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1. Man Woman i Le Baby Skeleton MH A Sa Stand Ei Side R Side L Tl x Send PartTo Back Remove Body Part Note For consistency the instructions below are Bubble Man specific but all symbols in the Person toolset function the same Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 95 To place a bubble man Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Man symbol from the Person toolset Bubbleman subset Tip Zoom in on the Bubble Man before positioning the body For more information see Zooming To rotate a bubble body 7 Use the external Circle Handle to rotate the entire body To reposition a bubble body part n Use the internal Circle Handles located at the joints of Bubble Man Moving a bubble body part To remove a bubble body part 1 Click the Person toolset and the Bubbleman subset 2 Select the Remove Body Part tool 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Remove Body Part tool over the body part A red circle will appear over the body part 4 Release the mouse button To restore a bubble body part that was just removed 7 On the Drawing toolbar click Undo Note Once you have saved changes and closed Fire Scene you will no longer have the option to restore a body part that has been removed To move a body part to the front A body part may disappear behind Bubble Man s body but it doesn t have to stay that
2. Lanes amp Shoulders Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 6 Fire Scene 6 0 Dividers Stripes SIADA OIA EETA A TT ET E E ATTA E 80 Labels E E E A A ee ee id T 87 Symbols laye t ce ceetseseeseeseeseeeeeseeseesoeseesesoeseesoeesesseeseasausaessesaeuseeseeseesaesaesaesaesaevaevaneaneanennesnasaesaesaesaeeseeeaesoesansaneas 89 Working With Sy mbola ani p a E a aE ea vel E E C eee 89 Symbol types Symbol examoples Measurements layer PRAM QUITO igeectveeles siete as a E dae A het A E A ET SLALOM ING 524s 22283255 T esas ccc tazanse lt j A cusgeussaseecutetycagstasaushcaceses vit sagtenaedsoceecdacs ctandasteacusbs ANAT MOLE PEARES a ohana ee ee ae ee eee 4 Advanced diagram tasks ccccccceeeceee ence eee ce eee eee seca ee eeee seca Ea a aA A AAE Aai anaa A EEn RE AE kaea Config ing User OptlONS sizcsscisscccectzcncsectcceviscedeescacesecesedsenes soesties ces sacdeeessdeeacesdeeestesseesetiescesttacatencedeersceeanetancecte Using drawing tools Working with templates Creating a draw ing template Adding a template Qroup cicccccceisiiees ceveci ces cevesestessnsaedne tiesseeveactatsseneensctecieiis tvebesteseshccedbesivn dhevtcneetbene nents Handling SpeClal Situations cresian neiaa aannam danan aiamaa seda Ea aaas aa An aeae dadina Saa ap dar Eu atahan aid nadania Show ing original vehicle Positiones inie area a eee eak a ea ie 135
3. 2 Navigate to the appropriate file folder Tips Check the Thumbnail View box to preview images If the selected folder contains a large number of files or you are searching for one particular file type you can narrow the search under Show Simply check the box es for the file type s you wish to view 3 Double click on the file you wish to add OR Click the file you wish to add 4 Click OK Example Add Attachments window Add Attachments Files in Folder Desktop Thumbnail View a My Documents 4 My Computer 89 My Network Places Recycle Bin O ATTACImages aeriall aerial2 blast blast2 blast_video Show Jimages POF udio C Video To add multiple attachments to the current casebook 1 Click the Add Attachments button located on the Insert tab Fire Scene will Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 1 Fire Scene 6 0 6 2 open the Add Attachments window 2 Navigate to the appropriate file folder Tips Check the Thumbnail View box to preview images If the selected folder contains a large number of files or you are searching for one particular file type you can narrow the search under Show Simply check the box es for the file type s you wish to view 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse across the thumbnail images or file names you wish to attach OR Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboa
4. Signs Signals Stencils Roadside Animals Symbols Roadway related items including skid marks yaw marks and tire prints Various road signs and traffic signals Accessed by category Lane marking symbols Fences guardrail symbols sidewalk vegetation ditch stream railroad tracks etc Various animal symbols Also in OUTDOOR gt animals Collision symbols such as head on sideswipe broadside Also includes point of impact markers and arrows AA R Debris 3 Ea High Level Warning Handicap Hydrant 2 Camel Side hava Sideswiped Opposite Top VEHICLE Passenger Miscellaneous car symbols including Pickups vans and SUVs Accessed by category ini Sports Car 2 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 109 Commercial Commercial vehicles from semis to farm Accessed by category Aeh Dozer Side Military Combat Miscellaneous military combat vehicle ba symbols Accessed by category also in MILITARY Ambulance Military Auxiliary Military support vehicles Accessed by category also in MILITARY Bi Abit M997 Military M9 views as well as general RE Construction construction vehicle symbols Accessed by category also in M9 Ace MILITARY Civilian Aircraft Civilian use aircraft Accessed by category p gt Boeing 707 Cycle Motorcycle bicycle snowmobile ATV fics s Motorcycle Trailer Various trailer
5. For more information see Grouping and Ungrouping objects See Also Manipulating Shapes Symbols and Text Drawing Toolbar Working with templates Fire Scene provides you the ability to create your own drawing templates and custom template groups This section shows you how Topics include e Creating a drawing template e Adding a template group Creating a drawing template If you find yourself frequently drawing a street layout structure design or other diagram layout and none of the supplied templates provide a good starting point you can create your own template Creating a new drawing template To create a drawing template 1 Create and customize the drawing in the normal fashion Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 133 Note As a standard you do not want to include symbols on your drawing template However there are exceptions to the rule You may for instance find yourself drawing the same stretch of area consistently In that case you may want to include any stable features such as stop signs or railroad tracks Once your drawing is complete 2 Click the Template button at the top left of the drawing toolbar Fire Scene will ask for the following information Template Group Fire Scene organizes template collections into several groups Select the name of the group in which you wish to add your template Layers To Save Select the layers to include
6. All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 5 3 1 3 Dividers A divider is simply a lane bordered by special stripes Adding a divider to a street You have a couple options to choose from when adding a divider To add a divider using the dividers toolset 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset on the Base Layer 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag one of the divider tools over the street A selection stripe will appear down the street indicating position 3 Release the mouse button A divider will appear on the street Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 75 Symbols i S Symbols Layer gt Measurements Layer To add a divider using the properties bar 1 Click on the street to select it 2 On the Properties Bar click the Divider button 3 Choose one of the divider options on the popup menu EXAMPLE Painted divider Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Painted divider Changing the width of the divider To change the width of a divider 1 2 Click on the street to select it Click in the divider to select it A green selection stripe will appear down the middle of the divider On the Properties Bar click the Divider Width arrows until you reach the desired width OR Enter a value in the Divider Width entry box on the Properties Bar To specify feet and inches enter a space between the feet
7. Fire Scene 6 0 4 Click Print To export an area of the drawing as an image file 1 Click the Lasso Print Export button on the main toolbar and drag a rectangle around the object s you wish to export Click the Export button displayed above the lasso rectangle Select the file location in which you wish to save your file Name the file Select the desired file format O TOM a eM Click Save See Also Printing a casebook Exporting a drawing 5 2 4 Undoing redoing If you take an action and then change your mind you can undo it If you undo an action and then change your mind you can redo it To undo an action z Click a the Undo button on the main toolbar OR Press CTRL Z Tip you may undo any number of actions by continuing to click a the Undo button on the main toolbar To redo an action On the Edit menu click Aa the Redo button Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 55 5 2 5 Starting over You can erase the current scene and start over with a new scene To start over 1 On the Scene menu click Lea the Erase amp Start Over button The New Scene window will appear 2 Select a new drawing template Optional 3 Click OK Tip you change your mind and wish to return to the original drawing click i the Undo button on the main toolbar Not The Erase amp Start Over command replaces the contents of the current drawi
8. Fire Scene will open the Save As window by Enter a name for the PDF file and select the destination folder 6 Click Save to complete the command The PDF document will open in a separate window 7 4 Creating a PowerPoint presentation If you have Microsoft PowerPoint 97 or later installed on your computer you can create PowerPoint presentations from your Fire Scene casebooks Note The presentation will include diagrams and images from your casebook Forms Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 164 Fire Scene 6 0 and non image attachments will NOT be included To create a PowerPoint presentation using the current casebook 1 On the File menu click Export Fire Scene will open the Export window 2 Click the Create Microsoft PowerPoint link then click the Export button with the PowerPoint icon Fire Scene will open the Save As window 3 Select folder you wish to save document in and enter a file name file type will automatically populate or accept the default name 4 Click Save Your PowerPoint document will open in a separate window 7 5 Exporting a drawing Fire Scene provides an Export facility to save your drawing in one of several image formats To export a drawing 1 In the Export toolset of the Diagram toolbar click the Image button Fire Scene will display the Image Export window 2 Select a destination folder enter a file name for the exported image and choose the image type
9. Inc All rights reserved 158 Fire Scene 6 0 7 Output print PDF PowerPoint export With Fire Scene s wide variety of print and export options sharing information in real time has never been easier This section provides an overview of the output options Topics include e Printing a casebook e Printing a diagram to scale e Creating a PDF e Creating a PowerPoint presentation e Exporting a drawing 7 1 Printing a casebook Fire Scene provides you the option to print the entire casebook or select forms To print the entire current casebook 1 On the File menu click Print Print Click the Print button to the left of the print preview window Fire Scene will open the Print window 3 Select the printer 4 Select number of copies 5 Click the Print button EXAMPLE Fire Scene Print window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Output print PDF PowerPoint export 159 Printer Name EE v Status Offline 2 documents waiting Type HP Color LaserJet 5550 PCL 6 Where Supply Area Comment Print range Copies all Number of copies Pages from S to Selected Pages GH Collate ERT Diagram Photo Page Attachment Index Select All Select None To print selected forms from the current casebook 1 On the File menu click Print Print Click the Print button to the left of the print preview window Fir
10. Incident scenes are made up of three layers The Base layer where you draw structures and streets The Symbols layer where you draw furnishings clues vehicles and other objects important to the scene The Measurements layer which provides tools to accurately position marker points using the baseline offset or Triangulation measurement method Properties bar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 The Properties Bar is located at the bottom of the main window You can modify an object by changing the settings displayed on the Properties Bar The Properties Bar acts as a smart toolbar changing as you select different objects in the drawing For example select a street shape and the properties of that street are displayed including the street s name number of lanes lane width and more Click on a vehicle and the properties will change to that of the selected vehicle Layers toolsets Fire Scene provides custom toolsets for each layer The toolsets are located at the right of the main window Each button provides access to a different toolset containing the available tools and symbols You will add most of your diagram objects by dragging them from a toolset onto the work area Drawing toolbar If you can t find an object you need in one of the toolsets you can always create your own with the drawing tools For ease of access Fire Scene displays the drawing toolbar directly above
11. On the Properties Bar click the Lanes up arrow OR 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset on the Base Layer 2 Drag Add A Lane Add a Bike Lane OR 2 Way Left Turn Lane onto the street Removing a lane There are several different methods for removing a lane To remove a lane n Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset on the Base Layer Drag the Remove tool onto the lane you want to remove OR Click on the street and then click on the lane you want to remove A green selection stripe will appear down the center of the lane On the Properties Bar click Remove Lane OR Click on the street to select it On the Properties Bar click the Lanes down arrow Resizing a lane You can resize all the lanes on a street at one time or resize one single lane To resize all lanes on a street Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 1 Click on the street to select it 2 On the Properties Bar click the up or down arrows or manually change the values for the Lane Width box To resize one lane 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click on the lane you want to resize A green selection stripe will appear down the middle of the lane 3 On the Properties Bar click the up or down arrows or manually change the values for the Lane Width box 230 0 240 lt Lae w i Adding a turn bay You can add a right turn bay or a left turn center bay to a street To
12. Preview Active Formset Paladin CIED Version 1 Navigating within a casebook Each form within Fire Scene may contain several types of data entry boxes including text boxes drop down lists check boxes and date and GPS selection buttons In addition each casebook will more than likely contain multiple forms Therefore seamless navigation within individual forms as well as form to form is important to your work in Fire Scene This section will introduce you to the various ways of navigating within a casebook Topics include Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with forms 37 e Navigating within a form e Navigating to another form 4 3 1 Navigating within a form Understanding the various ways of navigating a casebook allows you to decide for yourself the quickest and most efficient way to get from point A to point B Navigating within a form To navigate to an entry box n Click the mouse in the entry box you wish to access OR Press the TAB key on your keyboard The cursor will move to the next entry box on the form To scroll a form vertically 7 Use the scrollbar at the right edge of the form window OR If your mouse or other pointing device includes a scroll wheel you can scroll the form by rolling the wheel Navigating to a word processing or diagramming editor If the current form contains a diagram area or an extended text area such as narrative or i
