Viewing linear overview for equipment

View linear reference types for equipment. The Linear Overview tab displays a line graph for information found in the Linear References tab, including linear reference types, points of interest, related equipment, and related parts of the linear equipment.

When the tab is loaded the system will attempt to display a map showing the selected header equipment and any related equipment. You must have the GIS module installed to view the map. All equipment to be displayed on this map must have a GISOBJID and be integrated to the GIS. You must also select Show Block in Screen Designer mode. On the Linear References tab of the equipment, the Type must be specified as Related Equipment and the equipment must have a specified Class. The Display on Overview preference must be selected on the Linear Overview tab as well.

To view linear overview for equipment:

  1. Select one of these options:.
    • Equipment > Assets
    • Equipment > Positions
    • Equipment > Systems
  2. Select the asset for which to view the linear overview, and then click the Linear Overview tab.
  3. Optionally, click the Select Preference drop down to select a user preference for viewing the screen.
    See Editing linear overview preferences.
  4. Specify this information:
    Range Selector
    Click the Range Selector button and select the range to view by placing the sliders on the view from points and view to points.
    Note: For example, to view the linear overview of equipment between the values 50 and 100, place the first slider at 50 and the second at 100.
    Effective
    Specify the effective date for the linear overview.
    Note:  The system defaults this to the system date. If you change the effective date, the system refreshes the View From Point and the View To Point.
  5. View the linear overview for the selected asset.
    Note: Rest on a record to view the reference description, range, effective dates, inspection direction, flow, relationship type, equipment, equipment description, part, part description, part condition, and work orders. When resting on work orders, checklists, and inspection results, the system will display the first 10 fields of the selected dataspy.
  6. Select Zoom In or Zoom Out to view a smaller or larger section of the range.