................................... 24
Customize Cable Fill ............................................................................................................................. 25
Cable Fill Calculations .................................................................................................................... 26
Cable Fill Example.......................................................................................................................... 29
Cableway Bend Radius ......................................................................................................................... 33
Define Cableway Bend Radius....................................................................................................... 33
Cable Tray Reference Data ....................................................................................................................... 35
Cable Tray Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 35
Define Cable Tray Specifications ................................................................................................... 36
Cable Tray Parts ................................................................................................................................... 36
Cable Tray Barrier Parts ....................................................................................................................... 39
Cable Tray Sample Data for Variable Angle Bends.............................................................................. 41
Duct Bank Reference Data........................................................................................................................ 43
Duct Bank Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 43
Define Duct Bank Specifications .................................................................................................... 43
Cableway Nominal Sizes ...................................................................................................................... 44
Define Cableway Nominal Sizes .................................................................................................... 44

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Cableway Bend Radius ......................................................................................................................... 44
Define Cableway Bend Radius....................................................................................................... 45
Pullpit or Manhole Sample Data ........................................................................................................... 45
Conduit Reference Data ............................................................................................................................ 47
Conduit Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 47
Define Conduit Specifications ........................................................................................................ 47
Conduit Filter ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Define Conduit Filters ..................................................................................................................... 49
Conduit Commodity Material Control Data ........................................................................................... 49
Permissible Nominal Conduit Diameters Rule ...................................................................................... 52
Define Conduit Nominal Diameters ................................................................................................ 52
Default Conduit Commodity Selection Rule.......................................................................................... 52
Define the Conduit Default Commodity Selection Rule.................................................................. 53
Conduit Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Conduit Stock ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Cable Reference Data................................................................................................................................ 57
Cable Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 57
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 59

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Preface
This document is a reference data guide for the Intergraph SmartTM 3D Electrical task. The
purpose of this document is to describe the reference data delivered with the software for this task.
Reference data includes both catalog data and specification data. Catalog data includes the parts
that you place in the model, such as piping components and equipment. Specification data
includes the rules that govern how those parts are placed and connected.

Documentation Set
Intergraph SmartTM 3D documentation is available as Adobe PDF files. The content is the same as
the online Help. To access these PDF documents, click Help > Printable Guides in the software.
The documentation set is divided into four categories:
Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring, customizing, and
troubleshooting.
User's guides provide command reference and how-to information for working in each task.
Reference data guides define the reference data workbooks. Not all tasks have reference
data.
ISOGEN guides.

Administrative Guides
Intergraph SmartTM 3D Installation Guide - Provides instructions on installing and configuring the
software.
Project Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the databases, creating
permission groups, backing up and restoring project data, assigning access permissions to the
model, defining and managing locations for Global Workshare, and version upgrade.
Global Workshare Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the software and the databases to
work in a workshare environment.
Interference Checking Guide - Provides information on installing, configuring, and using the
interference detection service.
Integration Reference Guide - Provides information about installing, configuring, and using Smart
3D in an integrated environment.
Interpreting Human Piping Specifications - Provides information about how to interpret human
piping specifications so that you can create the corresponding piping specification in the software.
Export to PDMS - Provides information about how to export model data from Smart 3D to PDMS.
Specific guidelines relating to best practices and known limitations of the export functionality are
also included.
Point Cloud Reference - Provides information for referencing point cloud files provided by point
cloud vendors in Smart 3D.
Troubleshooting Reference Guide - Provides information on how to resolve errors that you might
encounter in the software by documenting troubleshooting tips, error messages, and To Do List
messages.
Plant Design System (PDS) Guide - Provides all information needed to use PDS with Smart 3D.
Topics include referencing active PDS projects in Smart 3D, exporting PDS data and importing
that data into Smart 3D, and converting PDS reference data to Smart 3D reference data.

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Preface
Intergraph SmartTM 3D Programmer's Guide - Provides information about custom commands,
naming rules, and symbol programming. If you install the Programming Resources, this document
is delivered to the [Product Folder]\Programming\Help folder.

User's Guides
Catalog User's Guide - Provides information about viewing, editing, and creating reference data
and select lists (codelists).
Common User's Guide - Provides information about defining workspaces, manipulating views,
and running reports.
Compartmentation User's Guide - Provides instruction for placing volume objects such as
compartments and zones in the model.
Electrical User's Guide - Provides information about routing electrical cable, cableway, cable tray,
and conduit.
Equipment and Furnishings User's Guide - Provides information about placing equipment.
Geometry Analysis and Repair User's Guide - Provides instructions for importing and exporting
model data, checking the data against a defined set of requirements, and repairing the data.
Grids User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating coordinate systems, elevation grid planes,
vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, radial planes, grid arcs, and grid lines.
Hangers and Supports User's Guide - Provides instructions on placing piping, duct, and cableway
supports in the model.
Hole Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing, reviewing, and approving
holes in a structure.
HVAC User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing HVAC duct.
Molded Forms User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing hull, bulkheads, major openings,
stiffeners, and other major structural components in the model.
Orthographic Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
orthographic drawings.
Piping Isometric Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing
piping isometric drawings.
Piping User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing pipe and placing valves, taps, and pipe
joints.
Planning User's Guide - Provides instructions about defining the assembly hierarchy (production
bill of material) by creating blocks and assemblies and by specifying the assembly sequence.
Reports User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing spreadsheet reports.
Space Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing space objects such as areas,
zones, interference volumes, and drawing volumes in the model.
Structural Analysis User's Guide - Provides instructions for defining loads, load cases, load
combinations, and the importing and exporting of analytical data.
Structural Detailing User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating, detailing, and maintaining
the structural members of a model.
Structural Manufacturing User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating and maintaining
manufacturing objects such as templates, jigs, and margins.
Structure User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing structural members, such as beams,
columns, slabs, openings, stairs, ladders, equipment foundations, and handrails.
Systems and Specifications User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating systems and
selecting the available specifications for each system type.

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Reference Data Guides
2D Symbols User's Guide - Provides command reference information and procedural instructions
for creating 2D symbols used to represent collars, clips, profiles, brackets, and other items.
2D Symbols Reference Data Guide - Provides information about the two-dimensional symbols
used in all tasks.
Compartmentation Reference Data Guide - Provides information about compartmentation
reference data.
Drawings and Reports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about reports reference data.
Electrical Reference Data Guide - Provides information about electrical cable, cableway, cable
tray, and conduit reference data.
Electrical 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the cable tray and conduit 3D
symbols that are available.
Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide - Provides information about equipment
reference data.
Equipment 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the equipment, equipment
component, design shapes, and design aides 3D symbols that are available.
Hangers and Supports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hangers and supports
reference data.
Hangers and Supports 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger and
support 3D symbols that are available.
Hangers and Supports SmartPart Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger
and support SmartPart symbols that are available.
Hole Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hole reference data.
HVAC Reference Data Guide - Provides information about HVAC reference data.
HVAC 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the HVAC 3D symbols that are
available.
Reference Data Guide - Provides instructions about the Bulkload utility, codelists, and the
reference data common to several disciplines.
Piping Reference Data Guide - Provides information about piping reference data including piping
specifications, piping specification rules, piping parts, and piping symbols.
Piping 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the piping 3D symbols that are
available.
Space Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about space management
reference data.
Structure Reference Data Guide - Provides information about structural reference data.
Structure 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the stair, ladder, footings, and
equipment foundation 3D symbols that are available.
Structural Reference Data Overview - Provides an overview of the marine mode structural
reference data library.

ISOGEN Guides
Symbol Keys Reference Guide - Provides information about the symbol keys for isometric
drawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.

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Documentation Comments
We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:
[email protected].
Documentation updates for supported software versions are available from eCustomer
https://crmweb.intergraph.com.

What's New in Electrical Reference Data

The following changes have been made to the Electrical reference data.
Version 2014 (10.0)
RungSpacing is included as a parameter under Cable Tray Specifications (on page 35). (P3
CP 218059)

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Electrical Reference Data

Before working with electrical reference data, you must be familiar with how the software handles
reference data in general. If you have not already done so, read and understand the following
important concepts and procedures described in the Reference Data Guide:
Custom attributes
Symbol creation
Codelists (also referred to as "select lists")
Naming rules
Bulkloading
For example, before you can define parts, you must understand how part data relates to data on
the custom interfaces sheet, and how that information relates to parameters defined when the part
symbol is created.

Electrical Workbooks
The electrical reference data is defined in several Microsoft Excel workbooks. The software
delivers these workbooks to the [Product Folder]\CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles folder. The
following table lists the delivered workbooks and gives a brief description of their content.
Workbook

Content

CableTray.xls

Defines cable tray classes and parts.

CableWay.xls

Defines cableway specifications and rules.

Cabling.xls

Defines cable classes and parts.

Conduit.xls

Defines conduit classes and parts.

Ductbank.xls

Defines specifications and rules for duct banks.

See Also
Cable Parts (on page 57)

Naming Rules
The software provides several options for naming the electrical objects that you create. These
naming rules are listed in the GenericNameRules.xls spreadsheet located in the [Product
Folder]\CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles folder: For more information on creating naming rules,
see the Reference Data Guide.

DefaultNameRule
Use this option to let the software name the electrical object.

User Defined
Use this option to define a custom name. You do not need to select this option explicitly. When you
enter text in the Name box, the value is automatically set in the Rule field.

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Cableway and Conduit Runs
The default naming rule for cableways and conduit runs is a combination of the parent
system name, the run type, the service level, if applicable, and a sequence number.
The following shows the naming rule format, as delivered:

The following samples show the implementation of the naming rule for a cableway and a conduit
run.

The sequence numbering for electrical runs is contiguous and unique within the system
containing the run. Users have no control over the sequence number.

