Create a network category

A network category is a tag used to represent a characteristic of an asset in your network. They are created and assigned to network features for specific asset group and asset type combinations.

Add network categories to a utility network using the Add Network Category tool. The new network category can then be assigned to a network class for a specific asset group or asset type using the Set Network Category tool.

Learn more about network categories

Requirements

Before you can create a network category, the following requirements must be met:

• The network topology must be disabled.
• When working with an enterprise geodatabase, ensure the following:
  • The Input Utility Network parameter must be from a database connection established as the database utility network owner.
  • The connected ArcGIS Enterprise portal account must be the portal utility network owner.

Add a network category

To add a network category, complete the following steps:

1. On the Analysis tab, in the Geoprocessing group, click Tools to open the Geoprocessing pane.
2. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and select Add Network Category.
3. For the Input Utility Network parameter, specify the utility network where the new category will be added.
4. For the Category Name parameter, specify a name for the new category.
5. Click Run.

The new category is added to the specified utility network. The network category can now be assigned to a network class for a specific asset group and asset type using the Set Network Category tool. For specific steps, see Set or modify a network category assignment.