Line Overview
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Line definitions are templates for unassembled cables. In a line definition, basic line features are defined, which include:
number of wires/fibers
visibility
wire/fiber type (e.g. copper, single mode or gradient fiber)
protocol/quality (e.g. speed, wave length)
Access the function Manage line definitions via the catalog section on the Dashboard. First a In the Catalog section, you will find the Manage lines option. A list of all existing line definitions lines preloaded in the catalog is displayed.Using the respective function the local catalog is available here.
To edit an existing lines just double click on the line name from the list. Using the add, delete and import buttons (1), new line definitions lines can be created or , existing lines can be deleted and more lines can be imported from the the online catalog and existing ones can be deleted.
To edit a slot type line just double click it.
Please note: Line definitions, which are currently in use, cannot be deleted or edited.
noteVia right click on a line you can display all component definitions using it.
Importing pre-defined
lines from the online catalog makes your network documentation easier. Please use the online catalog to avoid inconsistencies and data duplication.
Create line
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When creating a new line, enter the name first (1). Fill out the number of wire or fiber in the line and the type of fiber. other fields, like adding a description is optional. You can add or delete qualities to and from the lines with the add and delete buttons (2). Click Finish once you are done.
Editing an existing line is quite similar to creating a new one. Double clicking on an existing line will open a similar dialog already containing the information for the selected line.
For more information about managing qualities, go to: Manage Standards.
Import line
Before creating new lines, please check if they already exist in the online catalog. New lines can be imported from the online catalog.
In the import line window, select the lines you need and click on Import. Line definitions
Lines already existing in your local catalog will appear greyed out.
When creating a new line definition, enter name, wire/fibre count and type and optionally a description. Decide whether the line type should be visible and manage the qualities of the line type using + and – (4).
Editing a line definition does not differ much from creating one. A similar dialog will open already containing the data of the selected line definition.⬅ Slot Types