Edit Pit Properties

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Edit Structure Properties

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Menu: Pipes > Edit > Edit Strucutre Properties

Ribbon: Pipes Tab > Edit Panel > Edit Structure Dropdown > Edit Structure

Introduction

This command provides a way to edit the properties of a structure.

These properties include Structure Classification, Selected Road, Structure Location, Top of Structure Elevation, Hydraulic Design Elevation, Pipe Elevations for Structure and Bottom of Structure Elevation.

Details

Upon selecting this command, at the Command prompt the user will be asked to "Locate Structure to Edit".

When a structure is selected, a glyph will appear at the structure and the following form is displayed (unless disabled in the Active Network Settings).  Should a point be picked not within a specified range, a warning message will be displayed and press OK to continue and select a point closer to the require structure.

Zoom/Pan

Provides a way to zoom or pan around in the drawing.  Use Mouse Wheel to Zoom/Pan. Press Enter/Esc to Finish.

Zoom to Structure

Will zoom to the selected structure, so that it fits within the screen.

OK

Select OK to continue.

Pick Again

Provides the option to select a different structure, if the highlighted structure is incorrect.

After a structure is selected the following form is displayed (the controls may vary pending the options selected):

The general controls of the form are as follows:

Structure Classification This panel is where the Family and Type of Structure can be changed.

  Structure Family A drop down box provides a list of all available Structure Families which can be selected.  Select the appropriate Family.

  Structure Type A drop down box provides a list of available Structure Type from the Structure Family selected above.  Select the appropriate Structure Type. Note: The user can create Structure Families and Structure Type for a specific project.  These are defined in CSD Pipes > Settings > Active Network Settings.

Selected Road This panel provides information on the relationship between the structure and a road.  A different road can also be selected.

  Road Name Displays the Road Name to provide a relative station reference. The selected Road Name enables the software to extract other relevant information that is needed for calculation and reporting purposes. Use to select the Road Alignment directly from the drawing.

  Road Station Displays the Road Station for the selected Road Name, taken perpendicular to the centreline. The station can be entered directly into the box provided or use to select the Road Station directly from the drawing.

  Change Road This button is used to select a different Road Name for the structure to reference to.  When this button is pressed a new form appears with a list of defined Roads that can be used. Caution: If this option is selected the structure location may change which will alter the defined pipe network.

Structure Property Controls

This form has five control options accessed by clicking on each of the icons represented on the left side of the form.  Each selection changes the display information in the frame to the right of the icons.  Control options are as follows (click on one of the links below to navigate directly to that control):

Structure Location - specify the structure location in plan;

Top of Structure Elevation - set the top of structure elevation;

Hydraulic Design Elevation - set the elevation for the hydraulic design (overflow elevation);

Pipe Elevations for Structure - sets controls on suitable pipe elevations into and out of the structure;

Bottom of Structure Elevation - sets the bottom of structure elevation

OK

Apply and exit.

Cancel

Exit the form without deleting any data.

Structure Location

Structure Location This controls the plan position of the structure.

  By Co-ordinates Toggle this option on to control the Structure Location by co-ordinates.  Inputs are:

    X Type in the easting (X) co-ordinate

    Y Type in the northing (Y) co-ordinate

     Select from Drawing Click to select a position for the structure from the drawing.  The X and Y cells will be populated from the selected location in the drawing.

    From Road Toggle this option on to set the Structure Location from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road.  This link is maintained and the structure will update the horizontal position based on changes to the Road.

    Use Code Toggle option to set the structure position based on a Road Code.  Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.

    Offset from Code (m) Enter a value, in metres, to offset the structure position from the selected code.  The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. A positive value will shift the structure location outwards from the Road centreline.

    Use Offset from CL (m) Toggle option to set the structure position as an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline for the structure location.  The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.

Top of Structure Elevation

Top of Structure Elevation This controls the Top of Structure Elevation.

  From Surface Toggle this option to set the top of structure elevation from a Surface. Select a Surface from the drop down list box. Note: The top of structure elevation will adjust as the nominated Surface is adjusted. If the surface is deleted structures will be located at elevation zero.

    Elevation Adjustment (m) If From Surface is select, type in a value to raise (positive value) or lower (negative value) the top of structure elevation relative to the nominated surface.

  Specified Elevation (m) Toggle this option to set a elevation for the top of structure. Type in a value in metres.

  From Road Toggle this option on to set the Top of Structure elevation from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road.  This link is maintained and the structure will update the top of structure elevations based on changes to the Road.