13. left mouse button and move the mouse to stretch the shape 3 Release the mouse button 4 Type text Text will be displayed in the callout box as well as on the Properties Bar To draw connecting lines Select the Connected Lines tool 1 Click the Connected Lines drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the connected lines to start 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair Click at each corner point Repeat as needed 4 Right click to stop drawing To draw a closed shape Select the Closed Shape tool 1 Click the Closed Shape drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the closed shape to start 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair Click at each corner point Repeat as needed 4 Right click to stop drawing The line ends will automatically connect to make a closed shape To draw a crosswalk Select the Crosswalk tool Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 130 Fire Scene 6 0 Click the Crosswalk drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area Position the crosshair where you want the crosswalk to start Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair where you want the crosswalk to end Release the mouse button To draw a parking stall Select th
14. turn to a crosshair next to a boxed A in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you wish the text box to start Hold down the left mouse button and drag to create the text box When you release the mouse button the Edit Text window will appear 3 Type your text 4 Click OK Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 To add a unit label to a vehicle symbol 1 Click the Symbols layer tab 2 Click the Vehicle toolset and the Labels subset 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag a label onto the vehicle A green selection line will indicate placement Note You can modify the label once it has been placed On the Properties Bar click the Position button to change the label position or change the size or color of the font Note You may need to toggle on the Advanced Vehicle toolset before the Labels option appears in your toolset selector To do this select File gt Options gt Drawing gt Symbol Collections and check the box next to VehicleAdvanced Symbols 9 P Base Layer gt Measurements Layer Favorites Person Outdoor Objects Investigation Miltary Miltary Aircraft Roadway g ifo 1 Unk 1 Unk 2 fo 3 Unk 3 Unk Modifying objects You can modify an object s properties from either the Properties Bar or the Symbol Properties window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working w
15. EF Zoom to Fit To adjust the brightness contrast or midtones of an image 1 Select the Modify dropdown toolset Fire Scene will provide three adjustment options Brightness Contrast and Midtones 2 Drag the corresponding slider button left or right OR Click the plus and minus buttons to the right and left respectively of the setting s value box Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments Watch the image while making adjustments to see the effect of the change s 6 5 4 Cropping an image The Crop toolset allows you to crop the selected image Using the Crop toolset The crop tool is used to save a section of the selected image You can access the Crop toolset from the View section of the toolbar at the top of the Fire Scene window QZoomIn A Increase Text Size Q r o pally id Q Zoom Out A Decrease Text Size a Zoom Rotate Modif bd bd bd EF Zoom to Fit To crop an image 1 Select the Crop toolset Fire Scene will provide three Crop Destinations 2 Select the Crop Destination of choice New attachment When you select this destination Fire Scene will create a new image attachment from the cropped area leaving the original image intact OR Windows clipboard This destination option instructs Fire Scene to copy the selected area to the Windows clipboard The cropped image can then be pasted into another application such as
16. Fire Scene exports to the following file types BMP JPG TIF PCX TGA PNG GIF EMF or WMF 3 Click Save to complete the command Tip You can set defaults for future export operations using the Export tab in the Fire Scene Options window To access this window click Options on the File menu then click on the Export link Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 166 Fire Scene 6 0 8 Quick reference This section offers easy access to topics that may make your work in Fire Scene all the easier Topics include e Keyboard shortcuts e Computer conventions e Menus and toolbars 8 1 Keyboard shortcuts It s a good idea to be aware of keyboard shortcuts using them can save you time CTRL drag copy the selected object hold down CTRL and then drag a selected object single grouped shape Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Quick reference 167 the clipboard Lees CTRL PAGE DOWN send to back positions the shape behind other shapes other shapes if an object is selected TAB moves the selection to the next object in the layer if no object is selected TAB selects the first object in the layer activate online help Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 4 gt OW n j 168 Fire Scene 6 0 F2 Flip the symbol in the front to back direction vehicle symbols F3 Flip the symbol in the top to bottom
17. Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 123 The Area s square footage will be displayed on the Properties Bar next to the Pitch 5 4 Advanced diagram tasks While most activities performed in Fire Scene may be accomplished in a straight forward manner there are times when you need more advanced knowledge of the software This section discusses some of the most common advanced tasks Topics include e Configuring user options e Using drawing tools e Working with templates e Handling special situations 5 4 1 Configuring user options Here s what you ll find in this topic File options Output options Fire Scene gives you the option to configure the software to your preferences from default file locations to drawing behavior Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 124 Fire Scene 6 0 FireScene Options Formsets 3 F A A ee Fie EAE These settings specify default folders for saving exporting and attaching files Updates File Save amp Export Locations Labels amp Text Output Casebooks Custom Logo Print to Scale Print Measurement Items Drawing Editor Export Text Map File Attachment Location Streets Templates Symbol Collections Images PDF files PowerPoint files Attachments Fire Scene Options settings are organized by Files Output and Drawing categories Configuring user options You access the Fire Scene Options window on the
18. Narrative EOD TL Analysis 1 L analysis Analysis Te Click on the Aerial Map View 1 dropdown to L Aerial Map View navigate directly to the editor window Scene Diagram 1 L scene Diagram To navigate to a form m Click on the form name in the Forms navigator pane OR The form navigator pane also includes the names of diagrams and word processing text boxes in the casebook These pages drop down from the form of which they are a part By selecting one of these items you can navigate directly to the diagram or word processing editor Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved a Fire Scene 6 0 5 5 1 Working with diagrams Scale diagramming is core to all Fire Scene reports With Fire Scene you are supplied with intelligent libraries and tools to rapidly create detailed and accurate scenes This section contains topics that will help ensure you get the most of the diagram editing window Topics include e Getting to know the diagram editing window e Performing basic tasks e Working with structures streets symbols and field measurements e Advanced diagram tasks Getting to know the diagram editing window The diagram editing window is where you will diagram the scene of the incident The work area is the main portion of the diagram editing window where you will draw edit your diagram adding objects then moving resizing and rotating those objects into position The illustration
19. New Open Recent Documents Save O Recent Documents Save As No recent documents exist Click the Browse a file Share LJ Computer on Import Export Print Help Options Exit The File menu contains the following command options File menu commands The File menu contains commands pertaining to the Fire Scene file New Creates a new casebook Open Opens an existing casebook Save Saves an opened casebook using the same file name Save As Saves an opened casebook to a specified file name Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Share Import Export Print Help Options Exit 8 3 2 Toolbars Formset toolbar Diagram toolbar Shape toolbar Quick reference 171 Generates an email with the current ata file as an attachment Creates a new Casebook from a Casebook XML file Creates an XML Adobe PDF or MS PowerPoint document that represents the contents of the current Casebook Prints the current casebook Optionally can be used to generate an Adobe PDF version of the current casebook Provides access to various help documents user s guide quick start guide tip sheet release notes useful Web links and other functions Permits configuration of default values to be used each time Fire Scene is used Exits Fire Scene Insert toolbar The toolbars provide quick mouse access to many commands and tools used in Fire Scene
20. Rotation toolset gives you the ability to rotate the selected image Using the image Rotation tools You can access the image Rotation toolset once you select a shape in the Attachments navigator The Rotation toolset is located in the View section of the toolbar at the top of the Fire Scene window QZoomIn A Increase Text Size Q e Q Zoom Out A Decrease Text Size EF Zoom to Fit a To rotate the selected shape 1 Select the Rotation toolset Fire Scene will provide seven rotation options Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 152 Fire Scene 6 0 2 Click the Rotate option of choice The shape will automatically rotate accordingly To undo the image rotation Click 4 the Undo button on the toolbar Note This rotation toolset only works with shapes If you wish to rotate an image in an attachment select it and click on More in the Properties bar Note As always you can also use the circle handle of the selected shape to rotate it by a freeform amount 6 5 3 Adjusting image appearance The Modify toolset lets you adjust the brightness contrast and midtones of the selected image Using the Brightness amp Contrast toolset You can access the Modify toolset if your attachment is an image The toolset is located in the View section of the toolbar at the top of the Fire Scene window QZoomIn A Increase Text Size Q e Q Zoom Out A Decrease Text Size Zoom Rotate
21. Shoulders You can draw streets with one or two shoulders Shoulders can represent street shoulders or sidewalks Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 73 Adding shoulders You can place shoulders on one or both sides of the street To add shoulders to both sides of the street 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Add Shoulders tool onto the street To add a shoulder to one side of the street 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Add Shoulder tool onto one side of the street Removing a shoulder If you decide you don t want the shoulder you added you can always remove it To remove a shoulder 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Remove tool onto the shoulder OR 1 Click on the street to select it and click the shoulder you want to remove A green selection stripe will appear down the middle of the shoulder 2 On the Properties Bar click Remove Shoulder Adjusting shoulder width You can adjust the width of each shoulder individually To adjust shoulder width 1 Click on the street to select it and click the shoulder you want to adjust A green selection stripe will appear down the middle of the shoulder 2 On the Properties Bar alter the value in the Shoulder Width box Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc
22. Tools menu Once you have set your preferences they will remain the default settings until you change them again Files options The Files option allows you to set default File Locations This is where you Specify the default file locations where you want to save or export 7 Casebooks 7 Images For more information see Exporting a drawing n PDF files For more information see Creating a PDF n PowerPoint files Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 125 For more information see Creating a PowerPoint presentation Specify a default location to search for n Attachments For more information see Adding attachments to a casebook Note When you add an attachment you have the option to navigate to the appropriate file folder on the Add Attachments window and select Remember this Folder button This will have the same outcome as selecting the folder on the Options window Output options Output options is where you specify default settings that pertain to print and or export Specify the following print export defaults 7 Custom Logo This setting enables you to select a custom logo to be included in print PDF and PowerPoint output Click the Browse for Logo button to add the logo and then check the Use a custom logo box n Print to Scale The Print to Scale option allows you to specify the Print to Scale margins you can also choose to print border lines at margins
23. a word processing program or spreadsheet Programs that support pasted images usually provide a Paste command on the Edit menu If you wish to paste a cropped image into another program see that program s documentation for additional help OR Replace this image Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 154 Fire Scene 6 0 6 5 5 If you wish to replace the selected attachment image with the cropped area select this option The portions of the image outside the cropped area will be discarded This option may be useful for reducing a casebook s storage requirements when only a portion of an image attachment is needed os 3 Click the Crop image tool Your cursor will change to a crosshair next to scissors in the work area 4 Position the crosshair at one corner of the area you wish to crop Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse across the area you wish to include in the new cropped image 5 Release the mouse button to complete the command The new cropped image will be added to the navigation pane added to the clipboard or will replace the current image as indicated by the Crop Destination Note If you selected the Replace option and wish to undo the crop activity click i the Undo button Saving an image Fire Scene provides a couple of ways to save an image that has been added to the casebook Using the Save As toolset You may access the Save As toolset in the At
