def __init__(self):
        Section.__init__(self)
        Link.__init__(self)

        self.report_flag = ''
        """Flag indicating whether an output report is desired for this link"""

        # TODO: sync this with STATUS section:
        self.initial_status = ''
        """initial status of a pipe, pump, or valve; can be a speed setting for a pump"""
 def __init__(self):
     Section.__init__(self)
     Link.__init__(self)