Mobile Backhaul Optimisation

[DavidBrown3]

Hi

I am trialing ArcGIS Pro / Desktop as part of the 60-day trial and have downloaded PRO 10.31 DESKTOP

I want to test the Backhaul Optimisation application within ArcGIS to test replacing Microwave Links with Fibre backhaul.

Questions -

Where is BackhaulOptimisation.mxd?

How do I activate the Network Analyst Extension? 

Do I need the licensed paid version of the Network Analyst Extension to make the Backhaul Optimisation work?

Where do I download Network Analyst Extension from?

Thanks / David

[DanPatterson_Retired]

I don't know if the trial versions come with all the extensions...but if they do, you probably have them installed.  To toggle on an extension, you need to go to the Customize/Extensions menu and toggle on the Network Analyst.  As for the project (aka *.mxd) no clue, if it is a tutorial you might find some reference to it here

About the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension tutorial—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

general help for NA is found here

What is the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension?—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop 

[DavidBrown3]

Thanks

I will review this.

[DanPatterson_Retired]

Was this marked assumed answered by you David?

[DavidBrown3]

Yes it was - am I not supposed to do that?

[DanPatterson_Retired]

never mind...its ok

[DavidBrown3]

Hi - when I believe a question is answered how do I put a green tick beside

the thread? To me its not clear and I do not use threaded forums routinely

enough to know the correct thing.

[SpatialNinja]

David,

You can download the backhaul model and learn about the requirements here.

Backhaul Optimization | ArcGIS for Telecommunications

And you can get started setting about network analyst by following this guide:

Overview - Backhaul Optimization | ArcGIS for Telecommunications

[DavidBrown3]

Hi. It does not say whether it works with Street map OSM.

[SpatialNinja]

No it does not, but it will work with the street data & maps that are included with an ArcGIS for Desktop subscription.