TMCWiki - User contributions [en]

Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use

2016-05-20T13:59:55Z

Grue:

In order to set up TMCStudio, extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice.

Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]'''

==Viewer==

To use the Viewer you will require a database.

This can be done by choosing the option ''''[[Open Database|Open existing database]]'''' from the welcome screen.

Although there are other options, too, they are of no significance for a Viewer session.

Alternatively, and after having closed the welcome screen, click [[File:ImageList-148.png|link=Open Database|alt=]] '''[[Open Database]]''' from the toolbar.

==Checker==

To use the Checker you will require a database.

This can be done by '''[[Open Database|opening an existing database]]''' from the welcome screen or [[File:ImageList-148.png|link=Open Database|alt=]] '''[[Open Database]]''' from the toolbar.

Choose ''''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format|Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database]]'''' from the welcome screen if you have a '''Location Table''' (as a single ZIP-file or several DAT-files) at your disposal and would like to import it to a new, empty database.

Alternatively, click the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]] button after having closed the welcome screen.

Editor

2016-05-20T13:59:16Z

Grue:

With the '''Editor''' access level you can create, edit and manage primarily linears and points in your database.

→ [[Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

Then you might be required to add '''[[Topics|topics]]''', uppon which you can base your network links.

Once [[Dataset Properties|'''Dataset Properties''']] has been completed, you can begin.

==Adding Roads; Segments; Points; Intersections==
Start by clicking on 'Linears & Points' at the top of the [[Data Tree|data tree]] and then click on [[Add Road|'''add new road''']] [[File:ImageList-119.png|link=|alt=]].

This will make a new road appear at the bottom of the data tree called 'new road'.

Activate the '''[[Topic Information]]''' button [[File:ImageList-31.png|link=|alt=]] and click on the road in the map you want to document.

This will diplay any available information on that road in a window.

This information can be coppied (right click, then 'copy value') and pasted into the 'General' section in the window beneath the data tree.

(This only works if you have an activated shapefile grid [These can be added in the [[Topics]] submenu])

After filling in the 'General'-information you can continue by:

* [[Add Point|'''Adding a new point''']] [[File:ImageList-118.png|link=|alt=]] at an intersection.
* [[Copy Point|'''Coppying an existing point''']] [[File:ImageList-138.png|link=|alt=]], if there already is a point at that intersection.
* If two idividually placed points both describe the same intersection, use: [[Add Intersection|'''add intersection''']] [[File:ImageList-106.png|link=|alt=]].
* You can also try [[Search Road In Custom Layers|'''searching the road in Custom Layers''']] [[File:ImageList-44.png|link=|alt=]] This will highlight any road by that name on the map.

Once you are done adding points to your road, you can continue by:

* Adding another road

Or, if your road contains a large number of points:

* [[Add Segment|'''Adding a new segment''']] [[File:ImageList-120.png|link=|alt=]]
:To maintain a good data overwiev and to prevent a data overload, one individual street should not comprise more than aproximatively 50 points.

:To increase the overview or if more points are required, a road can be sectioned into segments. Use this button to add segments.

==Linear & Point Information==

Clicking on a point or a road/linear opens a window below the [[Data Tree|data tree]].

This window contains three/four subgroups: 'Linear'/'Point'; 'References'; 'Errors' and 'Coordinates' (only with points).

*'''Linear/Point:''' This subgroup contains general information like the name and number that serves to identify and sort the linears/points.

*'''References:''' This group diplays the hierachical surrounding of the linear/point. A linear-Refrence will usually contain the 'area' the linear belongs to.

:Point-Refrences will contain the 'area' and the 'linear' the point belongs to, plus the points that come before (negative offset) and after (positive offset) it.

*'''Errors:''' After running a '''[[Semantic Checks|semantic check]]''', all points that turned out to have errors are listed in the data tree.

:This subgroup gives information about the error and how it can be removed.

==Jumbeled Points & Streets==

It can happen that the order of the points and streets becom jumbeled.

This can be solved by right clicking on the name of one of the points that should be positioned at the beginning of the road and then clicking on 'Reorder Points On Road'.

These images display a before and after scenario:

[[File:RoadsJumbeled.png|450px]]

↓

[[File:RoadOrder.png|450px]]

==Special Road Situations: One Way, Interrupted and Isolated==

'''One Way''': To make a one way street, you first need to generate a regular street.

If the 'Extra Attributes' are not already available in the window beneath the [[Data Tree|data tree]], the first need to be activated.

To do so, go to 'Options' [[File:ImageList-1.png|link=|alt=]] → [[Options#General|General]] → Miscellaneous.

There, tick the box next to the field '''Use Extra Attributes''' and click OK.

Now there should be additional information in the window beneath the data tree. This information consists of six boxes named 'Present +/-' 'In +/-' and 'Out +/-'.

To genrate the one way street, you need to select the point '''at which you would enter into the one way street'''.

In the Extra Attributes of this point you now need to '''remove the tick''' from '''Present -''' (present negative).

This will mark the oncomming street as being one way.

'''Iterrupted Road''': A road can be interrupted and continue on again under the same name at a later point.

This might happen when two motorways merge and then split up again, but during the time they run together they carry the name of only one of the two motorways.

This phenomenon can be modueled by ticking the box 'Interrups Road' in the 'Flags' menu of the points at the beginning and the end of the interruption.

In this example the points C and D stand at either end of an interruption. 'Interrupts Road' has been ticked in their 'Flags' menu.

As a consequence, the icons to the left of their names have turned blue. The result can be seen on the right-hand side: All points except the interrupted part are connected.

[[File:Interrupt.png|350px]] [[File:InterruptRoad.png]]

'''Isolated''': A point on a road might be isolated. An isolated point will be some distance away from the rod that is being worked on.

On a separated two way street some points, like a motorway stop, might only refer to one side of the street. In this case that point needs to be flagged as 'Isolated'.

Link Editor

2016-05-20T13:58:48Z

Grue:

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

The link editor builds up on the functions available in the '''[[Editor|editor]]'''.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

Amongst other things, this page is used to '''enable the link editor's buttons & functions'''.

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

This menu is used in order to import, export and manage any information concerning the link editor.

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Start by clicking '''[[Add Network Link|add network link]]''' [[File:ImageList-126.png|link=|alt=]]. Now click on the road near the beginning of a TMC-link. This will create the first network link. Make sure that the arrows of the network link are facing in the right direction (usually this will be the same direction as the arrows of the TMC-link are pointing in).

