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title: "Creating an Area in the Areas Module"
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> Macro (toc)

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ You can also [create an area in the Network Editor](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMNC/pages/2001011338).

# Create the area

1. In the Areas module click **Add Area** to create a new area.
2. Enter an area **Name**, and if you have defined area types, choose a **Type** from the drop-down list.
3. Click **Save** to save your changes.

# Set the area boundaries

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ You must set the *Up* boundaries for an area, because you must specify a starting point for network traversal, but specifying the *Down* boundaries is optional.

1. In the **Areas > Boundaries** tab, click **Edit** to make the boundaries editable.
2. Click  **Add** to open the Add Boundaries screen.
3. Select the **Regulator** that you want to add as a boundary for the area.
4. Specify the boundary direction:
  - *Up* - the regulator is at the upstream border of the area
  - *Down* - the regulator is at the downstream border of the area.
5. If the regulator will be a top regulator, select the **Top Regulator** checkbox. See <u>[What is a Top Regulator?](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMNC/pages/2001011526)</u>
6. (Optional) Set the **Sequence Number**. This is used to order the results in some reports (for example, the Meter Reading report).
7. Create as many boundaries as you need, then click **Save** to save your changes.

# Generate and View the Area

1. Choose **Area > Generate** from the Areas module menu to generate the area. This traverses the area and determines what objects are included in the area.
2. Click **View in Network** to view the area in the Network Schematic.
3. Check the area to confirm that the boundaries are correct and that all the appropriate objects are included.

# Set authorities for the area

Set the appropriate authorities for the type of area. For example, set PLANNER authority for planning areas, or FIELD OPERATOR authority for field areas.

1. In the Areas > Authority tab, click **Insert** to open the Insert Authority screen.
2. Select the **Role** for this authority.
3. Select the **Party** to whom the authority belongs, or enter ALL PARTIES.
4. Click **Save** to save your changes.

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