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# NetworkReferenceLocation

## Data Type attributes

### element

The identifier of the feature being referenced; this will always be the gml:id.

* **Multiplicity:** \[1]
* **Size:** 20

### locationDescription

Textual description of the location extent of the referenced property when the feature partially references the network.

* **Type:** CharacterString
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]
* **Size:** 250

### locationStart

The geometry of where the feature starts.

* **Type:** GM\_Point
* **Multiplicity:** \[0..1]

### locationEnd

The geometry of where the feature ends.

* **Type:** GM\_Point
* **Multiplicity:** \[0..1]

### locationLine

A linear representation of the feature.

* **Type:** GM\_MultiCurve
* **Multiplicity:** \[0..1]

### locationArea

An area representation of the feature.

* **Type:** GM\_MultiSurface
* **Multiplicity:** \[0..1]


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