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Suspended Cable Tool

The Suspended Cable Tool is used to create wire connections between poles and suspended lights.

These cables represent real-world overhead wiring systems and help improve infrastructure realism in RepliMap.

Object bar: Suspended Cable tool selected with link-creation hint; bottom toolbar with Objects category active

To create suspended cable connections:

  1. Click Create New Links in the Objects Link Panel.
  2. Left-click on the first pole.
  3. Left-click on the suspended light or second pole to connect it.
  4. A red link will appear, confirming the connection.
  5. Repeat the process for additional connections if required.
  6. Once finished, click Stop Creation.
  7. Enable Wire Settings.
  8. Adjust wire settings to match real-world appearance.

Suspended cable: Objects Link panel with selected link, and canvas showing pole connections with red and blue cable links

Wire Settings

The Wire Settings option allows customization of cable appearance and behaviour.

Users can adjust settings to ensure realistic representation of suspended cables in the scene.

Option Description
Select Link Displays the list of existing links. Used to view or edit a specific connection.
Recalculate Updates the selected link when objects are moved or modified.
Show All Links Toggles visibility of all links in the scene.
Create New Links Activates link creation mode to connect poles and suspended objects.
Objects Link panel screenshot

Objects Link panel: Select Link, Recalculate, Show all links, Create New Link, and Wires Settings

Notes

Note

  • A red line indicates an active cable connection.
  • Always click Stop Creation after finishing link creation.
  • Use Recalculate if object positions change.
  • Wire appearance can be adjusted using Wire Settings for realism.