Now do the same at the other end of the TMC-link. Now that there is a network link at the beginning and at the end of the TMC-link press '''[[Routing|routing]]'''. In most cases [[File:RoutingButton.png]] will not only fill in the remaining network links, but also arrange all network links in the same direction and list them in the correct order in the window on the lower left-hand side.

Occasionally 'routing' experiences difficulties when placing the remaining network links.

Roundabouts can pose a problem resluting in 'routing' placing network links everywhere on the roundabout or going off in a nonsensical direction. Roads with different hierarcical levels can also be source of mistakes.

'Routing' will sometimes move the links to a road of a higher level (should it intersects with one), despite the road starting and ending on a lower hierachical level.

Finally, in the rare case that the underlying data is in some way corrupted or badly composed, 'routing' will generate a network-link road that follows a completely different route (usually a very long one).

In these cases the easiest way is usually to lay the network links manually. When doing so, it is important to make sure that the sequence of the network links on the map corresponds with the sequence of the links in the list on the left-hand side.

Viewer

2016-05-20T13:58:24Z

Grue:

==Getting Started==

→ [[Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

→ [[Statistics]]

Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use

2016-05-20T13:57:36Z

Grue: Created page with "In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive. Open..."

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice.

Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]'''

==Viewer==

To use the Viewer you will require a database.

This can be done by choosing the option ''''[[Open Database|Open existing database]]'''' from the welcome screen.

Although there are other options, too, they are of no significance for a Viewer session.

Alternatively, and after having closed the welcome screen, click [[File:ImageList-148.png|link=Open Database|alt=]] '''[[Open Database]]''' from the toolbar.

==Checker==

To use the Checker you will require a database.

This can be done by '''[[Open Database|opening an existing database]]''' from the welcome screen or [[File:ImageList-148.png|link=Open Database|alt=]] '''[[Open Database]]''' from the toolbar.

Choose ''''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format|Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database]]'''' from the welcome screen if you have a '''Location Table''' (as a single ZIP-file or several DAT-files) at your disposal and would like to import it to a new, empty database.

Alternatively, click the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]] button after having closed the welcome screen.

Main Page

2016-05-20T13:57:24Z

Grue:

Welcome to tmcwiki. This is the web-based help and information platform on the software '''tmcStudio'''.

[[file:setup.png|30px|alt=|link=Installation Instructions]]

'''[[Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Setup & data requirements for first time use]]'''

'''Getting Started'''

Once you are done with importing and preparing your data, you can start using the various functions of tmcStudio.

Depending on the level of clearance of your program choose '''[[Viewer]]''', '''[[Checker]]''', '''[[Editor]]''' or '''[[Link Editor]]''' to obtain further information.

'''Help with buttons and tools''':

When using tmcStudio, hover over a button or window you wish to know more about with your '''mouse cursor''' and press '''F1'''.

This will open your internet browser and take you directly to the corresponding tmcwiki page.

Alternatively, you can folow any of these links:

→ '''[[:Category:Menu|Menus]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Toolbar|Toolbars]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Button|Buttons]]'''

----
'''Please Note'''

tmcwiki is currently under construction. Consequently, we kindly ask you to apologise missing or incomplete content and to return soon, as this site is growing quickly.
----

Main Page

2016-05-20T13:57:07Z

Grue:

Welcome to tmcwiki. This is the web-based help and information platform on the software '''tmcStudio'''.

[[file:setup.png|30px|alt=|link=Installation Instructions]]

'''[[Setup & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome screen & data requirements for first time use]]'''

'''Getting Started'''

Once you are done with importing and preparing your data, you can start using the various functions of tmcStudio.

Depending on the level of clearance of your program choose '''[[Viewer]]''', '''[[Checker]]''', '''[[Editor]]''' or '''[[Link Editor]]''' to obtain further information.

'''Help with buttons and tools''':

When using tmcStudio, hover over a button or window you wish to know more about with your '''mouse cursor''' and press '''F1'''.

This will open your internet browser and take you directly to the corresponding tmcwiki page.

Alternatively, you can folow any of these links:

→ '''[[:Category:Menu|Menus]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Toolbar|Toolbars]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Button|Buttons]]'''

----
'''Please Note'''

tmcwiki is currently under construction. Consequently, we kindly ask you to apologise missing or incomplete content and to return soon, as this site is growing quickly.
----

Main Page

2016-05-20T13:54:51Z

Grue:

Welcome to tmcwiki. This is the web-based help and information platform on the software '''tmcStudio'''.

[[file:setup.png|30px|alt=|link=Installation Instructions]]

'''[[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome screen & data requirements for first time use]]'''

'''Getting Started'''

Once you are done with importing and preparing your data, you can start using the various functions of tmcStudio.

Depending on the level of clearance of your program choose '''[[Viewer]]''', '''[[Checker]]''', '''[[Editor]]''' or '''[[Link Editor]]''' to obtain further information.

'''Help with buttons and tools''':

When using tmcStudio, hover over a button or window you wish to know more about with your '''mouse cursor''' and press '''F1'''.

This will open your internet browser and take you directly to the corresponding tmcwiki page.

Alternatively, you can folow any of these links:

→ '''[[:Category:Menu|Menus]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Toolbar|Toolbars]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Button|Buttons]]'''

----
'''Please Note'''

tmcwiki is currently under construction. Consequently, we kindly ask you to apologise missing or incomplete content and to return soon, as this site is growing quickly.
----

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-20T13:51:51Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window opens uppon first use of TMCStudio and after that can be accessed in two different ways:

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

To import a Location Table, fill in the required blanks in the window, as described below.

'''Database'''

Double click on the white space next to '''Database file'''.

Here you can enter a name for your database. The program will automatically turn it into a Firebird file (*.fdb).

Uppon specifying a database, an .ini file of the same name as the .fdb file will be created under '''Settings file'''.

The project also requires that it be given a name.

Once the import process has been completed, the project name will be stored in the .ini file and will appear in the list of projects when you open TCMStudio.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Import'''

Depending on the location table format you are trying to import, select either source file or source directory.

If your Location Table file is a ZIP file (*.zip), click on the white space next to '''source file''', click on the folder icon and locate the ZIP.

If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT files (*.dat), click on the white space next to '''source directory''', click on the folder icon and locate the directory where your location table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. The DAT files all have to be stored within one single folder.

As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space).

