The splice type is specified by setting the embedded length value for the splice. For both splice types, the splice pins are located in the center of the splice. All wire lengths are calculated to the splice pins and the embedded length of the splice is added to the wire length to determine its adjusted length value.
The embedded length value for overlapping splice is the amount that the wires overlap. For a butt splice :
Set Embedded Length as a custom property on a splice. Set the value at either the definition or occurrence level.
Overlapping splice with embedded length shown.
Butt splice with wires to center, 0 embedded length.
Butt splice with wires to wirestop, negative embedded length.
If a splice or splice pin has a negative embedded length, it could cause:
In both cases, the wire is indicated with an error condition symbol in the browser and is not included in any nailboard drawings that you create. A splice and segment are also not included in a nailboard when the splice is connected to a wire or wire stub with a negative length, or when a wire or wire stub with a negative length are all that a segment contains. |
For wire stubs with a negative length, you can prevent this error by adding length to the wire so that the overall length of the stub is positive once the negative splice embedded length value is added.