Create the Named Trace Configuration in the UN

In this configuration step, you create the trace parameters that inform the Named Trace. In other words, you configure what the trace should accomplish.

• Have a concrete goal in mind for the trace.

  • What features should it find?

  • What limits or filters should the trace have by default?

  • What is the use case that the trace satisfies?

• The Named Traces are shared within the same, single feature service.

• Editor XI leverages ArcGIS Pro Named Trace Configurations. While the steps below provide standard guidance, refer to the Esri help topic for further information.

To create a Named Trace, follow these steps (these steps use a trace that finds the upstream poles as an example):

1. In ArcGIS Pro, click the Analysis menu > Tools.

2. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for “add trace configuration”

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3. Click the Add Trace Configuration (Utility Network Tools) tool.

   

4. For Input Utility Network, use the drop-down to choose your utility network (UN). Most likely, there is only one choice: the utility network on which your map is created.

5. For Trace Configuration Name, type a clear and concise name for this trace. You have an opportunity (in Solution Center) to rename this trace for your end users, but we recommend typing a clear and understandable name when creating the trace from the beginning.

6. For Description, type a short description of what this trace accomplishes.

7. For Tags, type understandable tags that meet your company’s business needs. Editor XI does not leverage these tags. For Editor XI purposes, you can leave them null. So, follow your company tag standards when populating these fields.

8. For Trace Type, choose the appropriate type. For full guidance, see the Esri help topic Named Trace Configurations, but typically, these would include Downstream, Upstream, Connected, or Isolation.

9. For Domain Network, choose your utility domain (electric or gas).

10. For Tier, choose the appropriate tier in which the trace should run.

11. For Target Tier, for most Editor XI traces, this can be left null. However, refer to the Esri help topic Named Trace Configurations if your particular trace requires this field.

    

12. For Traversability, Filters, Functions, and Propagators, you can likely accept the default values. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish with your Named Trace, but for the standard utility job functions, the defaults should suffice. See the Esri help topic Named Trace Configurations if your particular trace requires input for these configurations.

13. For Output, you likely do have a value you want to include, as this is the result of your trace.

    • What features should be found with this trace?

    • Once found, what should happen with these features? Should they be selected?

      

14. Click Run.

15. Ideally, the trace runs successfully. If not, read the error messaging and make the proper corrections.

Good to Know

To access Trace Options, click the at the bottom right of the Tracing group. The Trace Options that have an asterisk do not affect the results of a Named Trace. These options should be natively configured within the trace itself.