Cable Tray Parts

The default naming rule for a cable tray part is RunName-TRAY-SequenceNumber where
RunName is the name of the parent run and TRAY is a hard-coded string.

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The following sample shows the implementation of the cable tray naming rule.

Cable
The default naming rule for a cable is CableRun-SequenceNumber where CableRun is a
hard-coded string.

The following sample shows the implementation of the cable naming rule.

See Also
Naming Rules Reference Data (on page 15)
Creating and Distributing Naming Rules (on page 15)
Naming Rules Sheets (on page 17)
Naming Rules Sheet (on page 16)

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Naming Rules Reference Data

Each task in the software that creates new parts in the model automatically generates a name for
the parts using defined rules.
The reference data for naming rules consists of a list of part classes and associated naming rules.
A Visual Basic application does the naming. You can use the same naming rule for more than one
part class. For more information about Visual Basic rules in the software, refer to the Intergraph
SmartTM 3D Programmer's Guide. This guide is available when you install the programming
resources. For more information about installation, see the "Install Additional Product Software"
section in the Intergraph SmartTM 3D Installation Guide.
You can customize the delivered naming rules or create new naming rules. For more information,
see Creating and Distributing Naming Rules (on page 15).
Naming rules are intended to generate a name for the Name property of objects. Naming
rules should not be used to set any other properties.
The software often includes new naming rules with each version. If you are migrating your
reference data from a previous version and want to use the new naming rules, you must add the
new naming rules to the GenericNamingRules.xls workbook and then bulk load.
You should not create weld naming rules or use labels that generate weld identifiers with spaces
in them. The WeldNumberLabel allows you to customize weld identifiers on isometric drawings.
This label should not, under any circumstances, result in the generation of an identifier with
spaces in it. Weld identifiers with spaces are not supported.

See Also
Naming Rules Sheets (on page 17)
Naming Rules Sheet (on page 16)

Creating and Distributing Naming Rules

The software makes it possible to create and customize the rules for naming. The process of
customizing naming rules is similar to the process for customizing the symbols. For more
information, see the "Visual Basic Symbols" section in the Symbols Reference Data Guide
available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
The main difference between distributing new symbols and distributing new naming rules is the
point at which the check for new naming rules is made. Each time the Catalog database is
modified through a bulkload operation, the software checks for new naming rules in the CAB files.
Just integrating the naming rule dll into a CAB file is insufficient, as clients do not look for it; a
bulkload operation that modifies the Catalog is required.
You can specify cab file information in the Solver Prog ID column on the Naming Rules
sheet in the GenericNamingRules.xls workbook. The Solver Prog ID must be in the following
format: <ProgID>|<CAB file location>. An example is Pipeline.UserPipeline|Pipeline.CAB, where
the Pipeline.CAB file is delivered in the \\<ComputerName>\Symbols folder.

See Also
Naming Rules Sheets (on page 17)
Naming Rules Sheet (on page 16)

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Naming Rules Sheet

The Naming Rules sheet defines rules for naming objects in the software.
Whenever you add new naming rules to the workbook, you must bulk load the workbook in
order for the new naming rules to appear in the software.
Type Name - Specifies the internal class names of objects. This name appears in the Catalog
hierarchy in the Naming Rules folder.
Name - Specifies the rule name. You can use the same naming rule for more than one object type.
Solver Prog ID - Provides the identifier for the Visual Basic program that controls the rule. For
more information about defining the VB programs for naming rules, see the Intergraph SmartTM 3D
Programmer's Guide.
The following table shows an example of the Naming Rules sheet.

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Naming Rules Sheets

The GenericNamingRules.xls workbook contains a list of internal class names and associated
naming rules.
Some sheets in the GenericNamingRules.xls workbook, such as the Legend sheet and the
Revision History sheet, are common to all the workbooks. For more information on common
sheets, see Describing the Common Sheets in the Workbooks.
The sheets that are unique to GenericNamingRules.xls are listed below.
Naming Rules - Specifies the naming rules for classes. For more information, see Naming Rules
Sheet (on page 16).

See Also
Naming Rules Reference Data (on page 15)

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Electrical Reference Data Workflow

The reference data for the Electrical task is divided into the following areas:
Defining cableway reference data, including specifications and rules.
Defining duct bank reference data, including specifications and rules.
Defining cable tray reference data, including specifications and parts.
Defining conduit reference data, including specifications, rules, and parts.
Defining cable reference data, including parts.
Defining electrical symbols for cable tray and conduit. For more information about symbols,
see the Electrical 3D Symbols Reference available from the Help > Printable Guides
command in the software.

See Also
Cableway Reference Data Common Tasks (on page 19)
Duct Bank Reference Data Common Tasks (on page 20)
Cable Tray Reference Data Common Tasks (on page 20)
Conduit Reference Data Common Tasks (on page 21)

Cableway Reference Data Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create and customize your own cableway reference
data.

Define Cableway Specifications

Your first step is to define the cableway specifications for your project. For more information, see
Define Cableway Specifications (on page 23).

Define Cableway Specification Rules

After defining the cableway specifications, you define the rules associated with the specifications.
For more information, see Define Cableway Nominal Sizes (on page 24) and Define Cableway
Bend Radius (on page 33).

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

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Duct Bank Reference Data Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create and customize your own duct bank reference
data.

Define Duct Bank Specifications

Your first step is to define the duct bank specifications for your project. For more information, see
Define Cableway Specifications (on page 23).

Define Duct Bank Specification Rules

After defining the duct bank specifications, you define the rules associated with the specifications.
For more information, see Define Cableway Nominal Sizes (on page 24) and Define Cableway
Bend Radius (on page 33).

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

Cable Tray Reference Data Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create and customize your own cable tray reference
data.

Define Cable Tray Specifications

Your first step is to define the cable tray specifications for your project. For more information, see
Define Cable Tray Specifications (on page 36).

Define Cable Tray Symbols

Almost all parts that you will place in the model are represented by a symbol. A symbol is a
graphical representation of the part. In addition to the symbols that are delivered with the software,
you can create your own custom symbols for placement in the model. For more information, see
Electrical Symbols Common Tasks (on page 21).

Define Cable Tray Parts

Parts are placed in the model. In addition to the parts that are delivered with the software, you can
add your own parts to the catalog for placement.

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

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Conduit Reference Data Common Tasks

By following these tasks in order, you can create and customize your own conduit reference data.

Define Conduit Specifications

Your first step is to define the conduit specifications for your project. For more information, see
Define Conduit Specifications (on page 47).

Define Conduit Specification Rules

After defining the conduit specifications, you define the rules associated with the specifications.
These rules involve filters, material control data, nominal diameters, and default commodity
selection rules. For more information about filters, see Define Conduit Filters (on page 49). For
more information about nominal diameters, see Define Conduit Nominal Diameters (on page 52),
and for more information about commodity selection rules, see Define the Conduit Default
Commodity Selection Rule (on page 53).

Define Conduit Parts

Parts are placed in the model. In addition to the parts that are delivered with the software, you can
add your own parts to the catalog for placement.

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

Cable Reference Data Common Tasks

You can create and customize your own cable reference data by adding your own cable parts.

Define Cable Parts

Parts are placed in the model. In addition to the parts that are delivered with the software, you can
add your own parts to the catalog for placement.

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

Electrical Symbols Common Tasks

You can create your own cable tray and conduit symbols. For more information on creating
symbols and about the symbols that are delivered with the software, refer to the Symbols
Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.

See Also
Electrical Reference Data Workflow (on page 19)

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Cableway Reference Data

The cableway reference data contains specifications and rules. Cableway does not include part
definitions in the reference data because cableway is a space reservation in the model and does
not have physical parts.

See Also
Cableway Specifications (on page 23)
Cableway Nominal Sizes (on page 24)

Cableway Specifications
The Cableway Spec sheet in the CableWay.xls workbook determines the specification that you
access when you route a new run of cableway or create cableway features such as transitions and
turns.
Default Bend Radius - Type the default for the throat radius width. Example values for bend radii
are 12in, 24in, and 36in.
Description - Type a phrase that describes the cableway specification. For example, you can
explain the purpose of this particular specification.
Tray Specification Type - Indicates if the specification applies to cable trays, cableways, or duct
banks. "1" represents Cableway, "2" represents Cable tray, and "3" represents Duct Bank. Valid
codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the TraySpecificationType sheet in the
Codelist Number column.
Manufacturer - Specify the manufacturer of the material in the reserved cableway space. This
property is used to track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specifies the material that will reside in the reserved cableway space.
Spec Name - Type the name to assign to the cableway specification.
Tray Type - Leave Undefined

See Also
Define Cableway Specifications (on page 23)

Define Cableway Specifications

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Open the CableWay.xls workbook.

Select the Cableway Spec sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the cableway specification.
Define the remaining properties for the specification.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook, and exit.

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8. Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each specification property that you can define, see Cableway
Specifications (on page 23).
The AllCodeLists.xls workbook contains codelist values that you need to define cableway
specifications.

Cableway Nominal Sizes

The Cableway Nominal Sizes sheet in the CableWay.xls workbook controls which cross
sections are available in the specifications. The sizes relate to the various types of cross sections,
including rectangular, round, and flat oval.
Spec Name - Identifies the cableway specification (CWS) for the cross section. An example is
Cws-0.
Section Name - Identifies the outfitting cross section (OCS). Examples are OCS-4X4, OCS-6X4,
and OCS-8X4. These cross section examples are defined in the Outfitting Cross Sections
sheet. If you include cross section names using this sheet, the names must be defined on this
sheet in AllCommon.xls.

See Also
Cableway Reference Data (on page 23)

Define Cableway Nominal Sizes

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Open the CableWay.xls workbook.

