Cable Break
The “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial video provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively break a cable within the software, a crucial function for managing and updating telecommunications and utility networks. The tutorial specifically addresses scenarios involving copper cables and ducts, emphasizing the correct method to divide these facilities in the database. Here’s a concise overview of the process and key points covered in the video:
- Scenarios Described:
- A copper cable already inserted into the database with a DAT number.
- A copper cable not inserted but with all required fields filled in.
- A duct not inserted but with its facility type specified.
- Important Consideration: For assets not yet inserted in the database, it’s essential they at least have the ‘facility type’ field completed. This requirement ensures that the break function can be applied correctly.
- Avoiding CAD Break Function: The presenter cautions against using the generic CAD break function, as it does not integrate with Spatial Engineer 11’s database functionalities. Instead, it’s recommended to use the specialized break tool provided within the software, which ensures data integrity and automatic updates to the database.
- Using the CT Break Tool:
- Located on the toolbar, identified by a horseshoe-type icon labeled “CT Break”.
- Upon selection, users can pick a point along the inserted cable where they intend to break it. A snap tool aids in precisely selecting the break point.
- The process is demonstrated on an inserted copper cable, showing how the software automatically divides the length and updates the database post-break.
- Application on Non-Inserted Assets and Ducts: The tutorial extends the demonstration to a copper cable and a duct not inserted in the database, highlighting the tool’s latest update that allows breaking these elements. The process remains straightforward, illustrating the tool’s versatility across different facility types, including those not strictly limited to copper or fiber, but also applicable to guide map line features.
- Outcome: Following the break, the assets are shown to be correctly divided, with lengths evenly distributed between the new segments created from the original asset. This automatic adjustment ensures that network data remains accurate and up-to-date.
This tutorial effectively demonstrates Spatial Engineer 11’s capability to manage network infrastructure through precise modifications, such as breaking cables or ducts, ensuring that the database reflects real-world changes to the network. The emphasis on using the correct break tool within the software highlights the importance of maintaining data integrity during network management operations.
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