With CROSSPLAN, computed network plans and layout plans are prepared for water supply nets. CROSSPLAN uses the data computed from the program CROSS.
In the computed network plan, nodes are represented symbolically as circles and pipeline as arrows and are marked with the computation result. The thickness of the connecting lines between nodes is proportional to the flow rate.
The longitudinal sections are drawn as according to DIN 2425 Part-1 and REWas. Results of the simulation can be evaluated and can be represented in different colors for sub networks.
General
Before drawing the network plan using CROSSPLAN, for each node the coordinates are to be entered in a node list. The Gauss Krueger coordinates can be entered either by hand or can be transferred over an ASCII interface to CROSS or supplied by the program GraPS.
The nodes of the network are represented by circles, in which node number, operating pressure and extraction quantity of water are annotated.
The description of the pipeline consists of followings: Pipe number, diameter, length, flow quantity of water and velocity of flow.
The line thickness for the pipe (connecting line between the nodes) is proportional to the flow quantity of water. Thereby it is easy to know how the water in the net is distributing.
Computing network plans and layout plans can be provided for the entire net, for a sub network or only for individual pipe.
Through drawing factors, it is possible to change the size of the circles for the node representation and/or the size of the pipe arrows independently.
The signature of the company (Stamp files) can be used in the form of DWG- or DXF format.
In CROSS, the individual pipes can be separately defined by an index of planning, existing or modified. In CROSSPLAN, these pipes can be differentiated with concerning color, line type and line thickness in the layout plan.
All used symbols and line types are summarized automatically in a legend. This legend can be drawn alternatively.
Data output
The final drawing can be sent directly on the plotter or as Plotfile.
In connection with the program CADEX the profile in a preview is indicated on the screen or provided directly in AutoCAD (AutoCAD 2000 or later versions). CADEX also makes the drawing in the DXF format possible.
Application limitations
The performance of CROSS can be in maximum 10,000 nodes processed.
Data exchange
For the drawing, CROSSPLAN uses the data of the programs CROSS or GraPS.