24. add aright turn bay 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click on the solid stripe on the right side of the street 3 Drag the end Triangle Handle toward the right to create the turn bay Use the middle Diamond Handle to lengthen or shorten the turn bay Tip You may need to lengthen the street before you can lengthen the turn bay Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 71 EXAMPLE Right turn bay ee To add a left turn center bay 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click on the rightmost stripe in the center lane 3 Use the end Triangle Handle to drag the stripe over usually so it overlaps the stripe to the left 4 Use the middle Diamond Handle to lengthen or shorten the turn bay Adding lane markings You may add lane and divider markings such as directional arrows to your drawing Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Symbols i o Symbols Layer gt Measurements Layer Lane Markers Structures Labels Indicators Arrows Add a lane Add a Bike Lane Add Mouder Add Moulder E 2 Way LeR Turn Painted Divider Baa Wide Divider Sdewak Remove To add lane markings 1 Click the Lanes Shoulders toolset on the Base Layer 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag a marking symbol onto the lane or divider Use the symbol s handles to resize and rotate the marking as needed
25. and the inch values Removing a divider Fire Scene provides a couple of different methods for removing a divider To remove a divider 1 2 Click the Dividers toolset on the Base Layer Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Remove tool onto the divider you want to remove OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 77 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click in the divider you want to remove A green selection stripe will appear down the center of the divider 3 Click the Remove Divider button on the Properties Bar 5 3 1 4 Stripes Stripes are the edges of a lane You can change their appearance remove them add independent stripes or reveal hidden stripes Symbols Symbols Layer gt Measurements Layer Streets Lanes Shoulders Lane Markers Structures Labels Indicators Arrows Dowdle Dash Hidden Changing a stripe s pattern You can change the pattern of an entire stripe To change a whole stripe Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Click the Stripes toolset on the Base Layer Drag a pattern tool Dash Solid Double Solid Dash amp Solid Double Dash or Hidden onto the stripe you want to alter This is the fastest method OR Click on the street and then click the stripe to select it On the Properties Bar click the Pattern button until the p
26. center pianos L A Grand Piano Fixtures Doors countertops build in fixtures Cy including sinks bath tub other aan Bath Sink 1 plumbing items security camera Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 103 See Working with counters for more information on adding and manipulating countertops Appliances Washer dryer refrigerator stove dishwasher other appliances Microwave Front Decorative Fish tank Fish Tank Electronics TV VCR computers telephone a stereo security camera Security Cam Front Business Business furniture vending machines file cabinet d Corner Desk Other Lamps bookshelf Table Lamp Front Top HAZMAT A wide selection of HazMat labels and M placards as regulated by USDOT Also in MARKERS Placards Top HOMELAND ERS Incident infrastructure and natural SECURITY threat labels as well as HS operational labels Accessed by Nat category Sandstorm Top for pest control inspection Accessed INSPECTION Pest Control Labels and bait symbols specifically _ amm by category Rat Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 10 Fire Scene 6 0 Home Inspection Furnishings Outdoor Markers Location specific home inspection labels Accessed by category Various furnishing symbols Accessed by category also in FURNISHINGS Various landscape terrain symbols see also ROADWAY gt Ro
27. direction vehicle symbols F4 Replace the selected symbol with a variation for example when a top view of a sedan is selected you can press F4 to replace it with a side view 8 2 Computer conventions Familiarizing yourself with the following conventions will make it easier to complete the tasks in this guide Press the left mouse button and then release Double click Press the left mouse button and release twice in rapid succession Right click Press the right mouse button and then release Press and hold down the left mouse button move the Drag mouse pointer to the desired location and then release the mouse button 8 3 Menus and toolbars Fire Scene contains various menus and toolbars To Access Most Commands You can access most commands in three ways m From the menu bar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Quick reference 169 OR From the toolbar OR From the Shortcut menu accessed by right clicking an object in your drawing This section will provide a basic overview of the menus and toolbars available Topics include e Menu bar e Toolbars e Layers tabset e Properties bar 8 3 1 Menu bar The standard main menu bar is located near the top of the Fire Scene window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 170 Fire Scene 6 0 r o m A S 432__PALM_DR FPP_Report fse FireScene Oo x FILE FORMSET INSERT Open
28. folder for each template group you plan to create 2 On the File menu click Options 3 Click the Templates link 4 In the Name box type the template group name 5 In the Location box browse for or type the location of the directory you created on your computer 6 Click OK FireScene Options Formsets A 7 File Locations To use your own drawing template collections enter a name and location for each template folder below If the name field is left blank its location field will be cleared Updates Labels amp Text Drawing Template Collections Output Name Location Custom Logo Print to Scale Print Measurement Items Drawing Editor Export Text Map Streets Apartments c templates apartments Templates Symbol Collections Sample 5 4 4 Handling special situations This section will walk you through the steps of some of the most common diagramming tasks that require special handling Topics include Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 135 e Showing original vehicle position e Showing vehicle damage e Adding an overpass e Drawing unusual street layouts 5 4 4 1 Showing original vehicle position You can show a vehicle s original position before an accident by making a ghost of the symbol To make a ghost vehicle symbol 1 Drag a vehicle symbol onto the work area 2 Copy the vehicle by holding down the CTRL key on
29. in the template In most cases you will include only the Streets layer because the other layers usually change from one incident to the next However if you have included permanent features in the Symbols layer such as stop signs signals or railroad tracks you will also select the Symbols layer Description The text you enter in the Description box will be displayed under the icon for your new drawing template If you are creating a template for a specific intersection or location your description should clearly identify the location Example 5th Ave and Main St 3 Click OK to save the template The template will be included in the New Drawing window and you will be able to select it as the starting point for future diagrams Removing a new drawing template To delete a template you previously created and saved 1 Select the template in the New Drawing window 2 Click the Delete Template button located in the lower left corner of the New Drawing window See Also Adding a template group 5 4 3 2 Adding a template group If you create a drawing template that does not fit into the existing template categories you can add a custom template group Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 134 Fire Scene 6 0 To add a template group 1 Create a directory on your computer where you want to save your templates Tip You can create up to three custom template groups so you will want to create a
30. it from the original Repositioning objects You can reposition an object by moving rotating or flipping it To move an object 1 Click on the object you want to move 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the object into position OR Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the shape up down left or right To accelerate movement hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the arrow key To move text 7 Hold down the left mouse button on the text box and drag it into position OR If the text is linked to a symbol a Unit label for instance click the Position button on the Properties Bar until the text appears where you want it To rotate an object 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Drag the Circle Handle to rotate it Tip Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard while rotating the symbol to constrain the rotation angle to multiples of 15 degrees OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 49 1 Right click on the object 2 Point to Rotate Left or Rotate Right on the shortcut menu and then select the number of degrees OR 1 Select the object 2 Enter the rotation angle in the Rotation box on the Properties Bar To flip an object 1 Right click on the object 2 Point to Flip on the shortcut menu and then click Horizontal or Vertical OR 1 Click on the object to select it 2 On the Properties Bar click the Flip button to flip
31. rights reserved 13 Fire Scene 6 0 Tips for handling unusual street layouts Use the built in street shapes to create a street or intersection layout that is as similar as possible to the accident location Fire Scene provides the tools for complete customization including curving a street adding a turn bay adding a lane or divider setting the width of an individual lane adjusting a curb return and more For step by step instructions see Streets Hide any unwanted stripes See Stripes for instructions Hide a curb return by selecting the curb return and then changing the color to Transparent on the Properties Bar Add independent stripes or street borders using the Stripe drawing tool Any stripe you add to the drawing can have a straight curved multi curved or offset profile To create some street borders it may be necessary to place several stripe shapes end to end See Stripes for more information Draw islands and other shapes using the Closed Shape drawing tool See Using drawing tools Example unusual street layout Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 139 To create the unusual street layout example 1 Start with a basic Tee Intersection click the vertical street and lengthened upward 2 Use the Hidden pattern painter from the Stripes toolset and erase the vertical street s upper right border stripe 3 Again use the Hidden pattern painter an
32. symbols including top side and overturn views To Trailer 6ft Side Recreation Recreation vehicles HR De Motorhome Side Marine Boats Pa Boat 1 Emergency Police fire ambulance wrecker E Fire Truck Horse Drawn Horse drawn modes of transportation Cre Farm Wagon Other Train road grader street sweeper mapa Snow Plow Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved no Fire Scene 6 0 5 3 3 5 3 3 1 Parts Vehicle parts Tire Label Unit labels fo 3 TO 3 Unit3 Top See Also Properties bar Manipulating shapes symbols and text Showing vehicle damage Measurements layer The Measurements layer provides tools for those who used Triangulation or Baseline Offset measurement methods to measure the location of evidence at the scene of the incident This section discusses how to use both measurement tools as well as gives an overview of the rooftop area tool Topics include e Triangulation e Station line e Area tools Triangulation The triangulation tool allows you to easily insert data collected at the incident to accurately place evidence on your scene diagram Using triangulation Once you have placed the symbols on your drawing the fixed objects from which you measured evidence you can place the reference points for those objects To add reference points 1 Click the Measurements layer tab Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with d
33. the left mouse button and drag the Add 24 26 48 OR 72 Window tool onto a structure wall Watch the measurements to position the window Changing window width While the window tools come in set sizes you may change the width of a window after it has been placed on the wall To change a window width 1 2 Click on the window to select it On the Properties Bar click the arrow next to the Window Size A Window Size window will open Click the up or down arrows attached to the Window Size entry box OR Manually enter the window size in the Window Size entry box Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 85 4 Click OK Adding doors Doorways are located on the Structures toolset when a door or doorway is added to a structure it will snap to the walls for easy alignment To add a standard doorway 1 Click the Structures toolset 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the 30 36 OR 48 Doorway tool onto the wall Watch the measurements to position the doorway To add a swinging door with handles 1 Click the Structures toolset 2i Hold down the left mouse button and drag the 30 36 OR 48 Door tool onto the wall Watch the measurements to position the doorway 3 Use the door s Square Handles to position the door OR On the Properties Bar click the Position button to position the door Not Standard doorways become swinging doors wit
34. the work area See Also Menus and toolbars 5 2 Performing basic tasks Before getting started with a drawing it s a good idea to understand a few of the basic tasks associated with its creation This section covers those basics Topics include e Manipulating shapes symbols and text e Using handles e Zooming Undoing redoing e Starting over Working with the clipboard 5 2 1 Manipulating shapes symbols and text Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 45 Adding objects Modifying objects Deleting objects Copying objects Repositioning objects Resizing objects Ordering objects Selecting multiple objects Aligning multiple objects Grouping and ungrouping objects Your diagram will be made up of a wide variety of shapes symbols and text Understanding how to manipulate the various pieces is vital to the success of your drawing Adding objects To add an object 7 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the object from the layer toolset onto the work area Tip You can also draw an object using the drawing tools For more information see using drawing tools To add text to an object 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Begin typing The text will automatically appear on or near the object OR Type the text in the Text box located on the Properties Bar To add a text box 1 Click e the Text Box drawing tool on the drawing toolbar Your cursor will
35. way Click the Person toolset and the Bubbleman subset 2 Select the Bring Part to Front tool 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Bring Part to Front tool over Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 the body part A red circle will appear over the body part 4 Release the mouse button To move a body part to the back 1 Click the Person toolset and the Bubbleman subset 2 Select the Send Part to Back tool 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Send Part to Back tool over the body part A red circle will appear over the body part 4 Release the mouse button Working with counters Many structures especially business structures contain counters of different shapes and sizes The counter tool is specially designed to produce these shapes Adding a counter Counter symbols and manipulators are located on the Base layer in the Structures toolset To add a counter 1 On the Base layer click the Structures toolset and scroll toward the bottom of the toolset Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 97 2 Choose a counter shape closest to your needs Counter U Counter or L Counter 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the counter to the desired location on the work area Modifying a counter Once a counter has been added to the work area you have the ability to modify it To ro
