For a section and manhole view in map we need to import shape files (shp). The shp files need some mandatory information that we can show section and manholes correct in map. Those information you will find in the specification section in this article
Instructions
Specification
Before GIS-data can be transferred into WinCanVX, each GIS field needs to be mapped or assigned manually to the corresponding WinCan field. The most important section/manhole fields are listed below
Mandatory fields
WinCan field | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| OBJ_Key | Section/Manhole Name (unique name to identify the section/manhole | |
| OBJ_Length | Length of the section (distance from Upstream Manhole to Downstream Manhole) | |
| nodeFromKey | Name of the Upstream Manhole | |
| nodeToKey | Name of the Downstream Manhole |
Optional fields
WinCan field | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| OBJ_City | Name of the City/Town where the section/manhole is located | |
| OBJ_Street | Name of the Street where the section/manhole is located | |
| OBJ_Shape | Shape of the pipe (circular, rectangular, egg-shaped etc.) | |
| OBJ_Size1 | Diameter/Height of the pipe [mm] / [inch] | |
| OBJ_Size2 | Width of the pipe [mm] / [inch] | |
| OBJ_DepthToInvert | Depth of the manhole (distance from cover to bench/channel) | |
| OBJ_Material | Material of the pipe (concrete, steel etc.) | |
| OBJ_SectionType | Type of section (waste water, stormwater, mixed water) | |
| OBJ_Usage | Type of section (replaces OBJ_SectionType in some standards) | |
| OBJ_WasteWaterType | Type of section (replaces OBJ_SectionType in some standards) |
Example shp file with min required fields
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