Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATAUTO_DRAW_CIRCUIT_WIREPATH |
Draw wirepaths for all circuits in the active drawing |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Draw > Draw Circuit Wirepath
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
- The active drawing must be part of the project
Overview
The ATAUTO_DRAW_CIRCUIT_WIREPATH command draws wirepath segments for all circuits in the active drawing. This comprehensive command offers options for handling existing segments and controlling the routing process.
Steps
- Type
ATAUTO_DRAW_CIRCUIT_WIREPATHin the AutoCAD command line - The command offers several options:
- Delete existing segments or reuse them
- Set maximum time for the routing algorithm
- Reroute problematic paths that couldn't be calculated
- FireCAD processes each circuit and draws wirepath segments
- Progress is displayed during the operation
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Delete segments | Remove all existing segments before redrawing |
| Reuse segments | Keep existing segments and only draw missing paths |
| Max time | Set a time limit for the routing algorithm per circuit |
| Reroute | Attempt to fix circuits that failed initial routing |
Tips
- This can take significant time on drawings with many circuits
- Use
ATAUTO_DRAW_ACTIVE_WIREPATHfor a single circuit instead - After drawing, review the routing and make manual adjustments as needed
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