Asset chaining connects, or chains together, selected factory assets quickly and easily.
Access: | Factory tab > Tools panel > Palettes, and then select Asset Browser ![]() |
Chainable asset icon
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The asset is chainable. Some types may be cloud-based and will first require downloading. |
Command line options
Line | The default Line option creates straight segments in the asset path. Numeric values can be entered for the segment lengths, or they can be drawn manually. |
Arc | The Arc option is available for only those assets that can be included in a curved asset path. These assets include conveyors, cable trays, electrical conduit, and pipes. |
Turn | The Turn option is available for assets that can be routed in a right-angle (90 degree) asset path turn. These assets include guard rails, hand rails, safety fences, and walls. |
Close | The Close option lets you close an asset path back to its start point and terminate the command. |
Polyline | Creates an asset path using an existing polyline. Multiple polylines can be selected. |