Segments are pieces of equipment that are part of routes. Segments can be a variety of lengths or a specific point. For example, a railroad track may consist of a straight segment of 500 feet, a curved segment of 300 feet, and a switch of 60 feet.
To identify equipment as a segment, specify the Linear Equipment Type as Segment. The linear equipment to which segments are associated must have the Linear Equipment Type defined as Route.
To add segments to equipment:
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Select one of these options:
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Equipment > Assets
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Equipment > Positions
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Equipment > Systems
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Select the linear equipment for which to add segments, and then click the Segments tab.
The selected equipment must have the Linear Equipment Type defined as Route.
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Specify this information:
Equipment - Specify the equipment associated with the segment.
From Point - Specify the point from which to start the segment.
Date Effective - Specify the effective date for the relationship between the route and the right of way.
Date Expired - Specify the expiration date for the segment.
Branch Point - Select this check box if the segment is a branch point.
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Click Submit.
When you create a segment on this screen and the organization option SRSTSYNC is
set to I or ID, the system will also create a structure record. When you delete a
record on this screen and the organization option SRSTSYNC is set to D or ID, the
system will also delete the related structure record.