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Project tree

Nodes
In the above diagram we have a project linked to three phases, each of which are linked
to two or more tasks. Each item on the tree is called a node. Therefore, 9801 (typically
referred to as the project code) is a node code as is 10 for phase Schematic Design.

Two other terms used in regard to trees are top nodes and bottom nodes.
• Top nodes (also known as root nodes) are level one nodes (nodes with no
parent).
• Bottom nodes (also known as terminal nodes) are nodes with no children.
Nodes must be uniquely coded in respect to their immediate parent. Level one nodes
must be unique to all other level one nodes.

Project Path
Since some nodes can have the same code (e.g., CAD Work and Meetings) it is
necessary to refer to nodes not only by their code, but also by what branch of the tree
they live on. The way Unanet A/E accomplishes this is to cite each code along the
branch to the node in question.

For purposes of clarity, a separating character (also know as a delimiter) is used
between each node code. This notation is called a path. An example of a path would be
9801-10-A.

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