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Is the Network Analyst extension required to build a geometric network?
Answer
No, the Network Analyst extension is not required to build and edit a geometric network. A geometric network can be created with an ArcInfo or ArcEditor license.A geometric network is used for modeling flow and is commonly applied to utilities datasets. Water distribution, electrical lines, gas pipelines, telephone services, and water flow in a stream are all examples of resource flows that can be modeled and analyzed using a geometric network.
More information on the Network Analyst extension can be found in the ArcGIS Desktop Web help in the Related Information below.
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