System Settings

Command: System Settings
Menu path: Projects > Settings > System Settings
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Functional description: "System Settings" allows you to adjust the most common parameter values for the given project.
 


By running Projects > Settings > System Settings command, the window System Settings opens.

The main purpose of System Settings window is to allow the user to adjust the basic (default) values, 
assigned to TCG objects whilst being created.

In addition, in the system settings you define the Project Directory.

Changes to system settings have to be made before starting the work on the drawing.
If changes are made during the work, it’s necessary to close and re-open the drawing for the amendments to be accepted.
Changes to settings are system-wide and will apply to all projects.

Note:
This will reduce the need for frequent amendments, e.g. for twisted pair cables network, it is sufficient to set the “Subscriber cable balanced line format” field on twisted pairs, in the copper cables settings, before starting to work on the project.


The following is described on this page:


Defining project directory

The first and basic thing the user has to do, when working with projects in TeleCAD-GIS,
is defining the project directory (project folder).
All future projects will be stored to this directory.
In the Project Manager, the Project Directory is seen under "File Server" name.
Defining the project directory is done in "General Settings-Projects" section of the System Settings window (Figure 1).


Procedure

From the main menu run Projects > Settings > System Settings command.
System Settings window will open. Click on the item from the "General Settings - Projects" list.
"MANAGE PROJECTS" page is displayed with “Project folder”and button zivot_projekta_izbor.png (Figure 1) in it.

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Figure 1

By clicking on zivot_projekta_izbor.png button, the search engine opens,
allowing you to find the directory which you’ll declare as "Project Directory" (Figure 2).

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Figure 2

If you haven't previously prepared the directory, you can do it by clicking Make New Folder (Figure 3).

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Figure 3

Assign a name to the new directory (in the example, the assigned name is "TCG projects" (Figure 4)).

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Figure 4

By clicking OK
the Project Directory is defined.

In “Project Folder” field, now there is a path to the directory determined as "Project Directory" (Figure 4a).

 

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Figure 4a


System Settings

 General Settings  Routing  Copper Cables  Optical Cables  Protective Elements

Projects
Language
Layer

Routing

General Settings
Attenuation
Copper Cable
NID (Network interface device)
Distribution Terminal Point
Feeder Distribution Interface
Splice Point
Cable Slack Loop

Optical Single-mode Cable
Optical Multi-mode Cable
Optical Nodal Elements

Duct Bank
Crossing Ducts


Projects
(Project Management)

Besides the earlier described project directory defining, on this page you also enter data on project development participants and company name.

These data will be entered in various forms and at various moments in the course of the project (offered to the user to be changed at any time).
(see e.g. Data Chart).

 

 

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Figure 5


Language
(Working Environment)

On this page the user can choose the TeleCAD-GIS working environment language.

From the "Select Language" drop-down list, choose one of the offered languages and record changes by clicking Save.

After that, a window pops out informing you that it’s necessary to restart the program for the changes to take effect.

You’ll be offered to do it right away.

Make sure that, before restarting the program, you save the drawings previously worked on.

 

 

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Figure 6


Layer
(Manage Layer Layout)

The default layout of the layers containing TCG objects is displayed on this page.
Which objects in the DWG drawing will be displayed "above" or "under", depends on this layout.

The user can rearrange the layer layout, after which the new layout becomes the default one.

Purpose:
Infrastructure elements will be arranged based on the default layout upon running: Manage Layers > Optimally command.  

The precondition is that each infrastructure type is on its default layer. If it’s not, you can first run:
Manage Layers > Synchronisation command.

Note:
There is also a default layout defined on the drawing level. Which of these two will have priority is described here.

Procedure:
Layers are arranged by first marking the layer and then moving it to the desired location using the buttons:

  • pocetak.png-moves to the top of the list
  • gore.png-moves one place up
  • dole.png-moves one space down
  • kraj.png-moves to the bottom of the list

In the end you need to save changes by clicking on Save.

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Figure 7


Routing
(Default routing values when digitalising the route)

When by using Digitised Route command,
you convert ordinary lines/polylines to TCG route, then the newly created route segments will have the characteristics defined on this page.

Also, if you draw a new route in the drawing, every newly created route segment will be drawn with the properties defined here.

 

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Figure 8


General Settings
(General Settings for Access Network with Copper Cables)

General Settings refer to automatic numbering method of elements and the layout of the inventory list.

Numeration of elements during automatic processing

Elements are numerated in relation to their distance from the telephone exchange.

If you selected “Numeration in relation to distribution network elements", then the furthest distribution terminal will be numerated as "1", the next furthest one with "2" and so on.

If you selected “Numeration in relation to distribution and drop plant network elements", then the distribution terminal with the furthest NID will be numerated as "1”, distribution terminal with the next furthest NID as “2” etc.

Other elements are numerated in accordance with the specified rule.

Inventory list display while being generated for printing

(This item is self-explanatory)

 

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Figure 9


Attenuation
(Parameters of the subscriber copper duct)

These parameters impact the choice of cable conductor diameter when optimising distribution and drop plant network cables.

Parameters of the items:

  • Duct with diameter of 0.4 mm
  • Duct with diameter of 0.6 mm
  • Duct with diameter of 0.8 mm

are standard parameters obtained from the manufacturer (the user can modify them).

