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Preceding the push of our Version 5.1 update, we wanted to provide an overview of the changes to come with Version 5.1. Katapult Pro...

Content Links Where To Leave Feedback How To Leave Feedback Where To Find Your Feedback - Managing Feedback Conversations Feedback Conversation In Action With the Feedback tool, users working together on a job can leave comments and start up a conversation with the person that did the work or made the changes. PEs can perform reviews of their team’s work, verify make-ready calls, or potentially provide alternative solutions to the problem at hand. The tool allows for commun

Content Links Models: Existing Or New Creating A Model: Guided Setup Importing Into A Model Transparency On Model Edits Attributes Attribute Sets Tools Toolsets Photo Elements Editor Photo Routine Editor Photo Toolsets Make Ready - Clearance Rules - Proposed Cable Logic - Virtual Rideout Pole Loading - Default Settings - Pole Specs - Wire Specs - Anchor Specs - Insulator Specs - Arm Specs - Equipment Specs - Sidewalk Brace Specs - Pushbrace Specs -

With so many ongoing efforts to bring reliable internet service to underserved communities across the country, doing aerial/underground design and pole data collection offline is more important than ever before. Working offline in a real-time database can be really tough, but Katapult Pro Mobile makes up for this by defaulting to working offline, storing changes locally and resyncing with the database when service is available. First, design your job on the desktop using

Content Links Multi Edit Attribute Multi Delete Tally By Polygon Copy Nodes Join All Poles Show Un-Associated Photos Un-Associate Photos Insert Sections Address Data Fix Map Errors Clear Warnings Star Height Photos Fix Company Names Draw Polygon Bulk Pole Loading Offset Lines Notes On Office Power Tools The Office Power Tools toolset contains tools that perform a more custom function within the software. These are tools that have been created for a particular functi

Content Links Photos 3D Models (PLA) Maps Data Reminders The download manager serves as a one-stop-shop to generate your deliverables. The Download Manager can be found at the top left of the page, to the right of the Job Name. The deliverables are divided into four categories; Photos, 3D Models (PLA exports), Maps, and Data. You can use the drop down arrow to the right of the category to expand the various options. Photos Within the Photos, you will see four options in g

Content Links The PCI Workflow Collecting Midspans The Post Construction Inspection Workflow The PCI workflow allows you to transfer heights to a post construction photo to ensure the construction phase was carried out according to the make ready engineering plan. First you'll want to use the Prep For Post Construction tool, which can be found under your PCI toolset. When you click the tool, a 'Prep Job For Post Construction' window will pop up in the middle of the page. The

Content Links Saved Views  Map Prints  Saved Views are specific views of the map that you can save and turn on later. It's a snapshot of your current view settings, which are defined in the Map Layers button at the bottom left corner of the screen. You can create your own Saved Views of the map to use as a map base, and you can use that view when downloading a Map Print PDF. *If you are trying to create a Map Print, you should always create a Saved View first. Saved Views Bef

Content Links Com Wire Spec Power Wire Spec Anchor Spec Setting Bearings Hardware Details Calc Bearings Measure Bearings Insert Pole Spec Fix Map Errors When you've finished calling make ready for your job, you will want to prepare the job for pole loading so that the 3D model will download correctly. This process largely involves pressing a series of custom function tools in your Office Tools and Office Power Tools toolsets. (Almost all the tools detailed here are in

Content Links Using Make Ready Fixing Violations Make Ready Module Quick Actions (Shortcuts) Pole Replacement Alternate Designs Tracking Empty Bolt Holes Adding a Proposed Down Guy Locking Anchor Position Proposed Overlash Recent Changes The Katapult Pro Make Ready Engineering service offering is used to propose conditions that will prepare the pole for a new attachment or to bring the pole into compliance with safety specifications and pole owner standards. Use the Int