MRWA Submission - Water

Description

Setting up a project for a MRWA submission (Potable or Recycled Water).

Requirements

Xchange MRWA module

Project Attributes

Create a new project using the MRWA template for the authority you are submitting to, then add the following project attributes.

Project Attribute	Description
Municipality	Select from a list of municipality names prior to amalgamation.
File Management System	Type a 10 character project reference number without special characters. The last six digits will be used to name the generated files.
Project Number	Type the project number. The text will be used in the header of the pipe asc file. This project reference number can include special characters.
Stage Number	Type the stage number. The two digit number will be used to name the generated files.
Water Pipe Construction Date	Pick the date that the water pipe was completed. This date will be used if a constructed date is not input for the pipe section.

Objects

The MRWA export uses objects on pre-defined layers to generate MRWA asc and dxf files.
Place objects on to the required layer and input the attributes for the object. Water type indicates the layer is prefixed with either 'Potable' or 'Recycled'.

MRWA Object	Geometry	Layer	Notes
Water Main	Line or arc	water type-Pipe-Water	Create lines in the direction from the owner node to the connect node. Each pipe section must be a separate line. A change in direction in the pipe indicates a horizontal bend. When there are multiple pipe sections between nodes: Each new pipe section should be a new line starting at the end of the previous pipe section. The number input for the 'Identifier' attribute must be in order, from the Owner Node to the Connect Node. The owner node is the node that shares a vertex with the start of the first pipe section. Input the depth to the top of the pipe at each end of the line. (This is used to create Depth text.) The pipe is exported to an AutoCAD layer that is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. For courts, the owner and connect node are the same. When a node does not exist at the start or end of a pipe section due to another node being within 3m, use the other node as the owner or connect node. Recycled lines are displayed in pink in the application but exported to the dxf file in blue as specified by MRWA. You can run the 'PW Material Abbreviations' or the 'RW Material Abbreviation' query to insert the 'Material Abbreviation' attribute based on the attribute values for pipes 'Material'.
Node	Point with WSNOD symbol.	water type-Node	Create nodes on the water mains, at intersections of the water mains and municipality boundaries. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for more information on node placement. The node is exported to AutoCAD layer 39_222A.
Hydrant	Point with the correct symbol for the hydrant type.	water type-Hydrant	Position the hydrant's vertex directly on the pipe. If the hydrant is offset from the water main use the appropriate hydrant offset symbol. You can run the 'PW Set Symbol' or 'RW Set Symbol' query provided with the MRWA template to automatically apply plan symbols for commonly used attributes and view the symbol sizes that will display in the dxf file. The hydrant is exported to an AutoCAD layer that is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the diameter of the water pipe and the points plan symbol.
Valve	Point with the correct symbol for the valve type.	water type-Valve	Position the valve's vertex directly on the pipe. The number attribute is the unique valve number supplied by MRWA. You can run the 'PW Set Symbol' or 'RW Set Symbol' query provided with the MRWA template to automatically apply plan symbols for commonly used attributes and view the symbol sizes that will display in the dxf file. The valve is exported to an AutoCAD layer that is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the diameter of the water pipe and the points plan symbol.
Other Fitting	Point with the correct symbol for the fitting.	water type-Other Fitting	Position the fitting's vertex directly on the pipe. You can run the 'PW Set Symbol' or 'RW Set Symbol' query provided with the MRWA template to automatically apply plan symbols for commonly used attributes and view the symbol sizes that will display in the dxf file. The fitting is exported to an AutoCAD layer that is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the diameter of the water pipe and the points plan symbol. Some fittings are for larger diameter pipes only.
Property Connection	Line	water type-Property Connection	One end of the line must touch the water mains. The property connection is exported to the AutoCAD layer 54_216A.

Annotations

Annotation for objects are exported to the dxf file only.
Use provided text styles, text rules, symbols and blocks to automate the annotation process.
Place text on the layer specified in the tables below, alternatively you can place all text directly on the required dxf layers (prefixed with 'Potable-' or 'Recycled-') as specified in the Melbourne Water Survey Manual.

