Cable Routing
Plan and visualize cable routes between cameras and network/recording equipment on your design.
Drawing Cable Routes
Select the Cable Route tool from the toolbar
Click on a camera to start the route from that camera
Click to add waypoints along the route (following walls, conduits, etc.)
Double-click or click the endpoint to finish the route
The total cable length is calculated automatically based on the floor plan scale
Editing Routes
- Click on an existing route to select it
- Drag waypoints to adjust the route path
- Add new waypoints by clicking on the route line
- Delete a waypoint by selecting it and pressing Delete
- Delete an entire route by selecting it and pressing Delete
Cable Length Summary
CCTVplanner automatically calculates the total cable length for all routes in your project. This information is displayed in the project summary and included in PDF exports. The cable length calculation uses the scale you set on the floor plan, so make sure your scale is accurate for correct measurements.
Tip: Route cables along walls and corridors, just like in a real installation. This produces realistic cable length estimates and makes your design documents more professional. Always add 10-15% extra to your calculated cable lengths to account for vertical runs and slack.
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