Select the CableWay Nominal Sizes sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the cableway specification.
In the Section Name column, type the cross section names that you want to define for the
specification.
6. Type A in the first column of the added rows.
7. Save the workbook and exit.
8. Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.
The cableway specification must be defined on the Cableway Spec sheet.

See Also
Cableway Reference Data (on page 23)

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Customize Cable Fill

The rules for determining the amount of cable that can be placed in a cable tray or conduit are
typically set by the owner; however, it is common in the U.S. to mandate that the fill amounts
conform to the guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in their
National Electric Code (NEC). Therefore, the delivered implementation is driven by NEC rules.
If you want to change these settings, the software delivers a Visual Basic Project (VBP) which can
be customized to define your own rules. This project is available under [Product Reference Data
Folder]\Programming\ExampleCode\Rules\cblFillCalculations folder of the delivered product. The
project contains two files: CableTrayType.bas and clsFillCalc.cls.

CableTrayType.bas
This file mainly contains data from the NEC Specification tables under article 392. These tables
specify the maximum allowed area for different sizes of cable trays. The file also contains a
method called GetAllowedArea which returns the maximum allowed area based on size from
these tables. This file only needs to be modified when table-based rules, similar to NEC, are
included.

clsFillCalc.cls
This file contains Implements IJDFillCalculations whose interface contains two important
methods for calculating the fill: Private Sub
IJDFillCalculations_GetConduitFillParams and Private Sub
IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams. These methods will be overwritten when you
customize them. The two method definitions follow:
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetConduitFillParams(ByVal
pDispConduitFeatObject As Object, ByVal pDispConduitGenPart As Object,
lNoCables As Long, dWireArea As Double, bTradeSize As String,
dTotalTraverseArea As Double, dAllowableTraverseArea As Double,
dPercentFull As Double, dAvailableTraverseArea As Double, bStatus As
String)
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams(ByVal
pDispCableWayFeatObject As Object, ByVal pDispCableWayGenPart As
Object, lNoCables As Long, dWireArea As Double, bTradeSize As String,
dTotalTraverseArea As Double, dAllowableTraverseArea As Double,
dPercentFull As Double, dAvailableTraverseArea As Double, bStatus As
String)
The most important arguments in these methods are pDispCableWayFeatObject and
dPercentFull. In addition, the cableway or conduit object from which we get the remaining
properties, pDispCableWayFeatObject, is included as well as dPercentFulla parameter
which returns the calculated fill.
The following arguments are return parameters which are used purely for reporting purposes:
dTotalTraverseArea
dAllowableTraverseArea
dAvailableTraverseArea
bStatus

General Workflow
The general workflow is as follows:

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Initialize the NEC tables.

Get the FillEfficiency for the feature.
Get the collection of cables in the feature.
Get the required properties for each cable in the feature.
Get the cableway part and get properties from that part.
Call the CalculateMaximumFill method to process the fill as per NEC.
Set the fill on dPercentFull and exit the function.

Cable Fill Calculations

This is the preferred means of customizing the rules, as you do not need to deal with the
implementation details of creating a new ActiveX COM component. Modifying any of the following
methods in clsFillCalc.cls will serve the purpose of customizing the rules. CableTrayType.bas
needs to be modified only when you have table-based rules similar to that of NEC.
Modify either of the following two fill methods in clsFillCalc.cls to customize the fill rules:
Fill Calculations for Cableway Features
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams
Fill Calculations for Conduit Features
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetConduitFillParams

Data for Determining Fill Percentage

Fill percentage is the area occupied by all of the cables, divided by the cable tray or conduit area.
The following data is required for calculating the fill percentage:
Properties of the cableway feature such as width, depth, and area.
Number of cables passing through the feature.
Properties of each cable passing through the feature such as radius, area, and bend radius.

Modifying the Existing Project

This is the preferred means of customizing the rules, as you do not need to deal with the
implementation details of creating a new ActiveX COM component. Modifying either of the
following methods in clsFillCalc.cls will serve the purpose of customizing the rules.
CableTrayType.bas needs to be modified only when you have table-based rules similar to that of
NEC. The following are the methods that need to be overwritten:
Fill Calculations for Cableway Features
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams
Fill Calculations for Conduit Features
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetConduitFillParams

Data Needed for Calculating Fill

In simple terms, Fill Percentage is nothing but the percentage of the area occupied by all the
cables in a feature in comparison to that of the area of the feature. The following data is primarily
required for calculating the fill:
Properties of the cableway feature like width, depth, and area.
Number of cables passing through the feature.
Properties of each cable passing through the feature like radius, area, and bend radius.
The means to get the above data is described below.

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Getting Properties of the Cableway Feature (Width, Depth, Area)
The cableway feature is passed in as an input parameter to the method. If you notice, the first
parameter coming in as input to IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams,
pDispCableWayFeatObject is a cableway feature type object.

Cableway Feature with Parts (Cable Trays)

The part that is associated with the feature object contains the width and depth properties, making
it necessary to get the part associated with the above feature in order obtain those properties.
You can use the below method to get the part from the passed in pDispCableWayFeatObject:
Private Function GetCablewayPartFromFeature(oCablewayfeature As Object)
As IJCableTrayPart
Const METHODNAME = "GetCablewayPartFromFeature"
On Error GoTo ErrHandler
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim

oCableWayFeat
oParent
oChild
oCableWayPart
oCableTrayPartObj
oCableway
oCbleTrayFeat
oCblwyPartCol
oCblwyRun
oTempPart
oCblPartObj

As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As

IJRtePathFeat
IJDesignParent
IJDesignChild
IJCableTrayPart
IJPartOcc
IJRteCableway
IJRtePathFeat
IJDObjectCollection
IJRtePathRun
IJDPart
Object

Set oCableWayFeat = oCablewayfeature

Set oCblwyRun = oCableWayFeat.GetPathRun
Set oCblwyPartCol = oCblwyRun.GetParts
For Each oCblPartObj In oCblwyPartCol
If TypeOf oCblPartObj Is IJPartOcc Then
Set oCableTrayPartObj = oCblPartObj
oCableTrayPartObj.GetPart oTempPart
Set GetCablewayPartFromFeature = oTempPart
Exit For
End If
Next oCblPartObj
Exit Function
ErrHandler:
Set m_oServerError = m_oServerErrors.AddFromErr(Err, "Failed
GetCablewayPartFromFeature ", METHODNAME, MODULE)
m_oServerError.Raise
End Function
For example, declare the part as:
Dim oCableWayPart as IJCableTrayPart
Set oCableWayPart = GetCablewayPartFromFeature(pDispCableWayFeatObject)
Now you have the part oCableWayPart.

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Getting the Properties from the Part
Now that you have the part from the cableway feature, accessing the properties from the part is
very simple. For example, m_intCableTray = oCableWayPart.TrayType.
dTempWidth = oCableWayPart.NominalWidth
dTempDepth = oCableWayPart.NominalDepth
The following is the complete list of properties that are available on the part:

Getting the Collection of Cables and their Properties from the Cableway Feature
Get the relationship interface from the cableway feature.
Set oIJDAssocRelation = pDispCableWayFeatObject
Get the collection of segments in relation to the Cableway feature.
Set oTargetObjCol =
oIJDAssocRelation.CollectionRelations(IID_IJRtePathFeat, "Segment")
m_intCableCount = oTargetObjCol.Count
lNoCables = m_intCableCount
Browse through each item and get the Cablerun object from it.
For nLoop = 1 To m_intCableCount
Set oSegmentPathFeat = Nothing
Set oCableRun = Nothing
Set OCablePart = Nothing
Set oSegmentPathFeat = oTargetObjCol.Item(nLoop)
Getting the Cablerun:
Set oCableRun = oSegmentPathFeat.GetPathRun
Accessing the properties on the IJRteCableRun interface:
m_intSignalType = oCableRun.SignalType
Some of the properties are available on the cable part. Getting the cable part from the Cablerun:
Set OCablePart = oCableRun.GetSpecificCablePart
End loop

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Next nLoop
The following is a list of properties that are available on the interface IJRteCableRun:

The following is a list of properties that are available on the interface IJCablePart:

Creating the New Project

Apart from modifying the existing project, you can create a new ActiveX .dll project and implement
the rules, but under the following guidelines:
Make sure the project has the same ProgID cblFillCalculations.clsFillCalcs.
Make sure that the .vbp contains all the references as in cblFillCalculations.vbp.
Make sure the class clsFillCals implements the interfaces:
IJDFillCalculations
IJRteCARRealTimeFill

Cable Fill Example

To modify cableway fill, modify the method IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams.

Sample Rule
For all cableways having a nominal width of less than 18 inches, calculate the fill with respect to
the cross-sectional width.

Data Needed
To solve such calculations, you need the following information:
Nominal width from the cableway feature.
Cross-sectional width from the cableway feature.
Collection of cables passing through the feature.
Diameter of the cables passing through the feature.
Sum of the diameters of all the cables passing through the feature.
Fill calculation = sum of diameters of cables / cross-sectional width.
Returns the fill calculated.

