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    Semi-Automated PLS-CADD Model Creation Techniques

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    This document outlines a semi-automated process for creating an as-built PLS_CADD model of an existing utility line using GIS data, USGS terrain data, and a PLS pole library. The process involves preparing GIS data, importing it into PLS-CADD along with terrain data, automatically creating alignments and spotting structures using feature codes, and creating any site-specific structures needed to complete the model. The resulting PLS-CADD model is created rapidly but may require additional survey data for increased accuracy.

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    Semi-Automated PLS-CADD Model Creation Techniques

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    This document outlines a semi-automated process for creating an as-built PLS_CADD model of an existing utility line using GIS data, USGS terrain data, and a PLS pole library. The process involves preparing GIS data, importing it into PLS-CADD along with terrain data, automatically creating alignments and spotting structures using feature codes, and creating any site-specific structures needed to complete the model. The resulting PLS-CADD model is created rapidly but may require additional survey data for increased accuracy.

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    This document outlines a semi-automated process for creating an as-built PLS_CADD model of an existing utility line using GIS data, USGS terrain data, and a PLS pole library. The process involves preparing GIS data, importing it into PLS-CADD along with terrain data, automatically creating alignments and spotting structures using feature codes, and creating any site-specific structures needed to complete the model. The resulting PLS-CADD model is created rapidly but may require additional survey data for increased accuracy.

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    Semi-Automated PLS-CADD Model Creation Techniques

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    Julio Vergara
    This document outlines a semi-automated process for creating an as-built PLS_CADD model of an existing utility line using GIS data, USGS terrain data, and a PLS pole library. The process involves preparing GIS data, importing it into PLS-CADD along with terrain data, automatically creating alignments and spotting structures using feature codes, and creating any site-specific structures needed to complete the model. The resulting PLS-CADD model is created rapidly but may require additional survey data for increased accuracy.

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    The key takeaways are that this process outlines how to rapidly create an as-built PLS-CADD model of an existing line using GIS data, USGS terrain data, and a PLS-Pole library of typical structures.

    The steps involved in preparing GIS data are: 1) Obtaining spatial data in an .xls file, 2) Transforming the spatial data from .xls to a PLS-friendly .csv format using Excel, and 3) Converting the GIS .dgn file to a .dxf format.

    The steps involved in creating the alignment are: 1) Identifying the first PI, 2) Using terrain alignment for automatic alignment, 3) Correcting any alignment errors, and 4) Noting the station value for the last PI.

    Semi-Automated PLS_CADD Model Creation

    Purpose:
    To rapidly produce an As-Built PLS_CADD Model of an existing line based on: GIS data USGS terrain data PLS-Pole library of typical structures

    Caution:
    This procedure only uses information derived from GIS data and is therefore not as accurate as survey generated data. Therefore, to increase the level of model accuracy, the integration of survey LiDAR data is required.

    What you need:


    1. USGS Terrain data 2. GIS data a. .xls file (Lat-Long coordinates, etc.) b. .dxf file (PI alignment & graphical GIS data, structure / framing types) 3. PLS-Pole Library a. Structure naming convention to match .xls data

    Procedure:
    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. GIS Data Preparation PLS-CADD Setup and Coordinate Import Alignment Creation Import USGS Terrain Data Auto-Spot Structures Create Site-Specific structures

    GIS Data Preparation:


    1. Obtain GIS spatial data in .xls file a. Arc Map .xls 2. Transform GIS spatial data from .xls into .csv (PLS friendly) format using Excel a. .xls format PLS formatted .csv 3. Convert GIS .dgn file to .dxf format

    PLS-CADD Setup & Coordinate Import:


    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Create new PLS-CADD model (.xyz) Define project coordinate system Set Preferences Load settings file (.fea & .cri) Attach useful reference files (.dxf) Import GIS coordinates (.csv)

    Alignment Creation:
    1. 2. 3. 4. Identify the first PI Terrain Alignment Automatic Alignment Correct any alignment errors Make note of the station value for the last PI

    Import USGS Terrain Data:


    1. Terrain Edit Merge Points from External File Merge points from xyz file 2. Select terrain file that corresponds to project location 3. Select check box to filter points 4. Fil in the Filter dialog box as appropriate 5. Create a TIN 6. Adjust elevation of PLS

    Auto Spot Structures:


    1. Structures Automatic Spotting Spot by Feature Code a. From Station = leave as default b. To Station = enter last station value as noted c. Select From Plan Comment in the Name of structure spotted 2. Structures with corresponding models in the Existing Structure folder will automatically appear.

    Auto Spot Structures (cont.):


    3. View error report to determine which structure still needs to be modeled, in case structures are missing 4. Renumber the structures as required

    Create Site Specific Structures:


    1. File Preferences a. Change the Setting for Project file paths to point to your project location b. Structures Customize Structures Make Site Specific Copies c. Select the entire range of project structures

    Finished:
    1. PLS-CADD model creation complete using: a. USGS Terrain data b. GIS data c. PLS-Pole Library

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