Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATFORMAT_WIREPATH_LABELS |
Configure wirepath label format and display options |
Ribbon: FireCAD > Attributes > Format Wirepath Labels
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
The Format Wirepath Labels dialog controls how circuit wirepath labels appear on drawing segments. You can customize the label format using template tokens, adjust text height, and configure display options like segment IDs and line type patterns.
Layout
A single-tab dialog with controls arranged in rows:
Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wirepath Label Format | Text | Template string using tokens to define label content |
| Wirepath Label Text Height | Numeric spinner | Text size in drawing units |
| Hide Wirepath Label Text | Numeric spinner | Hide labels on segments shorter than this length |
| Mask Wirepath Label Text | Checkbox | Obscure label text for security or clarity |
| Show Segment ID In Wirepath Labels | Checkbox | Display segment conduit ID instead of wirefill |
| Show Circuit Quantity In Wirepath Labels | Checkbox | Display device count on the circuit |
| Generate Line Types For Wirefill | Checkbox | Use AutoCAD line type patterns instead of text labels |
| Line Type Text Spacing | Numeric spinner | Distance between line type pattern repetitions |
Format Tokens
Use these tokens in the Wirepath Label Format field to build custom labels:
| Token | Description |
|---|---|
[LBL] |
Circuit label (wirepath identifier) |
[PNL] |
Panel name |
[CKT] |
Circuit number |
[AWG] |
Wire gauge |
[COND] |
Conductor count |
Examples
| Format String | Sample Output |
|---|---|
[LBL] |
L1-SLC |
[LBL]:[AWG] |
L1-SLC:14/2 |
[PNL] [CKT] [AWG] |
FA-1 01 14/2 |
Buttons
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply | Save settings and regenerate all wirepath labels in the project |
| Cancel | Close without changes |
Steps
- Type
ATFORMAT_WIREPATH_LABELSin the AutoCAD command line - Configure the format template and display options
- Click Apply
- A progress dialog appears while labels are regenerated across all circuits
Important Notes
- Apply updates ALL circuits — wirepath label format changes apply to every circuit in the project, not just the active drawing
- A progress dialog shows during label regeneration, which may take a moment on large projects
- Settings are saved to your project settings file and persist across sessions
Tips
- Start with a simple format like
[LBL]and add tokens as needed - Use the Hide Wirepath Label Text threshold to avoid cluttering short wire segments
- Enable Generate Line Types For Wirefill for a visual alternative to text-based labels
- The Mask Wirepath Label Text option is useful for preliminary or security-sensitive drawings
Related Commands
- Format Device Labels
-
Formatting Wirepath Labels —
ATFORMAT_WIREPATH_LABELS -
Refreshing Labels —
ATREFRESH_LABELS
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