Fiber Information
The “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial on fiber information introduces a feature designed to efficiently manage and document the details of fiber optic cables within a network. This tool is essential for network engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of the network’s physical layer. Here’s a summary based on the video content:
- Accessing Fiber Information:
- Initiate the process by navigating to the fiber pull-down menu.
- Select the “Fiber Information” option, which is fourth from the top in the menu.
- Selecting a Fiber Cable:
- The next step involves selecting a fiber cable on the screen. This action opens the fiber status report dialogue, where detailed information about each fiber strand within the cable can be viewed and edited.
- Editing Comments for Multiple Fibers:
- A significant enhancement in this version of Spatial Engineer 11 is the ability to select multiple fibers at once for editing. This is achieved by clicking on the first fiber, then holding down the Shift key and clicking on additional fibers to highlight several strands simultaneously.
- Once multiple fibers are selected, you can edit comments for them in bulk. Although specific details will be left blank to accommodate the varied information across selected strands, general comments applicable to all can be added.
- Individual Fiber Details:
- The system also maintains the capability to edit details for single fibers. Information such as the fiber strand’s color, availability, mode (single or multi-mode), and specific comments can be documented.
- It’s important to note that comments attached to a fiber strand are associated with that strand across the entire network, enhancing the traceability and management of fiber assets.
- Generating Reports:
- Users can generate reports that compile the comments and statuses (e.g., leased, available) of the fibers. This feature is invaluable for auditing, troubleshooting, and planning purposes.
- Updating and Finalizing Changes:
- The tutorial demonstrates how to update comments for multiple strands efficiently and how to remove comments if necessary.
- Once all modifications are made, clicking “Done” finalizes the changes.
- Concluding Thoughts:
- The new ability to edit comments for multiple fiber strands simultaneously represents a significant improvement in Spatial Engineer 11, streamlining the documentation process and enhancing the management capabilities for fiber networks.
This tutorial provides users with the knowledge to effectively use Spatial Engineer 11 for documenting and managing fiber optic cables, ensuring that network information remains accurate and easily accessible.
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