Sequence of data input and output for the design and analysis of telecommunications systems

Telecommunications network diagrams can be defined and calculated in the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab of the program using the following sequence of data input and output:

1. Creating a new project (from "File", "New").
2. (Optional) Linking to BIMserver.center and importing the levels and floor plans from the BIM model; defining the applicable codes; and importing catalogues.
3. (Optional) Reviewing and configuring manufacturer's catalogues (under "Catalogues", in the "Project" section).
4. Reviewing and configuring general settings: analysis options, libraries and display options (under "Settings", in the "Project" section).
5. Adding telecommunications infrastructure elements to the BIM model (the "3D Model" tab, "Infrastructure" section).
6. (Optional) Adding video door entry and video surveillance elements to the BIM model (the "3D Model" tab, "Video door-phone" and "Video monitoring" groups).
7. Managing and generating telecommunications infrastructure diagrams (the “Diagrams: Analysis” tab, “Infrastructure” section).
   • Inserting a new layout and selecting a paper size.
   • Entering telecommunications infrastructure elements manually (options in the "Infrastructure" group)
     • Installing collection systems, distribution cabinets/boxes, junction boxes, manholes and connection boxes, linked to the installation modelled in the BIM model.
     • Inserting pipework from the manufacturer's catalogues.
   • (Optional) Using editing tools to improve the visual presentation of diagrams.
8. Managing and generating telecommunications network diagrams for various technologies (the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab, and the "Coaxial cable", "Fibre optic" and "Copper pairs" sections). This can be done in two ways:
   • Entering the elements manually (options in the "Coaxial cable", "Fibre optic" and "Copper pairs" groups).
     • Inserting a new layout and selecting a paper size.
     • Network start point settings for each technology in the workspace (the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab, ‘Network start’ option).
     • Adding elements to the workspace (options in the "Coaxial cable", "Fibre optic" and "Copper pairs" groups).
     • (Optional) Using editing tools to improve the visual presentation of diagrams.
   • Using the wizard for automatic network generation (the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab, "Network generation wizard" option).
9. Analysing and checking model elements and viewing of results (the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab, "Analysis" section).
10. (Optional) Automatically adjusting header values (the "Diagrams: Analysis" tab, "Analysis" section).
11. Managing and creating detailed diagrams of telecommunications installations, such as racks or headends (the "Diagrams: Detail" tab).
    • Entering the items manually (options from the "Coaxial cable", "Fibre optic", "Copper pairs", "Mounts", "Cabinets", "Networking" and "Other" groups).
    • (Optional) Using editing tools to improve the visual presentation of diagrams.
12. (Optional) Managing and generating bills of quantities (the "Bills of quantities" tab).
13. Viewing reports and floor plans (via the "Reports" and "Floor plans" options on the top menu bar).
14. Exporting to BIMserver.center (from "BIMserver.center", "Share").