Defining Offset for Passing Points

You can set a distance between surfaces and passing points.

Important: When creating a passing point with offset for the first time:
  • The distance between the surface and the branch center curve is equivalent to the radius of the branch.
  • The Offset mode is activated.

The following scenario describes how to add passing points with offset using the Auto Routing Mode. The scenario is identical if you use the Manual Routing Mode.

Before you begin: Activate an electrical branch geometry.
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About Offset
  1. Activate the Point with Offset Assistant:
    1. Select a branch and then, from the Branch section of the action bar, click Immersive Branch Definition .
      The Branch Properties panel appears.
    2. From the panel, click Point with Offset Assistant .
      The icon is highlighted to notify the option activation.
  2. Create a first passing point:
    1. In the 3D area, hover over a surface.
      A manipulator is snapped to the surface and a white bullet represents the passing point to be created.

    2. Click on the surface to define the passing point position.
      • The passing point is created perpendicularly to the surface.
      • In the 3D area, the following symbol appears on the passing point: .


  3. To add another passing point, move the manipulator over the surface, and then click to place the point.

    Important: The offset value and mode of the last created passing point are always applied to the following passing point you create.

    A second passing point is created and the branch route is updated accordingly.

  4. Repeat the operation until you are satisfied with your design.
  5. To cancel your manipulations, press Escape.
  6. To validate your manipulations, click in the 3D area or press Enter.

To modify the value and the mode of an offset, see Edit a Passing Point with Offset.