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@Scilly.Suffolk
Yup, that's it.
The main thrust of Sheldon's cabling "philosophy" is to run the cables in as smooth a curve as possible, which reduces friction improving their operation.
Another advantage is that you will eliminate cable rub on the headtube.
I also cable my brakes "forrin" style for a less acute curve, ie connect the front brake to the left lever. Of course this assumes that you have modern callipers with the cable adjuster on the right (for the front).