The Connect command connects and draws a strand line between two poles on the active file or across a reference file if using DGN persistence.

Connect Two Poles

1. From the Facilities Tab, select Connect in the Modify/Delete section:

   

2. Select and accept the first pole to be connected.
3. The Strand Length dialog box opens.
4. Key in a distance and select the next pole to which the connection is being made.
5. The Strand Element dialog box opens.

   

6. Choose a line type and press Enter.
7. Place the length text if poles are on the same map.

Connect to a Pole or Pedestal on a Reference Map

In DGN persistence mode, when connecting to a pole or ped on a reference map, a match line needs to be created. The match line must be a line element not a shape element for the command to work.

1. From the Strand Module menu, click the Connect button.
2. Select and accept the first pole to be connected.
3. The Strand Length dialog box opens.
4. Key in a distance and select on the reference map the next pole to which the connection is being made.
5. The Strand Element dialog box opens.
6. Choose a line type and press Enter.
7. Select the match line (between the active and reference file) or press Reset to create a new match line by using two data points.
8. Determine which map (active or reference) is associated with the length text.

   

9. Click OK to confirm.
10. Place the length text on the reference map.