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Edit Connectivity

The “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial on editing connectivity provides a detailed guide on how to ensure all elements in your network are correctly connected, which is essential for tasks like calculating fiber loss budgets. Here’s a step-by-step summary based on the tutorial:

  1. Displaying Cable Flow:
    • Start by enabling cable flow visualization to confirm that all cables are directed away from the feeding source. This can be done via the toolbar or under the copper pull-down menu.
  2. Turning On Connectivity Display:
    • Activate the “Display Connectivity” feature from the feature pull-down menu to check the network’s connectivity starting from your chosen point, like the central office.
  3. Editing Connectivity:
    • If a section of your network isn’t highlighted (indicating a connectivity issue), access the “Edit Connectivity” option from the feature pull-down menu.
    • Choose the “Connect” option and follow the rule of connecting a line feature to a point feature and vice versa, ensuring each cable is connected to its respective point feature (e.g., a splitter cabinet or splice case).
  4. Verifying Connections:
    • After making connections, use the “Escape” key to exit the command. Re-enable the “Display Connectivity” feature to verify the connections have been successfully made.
    • Repeat this process for any unconnected parts of the network, such as from a splice case to a cable, or from a terminal to a drop.
  5. Rechecking Connectivity:
    • Once you’ve made all necessary connections, double-check the network connectivity by reactivating the “Display Connectivity” feature from different points in the network to ensure complete connectivity.
  6. Using Disconnect Feature with Caution:
    • The “Edit Connectivity” menu also offers a “Disconnect” option. Be mindful that disconnecting a fiber cable, for example, will sever its connection from both ends, requiring you to reconnect both ends to restore proper connectivity flow.
  7. Closing Remarks:
    • Ensuring full connectivity across your network is crucial for accurate network functionality and analysis, like fiber loss calculations. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of thorough checks and corrections in the editing process.

This tutorial equips users of Spatial Engineer 11 with the necessary know-how to manage and correct connectivity issues within their networks, ensuring a seamless and fully operational network infrastructure.

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