36. 1 Click the Measurements layer tab 2 Open the Measurement Points window Edit Measurements button 3 Enter 0 zero in the point s Station and Distance cells 4 Click OK To copy measurement values to another program or document 1 Click the Measurements layer tab 2 Open the Measurement Points window Edit Measurements button 3 Click the Export tab 4 Use the Copy to Clipboard or View as Document command buttons in the Export window Note By default station lines and measurement points are not included in printed or Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 122 Fire Scene 6 0 exported drawings If you wish to include them in printed or exported drawings see Configuring user options See Also LTI Import Station Line Export 5 3 3 3 Area tools The Roof Area Measurements tool Area Tools toolset contains a specialized tool designed to help you figure the square footage of a pitched roof gt u e sjuawiainseay S OquIKS widhi STe Haight 25 9 Color mmm ttt ieee Ce tee Pe TE ie ext Oo More v To use the Roof Area tool 1 Click the Measurements layer tab 2 Click the Area Tools toolset 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Roof Area tool onto the work area Use the green handles to position the roof area as needed 4 On the Properties Bar enter the Width and Height of the rooftop enter the pitch Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions
37. 6 0 2 Click Edit Measurements on the station line Properties Bar OR Right click on the station line and click Edit Measurements on the shortcut menu Fire Scene will open the Station Line Measurement Points window where you will enter the measurement data collected at the scene Each measurement point has two distance components as illustrated by the yellow lines in the graphics below Graphic A The distance along the station line measured from the zero point Graphic B The distance from the station line to the evidence In the Measurement Points entry grid the first distance component is called Station and the second is termed Distance Graphic A N Z A E S Graphic B N Station line increment In very large incident scenes it may be useful to subdivide the station line into equal length segments When this technique is used distances along the station line are recorded using a combination of the segment number and the distance from the beginning of the segment If you managed the station line using multiple segments enter the segment length in the Station Line Increment box Otherwise enter 0 zero in Station Line Increment Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 117 Station Line Measurement entry grid You will enter measurement point information on the entry grid Station Line Measurement Points Import Export
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39. A and B 3 Click OK to save measurement data Fire Scene will display a marker point for each pair of measurements entered in the Triangulation Measurement Points window Positioning symbols using marker points After you complete entry of the measurement data in the Measurement Points window you can use the marker points to position symbols on the drawing To position a symbol 1 Click the Symbols layer tab 2 Select the desired symbol and drag it onto the diagram 3 Use the symbol handles to stretch rotate and drag the symbol to align with the marker points Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved na Fire Scene 6 0 5 3 3 2 Note When positioning skid marks the ends of the skid mark will snap to the marker points Look for the red circle indicating placement To remove a measurement point 1 Click the Measurements layer tab 2 Open the Measurement Points window 3 Enter 0 zero in both Distance 1 and Distance 2 4 Click OK To include a table of measurement values in standard print or PDF output 1 On the Tools menu click Options 2 Select the Print Measurement Items and check the Include a table of field measurements in standard print output checkbox 3 Click OK to save your changes To include measurement points in print PDF and exported output 1 On the Tools menu click Options 2 Select the Print Measurement Items and check the Include field measurement
40. Case Contents EOD Storyboard EOD Storyboard MoveUp lt EOD Storyboard EOD Storpboard EOD Storyboard Move Down w Delete EOD Storyboard EOD STORYBOARD CJTF TROY EOD Team l l Active Formset EOD Storyboard Version 1 4 2 2 Reordering forms You have the ability to change the order of most forms in your casebook Reordering forms in casebook Forms will be displayed in the order they were selected You can change the order from the Case Manager Not Forms that have text fields linked to subsequent forms will always be listed e before the others Therefore such forms will have limited reorder capability To change the order of the forms in the current casebook 1 Click the Case Manager button located under the toolbar Fire Scene will open the Case Manager window 2 Select the form you wish to move 3 Click the Move Up button until the form is the appropriate order within the list Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with forms 35 OR Click Move Down button until the form is in the appropriate order within the list Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all forms are appropriately ordered 4 Click the OK button Click on a form in the and then click the Move Case Contents window Up or Move Down button to reorder casebook forms Case Manager To add a form to the case select the form s name in the Forms list and click the Add bution Repeat for addi
41. Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 172 Fire Scene 6 0 S 432__PALM_DR FPP_Report fse FireScene o x Une Square Elipse Dimension Line LLLParking Stalls Closed Shape Dare Rectange SIc ER Measuring Tape Stripe Eraser mestripe Formset toolbar The Formset toolbar contains commands that pertain to the editing of the active formset excluding drawings or diagrams Cut Copy Paste Undo Redo Select All Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom to Fit Zoom Tools Insert toolbar Removes the selected object from the formset but places a copy on the clipboard Duplicates the selected object and places the duplicate on the clipboard The object currently on the clipboard is added to the formset Undoes the most recently completed action Restores the action just Undone Selects all items in the current view Increases the Zoom level by a small amount Reduces the Zoom level by a small amount Adjusts the Zoom level so the document fits inside the current view Presents a collection of additional Zoom tools including Zoom to Width Zoom to 3 4 Width and Zoom to 1 2 Width The Insert toolbar contains commands that pertain to the addition of images and attachments to the Casebook Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Image DXF Attachment Diagram toolbar Quick reference 173 Inserts an image or DXF drawing into the drawing In
42. Fire Scene 6 0 User s Guide FS FIRE SCENE 60 lutions RELENTLESS Fire Scene 6 0 User s Guide ATSolutions RELENTLESS Fire Scene 6 0 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Generated August 2014 in Boise Idaho USA Contents 5 Table of Contents Foreword 0 Part Welcome to Fire Scene 10 Part Il Introduction 14 Te Why Fire S060 ancorarea tse etete eiectewene ceed N A RENET ENE E Aa a Taa ERa 14 2 About Nel Deaan e EAN A EEEE A AEAEE E AN ENEAN E 15 3 Ge
43. If you wish to convert your casebook to PDF use the appropriate command on the File menu To create a PDF using the current casebook 1 On the File menu click Export Fire Scene will open the Export window 2 Click the Create Adobe PDF link then click the Export button with the Adobe PDF icon Fire Scene will open the Save As window 3 Select folder you wish to save document in and enter a file name file type will automatically populate or accept the default name 4 Click Save Your PDF document will open in a separate window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Output print PDF PowerPoint export 163 Save As Save in B My Documents My HelpAndManual Projects My Recent my music Documents 2 my Pictures My Received Files Visual Studio 2008 GD Shortcut to Easy Street Draw 5 1 SDK My Documents as My Computer e File name SatelliteM agazines pdf D c My Network Save as type PDF Documents To create a PDF document containing selected pages in the casebook 1 On the File menu click Print Fire Scene will open the Print window 2 Under Print range choose Selected Forms 3 Select the pages to be included in the PDF output Tip If you have a large number of forms in the current casebook click the Select None button This will make it easier to select only those forms you wish to include in your PDF document 4 Click the Create PDF button
44. Note For best results specify the text height in points The value you select will be converted to world units the first time text is added Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams to the drawing Streets These settings control the default width and behavior of street shapes This is where you Specify 7 Travel lane width n Shoulder width n Curb return setbacks 7 Inner stripe setback Select default vehicle alignment Fire Scene automatically aligns vehicles to the right when dragged onto a street From the drop down menu you can select on of the following a Right Side aligns the vehicle to the right side of the street n Left Side aligns the vehicle to the left side None turns off the vehicle alignment feature Templates The Templates option allows you to enter a name and location for up to three drawing template groups For more information see Adding a template group Note File locations specified on the Options window must exist Fire Scene saves template collections in the folder specified it will not create a new file folder See Also Printing a casebook Exporting a Drawing Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 127 12 Fire Scene 6 0 5 4 2 Using drawing tools Here are the drawing tools discussed in this topic Basic shape tools Callout tool Connected lines tool Closed shape tool Crosswalk tool Parking stall tool M
45. R air and mine Accessed by category AGM 34 Harpoon Unit Various unit specific military mapping symbols Accessed by category Eng Bridge Mapping Military mapping symbols for emplacement terrain gun and E individuals Accessed by category AT Ditch Top OBJECT Weapons Various weapon symbols Accessed T by category a ej Mini Uzi Tools Various shop tools including wrench crowbar saws and power tools i Hacksaw Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 106 Fire Scene 6 0 Business Business machines Register Front Cleaning Cleaning tools vacuum mop brooms rn Canister Vac Side Toys Recreation Various toys and recreational equipment i Pin Ball Machine Top Other Other objects including walker crutch and infant stroller 2 o 2 4 2 M T O no OTHER North indicators not to scale notation point of impact dimension line and arrows North Indicator 3 Top OUTDOOR Tools Various shop tools including wrench A crowbar saws and power tools Also in OBJECT gt Tools Cordless Drill Toys Recreation Outdoor toys and recreation items gt Set Side Furniture Patio furniture r 9 Q Landscape Terrain Ditch stream water and fence symbol also in ROADWAY gt Roadside aeo Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 107 Animals Various animal symbols also in ROADWAY
46. State Zip Code DBA NAME OCCUPANCY LOAD Apartment 6 Units OWNER NAME PHONE TYPE OF OCCUPANCY NO OF STORIES CATEGORY CONSTRUCTION TYPE Residential FACILITY SUMMARY ADDITIONAL INFO FIRE GROUND EXPOSURE BUILDING SIDE TYPE OF OCCUPANCY NO OF STORIES CONSTRUCTION TYPE ATTACHED FIRE PROTECTION SUMMARY ALARN CONTROL PANEL LOCATION SPRINKLER SYSTEM RISER SERVICE SUB PANA ANNUNCIATOR LOCATION S a m 5 g g PE gk Bh R Soa a 5 Ei zZ s z z i 3 S Location 1 FDC LOCATION S FDC DETAILS STANDPIPE OS and Y VALVE LOCATION FIREFIGHTER STANDPIPE LOCATION FIRE PUMP LOCATION OPERATING PSI Validate Data Attachment Navigator Form Entry Window Menu bar and toolbars GB Oma X FORMSET INSERT MhaManager Xot A Q Zoom In Q cur Q Zoom Out fsPaste i select Al EEZoomtorit 400m FORMS EDIT ZOOM Fire Scene has a standard menu bar and several toolbar tabs at the top of the main window You can access most commands in two ways n From the menu bar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene Basics 23 OR From the toolbar Not When you are working on a drawing in Fire Scene s diagram editor you can e access context related menus by right clicking on a drawing symbol See Also Getting to know the diagram editing window Menu bar Toolbars 3 3 Starting a casebook The Case Wizard window auto
47. Station Line Increment 0l ID Description Station Dir Distance skid 1 start Left N skid 1 stop Left N skid 2 start Left N skid 2 stop Left N veh 1 rr Left N veh 1 Ir Left N veh 1 tf Left N veh 1 If i Left N 0O w m AN e wN e If you divided the station line into segments enter the segment length in feet If all measurements were taken from the zero point enter 0 Press Tab to advance to the measurement point entry grid Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved ns Fire Scene 6 0 To record items for each measurement point Five items are recorded for each measurement point an ID for the point a description of the evidence located there the distance along the station line the left right position of the point and the distance from the station line to the evidence These five items are described below ID Enter an ID number or short description for the measurement point The value entered here will be displayed near the measurement point Description In a few words describe the evidence at this location Station Enter the distance along the station line as measured from the zero point If you are using U S measurements you can enter the distance in feet and inches by placing a space between the feet and inch values To place the measurement point behind the zero point enter a negative value If the Station Line Increment is zero See examp
48. adside North indicators not to scale notation point of impact dimension line and arrows also in OTHER i ventilation Inadequate a Security Cam Front li 4 Ft Single Gate A North Indicator 2 Top MARKERS Blood Markings Clues Clue Tags Lines Paths Alcohol Drug Char Symbols Hazmat Symbols Bomb Unit Various blood markings Various symbols to represent crime scene clue tags Line path and dimension line symbols Alcohol and drug evidence symbols Large letter and number symbols useful for labeling evidence items Hazmat signs and placards also in HAZMAT Bomb unit markers Also in EXPLOSIVES gt Investigation Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc Finger Print Bullet Hole 1Ft oe 1ft Scale Dim Line we Marijuana A Letter 4 oO 8 Corrosive Bomb Component Label All rights reserved Working with diagrams 105 MILITARY Combat Tanks Accessed by category Sirsa AAYport Military Auxiliary Military support vehicles including armored SUV and HMMWV Ep Accessed by category Armored suv Military M9 views as well as general Construction construction vehicle symbols apes accessed by category also in Concrete VEHICLE Aircraft Military aircraft including planes and helicopters Accessed by category F 117 Maritime Boats INIS Boat 2 Ordnance Various ordnance symbols for land Er
