Use the Sign Inventory window to enter or read information about signs such as: the location of the sign, the condition of the sign, and other attributes of a sign like type of sign, installation type, and size.

In this window you can open and add attachments such as pictures to the signs and view the sign on a map.

Right-click to display the shortcut menu. This menu contains the following command in addition to the common commands:

• Issue Work Request: This command creates a work request for the selected sign and automatically includes the sign data (except attachments) in the request.

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topic_Direction topic_Direction

Direction

Use this window to view or add selections to the signs for Direction traveling when the sign is visible.

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topic_Facility_Major_Location topic_Facility_Major_Location

Facility (Major Location)

Use this window to view or add Facilities (Major Location) selections for the signs.

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topic_Facility_Type topic_Facility_Type

Facility Type

Use this window to view or add Facility Type selections for the signs.

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topic_Functional_Location topic_Functional_Location

Functional Location

Jurisdictions are divided into Districts, each district has maintenance sections, and each maintenance section has one or more functional locations. Each sign needs to be assigned to a functional location. Each functional location has a cost center, so each Functional Location is tied to the maintenance costs for each sign. When the interface runs, the sign information and the functional location are transferred to SAP.
Use this window to view or add Functional Location selections for the signs.

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topic_Inspection_Comments topic_Inspection_Comments

Inspection Comments

Use this window to view or add Inspection Comments selections for the signs.

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topic_Inspection_Condition topic_Inspection_Condition

Inspection Condition

Use this window to view or add Inspection Condition selections for the signs.

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topic_ITS_Type topic_ITS_Type

ITS Type

Use this window to view or add ITS Type selections for the signs.

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topic_Minor_Location topic_Minor_Location

Location

Use this window to view or add Location selections for the signs.

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topic_Location_on_Interchange topic_Location_on_Interchange

Location on Interchange

Use this window to view or add Location on Interchange selections for the signs.

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topic_Number_of_Posts topic_Number_of_Posts

Number of Posts

Use this window to view or add Number of Posts selections for the signs.

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topic_Reflectivity topic_Reflectivity

Reflectivity

Sign Reflectivity vales "Excellent", "Fair", and "Good" are captured in this window. When inspections are performed to signs, the sign may be updated based on the values available in this window.

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topic_Sign_Color topic_Sign_Color

Sign Color

Use this window to view or add information on the Legend, Background, and Border colors used on the signs.

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topic_Sign_Material topic_Sign_Material

Sign Material

Use this window to view or add Sign Material selections for the signs.

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topic_Sign_SAP_Material_Numbers topic_Sign_SAP_Material_Numbers

Sign SAP Material Numbers

Signs are made up of attributes that are gathered through several windows of the application. These attributes are created in a multiple step process. First, you must create the selections for the signs in Sign Nomenclature and Sign Material Numbers. Next, select the attributes for Sign Nomenclature and Sign Material Numbers and enter the remaining attributes in Sign SAP Material Numbers.

Later, open Sign Inventory and select the correct combination of Sign Nomenclature and Sign Material Numbers in Sign Inventory. This will automatically fill in the Sign Description, Sign Width, Sign Height, Sign Size, and Sign Dimensions.

Sign Nomenclature

Use this window to view or add Sign Nomenclature selections for the signs. Check the Active column if the sign nomenclature can be used in Sign Inventory.

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topic_Sign_Sheeting topic_Sign_Sheeting

Sign Sheeting

Use this window to view or add Sign Sheeting selections for the signs.

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topic_Structure_Mount_Type topic_Structure_Mount_Type

Structure Type

Use this window to view or add Structure Type selections for the signs.