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Modify IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams
The code is written as follows:
Private Sub IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams(ByVal
pDispCableWayFeatObject As Object,
ByVal pDispCableWayGenPart As Object, lNoCables As Long, dWireArea As
Double, bTradeSize As String,
dTotalTraverseArea As Double, dAllowableTraverseArea As Double,
dPercentFull As Double,
dAvailableTraverseArea As Double, bStatus As String)
Const METHOD = "IJDFillCalculations_GetCwayFillParams"
On Error GoTo ErrorHandler
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim

oCableWayFeat
oParent
oChild
oCableWayPart
oCableTrayPartObj

As
As
As
As
As

IJRteCablewayPathFeat
IJDesignParent
IJDesignChild
IJCableTrayPart
IJPartOcc

Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim

oIJDAssocRelation
oTargetObjCol
nLoop
oSegmentPathFeat
oCableRun
OCablePart

As
As
As
As
As
As

IJDAssocRelation
IJDTargetObjectCol
Integer
IJRtePathFeat
IJRteCableRun
IJCablePart

Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim

oCableway
oCbleTrayFeat
oCblwyPartCol
oCblwyRun
oTempPart
oCblPartObj
dTempWidth
dTempDepth
dblAvailArea
strFillStatus

As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As

IJRteCableway
IJRtePathFeat
IJDObjectCollection
IJRtePathRun
IJDPart
Object
Double
Double
Double
String

'Get the input cableway feature variable pDispCableWayFeatObject.

'Get IJRtePathFeat interface from the object.
Set oCbleTrayFeat = pDispCableWayFeatObject
'Get the cableway run from the IJRtePathFeat.
Set oCblwyRun = oCbleTrayFeat.GetPathRun
'Pass the run to the method to get the fillefficiency defined for the run.
m_dblCableTrayFillEff = GetFillEfficiencyFromFeature(oCblwyRun)
'Get collection of cables inside the feature.
Set oIJDAssocRelation = pDispCableWayFeatObject
'Get the collection of segments in relation with the Cabletray.
Set oTargetObjCol =
oIJDAssocRelation.CollectionRelations(IID_IJRtePathFeat, "Segment")
'Get count of cables.
lNoCables = oTargetObjCol.Count

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Dim dSumofCableDia As Double
dSumofCableDia = 0#
For nLoop = 1 To lNoCables
Set oSegmentPathFeat = Nothing
Set oCableRun = Nothing
Set OCablePart = Nothing
Set oSegmentPathFeat = oTargetObjCol.Item(nLoop)
Set oCableRun = oSegmentPathFeat.GetPathRun
m_intSignalType = oCableRun.SignalType
Set OCablePart = oCableRun.GetSpecificCablePart
If Not OCablePart Is Nothing Then
dSumofCableDia = OCablePart.CableDiameter
End If
Next nLoop
Set oCableWayPart =
GetCablewayPartFromFeature(pDispCableWayFeatObject)
'The method GetCablewayPartFromFeature is declared below.
'Check if we found a part; if not, this must be a cableway with no part.
If Not oCableWayPart Is Nothing Then
Dim dNominalWidth As Double
'Get the nominalWidth.
dNominalWidth = oCableWayPart.NominalDepth
'The default units will be meters, so need to convert the meters to inches
as we need to compare the distance in inches
dNominalWidth = m_UOM.ConvertDbuToUnit(UNIT_DISTANCE,
dNominalWidth, DISTANCE_INCH)
If dNominalWidth < 18 Then
'Need to get the crossectional width from the cableway feature
Dim oRteCrossSectOcc
As IJRteCrossSectOccur
Dim dCWWidth
As Double
Dim dCWDepth
As Double
Dim dCWRad
As Double
Dim eShape
As CrossSectionShapeTypes
'Get the cross section occurrence
Set oRteCrossSectOcc = pDispCableWayFeatObject
'Get the cross section parameters of the current run
oRteCrossSectOcc.GetParameters eShape, dCWWidth, dCWDepth,
dCWRad
'The most important thing to remember is to set the fill value to
dPercentFull because this is the variable where the data will be persisted.
dPercentFull = dSumofCableDia / (dCWWidth *
m_dblCableTrayFillEff)
End If
End If
Exit Sub
ErrorHandler:
Set m_oServerError = m_oServerErrors.AddFromErr(Err, "Error
processing ", METHOD, MODULE)
m_oServerError.Raise
End Sub
Private method to get the cableway part from the cableway feature:

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Private Function GetCablewayPartFromFeature(oCablewayfeature As Object)
As IJCableTrayPart
Const METHODNAME = "GetCablewayPartFromFeature"
On Error GoTo ErrHandler
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim
Dim

oCableWayFeat
oParent
oChild
oCableWayPart
oCableTrayPartObj
oCableway
oCbleTrayFeat
oCblwyPartCol
oCblwyRun
oTempPart
oCblPartObj

As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As
As

IJRtePathFeat
IJDesignParent
IJDesignChild
IJCableTrayPart
IJPartOcc
IJRteCableway
IJRtePathFeat
IJDObjectCollection
IJRtePathRun
IJDPart
Object

Set oCableWayFeat = oCablewayfeature

Set oCblwyRun = oCableWayFeat.GetPathRun
Set oCblwyPartCol = oCblwyRun.GetParts
For Each oCblPartObj In oCblwyPartCol
If TypeOf oCblPartObj Is IJPartOcc Then
Set oCableTrayPartObj = oCblPartObj
oCableTrayPartObj.GetPart oTempPart
Set GetCablewayPartFromFeature = oTempPart
Exit For
End If
Next oCblPartObj
Exit Function
ErrHandler:
Set m_oServerError = m_oServerErrors.AddFromErr(Err, "Failed
GetCablewayPartFromFeature ", METHODNAME, MODULE)
m_oServerError.Raise
End Function

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Do not to modify or remove any of the variable declarations in the project. Additional data
types can be added as per your requirement.
If you are looking for any specific property, try searching for it in the Object Browser (F2) to find
out on which interface it is available. Try searching for that interface in the existing
implementation to see how it can be obtained.
Always remember to set the calculated Fill value to the variable dPercentFull.
If you are generating a report for the Fill Calculations, then remember to return the values for
dTotalTraverseArea, dAllowableTraverseArea, dAvailableTraverseArea, and
bStatus. Go through the existing implementation on how we can calculate them.

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Cableway Bend Radius

The Cableway Bend Radius sheet in the CableWay.xls workbook determines the cableway
bend radii that are available for each specification.
Bend Radius - Assign the measurement that corresponds to the cableway that you are routing.
Examples are 100mm, 200mm, and 300mm.
Spec Name - Type the name assigned to the cableway specification. An example is Cws- 0.

See Also
Define Cableway Bend Radius (on page 33)

Define Cableway Bend Radius

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Open the CableWay.xls workbook.

Select the CableWay Bend Radius sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type the cableway specification to which to assign bend radii.
In the Bend Radius column, type the bend radii that you want to associate with the
specification.
6. Type A in the first column of the added rows.
7. Save the workbook and exit.
8. Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each column, see Cableway Bend Radius (on page 33).
The cableway specification must be defined on the Cableway Spec sheet.

See Also
Cableway Reference Data (on page 23)

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Cable Tray Reference Data

Cable tray reference data contains specifications and cable tray parts.

See Also
Cable Tray Specifications (on page 35)

Cable Tray Specifications

The Cable Tray Spec sheet in the CableTray.xls workbook determines the specification that you
access when you route a new run of cable tray, select an existing run of cable tray, or create cable
tray features and parts. The five cable tray specifications which determine the specification that
you access include Manufacturer, Material, TrayType, RungSpacing, and
LoadSpanClassification.
Default Bend Radius - Type the default throat radius width. Example values for bend radii are
12in, 24in, and 36in.
Description - Type a phrase that describes the cable tray specification. For example, you can
explain the purpose of this particular specification.
Fitting to Fitting Connection Part #X Component Type - Select the component type for the
fitting to fitting connection part.
Fitting to Fitting Connection Part #X Quantity - Enter the number of parts required.
Load Span Classification - Specify the load span classification. This load span is based on
requirements in Section 3.2 of the NEMA Standard VE 1-1991. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Load Span Classification sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Manufacturer - Specify the manufacturer of the cable tray component. This property is used to
track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specify the material of the cable tray component. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Cable Tray Materials sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Preferred Connection Gap - Enter the preferred gap between the straight cable trays after they
have been split.
Rung Spacing -Type the measurement for the distance of spacing between rungs. For example,
6in, 9in, 12in, and 18in.
Spec Name - Type the name to assign to the cable tray specification.
Tray Specification Type - Indicates if the specification applies to cable trays, cableways, or duct
banks. "1" represents Cableway, "2" represents Cable Tray, and "3" represents Duct Bank. Valid
codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Tray Specification Type sheet in the
Codelist Number column.
Tray to Fitting Connection Part #X Component Type - Select the component type for the tray
to fitting connection part.
Tray to Fitting Connection Part #X Quantity - Enter the number of parts required.
Tray to Tray Connection Part #X Component Type - Select the component type for the tray to
tray connection part.

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Tray to Tray Connection Part #X Quantity - Enter the number of parts required.
Tray Length - Enter the tray length. This tray length is used when splitting cable trays.
Tray Type - Specify the type of cable tray, such as ladder. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Cable Tray Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Use the following attributes as inputs when querying the electrical parts catalog:
component type, nominal sizes, manufacturer, material, tray type, load span classification and
optionally default bend radius.

See Also
Cable Tray Reference Data (on page 35)

Define Cable Tray Specifications

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Open the CableTray.xls workbook.

Select the Cable Tray Spec sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the cableway specification.
Define the remaining properties for the specification.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook, and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each specification property that you can define, see Cable Tray
Specifications (on page 35).
The AllCodeLists.xls workbook contains codelist values that you need to define cable tray
specifications.

Cable Tray Parts

The CableTray.xls workbook defines all of the cable tray parts that are available in the catalog.
Almost all cable tray parts are represented by symbols. You can find which symbol is used for a
particular delivered part by looking in the Symbol Definition column (usually cell C4) of the part
sheet. For example, if you look at the CT90H Bend sheet, you will see that
SP3D90HCableTray.C90HCableTray is the symbol definition. Symbols are named after the text
that precedes the period. In this example, the part uses symbol SP3D90HCableTray. For more
information about symbols, see the Symbols Reference Data Guide available from the Help >
Printable Guides command in the software.
Cable tray symbols can be defined in terms of different dimensions. In some cases, a
manufacturer specifies the geometry based on face-to-face dimensions, while in other cases, a
manufacturer specifies the geometry based on face-to-center dimensions.
When defining cable tray parts, remember that there are three sets of dimensions: nominal,
actual, and load.
Cable tray parts are commonly called, or referred to, by their nominal width and nominal depth
dimensions.