    Use Code Toggle option to set the top of structure elevation based on a Road Code.  Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.

    Offset from Code (m) Optional additional offset from the Code, measured perpendicular to the road Centreline and with positive values offsetting outwards from the centreline alignment.  The Road design model elevations will be extracted at this point and used for the top of structure elevations.

    Use Offset from CL (m) Toggle option to set the top of structure elevations from the Road model elevations at an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline.  The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.

      Elevation Adjustment (Optional)
An optional Elevation Adjustment can be applied to the elevation obtained from either Use Code or Offset from CL.  Two (2) methods are available:

        Height Difference Toggle this option to enable raising/lowering the top of structure elevation. Enter the relative height, in metres, to be applied.

        Offset (m) Toggle this option to apply a height difference based on an additional offset and slope. Enter the required Offset in metres and then required the slope in percent.

        Slope (%) Enter the required Slope in percent.

Hydraulic Design Elevation

Hydraulic Design Elevation

This controls the Hydraulic Design Elevation property. This is the water surcharge elevation from the structure, which may be required for bypass flows to another structure.

  From Surface

Toggle this option to set the hydraulic design elevation from a Surface. Select a Surface from the drop down list box. Note: The top of structure elevation will adjust as the nominated Surface is adjusted. If the surface is deleted structures will be located at elevation zero.

    Elevation Adjustment (m) If From Surface is select, type in a value to raise (positive value) or lower (negative value) the hydraulic design elevation relative to the nominated surface.

  Specified Elevation (m) Toggle this option to set a elevation for the hydraulic design elevation. Type in a value in metres.

Pressurised By default, the HGL is restored to the top of structure elevation at the downstream end of the structure, in the event that the incoming HGL is above the structure at the upstream end. If Pressurised is ticked on, the HGL can be maintained above the surface elevation through the structure and into the downstream pipe.

  From Road Toggle this option on to set the Hydraulic Design Elevation from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road.  This link is maintained and the structure will update the hydraulic design elevations elevations based on changes to the Road.

    Use Code Toggle option to set the hydraulic design elevation based on a Road Code. Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.

    Offset from Code (m) Optional additional offset from the Code, measured perpendicular to the road Centreline and with positive values offsetting outwards from the centreline alignment.  The Road design model elevations will be extracted at this point and used for the hydraulic design elevations.

    Use Offset from CL (m) Toggle option to set the hydraulic design elevations from the Road model elevations at an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline. The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.

      Elevation Adjustment (Optional) An optional Elevation Adjustment can be applied to the elevation obtained from either Use Code or Offset from CL.  Two methods are available:

        Height Difference Toggle this option to enable raising/lowering the hydraulic design elevation. Enter the relative height, in metres, to be applied.

        Offset (m) Toggle this option to apply a height difference based on an additional offset and slope. Enter the required Offset in metres and then required the slope in percent.

        Slope (%) Enter the required Slope in percent.

Pipe Elevations for Structure

Pipe Elevations for Structure This provides control for an envelope on elevations for pipes in the structure.

  Upstream - Maximum Obvert Elevation If selected, this will ensure the Upstream pipe obvert does not rise above the nominated elevation.

  Upstream - Minimum Invert Elevation If selected, this will ensure the Upstream pipe invert does not drop below the nominated elevation.

  Downstream - Maximum Obvert Elevation If selected, this will ensure the Downstream pipe obvert does not rise above the nominated elevation.

  Downstream - Minimum Invert Elevation If selected, this will ensure the Downstream pipe invert does not drop below the nominated elevation.

  Surface Information This is display information describing the applied surface and the calculated elevation.  It is provided to assist in determining appropriate pipe elevation controls.

Bottom of Structure Elevation

Bottom of Structure Elevation By default, the bottom of structure elevation is determined from the invert elevation of the downstream pipe.  This enables full control over the Bottom of Structure Elevation.

  Depth from Downstream Pipe Invert (m) Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation based on the Downstream Pipe Invert.  Type in the additional Depth required.

  Depth from Downstream Pipe Bottom (m) Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation based on the Downstream Pipe Bottom (Invert + Wall Thickness).  Type in the additional Depth required.

  Depth from Top of Structure (m) Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation as a fixed depth from the top of structure.  Type in the depth required.  This option might be used for pre-cast structures and risers. Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations.

  Specified Elevation (m) Toggle on this option to set a specified elevation for the bottom of structure.  Type in the elevation in metres. Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations

  Depth from Surface (m) Toggle on this option to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation as a depth below the the Surface Elevation (the software uses the Design Surface as defined in the Active Network Settings). Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations.