49. at the bottom of the Scale Factor area OR To specify a 1 to n print scale enter the scale number in the box below the Scale Factor list Click the Apply button to view the results in the preview window Print Border Lines When the Print Border Lines box is checked Fire Scene prints a thin border around the perimeter of the drawing Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 12 Fire Scene 6 0 7 3 Print Scale When the Print Scale box is checked Fire Scene places the selected scale at the lower right corner of the last page printed Print Setup If you wish to send your print to scale project to a specific printer click the Print Setup button The Print Setup window will open where you can select a printer or set paper size and orientation Click OK to save your changes and return to the Print to Scale window Not While both the Print Setup and Page Setup windows allow you to select a printer e if you are using a Windows Vista operating system you must use the Print Setup window Page Setup If you wish to change print margins paper orientation or paper size choose the Page Setup button The Page Setup window will open Make necessary changes and then click the OK button to return to the Print to Scale window Print To complete the print operation click the Print button Creating a PDF You can export any casebook to a PDF document with the click of a button Creating a PDF
50. ate an image that has been added to your casebook To view annotation options look in the Diagram tab on the toolbar the tools will be in the Draw group Line Square Ellipse r Star Are C Rectange Callout Blast Crater gt Connected Lines Circle Text Box A Highlighter Using Image Annotation Tools Callout tool The Callout tool is used to draw a text callout box allowing you to draw attention to a particular detail To use the callout tool Click Fal the Callout image tool Your cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 150 Fire Scene 6 0 2 Click near a point of interest on the image and then drag the crosshair 3 Release the mouse button where you want to end 4 Type a description of the point of interest Text will appear in the callout text box as well as on the Properties Bar Note Use the Properties Bar at the bottom of the editing window to edit the callout text or change the style color or width of the lines Highlighter tool The Highlighter tool serves much the same purpose as a highlighter pen To use the highlighter tool 1 Click A the Highlighter image tool Your cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Hold down the left mouse button where you wish to begin highlighting and drag the crosshair Tip The Highlighter tool works like the Connected lines drawing tool 3 Right click when you are fi
51. attern you want appears Tip You can also change a stripe s color on the Properties Bar Changing part of a stripe s pattern Pattern painters let you paint a section of a stripe with a selected pattem This is the easiest method for changing part of a stripe You can also change a section of a Stripe by splitting the stripe and applying different stripe patterns to either side This section describes both methods To change part of a stripe using a pattern painter 1 2 Click the Stripes toolset on the Base Layer Double click on one of the pattern tools Dash Solid Double Solid Dash amp Solid OR Double Dash The pointer changes to represent the selected pattern Position the pattern pointer where you want to begin changing the stripe Hold down the left mouse button and drag the painter over the section of the stripe you want to paint Release the mouse button Tip When painting Dash amp Solid stripes the dash appears above or below the stripe depending on where you position the pointer Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 79 Tip Once you have painted a stripe double green bars appear Drag the double bars handle to reposition the pattern transition point anywhere along the length of the stripe To change part of a stripe splitting a stripe 1 Click on the stripe you want to split 2 On the Properties Bar click the Split Pattern Strip
52. awing situations a Read over Working with attachments to learn how to get the most out of the attachment feature a Check out the Output print PDF PowerPoint export topic to discover the various ways you can disseminate casebook information as quickly and easily as possible And keep an eye out for the following Not Take note of important details provided here they alert you to what you can e expect while working in Fire Scene Tip These helpful hints are located throughout this help manual highlighting even more ways to make your job easier and more efficient Acknowledgements Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Microsoft PowerPoint Windows and Windows Vista Windows XP and Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Introduction Windows 7 operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 3 3 1 Fire Scene Basics This section provides you a broad overview of the basics Here you ll find everything you need to get started from Activating Fire Scene to starting a casebook Topics include e Activating Fire Scene e User interface e Starting a casebook Note This manual may contain descriptions of some elements or features
53. awing to another program 1 On the toolbar for the Diagram tab click the Copy Drawing button 2 Switch to the other program using the taskbar OR Start the program using the Start menu 3 In the destination program click Paste on the Edit menu 5 3 Working with structures streets symbols and field measurements In most cases Fire Scene divides your diagram drawing into three layers The layers tabset located along the right side of the work area allows you move between the layers of your drawing Note The layers noted above apply to most diagram drawings There are however exceptions to the rule If you are using a drawing template that is focused in scope such as a Circuit or Injury layers will vary For example if you are creating a Personal Injury drawing using one of the templates supplied with Fire Scene the drawing layers will be Person and Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 57 Labels The person outline will be on the Person layer and you will use the Labels layer to add symbols for bruises broken bones burns or other injury marks This section helps you make the most of each diagram layer Topics include e Base layer e Symbols layer e Measurements layer 5 3 1 Base layer You will begin your new scene drawing on the Base Layer The Base Layer is the foundation of your drawing it is where you draw and edit streets and structures To v
54. below shows the Fire Scene diagram editor window Grid toggle Zoom tools Layers button toolsets oceans Drawing s Emag coy toolbar ri pe avigatio Work area Ed Wan Or S Hort 20 Roson S Lines w Line Wid 05 2 re oE Cer co SSS a O E E eee Lh Tot Q Properties bar Tools symbols Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 43 Accessing the diagram editor window You may access the diagram editor window from any diagram form or directly from the form navigator To access the diagram work area m Click Click to edit or similar phrase in the diagram field OR On the form navigator click on the Diagram drop down under the appropriate form This will take you directly to the diagram editor window Diagram Editor elements Grid toggle button To view a measurement grid in the work area click the grid toggle Show Grid button Click the button again to deactivate the grid Zoom tools The zoom tools are used to zoom in or out on the drawing Work area The work area is the central portion of the screen it contains your drawing This is the area where you will add shapes to the drawing Shapes that have been added can then be moved resized and rotated into position Layer selectors Layer selectors are located to the right of the work area These selectors are used to move between the different layers of the drawing
55. continue the validation process click the Next button in the lower left corner of the Fire Scene window pam Q ransom_note fa GQUANTITYIDESCRIPTION 16 z AS w lt gt Validate Managing forms The Case Manager manages the forms you have available for each casebook This section shows you how Topics include Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with forms 33 e Adding forms e Reordering forms e Deleting forms 4 2 1 Adding forms You have the option to add additional forms to the current casebook To add a form to the current casebook 1 Click the Case Manager button located under the toolbar Fire Scene will open the Case Manager window 2 Select the form you wish to add Not Form libraries made available to you depend on your specific Fire Scene e installation 3 Click the Add button The form will be displayed in the Case Contents window Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have added all forms you wish to add 4 Click the OK button to return to the open casebook Example Case Manager window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 34 Fire Scene 6 0 Case Manager To add a form to the case select the form s name in the Forms list and click the Add button Repeat for additional forms if needed The Case Contents list shows the forms in the casebook To reorder or remove forms use the Move Delete buttons Select Forms to Add
56. d and displayed Copy it to your clipboard then paste it into the Activation Code text field Click the Next button 5 Click the Finish button on the Congratulations screen Option 3 Activate by telephone Note You will be asked to provide the following for phone activation License ID as noted in Option 1 System ID 1 and System ID 2 as accessed below 1 Click Activate by Telephone you will be provided two 2 System ID numbers 2 Follow the steps displayed in the To activate Fire Scene section of the Registration amp Activation screen 3 When all fields have been filled out click the Next button 4 Click the Finish button on the Congratulations screen 3 2 User interface Being familiar with the main window can make your work in Fire Scene even more productive This section will introduce you to the various parts of the main window See Also Getting to know the diagram editing window Quick reference Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 22 Fire Scene 6 0 3 2 1 Getting to know the main window Before using Fire Scene you should become familiar with the main window Case Manager Forms ine es button Menu Bar Navigator Toolbars ose 4 n gsas lt _ 5 432_PALM_DR FPP _Report fse FireScene 2 X romer mert Symanager X e Q 20019 ow Q 200mg co wet 2e Navigation DATE PREPARED 02 06 2013 FACILITY SUMMARY ADDRESS 432 Palm Dr City
57. d erase the horizontal street s upper border stripe 4 Hide the curb return by changing its color to Transparent 5 Use H the Stripes drawing tool to add the curved border stripe 6 Use the Closed Shape drawing tool to add the island 5 5 Lessons Looking for a quick way to learn the diagramming features available in Fire Scene Check out Chapter 6 of the Fire Scene user manual That s where you ll find several lessons each designed to teach you the basic skills needed to draw most incident scenes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 140 Fire Scene 6 0 Accessing the Fire Scene user manual You can access the user manual on the Fire Scene Help menu To access the Fire Scene user manual 1 Open an Fire Scene casebook 2 Click on the File menu 3 Click on Help 4 Click on User s Guide Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 141 S 432__PALM_DR FPP_Report fse FireScene FORMSET INSERT Help Contents and index Renew maintenance Description of contents and KY Description of renew index maintenance Import User s guide Product page Description of Description of product page Export Print Help Quick start guide A T Solutions page Description of quick start Description of a t solutions guide page Tip sheet About Description of tip sheet Description of about Release notes Description of release
58. e 7 Click on the name to select it and then change the settings on the Properties Bar Modifying a curb return Fire Scene automatically places a standard curb return between two streets that intersect You can modify this standard curb To modify a curb return 1 Click the curb return to select it Two Square Handles appear 2 Drag the handles up or down the street until the curb return has the desired shape Tip For precise placement adjust the setback value using the increment decrement buttons on the Properties Bar or watch the Setbacks measurements on the Properties Bar as you drag the handles E B E i E lt Curb Return Setbacks 17 2 Arc Radius 17 mmm TCL es El Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Tip To hide a curb return change its color to Transparent on the Properties Bar Adding a crosswalk You can add a crosswalk using a symbol or draw the crosswalk using the drawing tool Tip The best way to add a crosswalk is to use the crosswalk symbol When you drag the symbol onto a street it automatically aligns itself with the street To add a crosswalk using the symbol 1 Click the Streets toolset on the Base Layer 2 Drag the Crosswalk onto the street Note The crosswalk will automatically snap to the sides of the street for easy alignment If for some reason you wish to change this behavior uncheck the Snap to Street Borders box on the Prope
59. e Parking Stall tool Click ULI the Parking Stall drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area Position the crosshair where you want the parking stalls to start Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair where you want the parking stalls to end Release the mouse button To show scale Select the Measuring Tape tool 1 Click lix the Measuring Tape drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area Position the crosshair where you want the measuring tape to start Hold down the left mouse button as you move the mouse to stretch the measuring tape Watch the Length on the Properties Bar for precise measurement Release the mouse button Tip By default measuring tapes are not included in printed drawings To enable printing select the measuring tape on the Properties Bar check the Include Measuring Tape in Printed Drawing box To show distance between two objects Select the Dimension Line tool Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 131 1 Click N the Dimension Line drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the dimension line to start 3 Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse to stretch the line Watch the Length on the Properties Bar for the precise measurement 4 Release the mouse button Tip All linear objects li
60. e Scene will open the Print window 2 Select the printer 3 Select number of copies 4 Click Selected Pages Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 160 Fire Scene 6 0 Tip If you have a large number of forms in the current casebook click Select None This makes it easier to select only those forms you wish to print rather than de selecting all the ones you don t want to print 5 Check the boxes of the pages you wish to print 6 Click the Print button Note You can create a PDF file by selecting Create PDF 7 2 Printing a diagram to scale Fire Scene gives you the ability to print a single diagram to scale Print to Scale Scale Factor Fit to 1 page Fit to 2 pages Fit to 4 pages Fit to 8 pages Fit to 12 pages Fit to 15 pages Fit to 24 pages Fit to 28 pages Fit to 35 pages Fit to 40 pages Fit to 54 pages Fit to 60 pages 1 inch 8 feet 1 inch 10 feet 1 inch 12 feet 1 inch 20 feet 1 inch 30 feet 1 inch 50 feet Select a standard scale in the list above or enter a custom scale factor below and click Apply Scale 1 in 24 67 ft Pages required 6 M Print Border Lines Printing a diagram to scale Before printing a diagram make sure you are in the editor window of the diagram you wish to print to scale Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Output print PDF PowerPoint export 161 To print the c