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The actual width and actual depth dimensions are the real world dimensions of the cable tray
partif you used a measuring tape to measure the part.
The load width and load depth dimensions are the "inside" dimensions available in the cable
tray part for the placement of cables. The software uses the load width and load depth
dimensions when calculating allowable fill area. In the delivered parts, the load width and load
depth are set equal to the nominal width and nominal depth. However, you can edit the load
width and load depth dimensions if needed.

Below is a complete listing of all the properties, both common and unique, that you will see on a
part sheet.

Common Properties
These properties appear for all part classes. The properties are listed here in the order that they
appear, from left to right, on the part sheet.
Part Number - Type the unique identification for the part as found in the catalog data.
Part Description - Type a description for the part.
Manufacturer - Enter the code that represents the manufacturer of the part. This property is used
to track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook
on the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specify the material of the part. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Materials sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Tray Type - Specify the type of cable tray, such as ladder. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Cable Tray Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Component Type - Specify the type of component. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Component Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.

Unique Properties
Unique properties appear only for certain classes. The properties are listed here in alphabetical
order.
Actual Depth[port number] - Enter the actual depth of the cable tray at the port. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter an actual depth for each port.
Actual Width[port number] - Enter the actual width of the cable tray at the port. Include the units,
such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can enter an
actual width for each port.

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Bend Angle - Enter the bend angle for the part. Include the units, such as Deg for degrees.
Bend Radius - Enter the bend radius for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm
for millimeters.
Dry CogX - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogY - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogZ - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is empty.
Dry Weight - Type the total dry weight for the part.
Face to Tangent - Enter the face to tangent dimension of the part. Include the units, such as in for
inches or mm for millimeters.
Insertion Depth - Enter the insertion depth. This value is the distance between the end of the
cable tray part and the location of the cable port. Only positive values are allowed. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Length - Specify the length of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for
millimeters.
Load Depth[port number] - Enter the load depth of the cable tray part at the port. This is the
depth available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Depth value, but can
be smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can
have multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal depth for each port.
Load Width[port number] - Enter the load width of the cable tray part at the port. This is the width
available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Width value, but can be
smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have
multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal width for each port.
Load Span Classification - Enter the code that represents the classification of load span based
on National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Load Span Classification sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Mirror Behavior Option - Specify the mirror behavior for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Mirror Behavior Option sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Nominal Depth - Enter the nominal depth of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Depth[port number] - Enter the nominal depth of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal depth for each port.
Nominal Width - Enter the nominal width of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Width[port number] - Enter the nominal width of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal width for each port.
Reducing Size - Enter the reducing size dimension of the part. Include the units, such as in for
inches or mm for millimeters.
Replacement Part Number - Type the part number for replacements of the part.
Rung Spacing - Specify the rung spacing for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Symbol Definition - Type the symbol definition for the part. For more information about symbols,
see the Symbols Reference Data Guide.
Tangent Length - Enter the tangent length for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.

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See Also
Cable Tray Reference Data (on page 35)

Cable Tray Barrier Parts

The Cable Tray Barrier Parts.xls workbook in the [Product
Directory]\CatalogData\Bulkload\SampleDataFiles folder defines all of the cable tray barrier parts
that are available in the catalog.
Almost all cable tray barrier parts are represented by symbols. You can find which symbol is used
for a particular delivered part by looking in the Symbol Definition column (usually cell C4) of the
part sheet. Symbols are named after the text that precedes the period. For more information about
symbols, see the Symbols Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides
command in the software.
Below is a complete listing of all the properties, both common and unique, that you will see on a
part sheet.

Common Properties
These properties appear for all part classes. The properties are listed here in the order that they
appear, from left to right, on the part sheet.
Part Number - Type the unique identification for the part as found in the catalog data.
Part Description - Type a description for the part.
Manufacturer - Enter the code that represents the manufacturer of the part. This property is used
to track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook
on the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specify the material of the part. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Materials sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Tray Type - Specify the type of cable tray, such as ladder. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Cable Tray Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Component Type - Specify the type of component. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Component Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.

Unique Properties
Unique properties appear only for certain classes. The properties are listed here in alphabetical
order.
Actual Depth[port number] - Enter the actual depth of the cable tray at the port. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter an actual depth for each port.
Actual Width[port number] - Enter the actual width of the cable tray at the port. Include the units,
such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can enter an
actual width for each port.
Barrier Thickness - Enter the thickness for the barrier part.
Bend Angle - Enter the bend angle for the part. Include the units, such as Deg for degrees.
Bend Radius - Enter the bend radius for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm
for millimeters.
Dry CogX - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogY - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogZ - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is empty.

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Dry Weight - Type the total dry weight for the part.
Insertion Depth - Enter the insertion depth. This value is the distance between the end of the
cable tray part and the location of the cable port. Only positive values are allowed. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Length - Specify the length of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for
millimeters.
Load Depth[port number] - Enter the load depth of the cable tray part at the port. This is the
depth available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Depth value, but can
be smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can
have multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal depth for each port.
Load Width[port number] - Enter the load width of the cable tray part at the port. This is the width
available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Width value, but can be
smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have
multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal width for each port.
Load Span Classification - Enter the code that represents the classification of load span based
on National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Load Span Classification sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Mirror Behavior Option - Specify the mirror behavior for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Mirror Behavior Option sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Nominal Depth - Enter the nominal depth of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Depth[port number] - Enter the nominal depth of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal depth for each port.
Nominal Width - Enter the nominal width of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Width[port number] - Enter the nominal width of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal width for each port.
Part Data Basis - Enter an appropriate codelist number from the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the CableTrayPartDataBasis sheet.
Replacement Part Number - Type the part number for replacements of the part.
Rung Spacing - Specify the rung spacing for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Symbol Definition - Type the symbol definition for the part. For more information about symbols,
see the Symbols Reference Data Guide.
Tangent Length - Enter the tangent length for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.

See Also
Cable Tray Reference Data (on page 35)

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Cable Tray Sample Data for Variable Angle Bends

The Cable Tray Sample Data for Variable Angle Bends.xls workbook in the [Product
Directory]\CatalogData\Bulkload\SampleDataFiles folder defines a variety of cable tray angle
bends that are available in the catalog.
Cable tray angle bends are represented by symbols. You can find which symbol is used for a
particular delivered part by looking in the Symbol Definition column (usually cell C4) of the part
sheet. Symbols are named after the text that precedes the period. For more information about
symbols, see the Symbols Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides
command in the software.
Below is a complete listing of all the properties, both common and unique, that you will see on a
part sheet.

Common Properties
These properties appear for all part classes. The properties are listed here in the order that they
appear, from left to right, on the part sheet.
Part Number - Type the unique identification for the part as found in the catalog data.
Part Description - Type a description for the part.
Manufacturer - Enter the code that represents the manufacturer of the part. This property is used
to track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook
on the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specify the material of the part. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Materials sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Tray Type - Specify the type of cable tray, such as ladder. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Cable Tray Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Component Type - Specify the type of component. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Cable Tray Component Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.

Unique Properties
Unique properties appear only for certain classes. The properties are listed here in alphabetical
order.
Actual Depth[port number] - Enter the actual depth of the cable tray at the port. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter an actual depth for each port.
Actual Width[port number] - Enter the actual width of the cable tray at the port. Include the units,
such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can enter an
actual width for each port.
Barrier Thickness - Enter the thickness for the barrier part.
Bend Angle - Enter the bend angle for the part. Include the units, such as Deg for degrees.
Bend Radius - Enter the bend radius for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm
for millimeters.
Dry CogX - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogY - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogZ - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is empty.
Dry Weight - Type the total dry weight for the part.

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Insertion Depth - Enter the insertion depth. This value is the distance between the end of the
cable tray part and the location of the cable port. Only positive values are allowed. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Length - Specify the length of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for
millimeters.
Load Depth[port number] - Enter the load depth of the cable tray part at the port. This is the
depth available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Depth value, but can
be smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can
have multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal depth for each port.
Load Width[port number] - Enter the load width of the cable tray part at the port. This is the width
available for cables in the tray. Usually this is the same as the Nominal Width value, but can be
smaller if required. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have
multiple ports, and you can enter a nominal width for each port.
Load Span Classification - Enter the code that represents the classification of load span based
on National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Load Span Classification sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Mirror Behavior Option - Specify the mirror behavior for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Mirror Behavior Option sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Nominal Depth - Enter the nominal depth of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Depth[port number] - Enter the nominal depth of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal depth for each port.
Nominal Width - Enter the nominal width of the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Nominal Width[port number] - Enter the nominal width of the cable tray part at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal width for each port.
Part Data Basis - Enter an appropriate codelist number from the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Cable Tray Part Data Basis sheet.
Reducing Size - Enter the reducing size dimension of the part. Include the units, such as in for
inches or mm for millimeters.
Replacement Part Number - Type the part number for replacements of the part.
Rung Spacing - Specify the rung spacing for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.
Symbol Definition - Type the symbol definition for the part. For more information about symbols,
see the Symbols Reference Data Guide.
Tangent Length - Enter the tangent length for the part. Include the units, such as in for inches or
mm for millimeters.

See Also
Cable Tray Reference Data (on page 35)

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Duct Bank Reference Data

The duct bank reference data contains specifications and rules.

