Node properties can be input in the Misc tab or the Spread Input. Users have to select the “Node” before inputting the node properties.
MISC #
Users can input the node properties under the Misc tab by selecting the particular node.
Spread Input #
It is easier for users to input the node properties by going to the Spread Input.
Properties of Node #
Under Spread Input or Misc, users can define the sump properties such as ground level, depth below invert, sump type, and many more.
Mark #
Users can define the prefixes or markings for each of the nodes.
The default prefix will be the sequence number, such as 1,2,3… Users can also customize the prefixes for the nodes following the guidelines, Customizing Mark for Nodes and Edges in Utility Modules available on our website.
Location #
This represents the X and Y coordinates of the node on the Input Screen. The coordinates will be displayed automatically by the software.
Ground Level #
The ground level of nodes, will either be based on the survey data imported or the platform level designed in which the node is placed on the Input Screen.
Users have the option to User Defined the level or let the software auto-detect the level for each of the nodes.
Options | Remarks |
Yes | We are opting to manually define the ground level of the nodes |
No | We are letting software detect the level for each of the nodes. If changes are made to the survey data or platform level designed, the nodes’ ground level will be automatically updated by software. |
Depth Below Invert Settings #
For the sump depth, users can opt between Level and Fixed Depth.
Options | Remarks |
Fixed Depth (Users need to set Iterate to YES) | Users can input an absolute depth for each of the sumps. |
Level | The extra depth in relatives to the lowest Invert Level (IL) for a particular sump. |
Further explanation on each of the Depth Below Invert Settings and how it can affect your design can be found in the article, Depth Below Invert, available on our website.
Rotation #
Users can rotate the node in degrees for both the Key Plan and 3D View representations of the nodes. It can be set to be iterated by software or manually input by users.
Sump #
Sump Type #
Starting from MiTS 3.0 versions, users can define the Sump Shape and Tupe under the Spread Input. By default, two options are available for users: “Circle, Cylinder” or “Rectangle, Concrete Rect”.
How to add other sump types? #
Users can add more types to the circle or rectangle shapes under the parameters.
Options > Project Settings > Drainage > Sump > Category > Input the category > Press ENTER > Click OK
Then to add these categories to the options for Rectangle or Circle,
Options > Project Settings > Drainage > Rectangle or Circle > Click on the spanner icon > Add the category from the Master List to the Part List
Profile #
Users can manually define the parameter of the sump type or let the software iterate the suitable sump sizing for the drainage design.
Iterate is set to YES #
Two options for the sizes – Based on the computed size or Choose from the parameter list.
Options > Project Settings > Drainage > Design > Sump > Update Strategy
Iterate is set to NO #
Cover Top #
Top cover of the node, available for both Rectangle and Circle shapes.
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