Run the operator after selecting two objects in the 3D Viewport. You can adjust the sagging amount of the cable with the mouse movement.
You can change the cable properties using shortcuts or make the necessary changes in the window that opens after creating the cable.
You can use left click to complete the process and right click to cancel it.
You can adjust the thickness of the cable with Shift + Mouse Wheel.
You can change the type of the cable with Alt + Mouse Wheel.
You can also use a custom profile of your own choosing. This profile can be curve or mesh.
You can press G to change the type of cable you created between catenary cable or default cable.
You can use the Ctrl + Mouse Wheel shortcut to twist the cable.
To offset the start and end points, you can move your mouse while holding down the Ctrl + Alt (for start) or Ctrl + Shift (for end) keys.
To change the direction of the offset, you can use the shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + F (for start) or Ctrl + Shift + F (for end).
You can use R or Shift + R shortcuts to increase or decrease the resolution of the cable.
Using the C and V shortcuts, you can place connectors at the start and endpoints. These connectors can be models you choose, or you can use ready-made segments available in the addon.
| Cable Method | G |
|---|---|
| Cable Type | Alt + Mouse Wheel |
| Radius | Shift + Mouse Wheel |
| Twist Amount | Ctrl + Mouse Wheel |
| Cable Resolution | R & Shift + R |
| Start Offset | Ctrl + Alt |
| End Offset | Ctrl + Shift |
| Start Offset Flip | Ctrl + Alt + F |
| End Offset Flip | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Start Connector | C |
| End Connector | V |
| Finish | Left Click / Enter / Space |
| Cancel | Right Click / Esc |