Desk Cable Management - Complete Guide

# Desk Cable Management System

class CableManagementSystem {
  constructor() {
    this.cableTypes = {
      power: {
        name: 'Power Cables',
        description: 'AC power cords and adapters',
        management: 'Power strips, surge protectors',
        routing: 'Under desk, behind equipment',
        priority: 'High'
      },
      
      data: {
        name: 'Data Cables',
        description: 'USB, Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI',
        management: 'Cable trays, clips, sleeves',
        routing: 'Along desk edges, through grommets',
        priority: 'High'
      },
      
      audio: {
        name: 'Audio Cables',
        description: 'Headphone, speaker, microphone cables',
        management: 'Cable clips, organizers',
        routing: 'Minimal exposure, easy access',
        priority: 'Medium'
      },
      
      peripheral: {
        name: 'Peripheral Cables',
        description: 'Mouse, keyboard, webcam cables',
        management: 'Cable clips, organizers',
        routing: 'Close to devices, minimal slack',
        priority: 'Medium'
      }
    };
    
    this.managementSolutions = {
      trays: {
        name: 'Cable Trays',
        description: 'Under-desk cable management trays',
        pros: ['Hidden cables', 'Easy access', 'Professional look'],
        cons: ['Installation required', 'Limited capacity'],
        suitability: 'Permanent setups'
      },
      
      clips: {
        name: 'Cable Clips',
        description: 'Adhesive or screw-mounted cable clips',
        pros: ['Easy installation', 'Flexible positioning', 'Low cost'],
        cons: ['Visible cables', 'Limited capacity'],
        suitability: 'Temporary or flexible setups'
      },
      
      sleeves: {
        name: 'Cable Sleeves',
        description: 'Flexible sleeves to bundle cables',
        pros: ['Clean appearance', 'Easy to modify', 'Good organization'],
        cons: ['Still visible', 'Requires planning'],
        suitability: 'Most setups'
      },
      
      grommets: {
        name: 'Desk Grommets',
        description: 'Holes in desk for cable routing',
        pros: ['Clean routing', 'Professional appearance', 'Hidden cables'],
        cons: ['Permanent modification', 'Installation required'],
        suitability: 'Permanent setups'
      },
      
      channels: {
        name: 'Cable Channels',
        description: 'Raceways for cable routing',
        pros: ['Professional appearance', 'Good organization', 'Easy access'],
        cons: ['Installation required', 'Limited flexibility'],
        suitability: 'Office environments'
      }
    };
  }
  
  analyzeCableSetup(currentSetup) {
    const analysis = {
      cableCount: this.countCables(currentSetup),
      organization: this.assessOrganization(currentSetup),
      routing: this.assessRouting(currentSetup),
      recommendations: this.generateRecommendations(currentSetup),
      improvement: this.calculateImprovement(currentSetup)
    };
    
    return analysis;
  }
  
  countCables(currentSetup) {
    const cableCount = {
      power: currentSetup.powerCables || 0,
      data: currentSetup.dataCables || 0,
      audio: currentSetup.audioCables || 0,
      peripheral: currentSetup.peripheralCables || 0,
      total: 0
    };
    
    cableCount.total = Object.values(cableCount).reduce((sum, count) => sum + count, 0);
    
    return cableCount;
  }
  
  assessOrganization(currentSetup) {
    let organizationScore = 0;
    const maxScore = 100;
    
    // Cable bundling (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableBundling === 'excellent') organizationScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableBundling === 'good') organizationScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableBundling === 'fair') organizationScore += 10;
    else organizationScore += 5;
    
    // Cable labeling (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableLabeling === 'excellent') organizationScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableLabeling === 'good') organizationScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableLabeling === 'fair') organizationScore += 10;
    else organizationScore += 5;
    
    // Cable length management (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableLength === 'optimal') organizationScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableLength === 'good') organizationScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableLength === 'fair') organizationScore += 10;
    else organizationScore += 5;
    
    // Cable routing (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableRouting === 'excellent') organizationScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableRouting === 'good') organizationScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableRouting === 'fair') organizationScore += 10;
    else organizationScore += 5;
    
    return {
      score: organizationScore,
      percentage: (organizationScore / maxScore) * 100,
      rating: organizationScore >= 80 ? 'Excellent' : 
              organizationScore >= 60 ? 'Good' : 
              organizationScore >= 40 ? 'Fair' : 'Poor'
    };
  }
  
  assessRouting(currentSetup) {
    let routingScore = 0;
    const maxScore = 100;
    
