Data Model: Topologies

You can create and edit topologies in the data model administrator. To work on a industry model’s topology , you must open the corresponding industry model. In the data model explorer, expand the Topology node and right-click the topology you want to work on.

Context Menu

Topology Item

Description

Initialize Topology

Initializes the topology.

See Area Topology Initialization.

See Logical Topology Initialization.

Normally you start the initialization after the creation of the topology, and when a huge number of topology enabled features is stored in the database. Then the initialization creates the corresponding secondary objects, such as areas, and stores the connectivity.

Clear Topology

Clears a topology. You can empty the topology system tables, and then initialize the topology again.

Drop Topology

Drops the topology definition and tables.

Properties

Displays the topology properties.