Arranging Branches using Data Setup

You can use Data Setup resources in the Arrange Junction Assistant to add secondary branches with predefined attributes and to automatically arrange the branches at the junction.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin:
See Also
About the Arrange Junction Assistant
Arranging Branches Manually

Apply Predefined Attributes to New Secondary Branches

During the creation of a junction arrangement, you can apply attributes predefined in the Branch Definition Table to the secondary branches you add.

  1. From the Branch section of the action bar, click Arrange Junction Assistant .
  2. In the 3D area, hover over a primary branch to display a segment extremity, and then click the segment.

    The segment extremity is symbolized by a red arrow.

  3. From the Arrange Junction Assistant panel, click the Preferences button to define your options.

    For more information, see Preferences.

  4. Retrieve predefined attributes:
    1. In the table, double-click the Resource cell in the BranchTemplate row.
    2. From the Resources table, double-click a row to select a predefined branch.
    3. Click in the Arrange Junction Assistant panel.
      The predefined attributes are applied to the BranchTemplate.
  5. Select a number of branches to add, and then click the Add button .
    The new branches retrieve the predefined attributes. They appear in the panel and in the 3D area.
    Tip: Once applied, the attributes retrieved from Branch Definition Table cannot be edited. To be able to edit predefined attributes, double-click a Resource cell, double-click Unset in the Resource panel, and then click in the Arrange Junction Assistant panel.

You can now define the branches arrangement manually or automatically (see below).

Apply Predefined Attributes to Existing Secondary Branches

You can edit the attributes of existing secondary branches to apply attributes predefined in the Branch Definition Table.

  1. From the Branch section of the action bar, click Arrange Junction Assistant .
  2. In the 3D area, hover over a secondary branch to display a segment extremity, and then click the segment.

    The segment extremity is symbolized by a red arrow.

    In the Arrange Junction Assistant panel, the branches and the junction arrangement are displayed.
  3. From the panel, click the Preferences button to define your options.

    For more information, see Preferences.

  4. Retrieve predefined attributes:
    1. In the table, double-click a Resource cell in the row corresponding the secondary branch you want to edit.
    2. From the Resources table, double-click a row to select a predefined branch.
    3. Click in the Arrange Junction Assistant panel.
      The predefined attributes are applied to the branch.

    Tips:
    • Multiselection is allowed in the table. To apply the same predefined attributes to several branches, select the branches and press Ctrl while double-clicking the Unset cell.
    • Once applied, the attributes retrieved from Branch Definition Table cannot be edited. To be able to edit predefined attributes, double-click a Resource cell, double-click Unset in the Resource panel, and then click in the Arrange Junction Assistant panel.

You can now modify the branches arrangement manually or automatically (see below).

Arrange a Junction Automatically

You can use the Compute X & Y Offset Values of Secondary Branches During Junction Arrangement opening ID to automatically position branches at a junction whether you create or edit a junction.

Before you begin:
  • From the Branch section of the action bar, click Arrange Junction Assistant.
  • In the 3D area, hover over a primary branch to display a segment extremity, and then click the segment.

    The segment extremity is symbolized by a red arrow.

  1. To automatically arrange branches when creating a junction:
    1. From the Arrange Junction Assistant panel, click the Preferences button , and select the Use business rule to arrange segments during creation option.
    2. Define the branches attributes in the BranchTemplate row or use resources from the Branch Definition Table.

      For more information, see Create an Arrangement and Apply Predefined Attributes to New Secondary Branches.

    3. Select the number of branches to add to the junction, and then click the Add button .
    The branches are added at the junction and are positioned according to the business logic defined in the opening ID.
  2. To rearrange automatically an existing arrangement:
    1. From the Arrange Junction Assistant panel, click Show Preferences and define your options.
    2. In the table, select one or several branches.
    3. Click the Update Arrangement button .
    The branches are now positioned according to the business logic defined in the opening ID.