A system and method provide a computer-based automated tool for quickly and efficiently
designing utility stations. One example of such a utility station is a unit substation.
The tool includes a database of user-selective predrawn symbols that are associated
with a pre-defined and stored station template. Each of the respective symbols
have associated therewith attributes that are computer recognizable as being attributes
associated with the respective symbols, and may be combined into a list, when the
symbols are selected for use with the station. The tool presents a graphical rendering
of the symbols arranged on the station, after the respective symbols have been identified.