    // Cable visibility (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableVisibility === 'hidden') routingScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableVisibility === 'minimal') routingScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableVisibility === 'moderate') routingScore += 10;
    else routingScore += 5;
    
    // Cable accessibility (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableAccessibility === 'excellent') routingScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableAccessibility === 'good') routingScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableAccessibility === 'fair') routingScore += 10;
    else routingScore += 5;
    
    // Cable protection (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableProtection === 'excellent') routingScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableProtection === 'good') routingScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableProtection === 'fair') routingScore += 10;
    else routingScore += 5;
    
    // Cable maintenance (25 points)
    if (currentSetup.cableMaintenance === 'easy') routingScore += 25;
    else if (currentSetup.cableMaintenance === 'moderate') routingScore += 20;
    else if (currentSetup.cableMaintenance === 'difficult') routingScore += 10;
    else routingScore += 5;
    
    return {
      score: routingScore,
      percentage: (routingScore / maxScore) * 100,
      rating: routingScore >= 80 ? 'Excellent' : 
              routingScore >= 60 ? 'Good' : 
              routingScore >= 40 ? 'Fair' : 'Poor'
    };
  }
  
  generateRecommendations(currentSetup) {
    const recommendations = [];
    
    // Organization recommendations
    if (currentSetup.cableBundling === 'poor' || currentSetup.cableBundling === 'none') {
      recommendations.push({
        category: 'Organization',
        action: 'Implement cable bundling',
        description: 'Use cable sleeves or clips to bundle cables',
        priority: 'High',
        tools: ['Cable sleeves', 'Cable clips', 'Velcro ties']
      });
    }
    
    if (currentSetup.cableLabeling === 'poor' || currentSetup.cableLabeling === 'none') {
      recommendations.push({
        category: 'Organization',
        action: 'Add cable labeling',
        description: 'Label cables for easy identification',
        priority: 'Medium',
        tools: ['Cable labels', 'Label maker', 'Color coding']
      });
    }
    
    // Routing recommendations
    if (currentSetup.cableVisibility === 'high' || currentSetup.cableVisibility === 'moderate') {
      recommendations.push({
        category: 'Routing',
        action: 'Improve cable routing',
        description: 'Route cables through trays, grommets, or channels',
        priority: 'High',
        tools: ['Cable trays', 'Desk grommets', 'Cable channels']
      });
    }
    
    if (currentSetup.cableAccessibility === 'poor' || currentSetup.cableAccessibility === 'fair') {
      recommendations.push({
        category: 'Routing',
        action: 'Improve cable accessibility',
        description: 'Ensure cables are easily accessible for maintenance',
        priority: 'Medium',
        tools: ['Cable clips', 'Cable organizers', 'Accessible routing']
      });
    }
    
    // Protection recommendations
    if (currentSetup.cableProtection === 'poor' || currentSetup.cableProtection === 'none') {
      recommendations.push({
        category: 'Protection',
        action: 'Add cable protection',
        description: 'Protect cables from damage and wear',
        priority: 'Medium',
        tools: ['Cable protectors', 'Cable guards', 'Proper routing']
      });
    }
    
    return recommendations;
  }
  
  calculateImprovement(currentSetup) {
    const currentScore = this.assessOrganization(currentSetup).score + 
                        this.assessRouting(currentSetup).score;
    const maxScore = 200;
    const currentPercentage = (currentScore / maxScore) * 100;
    
    const potentialImprovements = this.generateRecommendations(currentSetup);
    const improvementScore = potentialImprovements.length * 10; // 10 points per improvement
    const potentialPercentage = Math.min(currentPercentage + improvementScore, 100);
    
    return {
      current: currentPercentage,
      potential: potentialPercentage,
      improvement: potentialPercentage - currentPercentage,
      rating: potentialPercentage >= 80 ? 'Excellent Potential' : 
              potentialPercentage >= 60 ? 'Good Potential' : 
              potentialPercentage >= 40 ? 'Fair Potential' : 'Limited Potential'
    };
  }
}

class CableManagementTools {
  constructor() {
    this.tools = {
      trays: {
        name: 'Cable Trays',
        types: [
          {
            name: 'Under-Desk Trays',
            description: 'Mounted under desk surface',
            capacity: 'High',
            installation: 'Screw-mounted',
            cost: 'Medium',
            suitability: 'Permanent setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Wall-Mounted Trays',
            description: 'Mounted on wall behind desk',
            capacity: 'High',
            installation: 'Wall-mounted',
            cost: 'Medium',
            suitability: 'Wall-adjacent setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Desk-Mounted Trays',
            description: 'Mounted on desk surface',
            capacity: 'Medium',
            installation: 'Clamp-mounted',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Temporary setups'
          }
        ]
      },
      
