The Asset Protection Alerts feature uses the Area of Interest (AOI) in the BYDA service and compares it with the map data uploaded in SmarterWX Automate. If the map asset layer is not contained within the BYDA service AOI, a notification will be generated within the application. This feature helps users visualise any unprotected assets […]
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Live Layers – generate responses with web services
SmarterWX Automate can be configured to query your GIS web services to generate Before You Dig responses in real-time. This ensures your GIS remains the source of truth, and we retrieve only what’s needed for each response. Web services integration Your map data can be configured to use Live Layers. Map layers can be pointed to […]
Resend response to enquirer
SmarterWX Automate supports manually resending a sent response to an enquirer. The response is sent via the BYDA NextGen relay service. This can be used if an enquirer has misplaced or requests a copy of their plans. Resend response To resend a response, simply find the previously sent response you wish to resend via search. You […]
Location based attachments for more relevant responses
SmarterWX Automate supports sending of specific attachments based on the location of an enquirer’s dig site. This option can be used to attach relevant information as part of the Before You Dig response, e.g. network diagrams. Location based attachments Your map data can be configured to use location based attachments. A grid or polygon layer in […]
Referral list and response history
SmarterWX Automate supports viewing referrals and responses in a tabular list view format. This provides an alternative to map view for users who want to sort and filter a list, then confirm the location on a map. Referral list The referral list contains all referrals that have been received into SmarterWX Automate from BYDA NextGen. The […]
Dynamic scaling for large dig enquiries
SmarterWX Automate supports dynamic scaling of your asset maps, where maps are scaled based on the size of the dig site request area. This ensures more enquirers receive a meaningful response to a large dig site enquiry. Dynamic scaling Your automated responses can be configured to make use of dynamic scaling. This increases the response rate […]
Enabling Digital Sharing Options
SmarterWX Automate supports additional response options that can help to reduce damage to your assets through more effective information sharing. Interactive web maps Your automated responses can be configured to include a link to an interactive web map. This gives an enquirer the ability to explore their dig site to better understand how it intersects with your […]
SmarterWX Automate and Esri Field Apps
This short video shows how SmarterWX Automate can be configured to automatically create work orders for your mobile asset protection officers. Using the Esri Field Apps, work is assigned to a field worker allowing them to navigate to the dig site and capture information from the field.
Using “Watch areas” in SmarterWX Automate
Watch areas allow you to monitor excavation activity within your personal areas of interest. You might want to be notified whenever a dig enquiry is received in an area where you have works planned or when the dig enquiry is close to critical infrastructure. The “Watch areas” feature is accessed from the main search page […]
Tasks
The simple act of responding to a Before You Dig enquiry with emailed plans is not always the best approach for preventing damage to your infrastructure. Managing risk to your underground assets may include additional tasks such as calling the excavator, visiting the dig site or providing additional information. The SmarterWX Automate task manager allows […]