Editing a Wire Point

Wire points are accessed via the 'Edit Wire' dialog, where you can edit the properties of a catenary or auxiliary wire at a structure, add equipment to a structure, or edit and remove any previously attached equipment.

Edit via Wire

Step 1: Click the 'Edit' button in the 'Wires' section of the Lineardraft toolbar

This will open the wire and structure selection window.

Step 2: Click on the wire point you want to edit and click 'Edit'

You can click directly on the appropriate equipment or wire box annotation. Alternatively, you can select your wire and structure from the drop-down menus. Clicking 'Edit' will open the 'Edit Wire' dialog in the 'Edit Wire' window.

Step 3: Edit the wire or equipment to your requirements

There are more guided instructions on adding equipment here, and an explanation of all the options within the 'Edit Wire' dialog here.

To make changes to previously attached equipment you can use the equipment editor. Learn more here.

Step 4: Click 'Apply'

This will close the 'Edit Wire' dialog.

Step 5: Click 'Update Wire'

This will close the 'Edit Wire' window and apply any changes to your design.

Edit via Structure

Step 1: Click the 'Edit' button in the 'Structures' section of the Lineardraft toolbar

This will open the structure selection window.

Step 2: Click on the structure with the wire point you want to edit and click 'Edit'

Alternatively, you can select your structure from the drop-down menu. Clicking 'Edit' will open the 'Edit Structure' window.

Step 3: Click on the 'Wires' tab

Step 4: Click on the wire point you want to edit

This will open the 'Edit Wire' dialog.

Step 5: Edit the wire or equipment to your requirements

There are more guided instructions on adding equipment here, and an explanation of all the options within the 'Edit Wire' dialog here.

To make changes to previously attached equipment you can use the equipment editor. Learn more here.

Step 6: Click 'Apply'

This will close the 'Edit Wire' dialog.

Step 7: Click 'Update Structure'

This will close the 'Edit Structure' window and apply any changes to your design.