Configure data model

Pipeline Referencing Foundation can be used to accelerate an ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing implementation for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines.

In this topic, you'll learn how to configure the model in the Pipeline Referencing Foundation solution to meet the specific needs of your organization.

Tip:

As you configure the solution, record the configurations or alterations you make with each version in a change log. This information will be valuable if you upgrade to a new version and need to evaluate the effort required.

Install the Utility Data Management Support Toolbox

The Utility Data Management Support (UDMS) toolbox is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance the management and configuration of utility networks and pipeline referencing within ArcGIS Pro.

To install the UDMS toolbox, complete the following steps.

1. In a web browser, navigate to the UDMS GitHub repository.
2. In the download section, click on the version that corresponds with your version of ArcGIS Pro.

   Tip:

   After downloading the toolbox, consider moving it to a safe location where it won't be accidently deleted.

3. In ArcGIS Pro open an existing project, or create a new one.

   The toolbox is installed on a project level so you need to install the tools in each project you want to access them from.

4. In the catalog pane, right click on Toolboxes and select Add Toolbox.
5. Navigate to the downloaded toolbox and select OK.

The toolbox will be added to your project and available for use.

Review data dictionary

A data dictionary is included to allow you to explore the model. To generate your own, use the Generate Schema Report tool.

Modify information model

The Pipeline Referencing Foundation model offers a starting point for implementing your gas and pipeline network. However, you may find that your organization requires additional features or changes. This section discusses ways that the model can be modified to fit your organizational needs.

Expand the model

Several tools in the Utility Data Management Support toolbox assist you with expanding your model.

Copy fields and domains

Use the Copy Fields and Domains tool in the Utility Data Management Support toolbox to copy existing fields and domains from other source datasets.

1. In the Geoprocessing pane, expand Project and expand the Utility Data Management Support toolbox, and then expand the Schema toolset and click Copy Fields and Domains.
2. In the tool, set the following parameters:
   1. Under Source Classes, select all of the feature classes that you want to use as sources to copy fields and domains from.
   2. Under Target Class, select the target class that fields and domains will be copied to.

      Note:

      You can select multiple sources but only one target. If you are trying to copy fields and domains for more than one target, you will need to run the tool multiple times.

      After the source and target classes have been populated, a field mapping dialog box appears.

   3. Use the dialog box to decide which fields to copy and what their parameters should be.
   4. To copy fields as lower case, check the Copy All Fields as Lower Case check box.
   5. Use the Assign Domains and Default Values to Subtypes option to apply domains and default values at the subtype level.
3. Click Run.

Consider model units

All components for this solution have been configured in imperial units. Also included are metric fields and domains. These options allow you to convert your workflows to metric only or to a combination of imperial and metric. You can update map layer pop-ups and field references to use the desired fields. If you convert to a singular unit of measure, the unused fields can be deleted from the geodatabase.

Configure Pipeline Referencing environment

After you have completed the mapping and modification of your model, you can continue to the Configure Pipeline Referencing environment topic to create your single-user Pipeline Referencing geodatabase.