61. e button Double green bars will appear on the stripe Tip Double green bars show where the stripe has been split You can adjust the location of the split by dragging these bars anywhere along the length of the stripe 3 Click the Stripes toolset Drag a pattern tool Dash Solid Double Solid Dash amp Solid OR Double Dash onto the section of stripe you want to alter This is the fastest method OR On the Properties Bar click Pattern until the pattern you want appears on the first part of the stripe then click Pattern 2 until the pattern you want appears on the second portion of the stripe Removing a stripe You can remove an entire stripe or a section of a stripe To remove a whole stripe 7 Click the Stripes toolset Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Hidden tool onto the stripe you want to remove This is the fastest method OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved s Fire Scene 6 0 Click on the street and then click on the stripe to select it On the Properties Bar click Pattern until the stripe disappears OR Click on the street and then click on the stripe to select it Press the DELETE key on your keyboard To remove part of a stripe 1 Click e the Stripe Eraser drawing tool on the drawing toolbar 2 Position the eraser at the point where you want to begin erasing 3 Hold down the left mouse button and move the eraser over the section of the strip
62. e casebook file you wish to open 6 Click OK Starting a new casebook with a diagram Fire Scene provides you the option to open a single diagram page Starting a casebook with a diagram If you only need to complete a new diagram you ll select the New Drawing tab When creating a new drawing you will usually begin with a drawing template A template provides a basic layout for the diagram The top area of the New Drawing window provides several buttons each button provides access to a specific template group Note Template names options may vary depending on your specific Fire Scene installation To start a new casebook with a single template diagram T Click the New Drawing tab Browse through the template groups Streets Structures Circuits Injury or 2 Samples to find a template similar to the scene you wish to draw 3 Double click on the template you wish to use OR 4 Select the template you wish to use A thumbnail image of the template will display in the preview window 5 Click the OK button to open the drawing page Example Case Wizard New Drawing Page Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene Basics 29 Case Wizard New Case Cases on File Search New Drawing Drawing Templates Preview Streets i Structures Circuits Rotation 0 In the Drawing Templates box select the drawing that best matches the location To view more templates choo
63. e you want to erase 4 Release the mouse button Tip Double green bars appear to show where the stripe is erased You can adjust the hidden section of the stripe by dragging these bars anywhere along the length of the stripe 5 3 1 5 Structures Adding structures Adjusting structure walls Adding new walls Detaching one wall from another Changing wall thickness Adding windows Changing window width Adding doors Changing doorway width Structures include any objects where walls are the defining feature Rotating structures Adding structures You might begin a new drawing with a structure template However you may choose to start a new drawing with a street template and add one or more structures on the Base Layer Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 81 To add a structure using drag and drop 1 Click the Structures toolset on the Base Layer 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the 10 x12 Structure or 30 x 40 Structure tool onto the drawing Symbols Symbols Layer gt Measurements Layer Rreets Adc Wat Add Wal Vertical Horizonts Add 30 In Ooor To add aa new structure using wall painter technology 1 Double click on the 10 x 12 OR 30 x 40 Structure symbols When you move your cursor onto the work area it will turn to a crosshair 2 Click on the area where you wish to start drawing 3 Hold down the lef
64. ear symbols Linear symbols can be manipulated much like a street shape they can be curved segmented offset or drawn using Painter technology Linear symbols include skid marks yaw marks scratches sidewalks fences ditch edges stream edges barriers railings power lines and railroad tracks Curving a linear symbol You can add one curve or multiple curves to a linear symbol To add one curve n Click on the linear symbol to select it Drag the middle Diamond handle to add a curve To add multiple curves 1 Right click on the linear symbol On the shortcut menu point to Set Profile and then click Multiple Arc 2 Drag the Diamond Handles to increase or decrease the curvature Segmenting a linear symbol You can add segments to a linear symbol to draw the edge of a winding stream for example To segment a linear symbol 1 Click on the linear symbol you wish to segment Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 10 Fire Scene 6 0 2 Right click on the middle Diamond Handle 3 Scroll down the shortcut menu and click Split Segment To merge a linear symbol that was previously segmented 1 Click on the linear symbol you wish to merge 2 Right click on the middle Square Handle 3 Scroll down the shortcut menu and click Merge Segments Offsetting a linear symbol You can create a linear symbol with an offset To offset a linear symbol n Right click on the linear symbol you w
65. easuring tape tool Dimension line tool Highlighter tool Text streets stripes Here s what else you ll find Can t find the symbol you re looking for Need something unusual You can draw it yourself But don t worry we ve made it as easy as possible Tip When you select a drawing tool look for a tip displayed below the work area that will tell you how to use the selected tool Using drawing tools Drawing tools are available on the toolbar located directly above the work area Objects you draw with the tools behave like pre drawn symbols they can be grouped copied moved rotated and modified To draw basic shapes customized symbols Select basic shapes 1 Click the desired shape drawing tool Line Arc Square Rectangle Circle or Ellipse The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the shape to start Hold down the left mouse button as you move the mouse to stretch the shape 3 Release the mouse button To draw a custom symbol repeat steps 1 3 When all the shapes have been drawn and arranged group the shapes To call attention to a particular detail Select the Callout tool Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 129 1 Click the Callout drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the callout shape to start Hold down the
66. eeeeeseseeeeesesseeeeeeseeeeeeees 160 3 Creating a PDF ic ccc cccceidcccececececceceecgcccnddecccacedancecaacaectadeceactcniancceacseceeqcnedaeceaseeszccasieacceantce 162 4 Creating a PowerPoint presentation cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeseeeeeee 163 S Ex portinig a drawings annan ibe eteke EEE ne dies See dDeeds be ANEA ERNE 164 Part VIII Quick reference 166 Keyboard Shorteuts ciciesic0 eo teecercceci cs fee teees tide secs cee tees Sec ea iecdiwen ninnaa ANNANN anadan 166 Computer Conve ntiOn ccciis ec cc cce cece seis cece ccee eeeectie ee ceecue edeedtbeeececcue eeeccuaaeececcuaedendtheescecsue erect 168 Menus and toolbarsiie 0 27 ccscte cctencccccesateccccandecectietecucdancccesanedeccccandececundeecdecaccececundveccccandecs 168 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Contents Menu bar edea aS oa aaa ceca ce ce aaa a aaa eaaa raaa ea E cues a suey a ces toesueg A E AEEA Pe Aaa p a eaa aeaa Ea raS Ea Eaa 169 TOODA S e T a esha ec a aaa A Ee a Ea AEA SEa Ea Se Ke E a a aaas Kae aT E aa a Ea aiai 171 E A E N T A AEE EEEE SEE E E OE 176 Properties Dale ssssssssessssssnsssssnssneusssssessessesanenssnsensenseaossossosansnosenseseaueaueusassausaessesansnscaeansaaseassnausaunssnssasseasensase 178 Index 179 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 10 Fire Scene 6 0 1 Welcome to Fire Scene Fire Scene FS is a powerful software
67. ess Tab To move back in the grid Press Shift Tab To select an item in a drop down list Use the down arrow key Measurement data includes ID Enter an ID Number or short description for this measurement point The value entered here will be displayed at the point s position on the diagram Description In a few words describe the evidence located at the measurement point Pt 1 Each reference point in the diagram is labeled with a letter Select the letter corresponding to the first reference point from which the measurement was made Distance 1 Enter the distance from reference point A to the evidence Include unit designations in the distance if desired ft in m If no unit is specified the measurement is assumed to be in feet To enter the distance in feet and inches type a space between the feet and inch es values Pt 2 Select the letter corresponding to the second reference point from which the measurement was made Distance 2 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 113 Enter the distance from reference point B to the evidence As with Distance 1 you may include designations ft in m if you wish If no unit is specified the measurement will default to feet To enter the distance in feet and inches type a space between the feet and inch es values Direction Select Shaded or Unshaded to identify the evidence item s position relative to reference points
68. f all other shapes Places this shape behind all other shapes Combines the selected shapes into a group Breaks the selected shape or group of shapes into its component shapes When you are working on the diagram editing window the layers tabset will be located on the right side of the work area in the Symbols panel Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Quick reference Click the corresponding tab to view the layer s toolsets Toolsets are located on the right side of the main window click on a toolset button and the symbols available including any subsets are displayed in the window below You will add most of your drawing objects by dragging them from a toolset subset onto the work area Base Layer Symbols Layer Measurements Layer i di Symbols i Symbols a ofa Base Layer sa Base Layer ee Symbols Layer Be Symbols Layer ED Measurements Layer ED Measurements Layer Lanes Shoulders Stripes Enter symbol query Markers Triangulation abe Favorites Fre Vehicle Bus Person Indicators Arrows Objects North Station Line South Station Line Mitery Paved 1 Paves 2 Miltary Aircraft _ m Roadway East Station Line Wert Station Line betta wt ea Metro Bus School Bus mont ate Offset Crosswalk y as 7 Gravel 2 Grava uui Parking Seals i t Bus 40 Fr Arvculated Bus Arsculstes Bus Articu Sde oe g See Also Base layer Symbols laye
69. gt Roadside GED Moose Pool amp Patio Symbols of items found in around the i pool or patio area Lounger Outbuildings Simple rectangular structure symbol SS Note Use the structure tools on the WW Base Layer for more complex building Building designs Utilities AC compressor Window AC security camera mail box fire hydrant Mailbox Front Drilling Various drilling symbols a Coil Tubing Side Top PERSON Bubbleman Bubble Man body profiles Includes 0 body part tools and bubble woman E skeleton baby sitting and sideview Bubble Man symbols See Working with the bubble family for more information on adding and manipulating a bubble body Personal Personal effects including wallet purse ring and watch symbols Money Prints Tracks Print and track symbols including ove fingerprint handprint and shoeprints 2 Hand Print Body Parts Male and female body outlines and N body part symbols Tooth Clothing Various clothing items from socks to fio hats ap Sandals Side Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 108 Fire Scene 6 0 Domestic Violence Injury Individuals Nude human forms adult child and baby useful for documenting domestic abuse incidents Injury symbols typically used together with the Domestic Violence symbols Man woman child warfighter and police symbols AL Spinal Column Labeled b Bullet Puncture ES Warfighter Top ROADWAY Marks
70. h handles when the Show Door e box on the Properties Bar is checked Once checked simply use the Square Handle or the Position button to to open the door Changing doorway width While the doorway tools come in set sizes you may change the width of a door after it has been placed on the wall To change a doorway width 1 Click on the doorway to select it A doorway size control will appear on the Properties Bar 2 Click the arrow next to the Doorway Width A Doorway Width window will appear Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved s Fire Scene 6 0 3 Click the up or down arrows attached to the Doorway Width entry box OR Manually enter the doorway width in the Doorway Width entry box 4 Click OK to save changes Rotating structures The entire structure can be rotated as a single unit To rotate a structure 1 Click on the structure to select it 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Circle Handle to rotate the structure Notice that the walls and other objects contained within the structure rotate with it Tip To select the structure click somewhere inside it and not on one of the walls If you don t see the green Circle Handle you haven t selected the structure Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 87 j a 26 8 Circle handle j20 1 See Also Area Tools 5 3 1 6 Labels You can easily add ro
71. iagrams 111 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Reference Point tool onto the work area Position it to align with the permanent objects used at the incident scene 3 Repeat Step 2 to add the second reference point Note You must place at least two reference points Symbols j A base Layer Me Symbols Layer Reference Point Specifying evidence locations After positioning the reference points you can begin specifying the evidence locations measured from those points Measurement Points ID Description PEt pesca ae iraa broke Enter an ID or short description for this measurement point 1 StreettoMag3 A 540 B 551 4 Shaded Press Tab to move forward in the grid 2 Street to Gate 4 248 7 C 217 11 Unshaded i 0 0 To remove a measurement point enter 0 zero in both Distance cells To specify evidence locations measured from reference points 1 Click on one of the Reference Points to select it 2 Click the Edit Measurements button on the Properties Bar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 112 Fire Scene 6 0 OR Right click on the Reference Point click Edit Measurements on the shortcut menu Fire Scene will open the Triangulation Measurement Points window Here you will enter the measurement data collected at the scene of the incident Tip The fastest way to navigate through the measurement point grid is to use the keyboard To move forward in the grid Pr
72. iangulation measurements are available from the incident scene you should proceed to the Measurements layer before adding evidence symbols Tools provided by the Measurements layer will enable the accurate placement of marker points you will then use to align skid marks vehicles crime scene evidence and other symbols on the Symbols layer See Measurements layer To view the symbols layer 7 Click the Symbols tab on the layers tabset This section covers tasks associated with the Symbols layer It also includes an overview of the symbol types that may be found in various toolsets on the Symbols layer Topics include e Working with symbols e Symbol types e Symbol examples 5 3 2 1 Working with symbols Here s what you ll find in this topic Accessing a symbol library Adding a symbol Modifying a symbol Positioning a bubble body Moving a bubble body part Adding a counter Modifying a counter Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 90 Fire Scene 6 0 General symbol tasks Accessing a symbol library Like the Base Layer the Symbols Layer is organized by category groups or toolsets Each toolset contains a symbol library made up of various symbol subsets and or individual symbols To access a symbol library n Click on a toolset button to select it The symbol library for the selected toolset will be displayed in the window below the toolset buttons Click on a subset to view the symbo
