Creating an Electrical Branch Geometry

The electrical branch geometry is a product with a 3D representation. It includes the branches and the protections. In your model, you can create one or more electrical branch geometries.

This scenario describes how to create an electrical branch geometry using Add > Content. You can also create this object using the Spreadsheet or the Electrical Branch Geometry command. For more information, see Inserting an Electrical Branch Geometry and First Branch.

  1. Select Add > Content in the top bar.
    The New Content dialog box appears. For more information, see Creating New Objects.
  2. Expand the Electrical Physical category.
  3. Right-click Electrical Branch Geometry, and then select Set Attributes at creation.
  4. Click Electrical Branch Geometry.
    The Electrical Branch Geometry dialog box appears.
  5. In the Electrical Branch Geometry tab, define the following electrical properties:

    • Sub-type
    • Separation Code
      Note: If you specify this attribute, the new branches added under the electrical branch geometry inherit the same separation code.

      However, if you modify the separation code defined on the electrical branch geometry, the property is not updated for your branches.

      Tip: Use the Segment Separation Code resource to retrieve predefined values from Data Setup. For more information, see Electrical Physical System Design Resources.

  6. Click OK.

The electrical branch geometry is created.

You can now insert the object in an electrical geometry or create branches.