To link weld and joint details to pipeline points

To link the weld and joint details to the points measured during the as‑built survey, select attributes from the feature library file. These linked attributes also trigger automated cover computations.

Using linked attributes enables you to view and edit joint and weld attributes when measuring the as‑built pipeline. It is also the mechanism used to record all the attributes along with the measurement. For more information, see Jobs, tallies and joint maps.

Because not every organization is the same, the Putkistot software does not automatically know the name of the attributes in the feature library that should be linked to the tally file. To set up linked attributes you must select the linked attributes from the attributes in the Putkistot feature library.

To select linked attributes

  1. Tap and select Putkistot options.

  2. In the Tally file group, tap Linked attributes.

    The Select attributes to link screen shows the attributes defined in the feature library. The Link column controls whether the attribute is a linked attribute.

  3. To select the attribute that holds the weld ID (commonly weld, weld ID, or x-ray), for that attribute tap the value in the Link column until it displays Weld.

  4. To select the attribute that holds the ID for the bend or loose end joint map definitions, tap the relevant code(s) in the Link column until it displays Weld.

    Selecting Weld here means the ID will be available for joint mapping. When you fill out the details for the joint, you will be able to specify whether it is a weld, bend, or loose end. For more information, see Joint mapping.

  5. To select the attribute that holds the ID of the joint behind the weld, for that attribute tap the value in the Link column until it displays Joint behind.
  6. To select the attribute that holds the ID of the joint ahead of the weld, for that attribute tap the value in the Link column until it displays Joint ahead.
  7. If you are measuring points for features that link to one joint rather than two, for example a valve or bend, you will need one attribute to store the ID of the joint. To select this attribute, tap the value in the Link column until it displays Joint.

  8. Tap OK.

    The values in the Linked attributes fields in the Pipelines options screen reflect any changes you made in the Select attributes to link screen.

  9. Tap Accept.

When you are checking the tally, mapping joints, or measuring the as‑built pipeline, the colored fields highlight where the software automatically searches for valid entries and enable you to easily see the connections between the data in different screens. Fields that are colored green indicate where the software automatically searches the tally file and validates the joint ID entered in that field, and fields that are colored orange indicate where the software automatically searches and validates the joint map file for the weld ID entered in that field.