      clips: {
        name: 'Cable Clips',
        types: [
          {
            name: 'Adhesive Clips',
            description: 'Stick-on cable clips',
            capacity: 'Low',
            installation: 'Adhesive',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Temporary setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Screw-Mounted Clips',
            description: 'Screw-mounted cable clips',
            capacity: 'Medium',
            installation: 'Screw-mounted',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Permanent setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Magnetic Clips',
            description: 'Magnetic cable clips',
            capacity: 'Low',
            installation: 'Magnetic',
            cost: 'Medium',
            suitability: 'Metal surfaces'
          }
        ]
      },
      
      sleeves: {
        name: 'Cable Sleeves',
        types: [
          {
            name: 'Flexible Sleeves',
            description: 'Flexible cable sleeves',
            capacity: 'Medium',
            installation: 'Easy',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Most setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Rigid Sleeves',
            description: 'Rigid cable sleeves',
            capacity: 'High',
            installation: 'Moderate',
            cost: 'Medium',
            suitability: 'Permanent setups'
          },
          {
            name: 'Expandable Sleeves',
            description: 'Expandable cable sleeves',
            capacity: 'Variable',
            installation: 'Easy',
            cost: 'Medium',
            suitability: 'Flexible setups'
          }
        ]
      },
      
      organizers: {
        name: 'Cable Organizers',
        types: [
          {
            name: 'Cable Boxes',
            description: 'Boxes to contain cables',
            capacity: 'High',
            installation: 'Easy',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Power cables'
          },
          {
            name: 'Cable Ties',
            description: 'Ties to bundle cables',
            capacity: 'Low',
            installation: 'Easy',
            cost: 'Very Low',
            suitability: 'Temporary bundling'
          },
          {
            name: 'Cable Combs',
            description: 'Combs to organize cables',
            capacity: 'Medium',
            installation: 'Easy',
            cost: 'Low',
            suitability: 'Visible cables'
          }
        ]
      }
    };
  }
  
  recommendTools(setupRequirements) {
    const recommendations = [];
    
    // High cable count setups
    if (setupRequirements.cableCount >= 10) {
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Under-Desk Trays',
        reason: 'High capacity for many cables',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Medium'
      });
      
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Cable Sleeves',
        reason: 'Good organization for many cables',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Low'
      });
    }
    
    // Temporary setups
    if (setupRequirements.permanence === 'temporary') {
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Adhesive Clips',
        reason: 'Easy installation and removal',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Low'
      });
      
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Cable Ties',
        reason: 'Quick and easy bundling',
        priority: 'Medium',
        cost: 'Very Low'
      });
    }
    
    // Permanent setups
    if (setupRequirements.permanence === 'permanent') {
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Screw-Mounted Clips',
        reason: 'Secure and permanent installation',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Low'
      });
      
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Desk Grommets',
        reason: 'Professional appearance',
        priority: 'Medium',
        cost: 'Medium'
      });
    }
    
    // Budget-conscious setups
    if (setupRequirements.budget === 'low') {
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Cable Ties',
        reason: 'Very low cost',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Very Low'
      });
      
      recommendations.push({
        tool: 'Adhesive Clips',
        reason: 'Low cost, good functionality',
        priority: 'High',
        cost: 'Low'
      });
    }
    
    return recommendations;
  }
  
  calculateToolCost(recommendations) {
    const costRanges = {
      'Very Low': 5,
      'Low': 15,
      'Medium': 35,
      'High': 75
    };
    
    const totalCost = recommendations.reduce((sum, rec) => {
      return sum + costRanges[rec.cost];
    }, 0);
    
    return {
      total: totalCost,
      range: totalCost < 25 ? 'Budget' : 
             totalCost < 50 ? 'Moderate' : 
             totalCost < 100 ? 'Premium' : 'Professional',
      breakdown: recommendations.map(rec => ({
        tool: rec.tool,
        cost: costRanges[rec.cost],
        priority: rec.priority
      }))
    };
  }
}

class CableManagementWorkflow {
  constructor() {
    this.workflow = {
      planning: {
        name: 'Planning Phase',
        steps: [
          'Inventory all cables and devices',
          'Measure cable lengths needed',
          'Plan cable routing paths',
          'Identify power requirements',
          'Choose management solutions'
        ],
        duration: '30-60 minutes',
        tools: ['Measuring tape', 'Notebook', 'Cable inventory']
      },
      
