Importing Manhole Survey Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from the following formats:

• SC25/26
• NASSCO MACP data
• BEFDSS XML
• MSCC XML
• SUFRIB

Once the manhole survey data has been imported, it can be used to generate or update nodes and pipes in the network. See Updating the Network from Manhole Survey Data for further information.

STC25/26 Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from STC25 (STC26) data files.

To import STC25/26 data:

1. Open an existing network.
2. Select the ImportImport Manhole survey dataImport STC25 manhole survey data option from theNetwork menu. The STC Import dialog is displayed.
3. Use the Browse button to find the Node Number (.NDE) file. InfoAsset Manager will automatically include other data files as long as they follow the STC25 naming conventions.
4. Click OK to continue with the import process.
5. If InfoAsset Manager detects any conflicts within the imported STC25 data, the STC25 Import Conflicts dialog is displayed. Choose the appropriate option for pipes with conflicting data. You can deal with the pipes one at a time or all at once.

MACP Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from NASSCO MACP data files.

Note: When importing MACP data files, the MACP Manhole coding standard should be selected for the current database. If your database is set up for a different manhole survey data standard, a warning will be displayed before import occurs.

Tip: If a text value is imported to a choice list field, which has no corresponding choice list record, (because the wrong standard is selected or the choice lists have been edited), the full text will appear in the Manhole Survey Grid instead of a choice list code.

To import MACP data:

1. Open an existing network.
2. Select the ImportImport Manhole survey dataImport MACP manhole survey data option from the Network menu. The MACP Import dialog is displayed.
3. In this dialog:
   • Browse to find the data file. A standard Open dialog will be displayed. Multiple files may be selected by using the CTRL and SHIFT keys.
   • Choose a flag to apply to all the imported data if required.
   • By default, images will not be imported. Check the Import Images option to include import of images.
   • Set the options for generating Manhole Survey IDs and for handling duplicate IDs.
4. Click Import to complete the import process.

MACP allows custom fields to be added and named:

• The MACP Custom Fields are imported into the InfoAsset Manager Manhole Survey User Text fields.
• The MACP Custom Labels are not imported to avoid the risk of overwriting any InfoAsset Manager user defined field names.

BEFDSS XML Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from BEFDSS XML format data files.

To import BEFDSS XML data:

1. Open an existing network.
2. Select the ImportImport Manhole survey dataImport BEFDSS XML manhole survey data option from the Network menu. The Import Manhole Surveys from BEFDSS XML dialog is displayed.
3. In this dialog:
   • Browse to find the data file. A standard Open dialog will be displayed. Multiple files may be selected by using the CTRL and SHIFT keys.
   • Choose a flag to apply to all the imported data if required.
   • Check the Update existing records by matching node reference and employers job reference option to merge survey data into existing surveys. If a matching survey is not found, a new survey will be imported.
4. Click Import to complete the import process.

MSCC XML Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from MSCC XML format data files.

To import MSCC XML data:

1. Open an existing network.
2. Select the Import Import Manhole survey dataImport MSCC XML manhole survey data option from the Network menu. The Import Manhole Surveys from MSCC XML dialog id displayed.
3. In this dialog:
   • Browse to find the data file. A standard Open dialog will be displayed. Multiple files may be selected by using the CTRL and SHIFT keys.
   • Choose a flag to apply to all the imported data if required.
   • Set the options for handling duplicate IDs.
4. Click Import to complete the import process.

SUFRIB Data

Manhole survey data can be imported from SUFRIB format data files.

Please refer to Importing CCTV and Manhole Survey Data from SUFRIB Format Files for more details.