As part of a proof of concept, we would like to represent the insulator chains in the overhead conductor area using a structure line. The basis for the PoC is the Electric Utility Network Foundation, whose configuration we have extended (to keep the effort to a minimum). Our test case can be seen in Figure “IntendedDataStructure.jpg”.
The green elements in the graphic are already present in the Foundation, the red elements were added by us in the configuration. We have made the following changes to the Foundation configuration:
- Definition of a new structure line asset type “Insulating Equipment - Insulator Chain”
- Assignment of the “Structure” association role to the “Transition Point - Transition Point” structure junction
- Definition of new rules:
- Junction-Junction between “Electric High Voltage Pole - Pole HV” and “Transition Point - Transition Point”
- Junction-Edge between “Transition Point - Transition Point” and “Insulating Equipment - Insulator Chain”
- Structural Attachment between “Transition Point - Transition Point” and “High Voltage Attachment - AC Overhead HV”
With the configuration additions listed above, the data structure from figure “IntendedDataStructure.jpg” can be captured in the Utility Network without errors, there are no validation errors (see figure “FinalDataStructure.jpg”).
To cut a long story short, the connected trace unfortunately does not lead to the expected result (Figures "ConnectedTraceResult1.jpg" to "ConnectedTraceResult4.jpg"). My trace always starts at a single trace location, no barriers or conditions are formulated. But no matter where I place the start position for the connected trace, the trace always ends at the transition point marked with the red X (see Figure “IntendedDataStructure.jpg”). It doesn't seem to get past the structural attachment association.
Does anyone have an explanation for this, what am I missing?
Thanks for any help or idea.
Jürgen