Duct Bank Specifications

The Cableway Spec sheet in the DuctBank.xls workbook determines the specification that you
access when you route a new run of duct bank or create cableway features such as transitions
and turns.
Default Bend Radius - Type the default for the throat radius width. Example values for bend radii
are 12in, 24in, and 36in.
Description - Type a phrase that describes the data bank specification. For example, you can
explain the purpose of this particular specification.
Tray Specification Type - Indicates if the specification applies to cable trays, cableways, or duct
banks.
Manufacturer - Specify the manufacturer of the material in the reserved cableway space. This
property is used to track the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material - Specifies the material that will reside in the data bank space.
Spec Name - Type the name to assign to the duct bank specification.

See Also
Define Duct Bank Specifications (on page 43)

Define Duct Bank Specifications

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Open the Ductbank.xls workbook.

Select the Cableway Spec sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the duct bank specification.
Define the remaining properties for the specification.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each specification property that you can define, see Duct Bank
Specifications (on page 43).
The AllCodeLists.xls workbook contains codelist values that you need to define cableway
specifications.

See Also
Duct Bank Specifications (on page 43)

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Cableway Nominal Sizes

The Cableway Nominal Sizes sheet in the Ductbank.xls workbook controls which cross
sections are available in the specifications. The sizes relate to the rectangular cross sections.
SpecName - Identifies the duct bank specification for the cross section; that is, DBS-0.
SectionName - Identifies the outfitting cross section (OCS). Examples are OCS-4X4, OCS-6X4,
and OCS-6x6. These cross section examples are defined in the OutfittingCrossSections sheet. If
you include cross section names using this sheet, the names must be defined on this sheet in
AllCommon.xls.

See Also
Define Cableway Nominal Sizes (on page 44)

Define Cableway Nominal Sizes

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Open the Ductbank.xls workbook.

Select the CableWayNominalSizes sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the cableway specification.
In the Section Name column, type the cross section names that you want to define for the
specification.
6. Type A in the first column of the added rows.
7. Save the workbook and exit.
8. Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.
The cableway specification must be defined on the Cableway Spec sheet.

See Also
Define Cableway Nominal Sizes (on page 24)

Cableway Bend Radius

The Bend Radius Cableway Bend Radius sheet in the Ductbank.xls workbook determines the
duct bank bend radii that are available for each specification.
BendRadius - Assign the measurement that corresponds to the duct bank that you are routing.
Examples are 100mm, 200mm, and 300mm.
SpecName - Type the name assigned to the duct bank specification. An example is DBS- 0.

See Also
Define Cableway Bend Radius (on page 33)

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Define Cableway Bend Radius

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Open the Ductbank.xls workbook.

Select the CableWayBendRadius sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type the duct bank specification to which to assign bend radii.
In the Bend Radius column, type the bend radii that you want to associate with the
specification.
6. Type A in the first column of the added rows.
7. Save the workbook and exit.
8. Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each column, see Cableway Bend Radius (on page 44).
The cableway specification must be defined on the Cableway Spec sheet.

See Also
Cableway Bend Radius (on page 44)

Pullpit or Manhole Sample Data

The Pullpit or Manhole Sample Data.xls workbook in the [Product
folder]\CatalogData\Bulkload\SampleDataFiles folder defines pullpit or manhole parts available in
the catalog.
Definition - Type the symbol definition ProgID for the equipment. It is the ProgID of the class in
that VB symbol project, where you define the different CAD members for that equipment symbol.
Dry CogX - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogY - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is empty.
Dry CogZ - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is empty.
Dry Weight - Type the total dry weight for the part.
Mirror Behavior Option - Specify the mirror behavior for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Mirror Behavior Option sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Name - Type a name for the part.
Part Description - Type a description for the part.
ProcessEqTypes2 - Type an appropriate EquipmentTypes2 codelist number from the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the EquipmentTypes sheet.
Replacement Part Number - Type the part number for replacements of the part.
Symbol Definition - Type the symbol definition for the part. For more information about symbols,
see the Symbols Reference Data Guide.
Water Weight - Enter the water weight of the part. Be sure to specify the units when entering this
value.
The following nine properties are custom attributes and are used in the Pull box part class.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHeight - Enter the height of the pull box part.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxLength - Enter the length of the pull box part.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxThickness - Enter the thickness of the pull box part.

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IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxWidth - Enter the width of the pull box part.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHole[port number]Height - Enter the height of the pull box
at the port. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple
ports, and you can enter a height for each port.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHole[port number]Offset - Enter the vertical offset for that
port.
nIJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHole[port number]ThruEnd - Enter 1 (True) to open the
box opening at the end, or 0 (False) to close the box opening at the end.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHole[port number]ThruStart - Enter 1 (True) to open the
box opening at the start, or 0 (False) to close the box opening at the start.
IJUAPullBoxDimensions::PullBoxHole[port number]Width - Enter the width of the pull box at
the port. Include the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple
ports, and you can enter a width for each port.
The following four properties are custom attributes and are used in the Nozzle part class.
Nozzle[port number]:NominalWidth - Enter the nominal width of the nozzle at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal width for each port.
Nozzle[port number]:NominalDepth - Enter the nominal depth of the nozzle at the port. Include
the units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter a nominal depth for each port.
Nozzle[port number]:ActualWidth - Enter the actual width of the nozzle at the port. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter an actual width for each port.
Nozzle[port number]:ActualDepth - Enter the actual depth of the nozzle at the port. Include the
units, such as in for inches or mm for millimeters. A part can have multiple ports, and you can
enter an actual depth for each port.

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Conduit Reference Data

Conduit reference data contains specifications, rules, and conduit parts.

See Also
Conduit Specifications (on page 47)
Conduit Filter (on page 48)

Conduit Specifications
The Conduit Spec sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook determines the specification that you
access when you route a new run of conduit or select an existing run of conduit.
Material - Specifies the material that composes the conduit. For example, you can type Steel.
Service - Specifies the service type of the conduit. For example, you can type Conduit Spec CS0
Service.
Spec Name - Type the name to assign to the conduit specification.

See Also
Define Conduit Specifications (on page 47)

Define Conduit Specifications

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Open the Conduit.xls workbook.

Select the Conduit Spec sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the conduit specification.
Define the remaining properties for the specification.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook, and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

For more information about each specification property that you can define, see Conduit
Specifications (on page 47).

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Conduit Filter
The Conduit Filter sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook defines the data required to select the
conduit commodity when routing.
Bend Radius - Allows you to assign the turn radius to use while routing. The throat radius can
determine the proper cables to use within the conduit. The software considers rules for the default
throat radius for routing.
Bend Radius Multiplier - Specifies a factor used in determining the absolute bend radius value,
which is the product of the nominal diameter times the bend radius multiplier.
Comments - Type an optional brief description of the conduit commodity.
Commodity Option - Type an option code. Valid entries are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Commodity Option sheet in the Codelist Number column. The option code
gives the software a way of recognizing the default component when more than one component
will work.
Contractor Commodity Code - Enter the contractor commodity code, which is the commodity
code that is used during the design phase.
First Size From - Defines the lower bound of the largest nominal diameter for which this conduit
commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
First Size To - Defines the upper bound of the largest nominal diameters for which this conduit
commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
First Size Units - Specifies the units for the First Size From and First Size To columns. For
example, you could enter in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Short Code - Type a short code for this row. A short code is used as a grouping or designation for
each component so you can select the component. The software uses the short code to
automatically insert components. An example for conduit is Conduit Bend.
Second Size From - Defines the lower bound of the next largest nominal diameter for which this
conduit commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
Second Size To - Defines the upper bound of the next largest nominal diameters for which this
conduit commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
Second Size Units - Specifies the units for the Second Size From and Second Size To
columns. For example, you could enter in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Selection Basis - Defines values that indicate if the conduit is available for the designer to select
manually or only for selection as a result of a rule. Valid entries are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Conduit Selection Basis sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Spec Name - Specify the conduit specification (materials class) for which the conduit commodity
is intended. You must define the conduit specification on the ConduitSpec sheet before you can
use it. For more information, see Conduit Specifications (on page 47).

See Also
Define Conduit Filters (on page 49)

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Define Conduit Filters

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Open the Conduit.xls workbook.

Select the Conduit Filter sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type a name for the conduit specification for which you want to
specify filters.
Define the filter by providing appropriate values in the different columns.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook, and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.
The conduit specification must be defined on the Conduit Spec sheet.
For more information about each column on the Conduit Filter sheet, see Conduit Filter (on
page 48).

