To create an auxiliary wire follow the steps below.
Step 1: Navigate to the 'Wires' section of the Lineardraft toolbar
Step 2: Click the 'New Auxiliary' button
Step 3: Select 'Type'
From the drop-down menu, select the type of auxiliary wire you would like to create
Step 4: Enter 'Name' Type in a name for your auxiliary wire in the text box
Step 5: Confirm wire
Click on the 'Confirm' button to create the wire. This will open the 'Select Structure' window.
Step 6: Attach auxiliary wire
Select the starting structure you wish to attach to; either from the drop down menu, or by clicking the ‘Locate’ button and selecting the required structure in 3D or plan view.
Step 7: Confirm attach
Click the 'Confirm' button to attach the wire to the structure.
Step 8: Configure wire point
Customise your wire point however you want.
The drop-down menus on the left-hand side are:
Mast: Select which mast the wire is attached to; used when attaching to portals
Status: The current status of the wire point being placed
The text boxes in the right-hand side adjust the following:
Height: The height of the auxiliary wire
Offset: The horizontal distance from the centre of the mast
The 'Anchor' checkbox can be ticked when you want to anchor the wire to the structure.
The 'Equipment' checkbox can be ticked to add auxiliary equipment. Learn more here.
Step 9: Click 'Confirm'
Next steps: Discover how to attach auxiliary equipment to a structure here.