Adding segments to equipment

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:

  1. Select one of these options:
    • Equipment > Assets
    • Equipment > Positions
    • Equipment > Systems
  2. Select the linear equipment for which to add segments, and then click the Segments tab.
    Note: The selected equipment must have the Linear Equipment Type defined as Route.
  3. 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.
  4. Click Submit.
    Note: 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.