Max Q (dB) is a parameter entered by the user, and it represents the maximum value.

The program takes the values given for
the duct with diameter of 0.4 mm and based on them calculates Q (dB).
If

Q(dB) <= Max Q(dB),

during the optimisation cables
of duct diameter 0.4 mm will be taken,
and if the condition is not satisfied, cables with duct diameter of 0.6 mm will be taken.
Verification is done once again, and if they don't meet the requirements then cables
of duct diameter 0.8 mm will be taken,

(We described the procedure when starting with duct diameter 0.4 mm, but in reality you’d start from duct diameter defined on "Copper cable" page (see below))

 

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Figure 10


Copper Cable
(Copper cable)

When laying a new cable with one of the commands:

the program will lay cables with properties defined on this page.

 

When calculating the diameter of conductor
(as described on the page "Attenuation", see above),
first, take the diameter here defined, and if it’s not satisfactory, take the next one (larger).

 

In addition, here we define the default value for sinuosity that is also used when laying a new cable.

 

 

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Figure 11


NID (Network interface device)
NID (Network Interface Device)

Average length of copper cable slack loop

The user defines the average length of copper cable slack loop , when the cable is laid to the NID (PS or WD).

These parameters will be used when drawing a new cable laid to the NID, using one of the commands:

Note
Total length of one cable slack loop is the sum of slack loops lengths, obtained in relation to the elements between which the cable is laid.

 

Predefined values for digitalised objects

The user defines the parameters that will be used when you use the command Digitised Object.

 

Rendering of digitised objects

The user defines whether when drawing the building there’ll be hatching and the appearance of the building symbols.

 

Slack loop on main directions

At this place we define
coefficients of capacity increase
used when calculating the required capacity (with slack loop calculated in).

Valid for the commands:

  • Users > Statistics
  • Areas > Area Capacity
  • Areas > Project Area Capacity

 

Slack loop on distribution directions

Same as the previous item,
only referring to command:

  • Areas > Distribution Terminal Area Capacity

(Regarding the use of
coefficients of capacity increase
see page Windows: Statistics)

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Figure 12


Pedestal DT
(Pedestal DT)

On this page the user defines the average length of copper cable slack loop , when the cable is laid to the Pedestal DT.

The length can be defined for each type of Pedestal DT separately.

These parameters will be used when drawing a new cable laid to the distribution terminal, using one of the commands:

 

In addition, in the “Pass-through pole” section
define the parameters that will be used when setting the pole by command
Pass-through Pole

 

Note:
Total length of one cable slack loop is the sum of slack loops lengths, obtained in relation to the elements between which the cable is laid.

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Figure 13


Feeder Distribution Interface
Feeder Distribution Interface

On this page the user defines the average length of the copper cable slack loop, when the cable is laid to the distribution frame.

These parameters will be used when drawing a new cable laid to the distribution frame, using one of the commands:

 

Note:
Total length of one cable slack loop is the sum of slack loops lengths, obtained in relation to the elements between which the cable is laid.

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Figure 14


Copper cable splice point
(Copper cable splice point)

On this page the user defines the average length of copper cable slack loop , when the cable is laid to the splice point.

These parameters will be used when drawing a new cable laid to (or from) the splice point, using one of the commands:

 

In addition, on this page we defined the numbering method of the splice point during automatic numbering.

 

 

 

Note:
Total length of one cable slack loop is the sum of slack loops lengths, obtained in relation to the elements between which the cable is laid.

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Figure 15


Splice point in copper cable
*(Splice point in copper cable)

On this page we define whether the reserve (in capacity) will be included in the numbering during automatic numbering.

 

 

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Figure 16


Optical Single-mode Cable
(Properties of Optical Single-mode Cable)

When laying a new TOSM cable, the cable will be laid with properties defined on this page regardless of whether or not the cable is drawn by command:

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Figure 17


Optical Multi-mode Cable
(Properties of Optical Multi-mode Cable)

When laying a new MMF cable, it will be laid with properties defined on this page, regardless of whether the cable is drawn by command:

 

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Figure 18


Optical Nodal Elements
(Optical Nodal Elements Properties)

When setting new optical nodal elements, they will be assigned the capacity defined here.

For each nodal element there is a minimum capacity that can be assigned:

  • Optical Distribution Frame - 6
  • OTB (Optical Termination Box) - 6
  • IPAN-In - 2
  • IPAN-Out - 2
  • Patch panel - 12

Modification of nodal elements capacity is described on the Modify Distribution Frame Capacity page.

 

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Figure 19


Duct Bank
Duct Bank Basic Properties

Each newly laid duct by command:

will have the properties defined in section
"Duct Bank".


Ducts laid by command

will have the properties defined in section
"Innerducts".

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Figure 20


Crossing Ducts
(Basic properties of crossing ducts)

Each newly laid duct by command:

will have the properties defined on this page.


When the ducts are laid by some of the commands from the set of predefined crossing ducts then the newly laid ducts have defined:

  • duct type and
  • number of crossing pipes,

through the selected command.
Properties:

  • diameter and
  • construction method.

are taken from here.

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Figure 21