Pull Sheets¶
Pull sheets are field crew documents that show the complete physical route of a cable through pathways, with lengths and slack requirements at each segment.
What's Included¶
A pull sheet contains:
- Cable header — Cable ID, type, and endpoints
- Route table — Ordered list of pathway segments:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Segment order |
| Pathway | Pathway name |
| Type | Conduit, aerial span, etc. |
| From | Entry structure or location |
| To | Exit structure or location |
| Length | Pathway segment length |
| Slack | Extra cable stored at this segment |
- Totals — Total route length and total slack
Viewing Pull Sheets¶
- Navigate to a Cable's detail page in NetBox
- The Pull Sheet section shows the cable's route if Cable Segments are configured
- Use the print button for a printer-friendly layout
Setting Up Cable Segments¶
Pull sheets are generated from Cable Segments. To create a pull sheet:
- Ensure your pathways and structures exist
- Navigate to Plugins > Pathways > Cable Segments
- Create segments linking the cable to each pathway in sequence
Example¶
A cable running through three pathways:
| Seq | Pathway | Type | From | To | Length | Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-101 | Conduit | Bldg A Entrance | MH-001 | 50m | 3m |
| 2 | C-205 | Conduit | MH-001 | MH-002 | 200m | 0m |
| 3 | C-310 | Conduit | MH-002 | Bldg B Entrance | 75m | 3m |
| Total | 325m | 6m |
API Access¶
Pull sheet data can be retrieved via the REST API by querying Cable Segments filtered by cable:
This returns the ordered list of segments with pathway details, suitable for generating custom pull sheet formats.
Tips¶
- Keep sequence numbers consistent — gaps are fine but order matters
- Record slack at entry/exit points for accurate cable length calculations
- Add access notes on structures to help field crews locate entry points
- Use the print layout for field-ready documents