73. iew the base layer a Click the Base Layer tab in the Symbols panel to the right side of the work area Buttons for Street Structure and other tools are located to the right of the main window Each button provides access to a different toolset Tools and tool subsets are located in the window below the toolset buttons You will add most of your drawing s objects by dragging them from a toolset onto the work area Not It is a good idea to complete as much of the Base Layer as possible before e adding other symbols This topic covers the major tasks associated with the base layer Topics include e Streets e Lanes amp Shoulders e Dividers e Stripes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved s Fire Scene 6 0 e Structures e Labels 5 3 1 1 Streets Adding a street Segmenting a street Curving a street Offsetting a street Moving a street Naming a street Modifying a curb return Adding a crosswalk Adding parking stalls In Fire Scene streets are composed of lanes dividers stripes and shoulders When you click on a street the entire street operates as an intelligent shape the changes you make with the mouse affect the entire street Shoulder Stripe Divider If the scene includes streets laying out your street design should be your first step Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 59 Not In
74. ights reserved Welcome to Fire Scene photographs audio and video recordings and other forms of digital evidence Fire Scene s photo manipulation tools make it easy to annotate rotate and adjust the brightness and contrast of attached photographs without altering the original Analysis Repository Integration Fire Scene supports nearly all delimited exports for easy integration into any existing analysis repositories including XML PDF and PowerPoint And with an extremely small data and diagram file size real time reporting has never been easier ATSolutions RELENTLESS Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved m Fire Scene 6 0 2 Introduction The topics in this section show you how Fire Scene coupled with this help file can make reporting easier and more efficient Topics include e Why Fire Scene e About help e Getting the most from help e Acknowledgements 2 1 Why Fire Scene Fire Scene was developed with the end user in mind It is designed for in field use including use on tablet PCs with or without internet connectivity Best of all it s EASY to use With very little training you can document and storyboard any pre or post action incident Documentation may include DATACOLLECTION e Customizable form libraries e Drop down menus e Rich text editing e Diagrams photos embedded in entry forms DIAGRAMMING e Drag and drop engine e Scaled vector engine e Comple
75. imension Line current layer Toggles the visibility of the drawing s grid Increases the Zoom level by a small amount Reduces the Zoom level by a small amount Adjusts the Zoom level so the document fits inside the current view Increases the size of the current text by a small amount Reduces the size of the current text by a small amount Presents a collection of additional Zoom tools including Zoom to Width and Lasso Zoom Presents a collection of preset rotation options for the selected object Draws a simple straight line Draws an arc Draws a series of connected straight lines Draws a square Draws a rectangle Draws a Circle Draws an ellipse Draws a text note with an arrow indicator Draws a container for custom text input Draws a line with a numeric dimension indicator Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Quick reference 175 Street Draws a surface street Crosswalk Draws a pedestrian crosswalk Parking Stalls Draws one or more parking stalls Measuring Tape Draws a measuring tape with numeric markers Stripe Draws a traffic stripe Closed Shape Draws a series of connected straight lines that forma closed shape Strip Eraser Erases portions of a traffic stripe Shape toolbar The Shape toolbar offers commands pertaining to the drawing and manipulation of shapes in a drawing Cut Removes the selected object from the formset but places a copy o
76. ish to offset On the shortcut menu point to Set Profile and then click Offset Arc Tip An offset symbol has two middle handles The middle Triangle Handle may appear on top of the Diamond Handle Drawing a linear symbol using painter technology Linear symbols include painter technology allowing you to draw a complex layout with just a few clicks of the mouse To draw a linear symbol using painter technology 1 Double click on the linear symbol you wish to draw The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the symbol layer to begin Click to activate painter mode 3 Move the mouse to lengthen the symbol for precise measurement note the Length below the work area Click at each corner point 4 Right click to end painter mode Note Painter technology also applies to structures Articulating symbols Articulating symbols include one or more parts that can be independently Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 101 positioned these include tanks gates and bubble bodies Positioning an articulating symbol Articulating symbols give you the ability to rotate or position one part of the symbol in addition to rotating the symbol as a whole To position part of an articulating symbol n Use the internal green handle located at the end of the part section you wish to position To rotate an articulating symbol 7 Use
77. ith diagrams 47 To modify an object n Click on the object to select it and change its properties on the Properties Bar OR 1 Right click on the object and click Properties on the shortcut menu The Shape Symbol Properties window will open 2 Make changes as needed 3 Click OK to save changes Tip For some objects more settings are available on the Symbol Properties window than on the Properties Bar Deleting objects To delete an object 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Click 26 the Cut button on the main toolbar OR Press the DELETE key on your keyboard Copying objects To copy an object 7 Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and drag the object you want to copy The original remains intact as you drag the copy This is the fastest way to copy an object OR 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Click B the Copy button on the main toolbar Click iD the Paste button on the main toolbar to paste the object onto the work area OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved a Fire Scene 6 0 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Press Ctrl C to copy it to the clipboard 3 Press Ctrl V to create a new copy of the object which you can drag to the desired location see Repositioning objects Not The newly pasted copy of the object will be exactly on top of the original you e will have to drag the copy before you will be able to distinguish
78. les below U S measurement examples 14 17 5 17 6 12 5 5 is 14 feet from the zero point is 17 feet 6 inches from the zero point is 17 feet 6 inches from the zero point is 12 feet 5 1 2 inches behind the zero point Metric examples 6 9 3 7 2 is 6 meters from the zero point is 9 3 meters from the zero point is 7 2 meters behind the zero point If the Station Line Increment is NOT zero Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 119 Enter the station line distance using the form N M where N is the station segment number the first segment is 0 the second is 1 and so on and M is the distance into the segment Fire Scene will compute the station line distance using the formula N x SLI M where SLI is the Station Line Increment value If you are using U S measurements you can enter the M distance in feet and inches by placing a space between the feet and inch values To place the measurement point behind the zero point enter a negative value in Station U S measurement examples 0 14 6 is 14 feet 6 inches into the first segment 2 4 is 4 feet into the 3rd segment 3 17 8 is 17 feet 8 inches into the 4th segment 0 10 is 10 feet behind the zero point Metric examples 0 10 5 is 10 5 meters into the first segment 2 4 is 4 meters into the 3rd segment 0 3 is 3 meters behind the zero point Dir When you TAB to or click on the Dir box Fire Sce
79. ls To return to the subset list click the selected subset name OR Click on a symbol toolset button to navigate to another symbol library Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 91 Symbols a scl Base Layer Selected Selected symbol gt Measurements Layer subset toolset Person Symbols Outdoor bleinth Objects available in the Investigation se ed Military toglset subset Military Aircraft Roadway 2 Ton 5 Ton APC Ambulance Adding a symbol To add a symbol to the drawing 7 Drag the symbol from the symbol library onto the work area Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 2 Fire Scene 6 0 390 380 370 l 360 350 340 a Symbols 4 Ez Base Layer gt Measurements Layer Enter symbol query Favorites Vehicle Person Outdoor Vegetation Vegetation Objects Investigation Military Military Aircraft Roadway Tree l Tree 2 Treg 3 Trees Treas Bush Hold down the left mouse buttonona symbol and drag it onto the work area Modifying a symbol You have several options when modifying a symbol Note Though the Properties Bar is more easily accessed more settings may be available on the Symbol Properties window for various symbols To modify a symbol on the symbol properties window 1 2 Right click on the symbol Click Properties on the shortcut menu The Symb
80. markers in printed diagram checkbox 3 Click OK to save your changes Note By default measurement points are not included in printed or exported drawings Station line If you used the baseline offset measurement method to located evidence at the incident scene these tools will assist you in accurately placing evidence symbols on your diagram Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 115 Using station lines To begin using a station line object 1 Click the Measurements layer tab 2 Click the Station Line toolset 3 Select one of the station line tools 4 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the station line tool onto the drawing If necessary rotate drag and stretch the station line shape positioning it to align with the baseline you used at the scene of the incident Note Be sure the station line s zero point aligns with the zero point location you used at the incident scene pa Base Layer Deo Symbols Layer Station Line Triangulation a Ee North Station Line South Station Line S amp East Station Line West Station Line Specifying evidence locations After positioning the station line you can begin specifying the evidence locations measured from that line To specify evidence locations measured froma station line 1 Select the station line Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved ne Fire Scene
81. matically opens when you start Fire Scene The Case Wizard provides four activity tabs New Case Cases on File Search and New Drawing Case Wizard New Case Cases on File Search New Drawing To begin a new casebook select a formset and click Next Select a Formset Basic Diagram Incident Report This section provides an overview of each activity Topics include e Starting a new casebook with forms e Opening a saved casebook e Searching for a casebook e Starting a new casebook with a diagram 3 3 1 Starting a new casebook with forms Your Fire Scene application contains at least one formset with at least one summary and one diagram form In most instances you will begin a new casebook Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 24 Fire Scene 6 0 using one or more of these forms Starting a casebook with forms To start a new casebook that includes forms you ll begin with the New Case tab Not e Form libraries made available to you depend on your specific Fire Scene installation If you have access to multiple formsets you will select a formset before selecting individual forms To start a casebook using forms 1 Note Note Not Select the New Case tab Select a formset from the top window A list of the forms that make up that formset will appear in the Contents of lt whatever the name of the formset is gt window below That list is for your information only
82. most cases streets should only be placed on the Base Layer An overpass is e one exception to this rule When you draw an overpass on the Symbols layer the overpass appears over any streets on the Base Layer Modifying street components You can modify a component of the street such as a lane stripe or shoulder To modify a street component 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click the street component you want to change It will become highlighted and its settings will appear on the Properties Bar below the work area 3 Change the settings on the Properties Bar Note If you try to move or resize a part of the street by dragging it the entire street shape will move Adding a street You can add a new street using a street symbol or draw the street using the drawing tools Note Before adding a street be sure you are on the Base Layer To view the Base Layer click the Base Layer toolset link in the Layer Selector To add a street using a street tool 1 Click the Streets toolset 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the Vertical Horizontal or Offset tool onto the work area Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved so Fire Scene 6 0 Symbols a Me Symbols Layer gt Measurements Layer Streets Lanes Shoulders a Stripes Lane Markers Structures Labels Indicators Arrows Paved 1 Paved 2 Paved Unstriped 1 Paved Unstriped 2 Offset Crosswalk Dirt 1 Dirt 2 G
83. n the clipboard Copy Duplicates the selected object and places the duplicate on the clipboard Paste The object currently on the clipboard is added to the formset Undo Undoes the most recently completed action Redo Restores the action just Undone Select All Selects all items in the current view Lasso Export Selects an area of the drawing to print or export Properties Allows the user to view or modify the properties for the current shape Show Grid Toggles the visibility of the drawing s grid Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom to Fit Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Zoom Tools Rotate Tools Align Tools Flip Vertically Flip Horizontally Bring to Front Send to Back Group Ungroup See Also Using drawing tools 8 3 3 Layers tabset Increases the Zoom level by a small amount Reduces the Zoom level by a small amount Adjusts the Zoom level so the document fits inside the current view Increases the size of the current text by a small amount Reduces the size of the current text by a small amount Presents a collection of additional Zoom tools including Zoom to Width and Lasso Zoom Presents a collection of preset rotation options for the selected object Aligns two or more selected shapes Flips the selected shape top to bottom Flips the selected shape side to side Places this shape in front o
