Node Name Generation page
This page is used to:
- set up automatic name generation options when creating nodes in the network
- rename all or selected nodes based on a chosen naming scheme.
The page is displayed by selecting Network | Network options, then, if necessary, clicking the Node Name Generation tab. Show image
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Do not automatically generate an ID for the new node | If selected, disables automatic naming. | ||||||
Generate an ID using the following built-in method |
For automatically naming nodes based on coordinates. If selected, the following options become available in the accompanying drop-down list:
See Built-in methods, below, for an explanation of these options. |
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Generate an ID using the following custom pattern |
For automatically naming nodes based on a custom pattern.
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Rename all nodes now (button) |
For renaming all the nodes in the GeoPlan, using the naming scheme selected above. Available only if a naming scheme has been selected above. Opens the Rename All Nodes dialog. |
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Rename selection now (button) |
For renaming nodes currently selected on the GeoPlan, using the naming scheme selected above. Available only if a naming scheme has been selected above and there is at least one node selected on the GeoPlan. Opens the Rename Selection dialog. |
Built-in methods
Method | Description |
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UK Grid |
Name based on the UK National Grid location. The name takes the form ggxxyyxynn where: gg are the letters identifying the 100 km grid square xxyy defines the point to the nearest kilometre xy further refines the location to the nearest 100 metres nn is a number added to the reference to make it unique (starts at 01 and is incremented until a unique ID is created) |
Irish Grid |
Name based on the Irish National Grid. The name takes the form Sgxxyyxynn where: S represents Ireland g is the letter identifying the 100 km grid square and the other parameters are as for the UK Grid option. |
XY8 |
This is an eight figure generic name generator for use with any map projection system. The name takes the form xxxxyyyy representing the x and y coordinates from the GeoPlan. In this case, InfoWorks WS Pro does not add a suffix to ensure the node name is unique. If the generated node name already exists, InfoWorks WS Pro will display a warning. It is up to you whether you add the node in a slightly different location, or add a suffix of your own to ensure a unique name. If the coordinates are too long for this format, a warning will be displayed with a recommendation to review the choice of built-in method. |
XY10 |
Ten figure version of the generic name generator described above. |
XY12 |
Twelve figure version of the generic name generator described above. |
XY14 |
Fourteen figure version of the generic name generator described above. |