Validating Segments (Preview)

Preview: this page describes the next FireCAD release, planned for December 1, and the beta available now. For the current release, see Validating Segments.

Command

Ribbon: FireCAD > Validation > Validate Segments

Prerequisites

• A FireCAD project must be open

Overview

The ATVALIDATE_SEGMENTS command validates segment data and the devices in the active drawing, then updates the wirepath labels. Unlike ATVALIDATE, it does not refresh device labels or sync project properties.

Steps

1. Type ATVALIDATE_SEGMENTS in the AutoCAD command line
2. A progress dialog validates the segments and then the devices in the active drawing
3. Wirepath labels update to reflect the validated data. Device labels are left as they are

When to Use

• After routing or rerouting wirepaths
• When wirepath labels appear incorrect
• When you want wirepath labels brought up to date without a full device label refresh

Tips

• Faster than ATVALIDATE because it skips the device label refresh
• Device labels are not refreshed by this command; run Refresh All Labels (ATREFRESH_LABELS) or ATVALIDATE for those
• For design rules such as circuit length and voltage drop, use the Design Precheck (ATDESIGN_PRECHECK)

Related Commands

• Validating the Active Drawing
• Refreshing Labels

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