topic Re: How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? in ArcMap Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620087#M1283 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hey Dan! I am trying to calculate the shortest path to cover a network of</P><P>roads for running, so it can be bidirectional or repetitive where</P><P>necessary. I have learned that it is called the Chinese Postman Problem.</P><P>Thanks for your response and consideration of the issue!</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 07 May 2020 14:52:26 GMT LisaShealy1 2020-05-07T14:52:26Z How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620083#M1279 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Seems pretty straightforward and that I should be able to do such in Network Analyst, Linear Referencing and/or Create Routes, but I am having trouble figuring it out. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 06 May 2020 19:43:34 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620083#M1279 LisaShealy1 2020-05-06T19:43:34Z Re: How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620084#M1280 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Not really that easy.&nbsp; For instance, can you retrace a road segment?&nbsp; Do you have an origin? (which can affect the path).</P><P>Perhaps you can elaborate on your end goal further.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 06 May 2020 22:09:14 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620084#M1280 DanPatterson_Retired 2020-05-06T22:09:14Z Re: How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620085#M1281 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Are you talking about what is commonly known as the <A href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_inspection_problem">Chinese Postman Problem</A>?&nbsp; If so, last time I checked, the ESRI network analyst extension didn't solve for it. I'll give a shout out to and old friend and collegue <A href="https://community.esri.com/migrated-users/3160">Jay Sandhu</A>‌, perhaps he can fill in the details.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 07 May 2020 04:31:21 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620085#M1281 JoeBorgione 2020-05-07T04:31:21Z Re: How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620086#M1282 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hey Joe! Yes, I have learned that it is the Chinese Postman problem. I am</P><P>amazed that there is not a tool for it, but I guess depending on the size</P><P>of the network, it could be incredibly complicated. Thanks for your</P><P>response and further looking into it!</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 07 May 2020 14:50:02 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620086#M1282 LisaShealy1 2020-05-07T14:50:02Z Re: How can I input a network of streets and create the shortest path to cover the entirety of the network? https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620087#M1283 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hey Dan! I am trying to calculate the shortest path to cover a network of</P><P>roads for running, so it can be bidirectional or repetitive where</P><P>necessary. I have learned that it is called the Chinese Postman Problem.</P><P>Thanks for your response and consideration of the issue!</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 07 May 2020 14:52:26 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcmap-questions/how-can-i-input-a-network-of-streets-and-create/m-p/620087#M1283 LisaShealy1 2020-05-07T14:52:26Z