Adding Inspection GPS Fields in the Inspection Grid

The procedure in this section explains how to add inspection GPS fields in a layout theme and then apply the theme to an Inspection data entry grid. The procedure uses the Test Point Inspection data entry grid as an example.

Complete the following steps:

  1. Select one or more pipeline segments in the Select ROWs window (Select ROWs). Select pipeline segments with facilities you plan to include in a route. Click Save to close the window.

    Select ROWs

    Select ROWs

  2. Open the Inspection data entry grid for a facility type.

    For example, click Data Entry > Edit CPDM Data. Click the Test Point button , then the Inspection tab to open the Test Point Inspection data entry grid (Test Point Inspection Data Entry Grid).

    Test Point Inspection Data Entry Grid

    Test Point Inspection Data Entry Grid

  3. Click the Customize tab to view the Layouts page (Layouts).

    Layouts

    Layouts

  4. Select a data entry grid layout theme. Click the down arrow in Select Layout Theme and select a theme in the selection list.

  5. Double-click the Inspection Fields category in the left pane of the window to view a list of fields available for selection. For example, double-click Test Point Inspection Fields.

  6. Add the following inspection GPS fields in the layout theme. To add a field, double-click a inspection GPS field in the left pane to move the field to the right pane. Add other fields as required. The layout theme includes all fields listed in the right pane.

  7. Click Save, then click the Options tab to open the options page (Options).

    Options

    Options

  8. Apply the layout theme to the data entry grid. Click the down arrow in Select Layout Theme and select the theme with inspection GPS fields.

  9. Click Apply.

    PCS saves and applies changes, then closes the options page and returns to the Test Point Inspection data entry grid.

  10. Click the close icon to close the Edit CPDM Data window. Continue with the next section, Editing a Route with Facilities for Inspection.