Routing Branches Manually

You can use the Manual Routing Mode to design a branch route on the fly and add route elements one by one.

The following scenario describes how to create a branch between two devices, a point, and a support. The scenario is identical for every design.

Before you begin:
  • Open a product containing route elements and activate an electrical branch geometry.
  • Optional: To edit an existing route, select a branch in the work area.
  • From the Branch section of the action bar, click Immersive Branch Definition .

    The Branch Properties panel appears. By default, the Auto Routing Mode is activated.

See Also
About Immersive Branch Definition
Routing with the Robot
  1. In the 3D area, select one of the following:
    • Connection point
    • Support section
      Tip: You can also select a section from a multi-section support.
    • Point
    A yellow bullet appears on the selected point.
    Note: If you edit an existing branch, yellow bullets are already displayed on route elements.
  2. Click a yellow bullet to select a route element.
    • The Manual Routing Mode is activated.
    • The Robot is snapped to the selected elemen (a device in our example).


  3. Define the position of the next element by clicking one of the two directional arrows:
    • : the element is placed after.
    • : the element is placed before.
  4. In the 3D area, click another element (a section in our example).
    A new branch appears and the Robot is snapped to the element.

  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the branch is routed.


  6. To cancel your manipulations, press Escape or close the Branch Properties panel.
  7. To validate your manipulations, click in the 3D area or press Enter.

The branch route is complete.