hooking up a patchbay?

[jethro]

anyone know the best way to hook one up? I just got a behringer 48 point patchbay and I'm a little confused with the "normal" or "thru" way to use it.I wonder what is the most simple way to connect it all together.by all I mean a mixing board,a stereo 31 band eq,a compressor,a eventide harmonizer.and a rack mounted effects processor.its my understanding if hooked up right I should be able to use different equipment by simply pluging patch chords in & out on the front panel.I would love any idea's or help.I have been waiting for 2 months to get my shit back together after moving into my new house.this is my last step.thanks

[jethro]

damn,I cant believe no one here knows how to hook one up.I'm just a little confused but I will figure it out.trial & error.