About Routing Multiple Elements Automatically

Routing multiple elements automatically allows you to quickly route one or several branches through a set of supports or retainers.

This page discusses:

See Also
Routing Multiple Branches with Multiple Elements Automatically

Automatic Routing

The automatic routing of multiple elements is based on the distance separating a branch curve from the reference point of a support's section. By default, all the selected supports are added to the route of the branch which is closest to their position.

Notes:
  • Supports which are already routed are not taken into account, and a tooltip displays the ignored supports.
  • Supports with multiple sections are always routed through their first section.

Multiselection

There are two ways to select and route multiple elements:

  • You can select your elements one by one or use multiselection, and then click Route Multiple Elements .
  • You can click Route Multiple Elements , and then select your elements one by one.
    Note: Multiselection is disabled once you clicked Route Multiple Elements.

Proximity Criteria

In the Route Multiple Elements panel, selecting Proximity criteria enables to define the maximum tolerated distance separating a support and a branch.

Once the proximity criteria is set, every support positioned within the given range are routed. Out-of-range supports are not routed, and a tooltip displays the ignored supports.

  • If a support is positioned in the range of two branches, it is always added to the route of the closest branch.
  • Once the Proximity criteria option is selected and its value defined, your preference is saved and applied the next time you route multiple elements.
  • The distance unit can be customized by choosing a Length unit in Me > Preferences > Main Preferences > Knowledge Units > Units and dimensions display area.
    Note: If you enter a value with a wrong unit, the value is set to 0.