Prior to annotating, run the following queries:

PW Set Symbol(Potable Water) or RW Set Symbol(Recycled Water) - Update the plan symbols for points based on the points 'Shape' or 'Type' attribute. Resize the symbols to the size they will display in the dxf file. This will help you place text.
PW Material Abbreviation(Potable Water) or RW Material Abbreviation(Recycled Water) - Automatically insert a value for the pipes 'Material Abbreviation' attribute based on the value input for the 'Material' attribute. The material abbreviation is used for pipe details text.

Annotation	Annotation Type	Layer	Linked Object	Instructions
Pipe Details	Text: Combined text style 'Pipe Details'.	water type-Pipe-Water	Line representing water pipe	To create the text, select all, then use the text rule 'Water Mains' to create text for pipe details. Text is created for each segment in the pipe section. Delete unwanted text items and move text to the desired location. Note: Place text inside the cadastre not inside the road. The AutoCAD layer that the text is exported to is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. The Pipe Details text style is for double line display. For single line display, copy the text style and remove the carriage return in the format. The text rule creates text for pipe details on potable and recycled layers. Hide any layers that you do not want text created for. The Pipe Details text rule uses the pipes 'Material Abbreviation' attribute. Ensure you have inserted the material abbreviation attribute value or run the query 'Material Abbreviations'.
Node Identifier	Text: Attribute text style 'Node Number'.	water type-Node-Water	Point representing Node	If this text is required, you can add the 'Node Number' text rule to the 'Water Mains' text rule group. The node identifier text will then be created when you create the pipe details text. Place text inside the road. Note: The AutoCAD layer that the text is exported is 39_222A. The text rule creates text for nodes on potable and recycled layers. Hide any layers that you do not want text created for.
Pipe Section Identifier	Text: Combined text style - Pipe Section	water type-Pipe-Water	Line representing water pipe	If this text is required, you can add the 'Pipe Section' text rule to the 'Water Mains' text rule group. The pipe section detail text will then be created when you create the pipe details text. Text is created for each segment in the pipe section. Delete unwanted text items and move text to the desired location. Note: The AutoCAD layer that the text is exported to is determined by the diameter of the water pipe. Place text inside the road where possible. The text rule creates text for pipe section identifiers on potable and recycled layers. Hide any layers that you do not want text created for.
Arrow Head	Point with the WSARR plan symbol	water type-*_232A		Create a point on the specified layer, then change the plan symbol to WSARR. Use the Snap Vertex command to the position the arrow so that it touches the pipe. Note: Use when it is not obvious which pipe section the pipe details or offset belong to. The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the layer of the point.
Arrow Shaft	Line.	water type-*_232A		Create a line on the on the specified layer. Note: Use when it is not obvious which pipe section the pipe details or offset belong to. The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details.
Change of Date/Pipe	Point with the CHANG plan symbol.	water type-*_232A		Create a point 18 m from the road alignment on the specified layer using the Distance and Offset create command. Note: The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. Create the required layer if it does not already exist: Clone the 'water type-2_232A' layer. Edit the name to the required layer name. Edit the description using the correct pipe diameters The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the layer of the point.
Valve Number	Text: Attribute text style 'Valve Data'.	water type-*_232A	Point representing valve	Note: The * place holder is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. Create the required layer if it does not already exist: Clone the 'water type-2_232A' layer. Edit the name to the required layer name. Edit the description using the correct pipe diameters
Offset Text	Text: Offset text style 'Offset - Water'.	water type-*_232A	Point representing title boundary and line representing water mains.	Create offset text by selecting the title boundary point and the water mains. Note: The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. Place text inside the cadastre not inside the road.
Offset Symbol	Point with the WSOFF plan symbol.	water type-*_232A		Once the offset text is placed, create a point by freehand on the specified layer, then change the plan symbol to 'WSOFF'. Position the point on the road alignment using the modify Snap Vertex command unless the water main is inside the property. Note: The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. Rotate the point symbol using the modify Rotation command. The AutoCAD block name that is exported is determined by the layer of the point. Use in conjunction with arrow heads if the water main is inside the property or there are multiple water mains along a road. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details.
Property Connection Tie	Text: Offset text style 'Tie - Property Connection Offset'.	water type-54_216A	Vertex representing the end of the branch and line representing the title boundary or projection line.	Create offset text on the specified layer by selecting the end of branch vertex and the title boundary or projection line. Place text inside the cadastre at right angles to the title or the projection line. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. Note: For longer tie distances, copy the text style and remove the carriage return.
Property Connection Projection Line	Line	water type-54_13A		Create a line on the specified layer. Note: Use this to display projection lines when the tie is not measured to the title boundary.
Scour Pipe	Line	water type-49_212B		Create a line representing a scour pipe on the specified layer.
Scour Pipe Text	Text: Static (None)	water type-49_212B		Create text labelling the pipe using static text without a text style. Note: The text will be created with the text settings predefined for the layer.
Scour Valve on a Scour Pipe	Point with scour plan symbol.	water type-49_212A	Vertex on scour pipe.	Create a point representing the valve on the specified layer. Note: This applies only to scour valves on a scour pipe. Scour valves on the main water pipe should be placed on the 'Other Fittings' layer. The plan symbol is exported to the dxf file as a block 'SCOURP'.
Dry Tapping	Text: Static (None).	water type-52_232A		Create the static text on the specified layer. Do not specify a text style (Select 'None'). Note: The text will be created with the text settings predefined for the layer. Place text inside the cadastre 2.5 metres from the front of the property. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details.
Depth	Text: 'Depth - Water' coordinate text style.	water type-21_232A	Point or vertex with a known height.	Create the text using comparison text, with the type set to Coordinates. Note: Place text inside the cadastre. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details.
Miscellaneous Text	Text - 'Water Pipe Data'.	water type-*_232A	Line representing water pipe.	Create a combined text style using the Water Pipe Data text style and the attributes you require in the text. Select the water pipe and create combined text on the specified layer using the created text style. Note: Place text inside the cadastre 2.5 metres from the front of the property. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details. The * place holder in the layer name is determined by the pipe diameter. See the Melbourne Water Survey Manual for details.