Icon:
Menu:	Pipes > Edit > Edit Strucutre Properties
Ribbon:	Pipes Tab > Edit Panel > Edit Structure Dropdown > Edit Structure


Zoom/Pan	Provides a way to zoom or pan around in the drawing. Use Mouse Wheel to Zoom/Pan. Press Enter/Esc to Finish.
Zoom to Structure	Will zoom to the selected structure, so that it fits within the screen.
OK	Select OK to continue.
Pick Again	Provides the option to select a different structure, if the highlighted structure is incorrect.

The general controls of the form are as follows:
Structure Classification	This panel is where the Family and Type of Structure can be changed.
Structure Family	A drop down box provides a list of all available Structure Families which can be selected. Select the appropriate Family.
Structure Type	A drop down box provides a list of available Structure Type from the Structure Family selected above. Select the appropriate Structure Type. Note: The user can create Structure Families and Structure Type for a specific project. These are defined in CSD Pipes > Settings > Active Network Settings.
Selected Road	This panel provides information on the relationship between the structure and a road. A different road can also be selected.
Road Name	Displays the Road Name to provide a relative station reference. The selected Road Name enables the software to extract other relevant information that is needed for calculation and reporting purposes. Use to select the Road Alignment directly from the drawing.
Road Station	Displays the Road Station for the selected Road Name, taken perpendicular to the centreline. The station can be entered directly into the box provided or use to select the Road Station directly from the drawing.
Change Road	This button is used to select a different Road Name for the structure to reference to. When this button is pressed a new form appears with a list of defined Roads that can be used. Caution: If this option is selected the structure location may change which will alter the defined pipe network.
Structure Property Controls	This form has five control options accessed by clicking on each of the icons represented on the left side of the form. Each selection changes the display information in the frame to the right of the icons. Control options are as follows (click on one of the links below to navigate directly to that control): Structure Location - specify the structure location in plan; Top of Structure Elevation - set the top of structure elevation; Hydraulic Design Elevation - set the elevation for the hydraulic design (overflow elevation); Pipe Elevations for Structure - sets controls on suitable pipe elevations into and out of the structure; Bottom of Structure Elevation - sets the bottom of structure elevation
OK	Apply and exit.
Cancel	Exit the form without deleting any data.

Structure Location

Structure Location	This controls the plan position of the structure.
By Co-ordinates	Toggle this option on to control the Structure Location by co-ordinates. Inputs are:
X	Type in the easting (X) co-ordinate
Y	Type in the northing (Y) co-ordinate
Select from Drawing	Click to select a position for the structure from the drawing. The X and Y cells will be populated from the selected location in the drawing.
From Road	Toggle this option on to set the Structure Location from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road. This link is maintained and the structure will update the horizontal position based on changes to the Road.
Use Code	Toggle option to set the structure position based on a Road Code. Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.
Offset from Code (m)	Enter a value, in metres, to offset the structure position from the selected code. The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. A positive value will shift the structure location outwards from the Road centreline.
Use Offset from CL (m)	Toggle option to set the structure position as an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline for the structure location. The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.

Top of Structure Elevation

Top of Structure Elevation	This controls the Top of Structure Elevation.
From Surface	Toggle this option to set the top of structure elevation from a Surface. Select a Surface from the drop down list box. Note: The top of structure elevation will adjust as the nominated Surface* is adjusted. If the surface is deleted structures will be located at elevation zero.*
Elevation Adjustment (m)	If From Surface is select, type in a value to raise (positive value) or lower (negative value) the top of structure elevation relative to the nominated surface.
Specified Elevation (m)	Toggle this option to set a elevation for the top of structure. Type in a value in metres.
From Road	Toggle this option on to set the Top of Structure elevation from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road. This link is maintained and the structure will update the top of structure elevations based on changes to the Road.
Use Code	Toggle option to set the top of structure elevation based on a Road Code. Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.
Offset from Code (m)	Optional additional offset from the Code, measured perpendicular to the road Centreline and with positive values offsetting outwards from the centreline alignment. The Road design model elevations will be extracted at this point and used for the top of structure elevations.
Use Offset from CL (m)	Toggle option to set the top of structure elevations from the Road model elevations at an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline. The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.
Elevation Adjustment (Optional)	An optional Elevation Adjustment can be applied to the elevation obtained from either Use Code or Offset from CL. Two (2) methods are available:
Height Difference	Toggle this option to enable raising/lowering the top of structure elevation. Enter the relative height, in metres, to be applied.
Offset (m)	Toggle this option to apply a height difference based on an additional offset and slope. Enter the required Offset in metres and then required the slope in percent.
Slope (%)	Enter the required Slope in percent.

