Routing From the End of a Routable

This task explains how to route from the end of a path reservation, boundary, or run.
ainfo.gif (980 bytes)

If you route an element with the same type and parameter values as the "source" element (i.e., the element from which the path reservation is routed), you can specify whether the new element you route is a continuation of the source element or a separate element. If you want to use the "Continue" option, be sure that the parent for the source element is active before you begin.
1 Select the Path Reservation button tbpathreserv.gif (1301 bytes).

The Routing dialog box is displayed.

2. Define the routing parameters.

See Creating a Path Reservation on an Area for instructions.

3. Select the element  from which you want to route.
  • For path reservations, boundaries, and runs that are displayed with no section, select the filled circle displayed when the cursor is at the end point of the line.
  • For path reservations, boundaries, and runs that are displayed with a section, base your selection on the "cues" that are displayed as you move the cursor over the element:
    • An outlined circle is displayed when your cursor is over the end point of the section's centerline.
    • A filled circle is displayed when the cursor is over the end point of the support line (defined by the set point of the section).
ainfo.gif (980 bytes) If you want to route the path reservation, boundary, or run as a continuation of the existing element, you must select the solid circle (i.e., the support line endpoint).

If the new element you route has the same type and parameter values as the element you selected, these options are added to the Routing Dialog box:

dbroutingcontinue.gif (452 bytes) Continue Routing

dbroutingcreatenewroute.gif (481 bytes) Create New Route

4. Select the appropriate Continue option.
5. Click in the drawing to define the routing points.
6. Double-click the last point to stop routing.