Product: IKE PoleForeman 

Topic: Database Admin Portal – Pole Database Configuration

Overview

Pole class, height, and setting depth are all managed through the IKE PoleForeman Database Admin Portal. There's no bulk-edit option — each pole height/class combination needs to be updated individually.

Step 1 — Log into the Admin Portal

• Navigate to and log into the Database Admin Portal.
  • You must be assigned to the Database Admin Role

Step 2 — Go to Your Operating Company

• From the main menu, select Operating Company and choose your organization. This is where your pole database settings live.

Step 3 — Review the Default Pole

• Check the current Default Pole setting (e.g., a 40/5 pole). If it's still correct, no change needed here. If it needs updating, swap it to the right height/class before moving on.

Step 4 — Open the Poles Tab

• Select the Poles tab within your Operating Company to see all poles in the database.

Step 5 — Edit the Pole

• Find the pole you want to update and click Edit.

Step 6 — Update the Setting Depth

• With the record open, update the Setting Depth field to the correct value.

   

Note: The Manufacturer and Catalog # fields are required. If you know the manufacturer and catalog number, select them. If not, choose "Other/Not Listed" for the manufacturer — the Catalog # can be any unique identifier you want to use.

Step 7 — Save

• Click Save to apply the changes.

Step 8 — Repeat for Other Poles

• Need to update more poles? Repeat Steps 5–7 for each one.

Step 9 — Create a New Database Version

• Once all edits are done, go to the Versions tab and create a new database version. Increment the version number accordingly (e.g., Version 29).

Step 10 — Set It as Current

1. Set the new version as Current so it's available for end users to download.

Step 11 — Let Your End Users Know

Notify end users users that a database update is available. They'll need to sync their IKE PoleForeman app to pick up the new pole settings. They can do this by checking for updates or logging out and back in again.

Summary

Pole edits are made one at a time in the Database Admin Portal. Once you've updated everything you need, always create and activate a new database version — otherwise end users won't see the changes.