Creating a Route

The following information explains how to create a route with a list of facilities for inspection. Facilities for inspection are based on the pipeline segment(s) you select in the Select ROWs window. These instructions start with the assumption that a PCS module is already selected and the correct pipeline segments have been selected. For information detailing how to select pipeline segments, refer to Select ROWs.

Complete the following steps:

Click Data Entry > Define Routes.
If this is the first route to be created, the Add New Route dialog box opens. Type a name for the new route in the field Enter Route Name. Then click OK.

Add New Route
Select the facility type(s) you want to work with using the method described in either of the following sets of steps:
- To select a facility type, click the facility type option button and then click the down arrow and select a facility type in the list, such as [PCS] Rectifier Survey.
  
  Facility Type Theme Option
- To select multiple facility types, click the option button Ad Hoc Theme and then click the check box for one or more facility types, such as Test Point, Rectifier, and Foreign Bond.
  
  An Ad Hoc Theme only applies to the current session and is not saved. A facility type is selected when a check mark appears inside the check box. To clear the check mark, click the check box again.
  
  Ad Hoc Theme Option
Complete the following steps in the Facilities Available grid:
1. Select which facilities to include in the route. To include all facilities, click Add All and then click Yes when the Add All message opens.
  
  To only include facilities you select, click the check box for each facility in the Facilities Available grid. Or double-click each facility.
  
  Selected facilities display in the Facilities in Route grid.
2. Click Save to save changes. Continue with the Changing the Order of Facilities to change the order of facilities in the route.
  
  Define Routes