Line work and layers
Multi-colored line types, and line weights are used to indicate the several types of line work which is used to show the different components in each of the two views. The Layer Properties box allows the user to show and hide the preferred line work at any time. This permits the user to evaluate the design with ease and simplifies it for printing.
Profile of PI’s
Each PI is indicated by the yellow survey marker. These markers are placed at each vertical and horizontal PI location and if selected, the PI properties can be viewed and modified.
PI Properties
The PI Properties box lists the PI #, coordinates, bearing, slope, deflection angles and bend information. The location can be changed by simply modifying the coordinates. Bearing and slope information is used in calculating the incoming and outgoing pipe sections. The deflection angles are shown in both components and can easily be modified on the fly. Bend types, curvatures, radius, and default straight sections are shown and editable
“The PLS software package gives the pipeline engineer complete control of the design at their fingertips, and produces results in real-time with pin-point accuracy.” Armando Ferri, Senior Project Manager, Alex E. Paris Contracting Co. Inc.