How to rename an asset type description in an existing deployed utility network.

[SanchezNuñez]

Good morning,

What  are the steps to change an asset type description in a migrated Utility Network.

Thanks

[RobertKrisher]

While this feature is planned to be added in a future release, you currently need to export the utility network to an asset package, make the change, and stand up a new geodatabase. You will not be able to retain history or versions through this process, so you should think carefully before doing this and ensure there aren't any other significant changes you need to make at the same time.

[JoseSanchez]

Thank you for your answer @RobertKrisher 

Taking a closer look, my question is more related to the Coded Values associated with the domain. In the Utility Network the Domains associated with AssetTypes are  named  like that "Asset_Type_Sewer_Device_Low_[Pressure_Main]", so in my case we would like to change some values of the Domain description.

Let me create another post for this purpose 

[PatrickGCowan]

Adding on to what @RobertKrisher said, if you do decide to go out to an asset package, I would suggest utilizing the D_Rename table to perform any renaming that may need to occur. This table can be created using the Create Rename Table geoprocessing tool in the Utility Network Package toolbox. This is a much safer way to rename things when in an asset package vs manually changing items.

[SanchezNuñez]

Thank you @PatrickGCowan 

I am just looking for a way to  update a Coded Value Description in a Domain Associated with an AssetType, not to rename a AssetType.

Thank you!

[RobertKrisher]

@SanchezNuñez If you modify the description of a coded value description inside a domain assigned to the asset type field, you are renaming an asset type.