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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Replace Utility Design Software
Record date · August 12, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Utility Advisory Board has approved the replacement of the legacy Schneider software with a new -based utility design system for the city's electric and gas divisions.
This decision changes the technical tools used by the electric and gas divisions to design infrastructure, which may impact the efficiency and compatibility of utility planning and maintenance projects.
Who It Affects
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Electric and Gas Division Staff
Staff must transition from the legacy Schneider ArcFM Designer software to the new AutoCAD-based system for design tasks.
Utility Advisory Board
The board is responsible for the oversight and approval of the utility's technical infrastructure and software procurement.
Key Facts
- The Utility Advisory Board approved the replacement of the legacy Schneider ArcFM Designer software.
- The new software system will be based on AutoCAD.
- The software change applies to both the electric and gas divisions of the utility.
- The legislative file number for this action is 210282.
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- The proposal was introduced on August 6, 2021.
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Standardization of Design Software
The utility is moving away from specialized utility-specific software (ArcFM) toward a more general industry-standard platform (AutoCAD).
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