[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''

It is highly recommended that you tick the option run semantic checks for every location table you import into your database!

If the option is selected, the imported location table will be verified directly after the data import.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

The location tables will be imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take a few seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-20T13:51:25Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window opens uppon first use of TMCStudio and after that can be accessed in two different ways:

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format'''

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

To import a Location Table, fill in the required blanks in the window, as described below.

'''Database'''

Double click on the white space next to '''Database file'''.

Here you can enter a name for your database. The program will automatically turn it into a Firebird file (*.fdb).

Uppon specifying a database, an .ini file of the same name as the .fdb file will be created under '''Settings file'''.

The project also requires that it be given a name.

Once the import process has been completed, the project name will be stored in the .ini file and will appear in the list of projects when you open TCMStudio.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Import'''

Depending on the location table format you are trying to import, select either source file or source directory.

If your Location Table file is a ZIP file (*.zip), click on the white space next to '''source file''', click on the folder icon and locate the ZIP.

If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT files (*.dat), click on the white space next to '''source directory''', click on the folder icon and locate the directory where your location table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. The DAT files all have to be stored within one single folder.

As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space).

[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''

It is highly recommended that you tick the option run semantic checks for every location table you import into your database!

If the option is selected, the imported location table will be verified directly after the data import.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

The location tables will be imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take a few seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Main Page

2016-05-20T13:37:16Z

Grue:

Welcome to tmcwiki. This is the web-based help and information platform on the software '''tmcStudio'''.

[[file:setup.png|30px|alt=|link=Installation Instructions]]

'''[[Installation Instructions|Installation instructions]]'''

'''[[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome screen & data requirements for first time use]]'''

'''Getting Started'''

Once you are done with importing and preparing your data, you can start using the various functions of tmcStudio.

Depending on the level of clearance of your program choose '''[[Viewer]]''', '''[[Checker]]''', '''[[Editor]]''' or '''[[Link Editor]]''' to obtain further information.

'''Help with buttons and tools''':

When using tmcStudio, hover over a button or window you wish to know more about with your '''mouse cursor''' and press '''F1'''.

This will open your internet browser and take you directly to the corresponding tmcwiki page.

Alternatively, you can folow any of these links:

→ '''[[:Category:Menu|Menus]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Toolbar|Toolbars]]'''

→ '''[[:Category:Button|Buttons]]'''

----
'''Please Note'''

tmcwiki is currently under construction. Consequently, we kindly ask you to apologise missing or incomplete content and to return soon, as this site is growing quickly.
----

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:36:48Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format'''

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''

Double click on the white space next to '''Database file'''.

Here you can enter a name for your database. The program will automatically turn it into a Firebird file (*.fdb).

Uppon specifying a database, an .ini file of the same name as the .fdb file will be created under '''Settings file'''.

The project also requires that it be given a name.

Once the import process has been completed, the project name will be stored in the .ini file and will appear in the list of projects when you open TCMStudio.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Import'''

Depending on the location table format you are trying to import, select either source file or source directory.

If your Location Table file is a ZIP file (*.zip), click on the white space next to '''source file''', click on the folder icon and locate the ZIP.

If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT files (*.dat), click on the white space next to '''source directory''', click on the folder icon and locate the directory where your location table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. The DAT files all have to be stored within one single folder.

As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space).

[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''

It is highly recommended that you tick the option run semantic checks for every location table you import into your database!

If the option is selected, the imported location table will be verified directly after the data import.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

The location tables will be imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take a few seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:36:10Z

Grue:

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:33:46Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format'''

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''

Double click on the white space next to '''Database file'''.

Here you can enter a name for your database. The program will automatically turn it into a Firebird file (*.fdb).

Uppon specifying a database, an .ini file of the same name as the .fdb file will be created under '''Settings file'''.

The project also requires that it be given a name.

Once the import process has been completed, the project name will be stored in the .ini file and will appear in the list of projects when you open TCMStudio.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Import'''

Depending on the location table format you are trying to import, select either source file or source directory.

If your Location Table file is a ZIP file (*.zip), click on the white space next to '''source file''', click on the folder icon and locate the ZIP.

If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT files (*.dat), click on the white space next to '''source directory''', click on the folder icon and locate the directory where your location table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. The DAT files all have to be stored within one single folder.

As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space).

:[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''
:It is highly recommended that you tick this option for every Location Table you import into your database!
:Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

Now your Location Table is being imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take some seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:30:58Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format'''

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''

Double click on the white space next to '''Database file'''.

Here you can enter a name for your database. The program will automatically turn it into a Firebird file (*.fdb).

Uppon specifying a database, an .ini file of the same name as the .fdb file will be created under '''Settings file'''.

The project also requires that it be given a name.

Once the import process has been completed, the project name will be stored in the .ini file and will appear in the list of projects when you open TCMStudio.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Source file'''
:If your Location Table file comes as a ZIP-file (file format: *.zip), browse for it on your computer and define it here.
:If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT-files (file format: *.dat) leave this field blank and use '''Source directory''' instead:

'''Source directory'''
:Browse for and indicate the directory where your Location Table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. Those DAT-files have to be saved within one single folder.
:If your Location Table is a ZIP-file, leave this field empty and fill in the field '''Source file''' instead!
:As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT-files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space):

:[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''
:It is highly recommended that you tick this option for every Location Table you import into your database!
:Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

Now your Location Table is being imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take some seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:24:53Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

In order to set up TMCStudio extract all contents from the received ZIP file to a directory of your choice. Note: The directory must be located on a local hard drive.

