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Offset Feeder

The Offset Feeder command is used to set the amount of space between a feeder segment and parallel segments of other feeders on the one-line diagram.

To offset feeders, go to
Ribbon: DM Electrical→One-Line Diagram→  Offset Feeder
Pulldown Menu: DM Electrical→One-Line Diagram→Offset Feeder

You will be prompted to select a feeder segment from which the other feeder segments will be offset.

Specify feeder segment in correct location or [set Distance]:

  •  Feeder segment Specify a feeder segment.

  •  Set distance Type D to set the distance by which other feeder segments will be offset.

You will then be prompted to select a feeder segment to offset from the first segment.

Select feeder segment to offset from first segment or [set Distance]

You will then be prompted to specify on which side of the first segment the selected segment will be offset.

Select point on side of first segment to offset:

Specify a point on either side of the first segment. The selected feeder segment will be offset on that side.

You can select the same feeder segment multiple times to increase the offset. If you select a different segment, it will be offset from the previously selected feeder segment. Press ENTER to finish the command.

Related Options

Feeder offset multiplier: Sets the offset distance between feeders when the diagram is generated.

There are several other options that affect the overall appearance of the one-line diagram. See the One-Line Diagram Options section for more information.