Worksheets such as DrainageDitch, PipeTrench, or CableTrench in the Trench_General_Composition.xls workbook define the properties of a trench. This worksheet defines the TrenchTypeClass.
Head Section
Defines properties for individual trenches within a trench type.
Name
The name of the trench as it appears in the Catalog task. The name must be unique.
Description
A description of the trench.
Type
The trench type. Type 1 for drainage ditch, 2 for pipe trench, or 3 for cable trench.
SectionClass
The name of the trench cross-section, as defined in Trench_CrossSections.xls. For more information, see Trench Cross-Sections Workbook.
MinBottomSurfaceSlope
This option is not currently supported by the software.
TrenchTurnPartRule
The rule used for a turn with the trench, as defined in the TrenchTurnPart worksheet. For more information, see Trench Turn Part Worksheet.
CustomProgram
The name of a custom program used to create a solid for the trench, in the format DLLName.ProgID.