Define Map Positions for Elements

Explanation

This activity is used to define positions for an element on the map. One or more positions can be defined for a particular element and the Geometric Center (Centriod) of those positions will be considered as the Elements' position when displaying in the Visualizer.

Prerequisites

• A linear asset with one or more elements should exists.
• The logical unit for linear asset element should be defined with VirtMapPosition as a service in Object Connections window.

System Effects

A map position is connected to the element.

Window

Linear Asset 

Related Window Descriptions

Linear Asset
Linear Asset/Elements

Procedure

Select a position on the map

1. Open the Linear Asset window and query for the relevant record.
2. Click the Elements tab.
3. In the Attachments pane below, click the Map Positions link.
4. Navigate to the location where the element should be placed and enter the position by right-clicking and then clicking  Add Position option.
5. The position added is represented by a marker on the map.

Define a position by entering coordinates of the position

1. Open the Linear Asset window and query for the relevant record.
2. Click the Elements tab.
3. In the Attachments pane below, click the Map Positions link.
4. Right-click and click on View Positions on the map.
5. Enter values for Longitude and Latitude and save by right-clicking and then clicking Save Changes option.
6. The position added is represented by a marker on the map.