Managing Branch Points

A branch point splits a segment into two separate segments and lets you branch a new segment on the branch point.

Please note that a branch point representation is an electrical feature. This object can be found in the search results and can also be seen as an Electrical Type in Knowledge tools.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Create at least one branch.
See Also
Modifying Segments
Routing with Points, Devices and Supports
Editing Branch Points

Create a Standard Branch Point

You can add a new standard branch point by selecting a point as reference object. The standard branch point is positioned at a defined distance from its referenced point.

  1. From the Branch section of the action bar, click Branch Point .
  2. Click the curve.
    A context toolbar dedicated to the edition of branch points appears to let you position the standard branch point on the curve.

    For more information, see the step 3 in Create a Standard Branch Point while Editing a Branch.

Warning: When creating a branch point on a flat cable, both profiles at the junction of both segments are automatically oriented in the same direction. For more information about creation rules for flat cables, see About Flat Cables.

Create an Associative Branch Point

You can add a new associative branch point by selecting a plane or a planar surface as reference object. The associative branch point is positioned at the intersection between the reference and the branch curve.

  1. From the Branch section of the action bar, click Branch Point , and then click the branch curve.
    A context toolbar dedicated to the edition of branch points appears.
  2. Click Change to Associative Branch Point .
  3. In the work area, select a plane or a planar surface.
    For more information, see the step 2 in Creating an Associative Branch Point.