Lookup Manager - Observation Types

The Observation Types section allows users to create, view, edit, and delete Observation Types.

This section work together with Observation Parameters and Observation Impacts to define how the condition of a Feature is assessed.

Field Descriptions

Description: An optional freetext field used in ConfirmConnect to provide additional details that help clarify the intent of the Observation Type.

Parameter: Select a Parameter from the pick list. The pick list references the Observation Parameter lookup.

Impact: Defines the order in which the Observation Type appears on the Feature Condition screen.

Display Order: Select a Job Type which will be used as a default for any Job created from a Defect of the Type.

Lower numbers appear at the top.
Higher numbers appear at the bottom.
Unnumbered Types appear before numbered ones.

Data Type: Select 'Numerical Value' to configure a meter based Observation Type.

Device Data Key: Optionally specify a Device Data Key, if required.

External Reference: Used when creating mapping.

'Full Name of Element' - 'Component/Material Type'
'Full Name of Element' - 'Proximity to Traffic Spray Zone'

Feature Groups

Allows linking the Observation Type to a Feature Group.

Defect Types

Enables associating one or more Defect Types with the current Observation Type.