ArcFM Desktop Configuration Guide
UFM Step 3: Create Classes

Version: 10.2.1c and 10.2.1c SP3

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Create the following feature and object classes in the UFM dataset. If you are using the sample data, these may already exist in a separate dataset. Feel free to add them to a new dataset or to an existing dataset. These features do not participate in a geometric network.

Any new feature classes require the basic fields and autoupdaters. These are outlined on the Basic ArcFM Configuration page.

Duct feature class: This feature class represents the point at which items in an underground distribution system enter the manhole. Ducts are open connections to the conduit system.

Users must not modify the DuctPosition value. This value is maintained by ArcFM. Set the Editable and Visible field properties on this field to No (Field Info tab on the ArcFM Properties Manager).

Shape: polygon

Field Name

Data Type

Domain

HasSubducts

long integer

Yes/No Indicator

PhaseDesignation

long integer

Phase Designation

DuctPosition

long integer

 

DuctName

text (length=50)

 

DuctSize

text (length=50)

ULS Size

Available

long integer

Yes/No Indicator

Occupied

long integer

Yes/No Indicator

Material

text (length=50)

ULS Material Duct Bank

 

DuctAnnotation feature class: This annotation feature class provides general notes annotation for duct position.

When creating the DuctAnnotation class, link the annotation to the Duct feature class.

Type: ArcFM Annotation Feature

Reference Scale: 30 feet

Fields: No additional required fields.

 

DuctBank feature class: This feature class contains the ducts.

Shape: polygon

Field Name

Data Type

FacilityID

text (length=20)

RelConduitSystemObjectId

long integer

DuctBankAnchor feature class: Optional. This point feature class is used to store duct banks as composite favorites. It is necessary only if you wish to create composite favorites using duct banks.

Shape: point

Field Name

Data Type

SymbolRotation

double

 

DuctConnector feature class: This linear class provides the logical routing of a conductor from one duct to another through a manhole.

Shape: line

Field Name

Data Type

Domain

PhaseDesignation

long integer

Phase Designation

 

DuctDefinition object class: This table defines the attributes that are stored for each duct (conduit). Any number of fields may be added to this table, but the following is required for UFM. This table is created during the basic Conduit Manager configuration.

Field

Data Type

Domain

DuctSize

text (length=255)

ULS Size

 

DuctNoteAnno feature class: This annotation feature class provides general notes annotation for ducts.

When creating the DuctNoteAnno class, DO NOT link the annotation to any other feature class.

Type: ArcFM Annotation Feature

Reference Scale: 25 feet

Fields: No additional required fields.

 

Splice feature class: OPTIONAL. This class represents a splice and is not required.

Shape: point

Fields: No additional required fields.

 

UFMAnchor feature class: This feature class is necessary for saving a butterfly diagram as a composite favorite.

Shape: point

Field Name

Data Type

SymbolRotation

double

 

UFMFloor feature class: This class represents the floor of a manhole.

Shape: polygon

Field Name

Data Type

FacilityID

text (length=50)

 

UFMInsetFrameSource feature class: You may create this polygon feature class or use an existing InsetFrameSource feature class (e.g., ElectricInsetFrameSource).

Shape: polygon

Field Name

Data Type

Title

text (length=50)

 

UFMWall feature class: This polygon class represents the walls of the manhole.

Shape: polygon

Field Name

Data Type

FacilityID

text (length=50)

 

UFMWallDimensioning feature class: This polygon class is used to show annotation that displays width and height values of underground facility walls. This class is optional.

Type: ArcFM Dimension Feature (ArcFM autoupdaters will not fire on Esri Dimension Features)

Set the following options while creating the dimension feature.

Reference Scale: 1:50

Default Style: "I would like to create my own style", then click New Style button

Style Properties: Select Fit tab and select the following options: Do not adjust arrows, Do not adjust text. Unselect the following: Extend dimension line to length of text. Click OK

Accept remaining default values.

Fields: No additional required fields.

 

UndergroundStructure feature class: This class represents the manhole. It may already exist in your dataset, but the following fields must be added.

Shape: point

Field Name

Data Type

Domain

SubtypeCD

long integer

 

FacilityID

text (length=50)

 

Material

text (length=20)

 

StructureSize

text (length=20)

 

StructureType

text (length=20)

 

Manufacturer

text (length=20)

 

Model

text (length=20)

 

Comments

text (length=100)

 

WorkOrderID

text (length=20)

 

InstallationDate

date

 

SymbolRotation

double

 

Enabled

short integer

 

FacilityDiagram

long integer

Yes/No Indicator

 

9.2 Users: If you're using 9.2, you will have created these classes as Esri features. Don't forget to select these features in ArcCatalog and run the ArcFM Solution Object Converter.

 

 

 


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