Multi-Section Line Field Options

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Multi-section line field display objects are used to show different values associated with multi-section lines on onelines.

This dialog can be opened by right-clicking on a multi-section line display field and choosing to open the Multi-Section Line Field Information Dialog while in run mode. If in edit mode this dialog will be opened simply by right-clicking on a multi-section line display field.

This dialog is used to view and modify the parameters associated with these fields.

 

Find…

If you do not know the exact line identifiers you are looking for, you can click this button to open the advanced search engine.

Near Bus Number

Bus associated with the near end of the object. All fields specifically listed in the Type of Field, i.e. NOT the fields in Select a Field, display values calculated at the near bus end. When inserting fields graphically, this field is automatically set to the closest bus on the oneline.

Far Bus Number

Bus associated with the far end of the object.

Circuit

Two-character identifier used to distinguish between multiple multi-section lines joining the same two buses. Default is ‘1’.

Total Digits in Fields

Total number of digits to show in the field.

Digits to Right of Decimal

Number of digits to show to the right of the decimal point.

Delta Per Mouse Click

This option is not used with this type of field object.

Field Value

The current value of the field being displayed.

Field Prefix

A prefix that can be specified and displayed with the selected value.

Rotation Angle in Degrees

The angle at which the text will appear on the diagram.

Anchored

If this checkbox is checked, the line analog is anchored to its associated line.

Include Suffix

If this checkbox is checked, the corresponding field units will be displayed after the current value. Otherwise, only the value without units will be shown.

Type of Field

Used to determine the type of line field to show. The following choices are available:

Name

A name can optionally be assigned to a multi-section line. If assigned this field displays that name.

MW Flow 

MW flow into the multi-section line at the near bus.

Mvar Flow 

Mvar flow into the multi-section line at the near bus.

MVA Flow 

Magnitude of MVA flow into the multi-section line at the near bus.

Amp Flow 

Magnitude of amps into the multi-section line at the near bus.

Select a Field 

Choose from any of the available multi-section line fields. Use the Find Field button to open a dialog from which the field can be selected.

 

Select OK to save changes and close the dialog or Cancel to close the dialog without saving your changes.