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Create a double cross-arm

To create a double cross-arm

Updated over 8 months ago

To create a double cross-arm:

  1. From the Library menu select Constructions to open the Constructions library

  2. Select a cross-arm that has the same number of cables that your desired cross-arm will require

Example

In this example, we will select a single cross arm with three insulators:

Select Make a copy at the bottom right and label it

Select Add new cross-arm and make sure that all the detail feeds mirror the original cross-arm:

  1. Select the same beam

  2. Set the same horizontal/vertical offsets.

  3. Select the correct braces
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Now select -X as the offset and this will pin the cross-arm to the other side of the pole:
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Select the Usage Type under the insulators header to define the cross-arm as a through unstrained or a termination.

Now save the cross-arm at the bottom right of the pop-up.

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