In this example, a tee will be added between stations 02001 and 02000.  Then, a valve and a fire hydrant will be added to the plant.

 

First, the graphical elements will be added to the map using a simple point-and-click method. Users do not have to actually draw anything. Plant feature symbols are selected from tiled menus like the one below.
 

These menus allow the user to add the connection, pipe, valve, and hydrant in a matter of seconds.




Now that the map graphics are in place, the user can specify which construction units will be used in the job. This is done from within the AutoCAD session using WaterCAD's intuitive user forms.  The construction units for each valve, joint, station, or length of pipe are selected from categorized lists.




Both WaterCAD and SQL*CAD have a work order trace feature. This gives users an easy way to determine which features have been edited for inclusion in the work order.  The example below shows that Valve #15, and the pipe span to the south of the valve still need to be edited.







WaterCAD's work order management system provides an easy-to-use form for completing the work order estimate. Clicking a single button will then cause the job cost to be computed.  WaterCAD will then produce printed cost estimates, staking sheets, and material pick lists. A work order estimate for a job like this, including mapping, will take a trained user 4 to 5 minutes.