Notes

Annotations and objects not required for the generation of the pipe, node and fitting asc data files can be placed directly on the AutoCAD layer.
The use of field codes to automatically place objects on the correct layer will assist you in this process.
Set the created objects colour to 'By Layer' to export the object in the colour specified by MRWA.
Use layer groups to manage all layers related to a specific water submission.
Use the Snap Vertex modify command to position fittings on the pipe.
MRWA blocks are represented as symbols in the project and converted to blocks on export.
Default plan symbols and colours are specified for the layers. For points representing fittings, change the plan symbols so that the symbol matches the fitting type.
Specify the AutoCAD prototype file 'MRWAPrototype.dxf' when you export to MRWA to ensure symbols are exported as blocks with the correct size.
Run the 'PW Set Symbol' or 'RW Set Symbol' query provided with the MRWA template prior to positioning annotation to automatically apply plan symbols for commonly used attributes and view the symbol sizes that will display in the dxf file.
Run the 'PW Material Abbreviations' and the 'RW Material Abbreviations' query provided with the MRWA template to automatically insert a value for the pipes material abbreviation attribute based on the attribute entered for the material attribute. The material abbreviation is used for pipe details text.
Refer to the Melbourne Water Survey Manual to determine the correct plan symbol to use for hydrants, valves and fittings
Import property boundaries to create offset and tie text.
If the pipe attribute 'Date of Completion' has not been added for the pipe, this attribute is created using the project attribute 'Water Pipe Completion Date' the first time the project is exported.
If a number for the road name has not been assigned type '1' for the 'Road Name' attribute for the pipe.