A free cable schedule template, and a faster way to never type one again.

What a good cable schedule includes

A cable schedule earns its keep on site: a tech should be able to find a run, confirm what it carries, and know where it lands without asking anyone. That means each row needs an ID, a human-readable label, the signal type, the device and port on both ends, a length, a zone, and space for notes like connector gender or a format note.

• Cable ID: a short code (V-001, A-001) for talking about the run on the radio
• Label and signal type: what it's called and what it carries (SDI, XLR, RJ45, etc.)
• From/To device and port: exactly where each end lands
• Length, zone, and notes: enough to pull the right reel and route it correctly

Download the free template

No signup, no catch. The free template is a plain CSV at wireflow.live/cable-schedule-template.csv, ready to fill in for your next show. It uses the same column structure WireFlow generates automatically, so if the show ever moves into a diagram, the format will already be familiar.

It's already filled in with a few example rows (a camera feed, a wireless handheld, a stream encoder run) so the columns make sense before you clear them and start typing your own show.

Why hand-typed schedules go stale

A cable schedule typed by hand is accurate exactly once: the moment you finish typing it. The next time a run changes, a device swaps, or a length gets remeasured, the schedule either gets updated by hand too (if someone remembers) or quietly stops matching the show.

That gap is where load-in goes sideways: the schedule says one thing, the rack says another, and the person holding the clipboard is the one who finds out first. Multiply that by a season of recurring shows and the spreadsheet becomes its own maintenance job, separate from the actual design work.

Generate it instead

Build the signal flow in WireFlow and the cable schedule comes from the same data as the diagram: labels and port signal names carry through automatically. Change a connection and the schedule reflects it the next time you export, instead of needing a manual pass.

Export as CSV for your own spreadsheet workflow, or as part of a full PDF tech pack alongside the gear list and wiring plan.

Frequently asked questions

What columns should a cable schedule have?

At minimum: a cable ID, a label, the signal type, the device and port on each end, length, zone, and notes. That's exactly what's in the free template below.

Is the template compatible with Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. It's a plain CSV, so it opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or any spreadsheet tool with no conversion needed.

How do I keep the schedule in sync as the design changes?

Typing it by hand, you don't. Someone has to remember to update it every time. Build the diagram in WireFlow instead and the schedule generates from the same data, so it reflects the current design whenever you export it.

What does WireFlow export besides the CSV?

The same project generates a gear list (bill of materials) and packages everything into a PDF tech pack, alongside the cable schedule, all from the same diagram.

Is the template really free, no signup?

Yes. Download it directly, no account and no email required.

Can I use the template for a rack build-out too, not just cabling?

The template is built for cable runs specifically. Rack layouts and gear lists are a different document. WireFlow generates both alongside the cable schedule when you build the diagram.