Open the directory and run TMCStudio.exe

This will open the window '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format'''

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''
:Here you need to define the database to which the Location Table file will be imported to. You have two options:

:Using the [[file:button_folder.png|alt=|link=]] '''Folder''' button on the right of the text field, you have to choose from two possibilities:
:*Choose an existing database: Double click the text field. Click the folder icon on the right. Navigate to an existing and empty Firebird database (*.fdb).
:*Create a new database: Tick the box 'create new database'. Double click on the 'database file' text field and click the folder icon. Browse to a locally saved directory where the new database has to be stored, type in a name for it and do not forget to add the ending ".fdb" to it.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Source file'''
:If your Location Table file comes as a ZIP-file (file format: *.zip), browse for it on your computer and define it here.
:If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT-files (file format: *.dat) leave this field blank and use '''Source directory''' instead:

'''Source directory'''
:Browse for and indicate the directory where your Location Table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. Those DAT-files have to be saved within one single folder.
:If your Location Table is a ZIP-file, leave this field empty and fill in the field '''Source file''' instead!
:As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT-files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space):

:[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''
:It is highly recommended that you tick this option for every Location Table you import into your database!
:Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

Now your Location Table is being imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take some seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

File:Import Location Table Empty.jpg

2016-05-19T14:21:59Z

Grue:

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:21:35Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

The following window should open:

[[file:Import Location Table Empty.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''
:Here you need to define the database to which the Location Table file will be imported to. You have two options:

:Using the [[file:button_folder.png|alt=|link=]] '''Folder''' button on the right of the text field, you have to choose from two possibilities:
:*Choose an existing database: Double click the text field. Click the folder icon on the right. Navigate to an existing and empty Firebird database (*.fdb).
:*Create a new database: Tick the box 'create new database'. Double click on the 'database file' text field and click the folder icon. Browse to a locally saved directory where the new database has to be stored, type in a name for it and do not forget to add the ending ".fdb" to it.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Source file'''
:If your Location Table file comes as a ZIP-file (file format: *.zip), browse for it on your computer and define it here.
:If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT-files (file format: *.dat) leave this field blank and use '''Source directory''' instead:

'''Source directory'''
:Browse for and indicate the directory where your Location Table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. Those DAT-files have to be saved within one single folder.
:If your Location Table is a ZIP-file, leave this field empty and fill in the field '''Source file''' instead!
:As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT-files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space):

:[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''
:It is highly recommended that you tick this option for every Location Table you import into your database!
:Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

Once all the data has been entered, the window should resemble this:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

Now your Location Table is being imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take some seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

File:Import Location Table.jpg

2016-05-19T14:19:20Z

Grue: Grue uploaded a new version of File:Import Location Table.jpg

File:Import Location Table.jpg

2016-05-19T14:18:36Z

Grue:

Import Location Table Exchange Format

2016-05-19T14:17:14Z

Grue:

The '''Import TMC Location Table Exchange Format''' window can be accessed in three different ways:

*'''Import Location Table Exchange Format into new database...''' from the [[Checker|welcome screen]]

*[[:Category:Import|'''Import''' menu]] → [[File:menu-option_import_.png|link=|alt=]]

*Toolbar → [[File:ImageList-99.png|link=|alt=]]

The following window should open:

[[file:Import Location Table.jpg]]

In the window, fill in all fields according to the instructions below to import a Location Table.

'''Database'''
:Here you need to define the database to which the Location Table file will be imported to. You have two options:

:Using the [[file:button_folder.png|alt=|link=]] '''Folder''' button on the right of the text field, you have to choose from two possibilities:
:*Choose an existing database: Double click the text field. Click the folder icon on the right. Navigate to an existing and empty Firebird database (*.fdb).
:*Create a new database: Tick the box 'create new database'. Double click on the 'database file' text field and click the folder icon. Browse to a locally saved directory where the new database has to be stored, type in a name for it and do not forget to add the ending ".fdb" to it.

:{{Warning}}
::Please note that in either case, the database '''cannot''' be created on a network drive and/or server!

'''Source file'''
:If your Location Table file comes as a ZIP-file (file format: *.zip), browse for it on your computer and define it here.
:If your Location Table consists of a number of DAT-files (file format: *.dat) leave this field blank and use '''Source directory''' instead:

'''Source directory'''
:Browse for and indicate the directory where your Location Table (consisting of a number of files in DAT format) is stored. Those DAT-files have to be saved within one single folder.
:If your Location Table is a ZIP-file, leave this field empty and fill in the field '''Source file''' instead!
:As soon as a valid folder containing the necessary DAT-files is selected, the name of the corresponding Location Table is shown in the lower part of the window (large white space):

:[[file:window_ltshown_sd.png|link=|alt=]]

'''Run semantic checks'''
:It is highly recommended that you tick this option for every Location Table you import into your database!
:Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn more about this function.

To start the data import, click the '''OK''' button.

Now your Location Table is being imported, the database tables created and the data checked. This may take some seconds.

[[File:ImportCreateCheck.png|link=|alt=]]

As soon as this process is completed and in case you ran the import routine including the semantic checks, a list of check statements is shown.

Visit the [[Semantic Checks]] page to learn how to proceed.

==See also==

→ [[Semantic Checks]]

[[Category:Button]]
[[Category:Import]]
[[Category:Toolbar Import/Export]]

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T14:14:37Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:Semantic_Checks.jpg|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Icon_test_not_conducted.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

The window '''Semantic Checks''' contains the following buttons and functionalities:

[[file:button_durchführen.png|alt=|link=]] To conduct or repeat one or several checks, select the corresponding entries and click this button to '''execute the selected checks'''.

[[file:button_zurücksetzen.png|alt=|link=]] The button '''Reset Checks''' resets '''all''' checks, whether they have been selected by the user or not.

[[file:prüfung-alle-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] [[file:prüfung-keine-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] In order to (de)select any entries, use the buttons '''Select all''' and '''Deselect all'''. This can also be done by right-clicking on the list of checks.

[[file:button_filter.png|link=|alt=]] You can use this butten to '''show only checks containing errors'''.

[[file:excel-exportieren.png|link=|alt=]] This button generates an Excel document containing the results of the checks. Uppon clicking the button, you are required to save the document, befor you can open it.

:[[File:warnschild.png|20px|link=|alt=]] Please note, that the Excel document contains several sheets with results!

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

File:Semantic Checks.jpg

2016-05-19T14:14:02Z

Grue: Grue uploaded a new version of File:Semantic Checks.jpg

File:Semantic Checks.jpg

2016-05-19T14:12:58Z

Grue:

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T14:11:12Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:xxx.png|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Icon_test_not_conducted.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

The window '''Semantic Checks''' contains the following buttons and functionalities:

[[file:button_durchführen.png|alt=|link=]] To conduct or repeat one or several checks, select the corresponding entries and click this button to '''execute the selected checks'''.

[[file:button_zurücksetzen.png|alt=|link=]] The button '''Reset Checks''' resets '''all''' checks, whether they have been selected by the user or not.

[[file:prüfung-alle-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] [[file:prüfung-keine-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] In order to (de)select any entries, use the buttons '''Select all''' and '''Deselect all'''. This can also be done by right-clicking on the list of checks.

[[file:button_filter.png|link=|alt=]] You can use this butten to '''show only checks containing errors'''.