      preparation: {
        name: 'Preparation Phase',
        steps: [
          'Clear workspace',
          'Unplug all devices',
          'Clean desk surface',
          'Gather management tools',
          'Prepare installation area'
        ],
        duration: '15-30 minutes',
        tools: ['Cleaning supplies', 'Management tools', 'Safety equipment']
      },
      
      installation: {
        name: 'Installation Phase',
        steps: [
          'Install cable trays or clips',
          'Route power cables first',
          'Route data cables',
          'Route peripheral cables',
          'Bundle and organize cables'
        ],
        duration: '60-120 minutes',
        tools: ['Management tools', 'Cable ties', 'Labels']
      },
      
      testing: {
        name: 'Testing Phase',
        steps: [
          'Test all connections',
          'Verify cable functionality',
          'Check for interference',
          'Ensure accessibility',
          'Document cable layout'
        ],
        duration: '15-30 minutes',
        tools: ['Test equipment', 'Documentation', 'Labels']
      },
      
      maintenance: {
        name: 'Maintenance Phase',
        steps: [
          'Regular cable inspection',
          'Clean cable management',
          'Update documentation',
          'Replace damaged cables',
          'Adjust routing as needed'
        ],
        duration: '15-30 minutes monthly',
        tools: ['Cleaning supplies', 'Replacement cables', 'Documentation']
      }
    };
  }
  
  createImplementationPlan(setupRequirements) {
    const plan = {
      phases: this.workflow,
      timeline: this.calculateTimeline(setupRequirements),
      resources: this.identifyResources(setupRequirements),
      milestones: this.setMilestones(setupRequirements)
    };
    
    return plan;
  }
  
  calculateTimeline(setupRequirements) {
    const baseTime = {
      planning: 45,
      preparation: 20,
      installation: 90,
      testing: 20,
      maintenance: 20
    };
    
    // Adjust based on complexity
    const complexity = setupRequirements.cableCount >= 15 ? 'high' : 
                      setupRequirements.cableCount >= 8 ? 'medium' : 'low';
    
    const multipliers = {
      low: 1.0,
      medium: 1.5,
      high: 2.0
    };
    
    const multiplier = multipliers[complexity];
    
    return {
      total: Object.values(baseTime).reduce((sum, time) => sum + time, 0) * multiplier,
      phases: Object.fromEntries(
        Object.entries(baseTime).map(([phase, time]) => [phase, time * multiplier])
      ),
      complexity: complexity
    };
  }
  
  identifyResources(setupRequirements) {
    const resources = {
      tools: this.recommendTools(setupRequirements),
      materials: this.identifyMaterials(setupRequirements),
      skills: this.identifyRequiredSkills(setupRequirements)
    };
    
    return resources;
  }
  
  identifyMaterials(setupRequirements) {
    const materials = [];
    
    if (setupRequirements.cableCount >= 10) {
      materials.push('Cable trays', 'Cable sleeves', 'Cable ties');
    }
    
    if (setupRequirements.permanence === 'permanent') {
      materials.push('Screw-mounted clips', 'Cable labels', 'Documentation materials');
    }
    
    if (setupRequirements.budget === 'low') {
      materials.push('Cable ties', 'Adhesive clips', 'Basic organizers');
    }
    
    return materials;
  }
  
  identifyRequiredSkills(setupRequirements) {
    const skills = ['Basic tool use', 'Cable identification', 'Safety awareness'];
    
    if (setupRequirements.permanence === 'permanent') {
      skills.push('Drilling', 'Measuring', 'Planning');
    }
    
    if (setupRequirements.complexity === 'high') {
      skills.push('Problem solving', 'Organization', 'Documentation');
    }
    
    return skills;
  }
  
  setMilestones(setupRequirements) {
    return [
      {
        milestone: 'Planning Complete',
        description: 'Cable inventory and routing plan finished',
        timeline: 'Day 1'
      },
      {
        milestone: 'Preparation Complete',
        description: 'Workspace cleared and tools gathered',
        timeline: 'Day 1'
      },
      {
        milestone: 'Installation Complete',
        description: 'All cables routed and organized',
        timeline: 'Day 1-2'
      },
      {
        milestone: 'Testing Complete',
        description: 'All connections tested and verified',
        timeline: 'Day 2'
      },
      {
        milestone: 'Documentation Complete',
        description: 'Cable layout documented',
        timeline: 'Day 2'
      }
    ];
  }
}