Deleting and Removing Network Objects
Caution
The Network Editor automatically saves any changes that you make. There is no UNDO function, so take care when making changes to the network schematic, and particularly when deleting objects.
Deleting an object removes it from the network and from the host database. You can delete objects from the network provided that they don't have any other associations or network connections that would be affected. This means that you may have to disconnect objects before you can delete them. See Disconnecting Objects for more details of how to disconnect network objects.
Properties can be removed or deleted. Removing a property removes it from the network and the schematic but does not delete the property from the host database.
Example
You might remove a property from the network if it is no longer used, but you cannot delete it because there are historical orders recorded for the property in the database.
This table shows the main constraints on deleting or removing objects from the network.
| Object Type | Cannot delete or remove if: | Solution |
|---|---|---|
|
Regulator |
The regulator is an area boundary. You will be warned before removing or disconnecting a regulator that is an area boundary. |
Change the area boundaries in the Areas module so that the regulator is no longer an area boundary.
See Changing an Area Boundary for details. |
| Reach or pipe | One or other end of the reach is an area boundary | Change the area boundaries in the Areas module. |
| One or more outlets is connected to the reach |
Disconnect the outlets from the reach. |
|
| Property | The property is connected to one or more outlets | Disconnect the property from each outlet. |
|
There are orders associated with the property |
The property cannot be deleted, but you can remove it after it is disconnected. |
|
|
Outlet |
The outlet is connected to one or more properties |
Disconnect the outlet from each property. |
Deleting an object
To delete an object:.
- Disconnect the object from any outlets or properties, and ensure that the object is not an area boundary.
- Click on the object to select it.
- Right-click and choose Delete from the shortcut menu, or choose Edit > Delete from the main menu.
Removing a property
To remove a property:
- Disconnect the property from any outlets.
- Click on the property to select it.
- Right-click and choose Remove from the shortcut menu, or choose Edit > Remove from the main menu.