Hydraulic Design Elevation

Hydraulic Design Elevation	This controls the Hydraulic Design Elevation property. This is the water surcharge elevation from the structure, which may be required for bypass flows to another structure.
From Surface	Toggle this option to set the hydraulic design elevation from a Surface. Select a Surface from the drop down list box. Note: The top of structure elevation will adjust as the nominated Surface* is adjusted. If the surface is deleted structures will be located at elevation zero.*
Elevation Adjustment (m)	If From Surface is select, type in a value to raise (positive value) or lower (negative value) the hydraulic design elevation relative to the nominated surface.
Specified Elevation (m)	Toggle this option to set a elevation for the hydraulic design elevation. Type in a value in metres.
Pressurised	By default, the HGL is restored to the top of structure elevation at the downstream end of the structure, in the event that the incoming HGL is above the structure at the upstream end. If Pressurised is ticked on, the HGL can be maintained above the surface elevation through the structure and into the downstream pipe.
From Road	Toggle this option on to set the Hydraulic Design Elevation from a Selected Road (indicated at the top of this form). Note: This option links a structure to the Selected Road. This link is maintained and the structure will update the hydraulic design elevations elevations based on changes to the Road.
Use Code	Toggle option to set the hydraulic design elevation based on a Road Code. Select the appropriate Road/String Code to control the Structure Location - the list is populated based on the Road/String selected.
Offset from Code (m)	Optional additional offset from the Code, measured perpendicular to the road Centreline and with positive values offsetting outwards from the centreline alignment. The Road design model elevations will be extracted at this point and used for the hydraulic design elevations.
Use Offset from CL (m)	Toggle option to set the hydraulic design elevations from the Road model elevations at an offset from the Road centreline. Enter, in metres, an offset value measured from the road centreline. The offset is taken perpendicular to the Road centreline at the nominated Road Station. The entered offset follows the standard cross section convention of negative to the left and positive to the right, in the direction of increasing chainages.
Elevation Adjustment (Optional)	An optional Elevation Adjustment can be applied to the elevation obtained from either Use Code or Offset from CL. Two methods are available:
Height Difference	Toggle this option to enable raising/lowering the hydraulic design elevation. Enter the relative height, in metres, to be applied.
Offset (m)	Toggle this option to apply a height difference based on an additional offset and slope. Enter the required Offset in metres and then required the slope in percent.
Slope (%)	Enter the required Slope in percent.

Pipe Elevations for Structure

Pipe Elevations for Structure	This provides control for an envelope on elevations for pipes in the structure.
Upstream - Maximum Obvert Elevation	If selected, this will ensure the Upstream pipe obvert does not rise above the nominated elevation.
Upstream - Minimum Invert Elevation	If selected, this will ensure the Upstream pipe invert does not drop below the nominated elevation.
Downstream - Maximum Obvert Elevation	If selected, this will ensure the Downstream pipe obvert does not rise above the nominated elevation.
Downstream - Minimum Invert Elevation	If selected, this will ensure the Downstream pipe invert does not drop below the nominated elevation.
Surface Information	This is display information describing the applied surface and the calculated elevation. It is provided to assist in determining appropriate pipe elevation controls.

Bottom of Structure Elevation

Bottom of Structure Elevation	By default, the bottom of structure elevation is determined from the invert elevation of the downstream pipe. This enables full control over the Bottom of Structure Elevation.
Depth from Downstream Pipe Invert (m)	Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation based on the Downstream Pipe Invert. Type in the additional Depth required.
Depth from Downstream Pipe Bottom (m)	Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation based on the Downstream Pipe Bottom (Invert + Wall Thickness). Type in the additional Depth required.
Depth from Top of Structure (m)	Toggle this option on to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation as a fixed depth from the top of structure. Type in the depth required. This option might be used for pre-cast structures and risers. Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations.
Specified Elevation (m)	Toggle on this option to set a specified elevation for the bottom of structure. Type in the elevation in metres. Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations
Depth from Surface (m)	Toggle on this option to set the Bottom of Structure Elevation as a depth below the the Surface Elevation (the software uses the Design Surface as defined in the Active Network Settings). Note: this control option will not prevent the pipe elevations being set below the bottom of structure elevations.