Welcome to Winston's Custom Cable Assembly Wizard!

Follow these steps to build your custom cable:

1. Cable Options:
   • Use the filters (Cable Rating, Jacket Rating, Shielding, etc.) to narrow down cable choices.
   • Enter your desired Cable Length and select the Units (Feet/Meters). This is required.
   • Choose a Pinout Selection (Standard T568B is default).
   • Select a preferred Color for the cable jacket.
   • As you apply filters, the "Cable Results" section below will update. Filters may auto-select if only one valid option remains.
2. Cable Results:
   • This section shows available cable series matching your filters.
   • Each series may have multiple color options displayed as swatches.
   • Click on a color swatch to select that specific cable. The selected cable will appear in the "[ CABLE ]" slot in the Blueprint Area, and the filters will update to match the selected cable.
   • If your filters result in only one possible cable, it may be auto-selected.
3. Blueprint Area:
   • This visual area at the top shows your current assembly.
   • It updates as you select the cable, connectors, and boots.
   • The ruler below the cable visually represents its length.
   • Click on any section of the blueprint to see details about the assigned component.
4. Connectors & Boots:
   • Once a cable is selected, options for Connector 1 and Connector 2 will appear in this card.
   • For each connector:
     • Choose the type: Male (Modular Plug/RJ45), Female (Keystone), or Open – No Connector.
     • If Male or Female is chosen, a dropdown will appear to select the specific connector component (if multiple are compatible or if colors are available for Keystones). The first compatible connector is usually pre-selected.
     • If Male is chosen, you can also select if you want a Boot ("Yes" or "No"). Female and Open-ended connectors do not typically use boots. "Yes" is the default for male connectors.
   • Your selections will update the "[ Connector 1/2 ]" and "[ Boot 1/2 ]" slots in the Blueprint Area.
5. Managing Your Assembly:
   • Reset Filters: Clears only the filter selections in the "Cable Options" card.
   • Reset Assembly: Clears everything – all blueprint slots, all filters, and cable length.
   • Dark Mode / Theme Builder: Customize the look of the wizard using the controls in the header.
6. Next Step:
   • Once you have selected a cable and entered a valid cable length, the "Next Step" button will become active.
   • Ensure your cable length, pinout, connectors, and boots are correctly configured. Click the "Next Step" button. If any required information is missing, you will be prompted.
   • A summary of your selections will be shown. Review it carefully.
   • Click "Confirm and Submit" to proceed with your assembly (this will submit the configuration).

If you have any questions, hover over elements for tooltips or refer back to these instructions.