Cut and Trim

To abandon a pipe feature, you must first separate it from the network. To do this, cut linear feature classes and trim back by the trim distance, which is assigned in the ArcFM Abandon Tool Options dialog. If you cut and trim a piece of pipe, any features connected to the cut section will be abandoned as well. In Figure 1, the pipe was cut in the two places indicated with blue circles. The line that runs perpendicular to the cut piece of pipe and the two valves are connected and would be abandoned as well. Any features connected to this pipe would also be abandoned, potentially a large portion of the network.

Figure 1

In Figure 2, the pipe was cut in three places. In this case, only the cut section of pipe and the connected valve (VLV75) will be abandoned.

Figure 2

Click the Cut tool on the Abandon toolbar.
Click the feature to separate it from the network (you may need to cut in multiple places). The cut feature will flash, then each side of the cut will flash. After a few seconds, the cut will display with the trim length assigned in ArcFM Abandon Options dialog. Use Refresh to display trim a bit faster.
Cut and trimmed pipe section is now ready to be abandoned, removed, or converted to conduit.

You can always use the Undo tool in the Edit menu to negate your most recent action.