[[file:excel-exportieren.png|link=|alt=]] This button generates an Excel document containing the results of the checks. Uppon clicking the button, you are required to save the document, befor you can open it.

:[[File:warnschild.png|20px|link=|alt=]] Please note, that the Excel document contains several sheets with results!

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T14:10:15Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:window_semantic-checks.png|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Icon_test_not_conducted.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

The window '''Semantic Checks''' contains the following buttons and functionalities:

[[file:button_durchführen.png|alt=|link=]] To conduct or repeat one or several checks, select the corresponding entries and click this button to '''execute the selected checks'''.

[[file:button_zurücksetzen.png|alt=|link=]] The button '''Reset Checks''' resets '''all''' checks, whether they have been selected by the user or not.

[[file:prüfung-alle-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] [[file:prüfung-keine-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] In order to (de)select any entries, use the buttons '''Select all''' and '''Deselect all'''. This can also be done by right-clicking on the list of checks.

[[file:button_filter.png|link=|alt=]] You can use this butten to '''show only checks containing errors'''.

[[file:excel-exportieren.png|link=|alt=]] This button generates an Excel document containing the results of the checks. Uppon clicking the button, you are required to save the document, befor you can open it.

:[[File:warnschild.png|20px|link=|alt=]] Please note, that the Excel document contains several sheets with results!

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T13:53:32Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:window_semantic-checks.png|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Icon_test_not_conducted.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

The window '''Semantic Checks''' contains the following buttons and functionalities:

[[file:button_durchführen.png|alt=|link=]] To conduct or repeat one or several checks, select the corresponding entries and click this button to '''execute the selected checks'''.

[[file:button_zurücksetzen.png|alt=|link=]] The button '''Reset Checks''' resets '''all''' checks, whether they have been selected by the user or not.

[[file:prüfung-alle-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] [[file:prüfung-keine-auswaehlen.png|alt=|link=]] In order to (de)select any entries, use the buttons '''Select all''' und '''Deselect all'''. This can also be done by right-clicking on the list of checks.

[[file:button_filter.png|link=|alt=]] Um nur Prüfungen anzuzeigen, die fehlerhafte Objekte enthalten, können diese mit Klick auf den Button '''Nur Prüfungen mit Fehlern zeigen''' gefiltert werden.

[[file:excel-exportieren.png|link=|alt=]] This button generates an Excel document containing the results of the checks. Uppon clicking the button, you are required to save the document, befor you can open it.

:[[File:warnschild.png|20px|link=|alt=]] Please note, that the Excel document contains several sheets with results!

Die fehlerhaften Objekte der Inhaltlichen Prüfung können aber auch im TMCStudio bzw. in der Objektliste und in der Karte angezeigt werden. Wie dazu verfahren wird, ist auf der Seite [[Objekte mit inhaltlichen Fehlern ansehen]] beschrieben.

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

File:Icon test not conducted.jpg

2016-05-19T13:11:38Z

Grue: Grue uploaded a new version of File:Icon test not conducted.jpg

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T13:10:06Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:window_semantic-checks.png|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Icon_test_not_conducted.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

To only display failed tests, click the button '''Show Only Checks Containing Errors''': [[file:button_filter.png]]

[[file:button_execute.png]]

To perform (or repeat) one or several tests, tick the box in the corresponding record(s) and click the '''Execute''' Button.
To (un)tick all tests, right click in the test list and choose the corresponding option:

[[file:context-menu_un-check-all.png|alt=|link=]]

[[file:button_export.png]]

The '''Export''' Button allows you to write the test results to an Excel file. After clicking the button you first have to enter a directory to save the Excel file in. Once that has been given Excel should open automatically, displaying the information.

'''Note that this Excel file contains numerous worksheets!'''

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

File:Icon test not conducted.jpg

2016-05-19T13:09:34Z

Grue:

Semantic Checks

2016-05-19T13:08:41Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Checks|'''Checks''' menu]] → [[Semantic Checks]]

The '''[[Semantic Checks]]''' window is accessed either by the '''Checks''' menu or - in case of the corresponding option having been set - as a part of the '''[[Import Location Table Exchange Format]]''' function.

[[file:window_semantic-checks.png|alt=|link=]]

This window lists all checks performed on the data. The column '''Status''' displays:

[[file:icon_pass-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a passed test

[[file:icon_fail-test.png|alt=|link=]] for a failed test. This means that there is at least one object containing potential errors.

With the latter, the column '''Count''' states the number of objects which did not pass the test.

[[File:Example.jpg]] if a test has not yet been conducted.

Click any record (i. e. line) to view the detailed explanation of the corresponding test:

[[file:Window_test_explan.png]]

Further details regarding the tests are given in the .PDF document ''''TMC Location Table Requirements'''' that can be found in the directory where your TMC program is installed.

Clicking any test with a "fail" status will display a commented list of the objects which caused the test to fail, in the lower part of the window:

[[file:Windows_test_fail.png]]

To only display failed tests, click the button '''Show Only Checks Containing Errors''': [[file:button_filter.png]]

[[file:button_execute.png]]

To perform (or repeat) one or several tests, tick the box in the corresponding record(s) and click the '''Execute''' Button.
To (un)tick all tests, right click in the test list and choose the corresponding option:

[[file:context-menu_un-check-all.png|alt=|link=]]

[[file:button_export.png]]

The '''Export''' Button allows you to write the test results to an Excel file. After clicking the button you first have to enter a directory to save the Excel file in. Once that has been given Excel should open automatically, displaying the information.

'''Note that this Excel file contains numerous worksheets!'''

==See also==

→ [[Viewing Objects with Semantic Errors]]

→ [[Structural Checks]]

[[Category: Checks]]
[[Category: Export]]
[[Category: Import]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T13:45:24Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Toolbar */

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

The link editor builds up on the functions available in the '''[[Editor|editor]]'''.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

Amongst other things, this page is used to '''enable the link editor's buttons & functions'''.

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

This menu is used in order to import, export and manage any information concerning the link editor.

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Start by clicking '''[[Add Network Link|add network link]]''' [[File:ImageList-126.png|link=|alt=]]. Now click on the road near the beginning of a TMC-link. This will create the first network link. Make sure that the arrows of the network link are facing in the right direction (usually this will be the same direction as the arrows of the TMC-link are pointing in).

