idea Have association type/role as a configuration to allow new types to be added and changes to system defined in ArcGIS Utility Network Ideas https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-ideas/have-association-type-role-as-a-configuration-to/idi-p/1657269 <P>Is it possible to allow the utility to configure their own association type/role? This would allow the utility to model different types of relationships between their assets.</P><P>Some examples would be</P><UL><LI>An electric device controls another electric device (control unit to a recloser, controller to a streetlight)</LI><LI>Allow an electric line to be attached to a structure junction</LI></UL><P>Also, this would allow for the system&nbsp;association type/roles to be changed as well. eg. For an electricity distributor, an electric line (overhead conductor) to be attached to a structure junction (crossarm)</P><P>As these associations are relationships which are the same as attachments/containment, these follow the same rules in trace configurations to be included or not, etc.</P><P>This would bring all association rules into one configurable area within the UNM.</P> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:03:11 GMT AnthonyRyanEQL 2025-10-11T03:03:11Z Have association type/role as a configuration to allow new types to be added and changes to system defined https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-ideas/have-association-type-role-as-a-configuration-to/idi-p/1657269 <P>Is it possible to allow the utility to configure their own association type/role? This would allow the utility to model different types of relationships between their assets.</P><P>Some examples would be</P><UL><LI>An electric device controls another electric device (control unit to a recloser, controller to a streetlight)</LI><LI>Allow an electric line to be attached to a structure junction</LI></UL><P>Also, this would allow for the system&nbsp;association type/roles to be changed as well. eg. For an electricity distributor, an electric line (overhead conductor) to be attached to a structure junction (crossarm)</P><P>As these associations are relationships which are the same as attachments/containment, these follow the same rules in trace configurations to be included or not, etc.</P><P>This would bring all association rules into one configurable area within the UNM.</P> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:03:11 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-ideas/have-association-type-role-as-a-configuration-to/idi-p/1657269 AnthonyRyanEQL 2025-10-11T03:03:11Z