WRITTEN WALKTHROUGH
Complete the workflow step by step.
01
Select the route type
Choose Draw Cable / Conduit and select Cat6, fiber, speaker cable, alarm wire, power, conduit or the appropriate custom pathway.
Why this mattersThe route type controls the line label, schedule and visual distinction on the finished plan.
PLAN STUDIO
TOOL SHOWNRoutes & connectionsDraw cable / conduit
02
Start at the source device
Select the origin such as a camera, access point, speaker or reader, then begin the route at its connection point.
Why this mattersStarting from a real endpoint lets the plan explain how field devices return to the recorder, switch, rack, panel or amplifier.
PLAN STUDIO
TOOL SHOWNRoutes & connectionsDraw cable / conduit
03
Create organized segments
Add intermediate corners along walls, corridors, trays or conduit paths instead of drawing an unrealistic direct diagonal line.
Why this mattersSegmented routes match practical installation pathways and reduce overlapping lines on dense plans.
PLAN STUDIO
TOOL SHOWNRoutes & connectionsDraw cable / conduit
04
Finish at the destination
End the route at the NVR, PoE switch, control panel, rack, amplifier or other destination device.
Why this mattersA completed endpoint relationship supports both the cable schedule and the connected proposal equipment list.
PLAN STUDIO
TOOL SHOWNRoutes & connectionsDraw cable / conduit
05
Adjust thickness and verify length
Change line thickness for visibility, review the calculated footage and add a reasonable field-service allowance when estimating material.
Why this mattersThe measured route is an approximate design quantity; installers still need slack, vertical transitions and service loops.
PLAN STUDIO
TOOL SHOWNRoutes & connectionsDraw cable / conduit
COMPLETION CHECK
Confirm the result before moving on.
- Route begins and ends on the intended devices
- Corners follow a practical pathway
- Cable type and approximate length appear in the schedule
- Line thickness is readable without hiding the plan