Create Virtual Node

Ribbon: Track > Rail Topology > Create Virtual Node

A virtual Node will divide an existing Topology Edge.

A Topology model is, for example, made up by:

Adding a Virtual Node to the Topology Edge, in the example above, will update the Topology by inserting the Virtual Node and divide the Edge:

The purpose of the Virtual Nodes is to make the Topology Routes shorter and therefore less overlapping Routes.

User Interface: Create Virtual Node

Feature Definition: Virtual Node's Feature Definition

Name Prefix: Virtual Node's name prefix, which will be pre-pended with an incremented integer number

Station: Virtual Node's station

Note: Parameters section in the dialog box will be visible after selecting an Edge.

Workflow

Open the Dgn model containing the Topology model.

Note: Virtual Nodes should be created in the same model as the Topology.
Run the Create Virtual Node command.
Select a Feature Definition for the Virtual Node.
(Optional) Key-in a name prefix.
Select an Edge (geometry between two nodes).
Position the Virtual Node by:
1. Data point in the view window.
2. Key-in a station value.