Conduit Commodity Material Control Data

The Conduit Commodity Matl Control Data sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook defines the
material control data for the conduit specification. This information does not vary per conduit
specification.
Bolting Requirements - Select the bolting requirements for the conduit commodity. Valid codes
are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Bolting Requirements sheet in the Codelist
Number column.
Cap Screw Engagement Gap (Conditionally Required) - Specify the total gap between the cap
screw ends inserted into each threaded hole end. The engagement gap is used in the bolt length
calculations for cap screws in threaded holes. Use this field when an engagement gap that is
unique to a component is needed.
This engagement gap value is used for all cap screw diameters regardless of the cap screw
diameter or the nominal diameter for the fitting requiring the cap screws. If you do not specify a
value here, then the default value for the conduit specification is used.
Clamp Requirement (Conditionally Required) - Select whether or not the commodity requires a
clamp if one or more mechanical ends apply. This option overrides the clamp query in the clamp
selection filter when the value of the Termination Subclass is set to "Mechanical joint with clamp"
or "Mechanical joint with clamp and hub or ferrule".
Client Commodity Code - Enter the client commodity code, which is the commodity code that is
used during the operations and maintenance phase.
The Contractor Commodity Code and the Client Commodity Code properties both
must be size-independent or size-dependent. One cannot be size-dependent and the other one
be size- independent. In addition, both must include a schedule or neither must include a
schedule.
Contractor Commodity Code - Enter the contractor commodity code, which is the commodity
code that is used during the design phase.
The Contractor Commodity Code and the Client Commodity Code properties both
must be size-independent or size-dependent. One cannot be size-dependent and the other one
be size- independent. In addition, both must include a schedule or neither must include a
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Fabrication Type - Select the fabrication type. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Fabrication Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
First Size From - Defines the lower bound of the largest nominal diameter for which this conduit
commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
First Size To - Defines the upper bound of the largest nominal diameters for which this conduit
commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
First Size Units - Specifies the units for the First Size From and First Size To columns. For
example, you could enter in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Gasket Requirements - Specify the commodity gasket requirements. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Gasket Requirements sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
Geometric Industry Standard - Specify the source used in the preparation of the catalog data
applicable to the conduit commodity. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Geometric Industry Standard sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Hyperlink To Electronic Vendor - Type the URL address to the electronic vendor catalog.
Industry Commodity Code - Enter the industry commodity code, which is the commodity code
that is used to access the catalog.
Legacy Commodity Code (Optional) - Type the commodity code required by a legacy material
control system, if different from the contractor commodity code. For some legacy material control
systems, the commodity codes are inadequate for Smart 3D. For example, the material control
system uses the same commodity code for a globe valve from Manufacturer A and Manufacturer
B, even when the face-to- face dimension of the two valves are different. You are required to use
different commodity codes for these parts in Smart 3D. However, you may also have a
requirement to track the globe valve based on its legacy commodity code. Use this column to
solve the problem.
The legacy commodity code can be size-independent or size-dependent. However, the contractor
commodity code and the legacy commodity code both must be size- independent, or both must be
size-dependent commodity codes. Likewise, both the contractor commodity code and the legacy
commodity code must include schedule, or neither must include schedule.
Localized Short Material Description - Type a description for the material. The software uses
this description in the bill- of-materials part of isometric drawings when construction personnel
require a different language than what was used in the Short Material Description box.
Long Material Description - Type a description for the material to use when requisitioning.
Loose Material Requirements - Specify the loose material requirements for the conduit
commodity. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Loose Material
Requirements sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Manufacturer - Select the manufacturer of the conduit commodity. This property is used to track
the manufacturer for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the
Manufacturer sheet in the Codelist Number column.
MultiSize Option - Type a string to represent an optional conduit commodity selection for
multi-sized fittings when the first size and second size are inadequate.
For example, if two additional sizes (2" and 1") are required in addition to a first size of 6" and a
second size of 4", the string that would represent the sizes would be 6x4x2x1. The software
interprets the string to determine the second size and the number of sizes in addition to the first
size and second size. Do not include a unit of measure in the string. The unit of measure for the
first size, defined in the First Size Units column is used.
Quantity of Reportable Parts - Type the number of items to be reported per instance of the
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Reportable Commodity Code - Type the commodity code of the commodity that you want
created with the primary commodity code object. For example, you may want safety covers or
housings reported for material control but not represented graphically in the model. You would
enter the commodity code of the safety cover here.
Reporting Type - Select the reporting requirements for the conduit commodity. You can specify
that the commodity is reported or not reported. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Reporting Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Second Size From - Defines the lower bound of the next largest nominal diameter for which this
conduit commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
Second Size To - Defines the upper bound of the next largest nominal diameters for which this
conduit commodity applies within the conduit materials class.
Second Size Units - Specifies the units for the Second Size From and Second Size To
columns. For example, you could enter in for inches or mm for millimeters.
Short Material Description - Type a description for the material. The software uses this
description in the bill-of- materials part of isometric drawings, for reporting, and for visual feedback
to the designer for design, construction, and fabrication.
Substitute Cap Screws Quantity - Type the number of machine bolts or studs that are being
replaced by cap screws at each bolted end of the conduit commodity.
For non-through bolted fittings, the number of cap screws to substitute for machine bolts or studs
required by the drilling template is the same as the number of machine bolts or studs being
replaced.
For through bolted fittings with threaded holes, the number of cap screws required is twice the
number of machine bolts or studs being replaced.
This value is not required when all bolts defined by the drilling template are replaced by cap
screws.
Substitute Cap Screw Contractor Commodity Code - Type the contractor commodity code for
the replacement cap screws.
Substitute Cap Screw Diameter - Type the diameter of the cap screw including the units. For
example, type 0.5in or 1in.
Supply Responsibility - Specify the person responsible for supplying the commodity. Valid
codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Supply Responsibility sheet in the
Codelist Number column.
Tapped Hole Depth - Type the depth of the tapped hole in the valve or fitting that requires
substitution cap screws, including the units. This value is not required for substitution cap screws
at threaded holes.
Tapped Hole Depth 2 (Conditionally Required) - Type the depth of the tapped hole at port two of
an asymmetrical fitting that requires substitution cap screws (or substitution tap end stud bolts), if
applicable.
Valve Operator Type - Specify the specific type of valve operator, actuator, or appurtenance.
Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Valve Operator Type sheet in the
Codelist Number column.
Valve Operator Geometric Industry Standard - Specify the source used in the preparation of
the catalog data applicable to the valve operator. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Geometric Industry Standard sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Valve Operator Catalog Part Number - Type the commodity code for the valve operator as
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Vendor - Specify the vendor that is supplying the conduit commodity. This property is optional, but
can be used to track the vendor for reporting. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Vendor sheet in the Codelist Number column.

See Also
Conduit Reference Data (on page 47)

Permissible Nominal Conduit Diameters Rule

The Conduit Nominal Diameters sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook defines what nominal
conduit diameters (NCD) are valid for the different conduit materials classes. These NCDs appear
on the New Conduit dialog box in the Nominal Conduit Diameter box.
NPD - Type the nominal conduit diameter that you want available for the conduit materials class.
NPD Unit Type - Specify the units for the nominal conduit diameter value that you entered in the
NPD column. For example, type mm or in.
Spec Name - Type the name of the conduit specification (materials class) for which you are
defining valid nominal diameters. The specification that you enter must be defined on the Conduit
Specifications (on page 47).

See Also
Conduit Reference Data (on page 47)

Define Conduit Nominal Diameters

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Open the Conduit.xls workbook.

Select the Conduit Nominal Diameters sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Spec Name column, type the name of your conduit materials class.
In the NPD column, type the nominal diameters that you want to define in your conduit
materials class.
In the NPD Unit Type column, type the units for your nominal diameter. For example, type
mm or in.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.
The conduit materials class must be defined on the Conduit Spec sheet.

See Also
Permissible Nominal Conduit Diameters Rule (on page 52)

Default Conduit Commodity Selection Rule

The Conduit Default Commodity Selection Rule sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook defines
which short code should be used during the automatic placement of fittings.
Feature Type - Enter the feature type. Feature types are defined in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook on the Feature Type sheet in the Feature Type Short Description column.
Generic Short Code - Enter the short code to use for the defined feature type.

See Also
Define the Conduit Default Commodity Selection Rule (on page 53)

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Define the Conduit Default Commodity Selection Rule

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Open the Conduit.xls workbook.

Select the Conduit Default Commodity Selection Rule sheet.
Select a row after the Start keyword but before the End keyword and click Insert > Rows.
In the Feature Type column, enter the feature type.
In the Generic Short Code column, enter the short code to use for the defined feature type.
Type A in the first column of the added rows.
Save the workbook and exit.
Bulk load the workbook in the Add/Modify/Delete mode.

Feature types are defined in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Feature Type sheet in
the Feature Type Short Description column.

See Also
Default Conduit Commodity Selection Rule (on page 52)

Conduit Parts
The Conduit.xls workbook defines all of the conduit parts that are available in the catalog.
Almost all conduit parts are represented by symbols. You can find which symbol is used for a
particular delivered part by looking in the Symbol Definition column (usually cell C4) of the part
sheet. For example, if you look at the ConduitCPL sheet, you will see that
SP3DConduitCoupling.CCoupling is the symbol definition. Symbols are named after the text that
comes before the period. In this example, the part uses symbol SP3DConduitCoupling. For more
information about symbols, see the Electrical 3D Symbols Reference available from the Help >
Printable Guides command in the software.
Below is a complete listing of all the properties, both common and unique, that you will see on a
part sheet.

