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Possible Network Errors

 

Below is shown some examples on networks, which are NOT correct, but all look correct unless you check out the details:

 

Missing snap at an intersection

This means the network doesn't connect and the movement to from the disconnected section, isn't possible.

In the example below, the gap is just 1 meter and can't be seen at normal zoom levels.

 

NetErrorSnap

 

 

These can be detected by using the Close Node Check.

 

 

Split at overpass / underpass

This means a lot of impossible turn movements are suddenly made possible.

 

NetErrorOverpass

 

However your data may have z-levels in which case these are used to overcome this issue.

 

NetErrorZlevels

 

The z-levels work in the direction of the road and the elevation is defined by a series of numbers to indicate relative height.

Numbers between -9 and 9 are used for this purpose.

 

Doesn't split/break at intersections

This means turns are not possible at intersections, because no proper node exists at the point where they touch.

 

NetErrorNodeLink

 

These errors can be detected by using the Node-Link check

 

 

Multi sectioned Polylines

Polylines with more than 1 section are ignored. They will not form part of any route.

 

NetErrorMultiPart

 

 

These errors are detected during the network creation process.

There will be a file called Network_Report.txt in the same folder as the network table.

We recommend you check this file after creating a network