Tools and Features

The Extended Functionality course takes you to the next level.

This course focuses on tools and features that go beyond simple pole design. In this course, you will learn how to quickly create entire pole lines, perform manual clearance checks, add terrain points, and work with design layers.

Course Topics

  • Drafts & Design Layers

    Interested in creating multiple versions of a pole to track your Make-Ready changes? Learn how in this course.

  • Terrain and Elevation

    Learn how to account for changes in Relative Elevation, or model uneven terrain between two poles during a clearance assessment.

  • Import Data

    Take existing data about pole location and properties and import into SPIDAcalc - simplify the pole line construction process.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Module 5 - Working with Profile View

    • Introduction

    • About Module 5

    • Constructing the Pole Line

    • Adding the Framing

    • Updating the Framing

    • Add the Support

    • Add Communication Bundles

    • Navigating Profile View

    • Annotations and Labels

    • Using Span Points

    • Using Elevation

    • Using Terrain Points

    • What is a Weather Case?

    • Editing the Weather Case

    • What is Wire Tension Type?

    • Wrap-up Exercise
  • 2

    Module 6 - Importing from a CSV

    • About Module 6

    • Using the Pole Import Feature

    • Assigning Assemblies to Multiple Locations

    • Adding a Comm Bundle to the Map View

    • Modifying the Pole Line with Extend Lead and Replace Assembly

    • Adding Support to a Framing Assembly

    • Using Extend Lead in the Map View

    • Moving a Pole and Adding a Stub Pole in Map View

    • Applying an Assembly to a New Lead

    • Span Guys and Assemblies
  • 3

    Module 7 - Using the Photo Tools

    • About Module 7

    • Importing Photos to a Project

    • Photo Example 1: Constructing a Pole from a Photo

    • Photo Example 1: Using the Photo Heights Tool

    • Photo Example 1: Adjusting a Design with the Photo Heights Tool

    • Photo Example 2

    • Photo Example 3

    • Photo Example 4

    • Construct a Pole from a Photo on your own
  • 4

    Module 8 - Drafts, Design Layers, and Comparison View

    • About Module 8

    • Exporting Poles

    • Analysis Results

    • Using a Draft

    • Adding a Design Layer

    • Using Comparison Tools

    • Course Feedback Survey

Additional Products

Learn more about our newest tool - SPIDAsilk

  • All Courses, SPIDAsilk Courses

    SPIDAsilk Training

    In this course, you will complete two chapters that walk you through the basic features and use-cases for SPIDAsilk. An additional two chapters will be added soon.

    33 Lessons