How to change Cable ID Color as per signal type?

Overview:

The Color Cable ID as per Signal Type feature helps you quickly identify different types of cable connections in your drawing. By automatically applying different colors to cable IDs based on their signal type, you can make your drawings easier to read, understand, and manage, especially when working with a large number of cable connections.

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.

Enable the toggle of Color Cable ID as per Signal Type option under Cable Settings, then click Save to apply the changes.

To apply the changes, open your drawing in the X-DRAW Editor and select X-DRAW Settings from the top menu. Under Cable Settings, click Pull Cable Settings to apply the updated settings to your drawing.

After updating the Pull Cable Settings, click Apply Cable Style to apply the latest style settings. This ensures that the cable styles are updated correctly according to the new configuration.

After clicking Apply Cable Style. The cable colors & cable ID will update automatically based on the cable type.

Updated on: 09/22/2026

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