Common Properties
These properties appear for all part classes. The properties are listed here in the order that they
appear, from left to right, on the part sheet.
Bend Angle - Specify the bend angle, if any, for the part.
Bend Radius - Type the allowable bend radius as an absolute value. If you define a value in this
column, do not define a value in the Bend Radius Multiplier column.
Bend Radius Multiplier - Type the NCD multiplier that you want to use to define the bend radius.
This value is required only for bends. If you define a value in this column, do not define a value in
the Bend Radius column.
Commodity Type - Type the conduit commodity type short description or the corresponding
codelist value. Valid codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Piping Commodity Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Dry COG X - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is
empty.
Dry COG Y - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is
empty.
Dry COG Z - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is
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Dry Weight - Enter the empty weight of the part. Be sure to specify the units when entering this
value.
End Preparation[port number] - Specify the end preparation for the part port. Valid codes are
listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the End Preparation sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
End Standard[port number] - Specify the end standard for the part port. Valid codes are listed in
the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the End Standard sheet in the Codelist Number column.
First Size Schedule - Specify the schedule (or thickness) for the first size end of this conduit
commodity. This data is only required when the commodity code does not include schedule. Valid
codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Schedule
Thickness sheet in the Codelist Number and Schedule Thickness Short Description
columns.
If the code for the schedule represents a thickness value, the units of measure for the wall
thickness may differ from the units of measure for the nominal diameter.
Graphical Representation Or Not - Specify whether or not the part should appear in the model.
ID[port number] - Type a unique identifying name for the port.
Industry Commodity Code - Specify the industry commodity code for the part. All industry
commodity codes must be unique across the entire catalog.
Lining Material - Specify the lining material, if any, for the part. Examples of lining material
include epoxy, rubber, and plastic. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the
Lining Material sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material Grade - Specify the material grade for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Material Grade sheet in the Codelist Number column.
NPD[port number] - Type the nominal diameter for the part port. Unless you specify otherwise,
the software defines port 1 as the primary port.
NPD Unit Type[port number] - Specify the units for the NPD column. For example, type mm or
in.
Piping Point Basis[port number] - Specify the piping point basis that identifies the function of
the port. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Piping Point Basis
sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Schedule Thickness[port number] - Specify the schedule thickness short description or code
for the part port. Valid codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook
on the Schedule Thickness sheet in the Codelist Number and Schedule Thickness Short
Description columns.
Second Size Schedule - Specify the schedule (or thickness) for the second size end of this
conduit commodity. This data is only required when the commodity code does not include
schedule. Valid codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the
Schedule Thickness sheet in the Codelist Number and Schedule Thickness Short
Description columns.
Symbol Definition - Type the symbol definition for the part.
Surface Area - Enter the surface area of the part. This value is required for determining the
quantity of paint and insulation and the weight of the insulation. Be sure to specify the units when
entering this value.
Volumetric Capacity - Specify the amount of fluid that the part can hold. This value is required for
the analysis of heat tracing requirements. Be sure to specify the units when entering this value.
Water Weight - Enter the water weight of the part. Be sure to specify the units when entering this
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Water COG X - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the x-axis when the part is
filled with water.
Water COG Y - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the y-axis when the part is
filled with water.
Water COG Z - Type the center-of-gravity location for the part along the z-axis when the part is
filled with water.

Unique Properties
Unique properties appear only for certain classes. The properties are listed here in alphabetical
order.
Face 1 to Center - Type the length from the port 1 face to center.
Face 2 to Center - Type the length from the port 2 face to center.
Face to Center - Type the distance from the face of the port to the center of the part.
Face to End - Type the distance from the face of the port to the end of the cap.
Face to Face - Type the distance from the port 1 face to the port 2 face.
The following three properties are custom attributes and are used in the Pull box part class.
IJUAElectricalEquipment::ElecEquipmentLength - Type the length of the electrical equipment.
IJUAElectricalEquipment::ElecEquipmentHeight - Type the height of the electrical equipment.
IJUAElectricalEquipment::ElecEquipmentWidth - Type the width of the electrical equipment.
Union Diameter - Specify the diameter of the union.

Conduit Stock
The Conduit Stock sheet in the Conduit.xls workbook defines the conduit parts that you want in
your catalog.
Commodity Type - Type the conduit commodity type short description or the corresponding
codelist value. Valid codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Piping Commodity Type sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Density - Specify the material density including the units, for example: 490lbm/ft3 or 7856kg/m3.
End Preparation[port number] - Enter the end preparation code for the part port. Valid codes
are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the End Preparation sheet in the Codelist
Number column.
End Standard[port number] - Enter the end standard code for the part port. Valid codes are
listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the End Standard sheet in the Codelist Number
column.
First Size Schedule - Specify the schedule (or thickness) for the first size end of this conduit
commodity. This data is only required when the commodity code does not include schedule. Valid
codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Schedule
Thickness sheet in the Codelist Number and Schedule Thickness Short Description
columns.
If the code for the schedule represents a thickness value, the units of measure for the wall
thickness may differ from the units of measure for the nominal diameter.
Graphical Representation Or Not - Specify whether or not the part should appear in the model.
Industry Commodity Code - Type a commodity code for the conduit part. The software uses this
commodity code to find the conduit in the parts catalog. This code must be unique across the
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Lining Material - Specify the lining material, if any, for the part. Examples of lining material
include epoxy, rubber, and plastic. Valid codes are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Lining Material sheet in the Codelist Number column.
Material Grade - Specify the material grade for the part. Valid codes are listed in the
AllCodeLists.xls workbook on the Material Grade sheet in the Codelist Number column.
NPD[port number] - Type the nominal diameter for the end. If both ends have the same NPD,
you still must enter the same NPD value in both the NPD[1] and NPD[2] columns.
NPD Unit Type[port number] - Specify the units for the NPD column. For example, type mm or
in.
Purchase Length - Specify the length in which the conduit can be purchased including the units,
for example 6m or 20ft. If you do not specify a purchase length, the software uses the Maximum
Pipe Length value for the purchase length.
Schedule Thickness[port number] - Type the schedule thickness short description or code for
the part port. Valid codes and short descriptions are listed in the AllCodeLists.xls workbook on
the Schedule Thickness sheet in the Codelist Number and Schedule Thickness Short
Description columns.

See Also
Conduit Reference Data (on page 47)

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Cable Reference Data

Cable reference data contains cable parts.

See Also
Cable Parts (on page 57)

Cable Parts
The Cabling.xls workbook defines all of the cable parts that are available in the catalog. Below is
a complete listing of all the properties, both common and unique, that you will see on a cable part
sheet.

Common Properties
These properties appear for all part classes. The properties are listed here in the order that they
appear, from left to right, on the part sheet.
Part Number - Specify the part number for the cable part.
All part numbers must be unique across the entire catalog.
Part Description - Type a description for the cable.
Unit Weight - Type the unit weight of the cable.
Minimum Bend Radius - Specify the radius below which the cable should not be bent.
Cable Diameter - Type the diameter of the cable.
Number of Conductors - Type the number of conductors in the cable.

Unique Properties
Unique properties appear only for certain classes. The properties are listed here in alphabetical
order.
Armor Type - Type the armor type for the cable.
Back Shell Part Number - Specify the part number for the backshell.
Back Shell Part Description - Type a description for the backshell.
Cable Category - Type the category for the cable, such as Power.
Cable Covering - Type the covering for the cable.
Cable Sheath Material - Type the sheath material for the cable.
Cable Type - Specify the type of cable.
Commercial Type - Type the commercial type for the cable.
Conductor Arrangement - Type the arrangement for the cable, such as 3 Core Cable.
Connector Part Number - Specify the part number for the electrical connector.
Connector Part Description - Type a description for the electrical connector.
Family - Type the family of the cable.
Formation - Specify the formation of the cable. For example, type 3 x 95 mm2.
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Insulation - Enter the type of insulation for the cable.
Insulation Material - Type the insulation material for the cable.
Insulation Type - Enter the type of insulation for the cable.
Insulation Voltage - Enter the voltage value for the cable.
Load Rating - Enter the load rating for the cable.
Mode - Type the mode for the cable.
Nominal Loss Characteristics - Type the nominal loss for the cable.
Number of Fibers - Type the number of fibers for the cable.
Outer Insulation Material - Type the material that covers the outside of the cable, such as PVC.
Power Capacity - Type the power capacity of the cable.
Receptacle - Specify the part number for the electrical receptacle.
Resistivity - Type the resistivity value for the cable, such as 0.190 Ohm/1000m.
Shielding - Define the shielding for the cable.
Size of Conductors - Type the cable size in wire gauge units.
Wire gauge expressed in AWG is convertible to kcmil. However, because AWG only goes
to 4/0, anything above that cannot be converted from kcmil to AWG. If you have a situation where
the wire gauge is larger than 212 kcmil (4/0 AWG), and specify that the value is converted from
kcmil to AWG, the software will display <Undefined> for the size.
Specification - Type the specification for the cable.
Stranding - Type the stranding for the cable.
Temp Rating - Type the temperature rating for the cable.
Voltage Rating - Type the voltage rating for the cable.
Wire Gauge - Type the wire gauge for the cable.

See Also
Cable Reference Data (on page 57)

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C
Cable Fill Calculations 26
Cable Fill Example 29
Cable Parts 57
Cable Reference Data 57
Cable Reference Data Common Tasks 21
Cable Tray Barrier Parts 39
Cable Tray Parts 36
Cable Tray Reference Data 35
Cable Tray Reference Data Common Tasks
20
Cable Tray Sample Data for Variable Angle
Bends 41
Cable Tray Specifications 35
Cableway Bend Radius 33, 44
Cableway Nominal Sizes 24, 44
Cableway Reference Data 23
Cableway Reference Data Common Tasks
19
Cableway Specifications 23
Conduit Commodity Material Control Data
49
Conduit Filter 48
Conduit Parts 53
Conduit Reference Data 47
Conduit Reference Data Common Tasks
21
Conduit Specifications 47
Conduit Stock 55
Creating and Distributing Naming Rules 15
Customize Cable Fill 25

Duct Bank Reference Data 43

Duct Bank Reference Data Common Tasks
20
Duct Bank Specifications 43

E
Electrical Reference Data 11
Electrical Reference Data Workflow 19
Electrical Symbols Common Tasks 21

N
Naming Rules 11
Naming Rules Reference Data 15
Naming Rules Sheet 16
Naming Rules Sheets 17

P
Permissible Nominal Conduit Diameters
Rule 52
Preface 7
Pullpit or Manhole Sample Data 45

W
What's New in Electrical Reference Data
10

D
Default Conduit Commodity Selection Rule
52
Define Cable Tray Specifications 36
Define Cableway Bend Radius 33, 45
Define Cableway Nominal Sizes 24, 44
Define Cableway Specifications 23
Define Conduit Filters 49
Define Conduit Nominal Diameters 52
Define Conduit Specifications 47
Define Duct Bank Specifications 43
Define the Conduit Default Commodity
Selection Rule 53
Documentation Comments 10
Documentation Set 7

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