Now do the same at the other end of the TMC-link. Now that there is a network link at the beginning and at the end of the TMC-link press '''[[Routing|routing]]'''. In most cases [[File:RoutingButton.png]] will not only fill in the remaining network links, but also arrange all network links in the same direction and list them in the correct order in the window on the lower left-hand side.

Occasionally 'routing' experiences difficulties when placing the remaining network links.

Roundabouts can pose a problem resluting in 'routing' placing network links everywhere on the roundabout or going off in a nonsensical direction. Roads with different hierarcical levels can also be source of mistakes.

'Routing' will sometimes move the links to a road of a higher level (should it intersects with one), despite the road starting and ending on a lower hierachical level.

Finally, in the rare case that the underlying data is in some way corrupted or badly composed, 'routing' will generate a network-link road that follows a completely different route (usually a very long one).

In these cases the easiest way is usually to lay the network links manually. When doing so, it is important to make sure that the sequence of the network links on the map corresponds with the sequence of the links in the list on the left-hand side.

Link Editor

2013-12-20T13:44:28Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Toolbar */

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

The link editor builds up on the functions available in the '''[[Editor|editor]]'''.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

Amongst other things, this page is used to '''enable the link editor's buttons & functions'''.

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

This menu is used in order to import, export and manage any information concerning the link editor.

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Start by clicking '''[[Add Network Link|add network link]]''' [[File:ImageList-126.png|link=|alt=]]. Now click on the road near the beginning of a TMC-link. This will create the first network link. Make sure that the arrows of the network link are facing in the right direction (usually this will be the same direction as the arrows of the TMC-link are pointing in). Now do the same at the other end of the TMC-link. Now that there is a network link at the beginning and at the end of the TMC-link press '''[[Routing|routing]]'''. In most cases [[File:RoutingButton.png]] will not only fill in the remaining network links, but also arrange all network links in the same direction and list them in the correct order in the window on the lower left-hand side.

Occasionally 'routing' experiences difficulties when placing the remaining network links.

Roundabouts can pose a problem resluting in 'routing' placing network links everywhere on the roundabout or going off in a nonsensical direction. Roads with different hierarcical levels can also be source of mistakes. 'Routing' will sometimes move the links to a road of a higher level (should it intersects with one), despite the road starting and ending on a lower hierachical level. Finally, in the rare case that the underlying data is in some way corrupted or badly composed, 'routing' will generate a network-link road that follows a completely different route (usually a very long one).

In these cases the easiest way is usually to lay the network links manually. When doing so, it is important to make sure that the sequence of the network links on the map corresponds with the sequence of the links in the list on the left-hand side.

Link Editor

2013-12-20T13:21:29Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Toolbar */

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:55:19Z

Grue: /* Import from Exchange table */

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:55:09Z

Grue: /* Define Network database for attributing map liks */

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:54:14Z

Grue:

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:51:00Z

Grue:

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:38:45Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Menu */

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define Network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

Amongst other things, this page is used to '''enable the link editor's buttons & functions'''.

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

This menu is used in order to import, export and manage any information concerning the link editor.

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:37:49Z

Grue: /* Configuration of the Link Editor */

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:36:10Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Menu */

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define Network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

This menu is used in order to import, export and manage any information concerning the link editor.

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:21:02Z

Grue: /* Import from Exchange table */

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''
→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define Network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T12:20:11Z

Grue:

With the '''Link Editor''' access level you can create network links and have access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions it contains.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''

→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define Network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Add Network Link

2013-12-20T10:52:48Z

Grue:

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']] → [[File:ImageList-126.png|link=|alt=]]

Use this button to add a Network Link to a TMC Link.

Clicking this button turns the cursor into a crosshair.

Then click on the point at the beginning of the TMC-link.

[[Category:Button]]

[[Category:Toolbar Link Editor]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T10:39:05Z

Grue: /* Using the Link Editor Toolbar */

The '''Link Editor''' access level grants access to the [[:Category:Link Editor|Link Editor menu]] and all functions contained by it.

==Import from Exchange table==

'''Concerning older TMC versions:'''
→ [[Open Database]]

'''Start TMC Studio'''

→ [[Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use|Welcome Screen & Data Requirements for First Time Use]]

==Define Network database for attributing map liks==

To be able to link TMC Paths and Map, you will require the additional license for these functions.
Once you have these licences go through the following steps:

'''Menu → Link Editor → [[Import Network Database From Shapefile|Import Network Database form Shapefile]]'''

==Configuration of the Link Editor==

'''Menu → Tools → Options → [[Options#Link Editor|Link Editor]]

==Using the Link Editor Menu==

'''Menu''' → [[:Category:Link Editor|'''Category Link Editor''']]

==Using the Link Editor Toolbar==

[[:Category:Toolbar Link Editor|Toolbar '''Link Editor''']]

Now you will be able to start working with the Link Editor.

[[File:ToolbarLinkEditor.png]]

Link Editor

2013-12-20T10:34:41Z

Grue:

Edit topic file

2013-12-17T15:56:39Z

Grue: /* Vector data */

'''[[Topics]]''' → [[File:EditTopicFile.png]]

==General==

The window '''general''' contains the name, the location of the topic file and the file for configuration, the coordinate system used and the filetype.

'''Scale''' determines the range within which the data of the topic file is visible on the map. With '''opacity''' you can determine how well the data should be visible.

It is adviseable to use the same settings for screen and printer (this can be done by ticking the box '''apply for printer'''). This way a printout will look the same as displayed onscreen. Alternatively the box can be left unticked and settings for the printer can be set individually.

[[File:Edit topics general.png]]

==Files==

The window '''files''' contains the individual files containing the information of the corresponding topic. In this window files can be added or deleted. The extent of these files can also be calculated here.

[[File:edit topic files.png]]

[[file:add new file.png]] '''Add new file (all formats)'''

This button is used to add geodata from one or several files to the topic.

[[file:add layer form server.png]] '''Add layer from server'''

This button is used to add geodatalayers that are provided by a '''[[Manage GIS Servers|WMS- or SDE-server]]'''.

[[file:delete current entry.png]] '''Delete current entry'''

Deletes the currently selected file or layer.

[[File:build extent for all items.png]] '''Build extent for all items'''

Clicking this button determines the geographical extent of the file based on the integrated georeference. This helps TMC Studio load and display the data more quickly. Files whose extent has been been calculated are displayed with a green tick [[file:green tick.png]].

==Display==

The appearance of the '''Display''' window depends on the data that is being processed. The data in question will usually either be '''raster''' or '''vector data'''.

