For segments, ducts, poles and towers you can create cross sections of different types. For example, a segment cross section varies in the number of ducts, in the order of the ducts, or the way the conductors are displayed in the cross section. Your administrator creates models to provide different types of templates.
Note:
There are no ducts in Transmission segments.
- Segment Model—Segment model templates specify the maximum number of ducts and the order of ducts in the diagram, for example, 2x3, 2x2, or 6x3.
- Duct Model—Duct model templates specify the maximum number of conductors that can be placed in a duct. The number of conductors matches the number snap points that are defined in the template.
- Pole Model—There are two types of pole model templates. The regular template (FID_TEMPLATE) specifies the number of conductors that can be connected to the pole. The number of conductors matches the number snap points defined in the template. This template is used for data acquisition. The extended template (FID_EXTENDED_TEMPLATE) specifies an additional cross section used for visualization only.
- Tower Model—There are two types of tower model templates. The regular template (FID_TEMPLATE) specifies the number of conductors connected to the tower. The number of conductors matches the number snap points defined in the template. This template is used for data acquisition. The extended template (FID_EXTENDED_TEMPLATE) specifies an additional cross section used for visualization only.
When you create a segment, you specify the type of cross section by entering the appropriate segment model, such as “2*2 Ducts”. The segment model specifies which template to use when you create the cross section.
When you create a tower, you specify the type of cross section by entering the appropriate tower model, such as “Transmission 4*1”. The tower model specifies which template to use when you create the cross section.