General Tab

This tab records a description of the sign along with an image, Class, Sub Class, Shape, Legend Color, Background Color, and dimensions.  Many of these fields are code-description fields.  The values can be selected from a "pick list" or defined by the user.  The information in these fields is carried over to the Sign Inventory module when a MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) code is selected. These fields are defined in the table below:

Field Name

Definition

Sign Desc.

This is the sign legend. You can use X's to indicate variable text.

Note: For additional information, consult the Variable Text topic.

Class

Code/description field based on classifications prescribed by the MUTCD.

Sub Class

Sign sub-class based on the classifications prescribed by the MUTCD.

Shape

Code/description field for the sign shape.

Legend Color

Code/description field for the primary legend color.

Background Color

Code/description field for the sign's primary background color.

Width

The most common standard sign width.

Length

The most common standard sign length.

Height

Sign height for unique sign shapes.

In This Section

Variable Text

See Also

Sign Library

Sign Library Header Data

Custom and Comments