Overview
This lecture provides an overview of the Utility Network Package toolbox in ArcGIS, highlighting its main tools and their uses in configuring and exporting utility networks.
Purpose and Licensing
- The Utility Network Package toolbox simplifies the configuration and export of utility networks.
- Toolbox tools are supported with ArcGIS Desktop Standard and Advanced licenses.
Basic Workflow Steps
- Create a utility network dataset using the Stage Utility Network tool, which generates a feature dataset with required service territory.
- Update structure network definitions and create industry domains using the Apply Asset Package tool with Esri or custom asset packages.
- Add or update domain networks using the Apply Asset Package tool, allowing multiple domain networks or configuration updates without removing existing properties.
- Export a backup of the utility network (schema and data) between systems with the Export Asset Package tool.
Main Tools and Toolsets
- Stage Utility Network tool creates the data structure and utility network in a geodatabase.
- Asset Package toolset offers tools to manage and apply asset packages to utility networks.
- Data toolset provides tools for creating and modifying utility network features.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Utility Network — A data structure in ArcGIS for modeling and analyzing utility systems (e.g., electric, water).
- Asset Package — A collection of configuration and schema information for a utility network.
- Domain Network — A subset of the utility network representing a specific utility type (e.g., gas, water).
- Service Territory — The geographic area managed or served by a utility network.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review the asset package schema to understand utility network components.
- Follow instructions to install the Utility Network Package toolbox if needed.