A utility element is an entity in a utility network that corresponds to a feature or a part of a feature (for example, a terminal inside a device). Utility elements can be used to:
- Specify starting points and barriers for tracing.
- Define the "from" and "to" sides of associations.
- Return trace results.
A utility element includes a reference to a feature inside a utility network source plus a terminal, when applicable.
Related terms
- asset group
- asset type