ETAP 12.

6
User Guide

Operation Technology, Inc.

Registered to ISO 9001:2008

Certification No. 10002889 QM08

March 2014

Copyright 2014
Operation Technology, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
This manual has copyrights by Operation Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Operation
Technology, Inc. The Licensee may copy portions of this documentation only for the exclusive use of
Licensee. Any reproduction shall include the copyright notice. This exception does not allow copies to
be made for other persons or entities, whether or not sold. Under this law, copying includes translating
into another language.
Certain names and/or logos used in this document may constitute trademarks, service marks, or trade
names of Operation Technology, Inc. or other entities.

Access, Excel, ODBC, SQL Server, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows 2003, Windows 2008 and Microsoft Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
AutoCad is a registered trademark of Autodesk.
Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.
PowerPlot is a registered trademark of Jackson & Associates.
Crystal Reports is a registered trademark of Seagate Software.
MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of MathWorks
Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.
PSSE is a registered trademark of Siemens Power Transmissions and Distribution, Inc.

Operation Technology, Inc. believes that the information contained herein is accurate as of its publication
date, and such information is subject to change without notice. This information is provided as is
without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Operation
Technology, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication or any other
documents referenced in this publication.
The current revision includes modifications from Version ETAP 12.5 Release to ETAP 12.6 Release.
The modifications are marked in blue for easy identification. Note: ETAP 12.6 may also be referred to as
ETAP 12.6.0 in this document.

Operation Technology, Inc.

Southern California
(949) 462-0100 Sales
(949) 462-0200 Fax
(949) 462-0400 Technical Support

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Specification........................................................................................................................... 3
Capabilities........................................................................................................................... 27
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) ................................................................................. 28
File Structure ........................................................................................................................ 29
Libraries ............................................................................................................................... 32
Help ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Automatic Backup of ETAP Projects................................................................................... 37

Chapter 2 Setup
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14

System Requirements ............................................................................................................. 2

ETAP Installation ................................................................................................................... 3
ETAP User Guide Installation ............................................................................................. 16
ODBC Configuration ........................................................................................................... 19
ETAP License Wizard.......................................................................................................... 21
ETAP License Information .................................................................................................. 27
ETAP Licensing .................................................................................................................. 29
License Manager Server....................................................................................................... 38
License Manager Installation ............................................................................................... 39
License Manager Verification .............................................................................................. 44
Installation Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 47
User Guide Removal ............................................................................................................ 50
License Manager Removal ................................................................................................... 51
System Optimization ............................................................................................................ 53

Chapter 3 Overview
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
ETAP

System Toolbar ...................................................................................................................... 6

Project View........................................................................................................................... 8
Network Systems ................................................................................................................... 9
Mode Toolbar ....................................................................................................................... 10
Star Systems ......................................................................................................................... 15
Underground Raceway Systems (UGS) ............................................................................... 18
Ground Grid Systems ........................................................................................................... 21
Panel Systems ...................................................................................................................... 25
Cable Pulling Systems.......................................................................................................... 28
Real-Time Systems (PSMS) ................................................................................................ 31
GIS Systems ......................................................................................................................... 38
Control Systems ................................................................................................................... 39
User-Defined Dynamic Model Graphical Editor ................................................................. 42
System Dumpster ................................................................................................................. 45
Library.................................................................................................................................. 48
Cable Systems ...................................................................................................................... 50
Project Toolbar ..................................................................................................................... 53
Study Case Toolbar .............................................................................................................. 63
Message Log ........................................................................................................................ 64
ii

ETAP 12.6 User Guide