The Location tab enables agencies to record location information for its cable lines. Several fields in this tab have special functions, which are described below:
Field Name |
Special Function |
From Node Type * |
Specifies the type of asset that represents the beginning of the segment of mainline. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Asset Types. Available Types: Pole, Signal Head, Cabinet, Junction Box, Meter Box, Snow Shoe, Auxiliary Equipment, Street Light Controller, Street Light. |
From Node Number * |
Indicates the ID for the Asset that represents the beginning of the segment of mainline. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Assets. The list that appears relates to the option selected in the From Node Type field. |
To Node Type * |
Specifies the type of asset that represents the end of a segment of mainline. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Asset Types. Available Types: Pole, Signal Head, Cabinet, Junction Box, Meter Box, Snow Shoe, Auxiliary Equipment, Street Light Controller, Street Light. |
To Node Number * |
Indicates the ID for the asset that represents the end of the segment of mainline. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Assets. The list that appears relates to the option selected in the To Node Type field. |
Segment ID |
Links the mainline to a street segment. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Streets. |
Intersection ID |
Links the mainline to a street intersection. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Intersections. |
Road Number |
Links the mainline to a road. Click on the field name or press F9 within the field for a list of Roads. |
Beg Ref Post End Ref Post |
These fields mark the reference posts that the cable begins and ends at. Reference posts, which are also known as mile markers, are generally recorded in miles. Reference posts typically do not move when a portion of the road is contracted or expanded. The reference posts are displayed in the corresponding Roads record. |
Org. Beg Station Org. End Station |
Identify the original beginning and ending stationing points (generally recorded in feet). Their locations do not necessarily reflect the location of the reference posts. The Original Stationing Points are numeric fields designed for linear referencing. |
Curr Beg Station Curr End Station |
Reflect any changes from the original stationing points (read only). Changes are recorded in the associated Roads record when a road is contracted or expanded. If changes have been made and are not yet reflected in these fields, you may need to run the "Update Stationing" Toolkit function in the Roads module. Follow the link for additional information. |
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