https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-questions/difference-between-pipeline-line-and-service/m-p/1396351#M3552 <P>Hello,</P><P>I am wondering if there is any step-by-step documentation available for setting up services in the latest UPDM on an enterprise level. We have noticed that the pipeline_line layer includes a service group asset type, but there is also a separate layer for service summary. Currently, we have only been adding service lines to the pipeline_line layer and are unsure if this is the correct approach. Additionally, we recently discovered the service summary layer and are unsure if we should be drawing a single line segment for services. For example, if our DIMP sheet has 2 sections of pipe, we have been splitting it into 2 segments. Any clarification and guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.</P> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:27:03 GMT neomapper 2024-03-14T23:27:03Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-questions/difference-between-pipeline-line-and-service/m-p/1396351#M3552 <P>Hello,</P><P>I am wondering if there is any step-by-step documentation available for setting up services in the latest UPDM on an enterprise level. We have noticed that the pipeline_line layer includes a service group asset type, but there is also a separate layer for service summary. Currently, we have only been adding service lines to the pipeline_line layer and are unsure if this is the correct approach. Additionally, we recently discovered the service summary layer and are unsure if we should be drawing a single line segment for services. For example, if our DIMP sheet has 2 sections of pipe, we have been splitting it into 2 segments. Any clarification and guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.</P> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:27:03 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-questions/difference-between-pipeline-line-and-service/m-p/1396351#M3552 neomapper 2024-03-14T23:27:03Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-questions/difference-between-pipeline-line-and-service/m-p/1405182#M3655 <P>Hello neomapper.</P><P>Great question about how to manage service lines within UPDM. The purpose of PipelineLine is to store ALL pipes (gathering, storage, transmission, distribution, station, service).&nbsp; Based on your message it looks like this is what&nbsp; you are currently doing. This Utility Network participating featureclass, is where both of the&nbsp; service line segment records you mentioned, should be stored.&nbsp; The Service_Summary featureclass was created specifically for natural gas distribution organizations within the United States. It's purpose was to be a simplified duplication of the PipelineLine - Service Lines.&nbsp; US federal reporting requires all natural gas organizations to annually report a summary of their natural gas pipe networks (summarized by material, diameter, age, and type).&nbsp; The challenge with this reporting requirement is that it requires a single definition of material, age, and diameter for the entire service line. Your 2 service pipe segments have to be merged into a single record. If they have different material, age, or diameter, you have to pick one to represent the entire service line.&nbsp;</P><P>In summary keep managing your service lines within the PipelineLine featureclass.&nbsp; If you work for or support a US based gas distribution company and are struggling with how to accurately manage a summarization of service lines for US DOT Annual reporting, then consider looking at using Service_Summary to store that merged version of your service lines.</P><P>Tom DeWitte</P><P>Esri Technical Lead supporting Natural Gas and District Energy Industries</P> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:48:25 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-utility-network-questions/difference-between-pipeline-line-and-service/m-p/1405182#M3655 TomDeWitte 2024-04-03T13:48:25Z