For a section and manhole view in map we need to import shape files (shp). The shp files need some mandatory information (coordinates x,y,z, unique section/manhole names) that we can show section and manholes correct in map. Those information you will find in the specification section in this article.
Instructions
Step-by-step guide
- Import layers shp files
- You have to select the .shp file. The import need at least some other files (*.dbf, *.prj, *.shx)
- dfdf
- Save MAP project for later use
- Save map project in the suggested misc folder or choose a global path. So other user can use the same map project
- Set the project as strtup project. Each time this project is opened.
- Match WinCan field with GIS fields (shp)
- To transfer data from Map to WinCan VX you have to specify which GIS field corresponding to the WinCan field
- You will find the specification for the fields below
- Export to WinCan
- First you have to select which sections, manholes you would export to WinCan VX
- After the selection you can export them
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 matching field | WinCan Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OBJ_Key | Section | Section/Manhole Name (unique name to identify the section/manhole |
| OBJ_Length | Total Length [m] | Length of the section (distance from Upstream Manhole to Downstream Manhole) |
| nodeFromKey | Upstream Node | Name of the Upstream Manhole |
| nodeToKey | Downstream Node | Name of the Downstream Manhole |
Optional fields
WinCan matching field | WinCan Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OBJ_City | Town or Village | Name of the City/Town where the section/manhole is located |
| OBJ_Street | Road | Name of the Street where the section/manhole is located |
| OBJ_Shape | Pipe Shape | Shape of the pipe (circular, rectangular, egg-shaped etc.) |
| OBJ_Size1 | Dia/Height [mm] | Diameter/Height of the pipe [mm] / [inch] |
| OBJ_Size2 | Width [mm] | Width of the pipe [mm] / [inch] |
| OBJ_DepthToInvert | Depth of the manhole (distance from cover to bench/channel) | |
| OBJ_Material | Pipe Material | Material of the pipe (concrete, steel etc.) |
| OBJ_SectionType | Use | Type of section (waste water, stormwater, mixed water) |
| OBJ_Usage | Use | Type of section (replaces OBJ_SectionType in some standards) |
| OBJ_WasteWaterType | Use | Type of section (replaces OBJ_SectionType in some standards) |
A shape file import require more than a *.shp file.
Example shp file
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