How to assign Cable ID?

  • Overview:


The Cable ID Settings allow you to automatically organize and identify cables in your drawings based on their signal type. You can define a prefix and numbering format for different signal types, making cable IDs more consistent and easier to identify. Once configured, you can automatically apply the cable IDs to your drawing using the Number All option or update them manually when needed.


  • Click on the Profile icon in the top-right corner of the application. From the menu, select Settings.



  • You will be redirected to the Settings page. Click on X-DRAW Settings. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Cable & Signal Settings from the list.



  • On the Cable & Signal Settings page, you will find two options Cable Settings and Signal Settings. Select Signal settings.



  • On the Signal Settings page, you will find five Signal types: Video, Audio, Control, Network, and Power.



  • Select the Cable Type for which you want to update the cable ID. You can assign a Prefix and define the Cable Numbering from here.


The combination of the prefix and cable numbering will create the Cable ID, which will be displayed on the drawing. Once you have made the required changes, click Save to apply the settings.



  • Open the line schematic in the X-DRAW Editor and create a cable connection between the source and destination. Once connected, the cable IDs will be visible.



There are two methods to apply cable IDs.


First method:


  • Select Cable Settings under the X-DRAW Settings tab from the top menu bar. Click on it, then choose the Number All option to automatically apply cable numbering based on your cable settings.



Second method:


  • You can modify the cable ID by double-clicking on the cable between the source and destination. After entering the cable ID, click “Unsaved changes. Click here to save.” to save your changes.



Note: Whenever there is an update to the cable ID, you must first remove the existing cable IDs and then apply the Number All option again to ensure the updated cable IDs are applied correctly.


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Updated on: 09/22/2026

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