===Raster data===

Here you can

*adjust the RGB-values
*brighness & contrast
*...
*choose to set certain colours to transparent
*choose form a set of prdefined settings

===Vector data===

[[File:Display.png]]

Clicking '''Add renderer''' [[File:AddSection.png]] adds a new row/filter option in the list on the left-hand side of the window. It can be renamed by double clicking on it.

Highlighted renderers can be deleted by clicking the [[File:TopicDelete.png]] button.

Clicking one of the '''greens arrows''' moves the highlighted renderer either further up or further down the list.

Clicking [[File:Wizard.png]] opens the '''[[Wizard]]''' window. This help with categorizing and displaying attributes.

===Vector data - Filter===

If all objects of a vector layer are to be displaied in the same way, it is suficient to click on one of the three windows '''Points, Lines or Areas''' (usually only one of these windows will be active/available). This opens the '''[[Settings]]''' window where the display design can be adjusted.

If however the attributes of an object call for a different form of presentation, you need to create individual renderers and define filters and display designs for each of them. This can either be done manually by '''adding a new renderer''' or by using the '''[[Wizard|wizard]]''' [[File:Wizard.png]].

In the '''Filter''' window you can choose how your attributes will be displayed on the map.

[[File:DisplayFilter1.png]]

Once the settings have been completed, further adjustments can be made in the

'''Visible at scale''': The renderer is only displayed within this scale range. This can be useful when working with renderers that require a large amount of computing power, but are for instance only required at a high zoom level (p.ex. aerial photographs)

'''Opacity''': The lower the percentage, the easier it will be to see through that object.

'''Filter & SQL''': Filter allows you to assign a value range. The filter can also be written directly into the field to the right of SQL.

{{Warning}}

When several renderes are located in the same geographical area and thus overlap, only the topmost rendere is displayed. To remedy this, it is adviseable to sort the renderers that larger signatures are located under smaller signatures. (Thicker lines under thinner ones or larger points under smaller points). This can be done by sorting the individual renderes in the list on the lifet-hand side of the window. To ensure that the renderes are also displayed in this order, the checkbox '''force order''' in the lower left-hand corner needs to be ticked.

===Vector data - Label===

[[File:DisplayLabel.png]]

In the window 'Label' the label of the object can be customised. The '''background color''' and the '''size''' of the lables can be edited here.

===Vector data - Gradient===

[[File:DisplayGradient.png]]

==Feature==

In the window feature you can decide which information is diplayed in the window '''[[Topic Information]]''' and choose which attributes are used as '''lables'''.

[[File:Edit topic feature.png]]

'''Fieldname'''

This column contains the names of all the attributes in the attached geodata.

'''Type'''

Describes the fieldtype of the corresponding attribute field. '''S''' = string (textfield); '''N''' = numeric (field for integral numbers); '''F''' = floating (field for numbers with commas); '''D''' = date

'''Active'''

For an attribute to be displayed in the window '''[[Topic Information]]''', the corresponding box needs to be ticked. In the given example, only NAME would be displayed.

'''Description'''

If the name of the attribute is not clear, an alternative description can be entered here. Any text entered here will be displayed in the window 'Topic Information'.

'''Unit'''

Here you can enter the unit of the attribute (p.ex.: cm, litre, kg etc.).

'''Format'''

Because they are considered to be text, numbers by default are not sorted by value but by digit (1, 11, 112, 12, 2 instead of 1, 2, 11, 12, 112). To remedy this, a row containing numbers can be set to 'number' by double clicking on the field and opening the dropdown list.

'''Catalog'''

Clicking on the catalog button while an attribute is highlighted opens the following window:

[[File:FeatureCatalog.png]]

In this window the individual values of the highlighted attribute are listed on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side they can be attributed with new values or names. The list of these names can be saved as .xls file (by clicking on the excel icon) and can be retrievd again via the folder icon.

The new names/values should be chosen sensibly. This can best be checked by opening the window 'Topic Information'.

'''Edit'''

To equip objects with attributes, these attributes need to be entered in the '''Label''' window. This is best done by first highlighting an attribute (a row) and then clicking on '''Edit -> Add field 'XY'".

[[File:FeatureEdit.png]]

In this window you can also:
* Add an empty text field
* Add a line break
* Switch into manual mode (useful for deleting entrys)
* Delete all entries

{{Warning}}
New entries will always appear at the end of the list, even when working in manual mode.

File:DetailConfig.png

2013-12-17T15:50:03Z

Grue:

Edit topics

2013-12-17T15:49:20Z

Grue: /* Buttons and their functions */

[[:Category:File|'''File''' menu]] → [[File:Topics.png]]
<br>
<br>
Use this window to edit any settings concerning topics.

[[File:WindowEditTopics.png]]

'''Process'''
* '''Add topic:''' If you want to '''add a new topic''' follow the steps described here: [[New topic file|Create new topic file for topic]]

* '''Visibility:''' 'Scale from/to' allow you to set an interval in which the topics are visible on the map. The topic is visible between the zoom scales entered in 'from' (smaller scale) and 'to' (larger scale).
:This should help prevent the program running slowly when zooming out very far. The icon on the left of the topic's name is coloured if you are within the set visible range and grey if you are beyond it.

{{Warning}}

The '''position of the topic in the list''' has an influence on how it is displayed on the map. Topics that are higher up in the list will be '''layered above''' topics that are further down!

It is therefore adviseable to have thin elements like shape files of roads higher up in the list than a carpet map or an aerial photograph of the area.

==Buttons and their functions==

[[File:AddNewTopicGroup.png|link=|alt=]] '''[[New group|Add New Topic Group]]'''

This functions allows you to create groups and subgroups for your topics.

[[File:CreateNewTopicFile.png]] '''[[New topic file|Create new topic file for topic]]'''

Use this button to add new topics to your 'Topic' list.

[[File:EditTopicFile.png]] '''[[Edit topic file|Edit topic file for current topic]]'''

Click this button while a topic is highlighted to edit certain elements of this topic.

[[File:MoveCurrentItemToTopLevel.png|link=|alt=]] '''Move current item to top level'''

Click this button to move the currently selected topic to the top of the list.

The topic's position in the list has an effect on it's visibility on the map.

[[File:DeleteCurrentItem.png|link=|alt=]] '''Delete current item (including subitems)'''

This button deletes the entry currently selected in the list. The topic's file itself is no deleted when using this button. Just the link is removed.

