Import / Export

In the Cable Manager dialog, on the Tools tab, the Import / Export section allows you to import and export cables in XML format.

Import

You can import cables from an XML file generated by CADMATIC or third-party software.

Do the following:

  1. In the Cable Manager dialog, on the Tools tab, click Import. A file browser opens.

  2. Select the file to import and click Open. The file is imported and the Import Cables dialog opens, displaying the following categories:

    • New – New cables.

    • Update – Existing cables that import updated.

    • Failed – Cables that could not be imported.

  3. The imported cables are automatically checked in; you must check out the cables to be able to route them.

Export

You can export one or more cables which have a route to an XML file.

Do the following:

  1. In the Cable Manager dialog, in the Cables pane, select the cables that you want to export.

  2. On the Tools tab, click Export. A file browser opens.

  3. Specify the filename and saving location, and click Save.

    Copy 
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <document SourceID="Cadmatic" xmlns="http://www.cadmatic.com">
        <Cable xmlns="">
            <Name>Power01</Name>
            <Type>Cable PN</Type>
            <Interference>0</Interference>
            <System>PowerCables</System>
            <Diameter>3X10.0</Diameter>
            <Length>17.9 m</Length>
            <Equipment1>
                <Name>P001</Name>
                <Compartment>Room_0</Compartment>
            </Equipment1>
            <Equipment2>
                <Name>P001A</Name>
                <Compartment>Room_A</Compartment>
            </Equipment2>
            <RoutePoints> PENX-2Y-4Z3_1 X-1Y-4Z3_1 X6Y-4Z3_3</RoutePoints>
            <Compartments>Room_0:Room_A</Compartments>
        </Cable>
    </document>

Export cables from Microsoft Excel

You can define a list of cables in Microsoft Excel and export the list as XML for import to the cable router.

Do the following:

  1. In Microsoft Excel, define the cables using the following information.

    • Cable Name

    • Cable Type

    • System

    • Interference Class

    • Name of equipment (optional)

      Note: If the equipment is missing from the model, you can define its coordinates.

    • Connection node (optional)

    • Attributes (optional)

  2. Add the correct XML Map to Excel.

  3. Export the XML file.

    Example: