Overview
The Dig Site Scope feature provides easy to reference geo-spatial data points that help users gain a clearer understanding of the scope of excavation areas to enhance planning and decision-making processes.
Dig Site Size
Dig Site Size is the calculated area of the Dig Site on a ticket, always measured in square feet. The Dig Site is defined as the polygons associated with a ticket. If polygons are unavailable, the calculation defaults to the dig box. Tickets with only a centroid will not have a Dig Site Size. Users can easily tell which shapes are being calculated by the “Size Type” which will either display “Polygon” or “Dig Box”.
Facility Measurements
Facility Measurements are geospatial calculations based on the GIS data you have integrated within KorTerra. These measurements include:
Dig Site Overlap - The total linear feet of facilities that overlap with the Dig Site (polygons or digbox).
Facility Proximity - If there is no Dig Site Overlap, we calculate how far away the nearest facility is from the Dig Site.
Boundary Overlap - The total linear feet of facilities that are within 700 ft of the Dig Site.
Searching Tickets with Dig Site Scope Metrics
Dig Site Scope metrics are now available for use in all of the KTM search screens. Users can now use this data to sort tickets based on the size of the dig site, the amount of facility overlap, and proximity.
The following data points are available to be added as columns:
Dig Site Size
Facility Overlap
Facility Proximity
Boundary Overlap
To add Dig Site Scope metrics to your search results:
Open KTM.
Select Ticket Management from the main menu.
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Choose one of the following search options:
List Search
Map Search
Ticket Sort
In the top-left corner of the search results table, select Select Columns.
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In the column selection modal:
Locate the Dig Site Scope metrics in the available columns list.
Click the → button to add each desired metric to your selected columns.
Reorder the selected columns as needed.
Please note: The number of visible columns depends on your screen width. If some selected columns are not immediately visible, click the green + button to the left of a ticket row to expand and view additional details.
FAQs
1. Why does the do the Dig Site Scope metrics show “N/A”?
When Dig Site Scope is first enabled for your account, you and your users may have to log out and log back in to see the sizes display correctly. If you do not, you may not see them at all, or may see “N/A”.
It is important to note that you will need to log in by first going to korterra.net and not your homepage URL. If you log in by going straight to your homepage url (example: [customername].korterra.net/home) you may only see “N/A” on all tickets.
Other reasons you may be seeing “N/A”
Only tickets transmitted after the Dig Site Scope feature was configured will display the Dig Site Scope data. Tickets created before configuration will show "N/A."
If the ticket only has a centroid, then the size will be “N/A”.
If a new ticket does not display the Dig Site Scope metrics, please contact support@korterra.com.
2. What is the difference between Polygon and Dig Box Size Types?
Polygon: The calculation is based on the sum of the areas of polygons on a ticket.
Dig Box: The calculation is based on the dig box area because no polygons were available.
3. How does the system decide which Size Type to use?
Polygons Available: The system will always use the polygons if they are available for greater accuracy.
Dig Box: If there are no polygons, the system will default to use the dig box.
Centroid Only: No size is calculated, and the field will show "N/A."
For further assistance or inquiries, reach out to your account manager or contact support@korterra.com.