[[File:OnlySelected.png|link=|alt=]] '''Only selected'''

Use this button to hide all non-selected topics in the list. Clicking the button again will reveal all available topics.

[[File:AddServer.png]] '''[[Manage GIS Servers|Add and remove WMS, SDE and PostGIS Server]]'''

This button opens the window 'Manage GIS Servers'. From here you can add, configure, test or remove data and map servers.

[[File:DetailConfig.png]]

[[Category: File]]

Edit topic file

2013-12-17T15:30:40Z

Grue: /* Vector data - Filter */

'''[[Topics]]''' → [[File:EditTopicFile.png]]

==General==

The window '''general''' contains the name, the location of the topic file and the file for configuration, the coordinate system used and the filetype.

'''Scale''' determines the range within which the data of the topic file is visible on the map. With '''opacity''' you can determine how well the data should be visible.

It is adviseable to use the same settings for screen and printer (this can be done by ticking the box '''apply for printer'''). This way a printout will look the same as displayed onscreen. Alternatively the box can be left unticked and settings for the printer can be set individually.

[[File:Edit topics general.png]]

==Files==

The window '''files''' contains the individual files containing the information of the corresponding topic. In this window files can be added or deleted. The extent of these files can also be calculated here.

[[File:edit topic files.png]]

[[file:add new file.png]] '''Add new file (all formats)'''

This button is used to add geodata from one or several files to the topic.

[[file:add layer form server.png]] '''Add layer from server'''

This button is used to add geodatalayers that are provided by a '''[[Manage GIS Servers|WMS- or SDE-server]]'''.

[[file:delete current entry.png]] '''Delete current entry'''

Deletes the currently selected file or layer.

[[File:build extent for all items.png]] '''Build extent for all items'''

Clicking this button determines the geographical extent of the file based on the integrated georeference. This helps TMC Studio load and display the data more quickly. Files whose extent has been been calculated are displayed with a green tick [[file:green tick.png]].

==Display==

The appearance of the '''Display''' window depends on the data that is being processed. The data in question will usually either be '''raster''' or '''vector data'''.

===Raster data===

Here you can

*adjust the RGB-values
*brighness & contrast
*...
*choose to set certain colours to transparent
*choose form a set of prdefined settings

===Vector data===

[[File:Display.png]]

Clicking '''Add new renderer''' [[File:AddSection.png]] adds a new row/filter option in the list on the left-hand side of the window. It can be renamed by double clicking on it.

Highlighted renderers can be deleted by clicking the [[File:TopicDelete.png]] button.

Clicking one of the '''greens arrows''' moves the highlighted renderer either further up or further down the list.

Clicking [[File:Wizard.png]] opens the '''[[Wizard]]''' window. This help with categorizing and displaying attributes.

===Vector data - Filter===

If all objects of a vector layer are to be displaied in the same way, it is suficient to click on one of the three windows '''Points, Lines or Areas''' (usually only one of these windows will be active/available). This opens the '''[[Settings]]''' window where the display design can be adjusted.

If however the attributes of an object call for a different form of presentation, you need to create individual renderers and define filters and display designs for each of them. This can either be done manually by '''adding a new renderer''' or by using the '''[[Wizard|wizard]]''' [[File:Wizard.png]].

In the '''Filter''' window you can choose how your attributes will be displayed on the map.

[[File:DisplayFilter1.png]]

Once the settings have been completed, further adjustments can be made in the

'''Visible at scale''': The renderer is only displayed within this scale range. This can be useful when working with renderers that require a large amount of computing power, but are for instance only required at a high zoom level (p.ex. aerial photographs)

'''Opacity''': The lower the percentage, the easier it will be to see through that object.

'''Filter & SQL''': Filter allows you to assign a value range. The filter can also be written directly into the field to the right of SQL.

{{Warning}}

When several renderes are located in the same geographical area and thus overlap, only the topmost rendere is displayed. To remedy this, it is adviseable to sort the renderers that larger signatures are located under smaller signatures. (Thicker lines under thinner ones or larger points under smaller points). This can be done by sorting the individual renderes in the list on the lifet-hand side of the window. To ensure that the renderes are also displayed in this order, the checkbox '''force order''' in the lower left-hand corner needs to be ticked.

===Vector data - Label===

[[File:DisplayLabel.png]]

In the window 'Label' the label of the object can be customised. The '''background color''' and the '''size''' of the lables can be edited here.

===Vector data - Gradient===

[[File:DisplayGradient.png]]

==Feature==

In the window feature you can decide which information is diplayed in the window '''[[Topic Information]]''' and choose which attributes are used as '''lables'''.

[[File:Edit topic feature.png]]

'''Fieldname'''

This column contains the names of all the attributes in the attached geodata.

'''Type'''

Describes the fieldtype of the corresponding attribute field. '''S''' = string (textfield); '''N''' = numeric (field for integral numbers); '''F''' = floating (field for numbers with commas); '''D''' = date

'''Active'''

For an attribute to be displayed in the window '''[[Topic Information]]''', the corresponding box needs to be ticked. In the given example, only NAME would be displayed.

'''Description'''

If the name of the attribute is not clear, an alternative description can be entered here. Any text entered here will be displayed in the window 'Topic Information'.

'''Unit'''

Here you can enter the unit of the attribute (p.ex.: cm, litre, kg etc.).

'''Format'''

Because they are considered to be text, numbers by default are not sorted by value but by digit (1, 11, 112, 12, 2 instead of 1, 2, 11, 12, 112). To remedy this, a row containing numbers can be set to 'number' by double clicking on the field and opening the dropdown list.

'''Catalog'''

Clicking on the catalog button while an attribute is highlighted opens the following window:

[[File:FeatureCatalog.png]]

In this window the individual values of the highlighted attribute are listed on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side they can be attributed with new values or names. The list of these names can be saved as .xls file (by clicking on the excel icon) and can be retrievd again via the folder icon.

The new names/values should be chosen sensibly. This can best be checked by opening the window 'Topic Information'.

'''Edit'''

To equip objects with attributes, these attributes need to be entered in the '''Label''' window. This is best done by first highlighting an attribute (a row) and then clicking on '''Edit -> Add field 'XY'".

[[File:FeatureEdit.png]]

In this window you can also:
* Add an empty text field
* Add a line break
* Switch into manual mode (useful for deleting entrys)
* Delete all entries

{{Warning}}
New entries will always appear at the end of the list, even when working in manual mode.