Understanding Default Location Formats

The following table (Table 4-1) identifies milepost formats available for selection when setting the Default Location Format for a pipeline in Edit ROW Detail. Choosing a Default Location Format allows PCS Axis to automatically apply the correct formatting to milepost values you enter for a facility location on a pipeline.

 

Table 4-1. Description of Default Location Formats

Location Format	Format Example	Description
Milepost (3 Decimals)	12345.567 -or- 1234.567AB	Measurements are in miles. This format can include two alpha characters at the end of the milepost and can also be graphed.
Milepost (4 Decimals)	123.5678 -or- 1234.5678A	Measurements are in miles. This format can include one alpha character at the end of the milepost and can also be graphed.
Reading Number	12345678AB	Numeric format with two alpha characters at the end. This format is typically used for stations. This format cannot be graphed and the CP Compliance Report does not calculate total feet, total miles, or miles below criteria.
Location ID	1234567891 -or- ABCDEFGHIJ	Note: Location ID cannot be changed once it is set up. Use Location ID when footages are not applicable. This format is typically used in distribution systems. Other features include those in the following list: • Accepts alphanumeric characters, but cannot be graphed. • CP Compliance Report does not calculate total feet, total miles, or miles below criteria when using this format.
Station Number	12345+67AB	Measurements are in feet. This format can be graphed and also supports two alpha characters at the end.
Miles+100 Feet	12345+12 -or- 12345+12AB	Format uses miles plus two digits to the right to indicate hundreds of feet. For example, 110+12 indicates 110 miles and 1,200 feet. Do not enter values greater than 53 feet; doing so indicates another mile. Other characteristics include: • Format can be graphed. • Two alpha characters can be used after the first 3 numbers. • CP Compliance Report does not calculate total feet, total miles, or miles below criteria.
Miles/Station Number	123A 45+67 -or- 123A 12+34	Format uses Miles<space>Station Number with Milepost (3 Decimals) in graphs.