84. ncident description Fire Scene will open a separate editing window To navigate to the diagram editor 7 Click on the diagram area it will usually read Click to edit or something similar Fire Scene will replace the form editing window with the diagram editor OR On the form navigator click on the Diagram that drops down below the appropriate form This will navigate directly to the diagram editor After you complete work on the diagram you can return to the form by selecting its name on the form navigator Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 3 Fire Scene 6 0 To Navigation Title Five Line Details Cardinal Directions Scene Diagram L scene Diagram Four Photos 1 Four Photos 2 Dhranations Click on the subordinate element to navigate directly to the corresponding editor navigate to the word processing editor n Click the rich text entry box it will usually read Click to edit or something similar Fire Scene will replace the form editing window with the word processing editor OR On the form navigator click on the Summary that drops down below the appropriate form This will navigate directly to the word processing editor After you complete entry in this editor you can return to the form by selecting its name on the form navigator Form entry keyboard shortcuts Most form entry items provide keyboard shortcuts for activation Examples To select a check box p
85. ne will open a selection list containing the values Left and Right Select one of these items to indicate the measurement point s position relative to the station line Press the up or down arrow on the keyboard OR click with the mouse to change the selection Press the TAB key on your keyboard to close the selection box and advance to the Distance column Distance Enter the distance from the station line to the measurement point Click OK to close the Measurement Points window Fire Scene displays the marker points on the drawing Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 120 Fire Scene 6 0 4 6 7 y Y as aa N 1 Fire Hydrant For the above example the baseline is aligned with the curb line running from west to east and the zero point is the point on the curb nearest to the fire hydrant For clarity this illustration shows the station line slightly above the curb line Positioning symbols using marker points Once you complete entry of data in the Measurement Points window you can use the marker points to position symbols on the diagram To position a symbol 1 Click the Symbols layer tab 2 Select a symbol and drag it onto the diagram 3 Stretch rotate and drag the symbols as needed to align them with the marker points Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 121 Fire Hydrant To remove a measurement point
86. nes arcs connected lines fences skid marks and so on have a Dimensions check box on the Properties Bar To display the object s dimensions on your drawing make sure the Dimensions box is checked To draw a highlighted section Select the Highlighter tool 1 Click L the Highlighter drawing tool The cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Position the crosshair where you want the highlighted shape to start 3 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair Click at each corner point Repeat as needed 4 Right click to stop drawing To add text streets stripes or erase part of a stripe Pe s Click the Text drawing tool to draw a text box For more information see To add a text box m Click E the Street drawing tool to draw a street For more information see Streets m Click rl the Stripe drawing tool to draw a stripe For more information see Stripes 7 Click e the Stripe Eraser drawing tool to erase part of a stripe For more information see Stripes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 132 Fire Scene 6 0 5 4 3 5 4 3 1 Creating custom symbols To create a custom symbol using drawing tools 1 Draw the shapes that make up the symbol copy as needed For more information see Copying an object 2 Drag the shapes into position 3 Select all the shapes For more information see Selecting multiple objects 4 Group the shapes
87. ng e If your casebook contains multiple drawings the other drawings in the casebook will remain unchanged 5 2 6 Working with the clipboard The clipboard makes it easy to duplicate objects move objects from one layer to another or copy objects or even an entire drawing from Fire Scene to another program To duplicate an object using the clipboard 1 Click on the object to select it 2 On the toolbar for the Shape or Diagram tab click Copy OR Click B the Copy tool on the main toolbar 3 On the toolbar for the Shape or Diagram tab click Paste OR Click IG the Paste tool on the main toolbar To create additional copies repeat the Edit Paste commands Tip The quickest way to duplicate a shape is to select the shape hold down the CTRL key on the keyboard and then drag the shape with the mouse As you begin to drag the shape Fire Scene will make a duplicate of the shape The Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved s Fire Scene 6 0 mouse will drag the duplicate leaving the original shape unchanged To move an object from one layer to another 1 Click on the object to select it 2 On the toolbar for the Shape or Diagram tab click Cut OR Click 26 the Cut tool on the main toolbar 3 Navigate to the destination layer 4 On the toolbar for the Shape or Diagram tab click Paste OR ae Click IG the Paste tool on the main toolbar To copy an image of the dr
88. nished highlighting Note Use the Properties Bar to change the line pattern width and color or add text Text box tool The Text box tool allows you to draw a text box to add text on or near the image To use the text box tool 1 Click the Text Box image tool Your cursor will change to a crosshair next to a boxed A in the work area 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair to create a text box When you release the mouse button the Edit Text window will appear 3 Type the text you wish to be displayed 4 Click OK to save changes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments 151 Basic shape tools The Draw annotation toolset contains several tools that allow you to include various basic shapes to the image Basic shape tools include Line Arc Square Rectangle Circle and Ellipse Other optional toolsets may include other shape tools such as Star or Blast Crater To use a basic shape tool 1 Click the shape tool you wish to use Your cursor will change to a crosshair in the work area 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the crosshair to create the shape 3 Release the mouse button to complete the command Note For the Arc use the middle handle to adjust the shape s curvature And as with all shapes use the Properties Bar to change the shape s properties including line pattern width color and more 6 5 2 Rotating an image The
89. notes Not The user manual was produced in Adobe PDF you must have Adobe Reader e installed on your computer in order to view this document To download Adobe Reader visit www adobe com Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved m Fire Scene 6 0 6 6 1 Working with attachments Fire Scene provides technology that allows you to attach supporting documentation to a casebook Attachments may include digital photographs scanned images and documents spreadsheets word processing documents video files and audio files basically any form of digital evidence EXAMPLE Attachment Navigator Attachments ba al aerial_view jpg blast2 jpa 2 Al blast_video Add Attachments Topics include e Adding attachments to a casebook e Placing attachments on a diagram e Working with non image attachments e Entering attachment information Adding attachments to a casebook Fire Scene gives you the ability to attach photographs and other electronic evidence to your casebook Adding attachments to a casebook Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments 145 You have the option to add one or more attachments to your current casebook To add a single attachment to the current casebook 1 Click the Add Attachments button located on the Insert tab Fire Scene will open the Add Attachments window
90. nt button located on the Formset tab The Save As window will open 2 Indicate the appropriate file and provide a file name 3 Click Save Entering attachment information Image thumbnails for image attachments are displayed in the Attachments Navigator pane at the left edge of the Fire Scene window Entering image information To enter information pertaining to the image select its icon in the Attachment Navigator Fire Scene will open the attachment editor window The image will be displayed in the lower central portion of the screen A form entry area will appear above the image To enter image information e Enter information under Description See Also Working with non image attachments Working with image attachments When you select an image from the Attachments Navigator image manipulation toolsets Diagram and Shape tabs are displayed in the toolbar at the top of the Fire Scene window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments 149 This section will introduce you to the image tools available Topics include e Annotating an image Annotation e Rotating an image Rotation e Adjusting image appearance Brightness amp Contrast e Cropping an image Crop e Saving an image Save As 6 5 1 Annotating an image Here s what you ll find in this topi Callout tool Highlighter tool Text box tool Basic shape tools Fire Scene gives you the option to annot
91. o Fit which puts your entire drawing in view as large as possible Zooming in and out of the work area To zoom in to the work area Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 53 L Click Q the Zoom In button on the main toolbar this will zoom in to the drawing making images appear larger on your screen To zoom out from the work area Click Q the Zoom Out button on the main toolbar this will zoom out from the drawing making images appear smaller on your screen Tip You can also zoom in or out by rolling your mouse wheel You may need to hold down the CTRL key while rolling the wheel If this does not work see the documentation provided with your mouse To fit the drawing to fill the work area Click the Zoom to Fit button on the main toolbar Using the lasso zoom To zoom in on a particular area Click the Lasso Zoom button under the Zoom tool and drag a rectangle around the object s you wish to zoomin on Repeat as necessary To Return to normal view click the Zoom to Fit button Using lasso print export To zoom to an area for print 1 Click the Lasso Export button on the main toolbar and drag a rectangle around the object s you wish to print 2 Click the Print button displayed above the lasso rectangle 3 Select correct printing options printer number of copies etc Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved sa
92. ol Properties window will open Modify properties as needed Click OK to save changes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 93 To modify a symbol on the properties bar 1 Click on the symbol to select it 2 Modify the symbol s properties on the Properties Bar Note The following illustration shows settings that may appear on the Properties Bar when you select a symbol Settings available on the Properties Bar vary by symbol 265 5 1 1 Ei 4 APC Ambulance g t o o Cargo Plane Helicopter L pa 2 Hummer Jet v lt gt me MA Length 51 S wak e7 Raaton 0 S Lines w Lnewan bs 18 re 4 4 Cow EEANN ttt ites ttt tee ie tt fi ir Tet Hmm Foston 7 see gt BIU Mv Working with the bubble family The Person toolset contains four highly modifiable body symbols Man Woman Child and Skeleton In addition you may access a Sit Stand and Side view With each Bubble Family symbol you can position the body you can move body parts to the front or the back or remove body parts completely Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Choose from Man Woman or OR select Skeleton Sit Stand or Side views Child bubble figures Positioning a bubble body Once a bubble body has been placed on the work area you can position the body as needed
93. om or area labels to your scene diagram s using Fire Scene s Label tools Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Symbols Symbols Layer eo Measurements Layer Streets Lanes Shoulders Stripes Lane Markers Structures Labels Indicators Arrows 1s Next Label Circle Style Rectangle Style 2 Street Label Adding a room area label The Base Layer includes a Labels toolset containing several auto incrementing label tools These tools are designed to help you label rooms areas quickly and easily To add a roomarea label 1 Click the Labels toolset on the Base Layer 2 Select a label style Hold down the left mouse button and drag the label tool onto the drawing Not When you add a label to your drawing the Next Label automatically e increases to the next number Fire Scene remembers this number for each scene However if you delete a label you will need to manually change the Next Label Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 89 5 3 2 Symbols layer Fire Scene provides a large selection of pre drawn symbols and also includes the tools for complete customization allowing you to modify an existing symbol or draw an object yourself Note It is a good idea to complete as much of the Base Layer as possible before adding vehicles and other symbols If you are creating a scale drawing and baseline offset or Tr
94. on the same layer To select multiple objects 1 Click in an empty area of the drawing 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer across the work area A selection box will appear as you drag 3 When the box contains the shapes you want to select release the mouse button All shapes within the selection box will be selected Tip You can also select multiple objects by holding down the SHIFT key on your keyboard as you click each object To select all the objects on a layer m On the Edit menu click Select All Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 51 Aligning multiple objects You can align objects at their left right top or bottom edges Note You can only align objects that are on the same layer To align multiple objects 1 Select the objects you want to align See Selecting multiple objects 2 Right click on an empty area Do NOT right click on the objects or you will lose your multiple selection 3i On the shortcut menu point to Align and then click Left Right Top or Bottom Grouping and ungrouping objects You can group objects together so they move and act as one or ungroup an object to modify its components Note You can only group objects that are on the same layer To group objects 1 Select the objects you want to group together See Selecting multiple objects 2 Right click on an empty area Do NOT right click on the objects o
95. or getting the most out of the Fire Scene attachment feature Output The Output topic encompasses the various output options including print export and PDF and PowerPoint creation Quick reference Lastly this help file contains a quick reference The quick reference includes topics such as keyboard shortcuts conventions and menu toolbar overview topics that can make your work in Fire Scene all the more efficient Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 16 Fire Scene 6 0 2 3 2 4 Getting the most from help The step by step instruction in this help file will assist you in completing tasks quickly and easily In most cases there is more than one way to perform a task We describe the preferred method for performing a task and include alternative methods when available so you can choose what works best for you Not sure where to begin If you are new to Fire Scene we encourage you to start at the beginning and work your way down You may also want to consider the following Getting started If you have not yet registered your software Activating Fire Scene will explain how to go about doing so a Review the Quick reference topics for keyboard shortcuts and conventions as well as an overview of the menus and toolbars available in Fire Scene Learning more See Advanced diagram tasks to learn how to configure user options use drawing tools work with templates and handle special dr
96. orizontal Add Wall tool onto the work area between existing walls positioning the wall until it reaches the correct measurements Detaching a wall from another wall Walls do not have to connect You can detach them to create a gap or reconnect one wall to another To detach a wall 1 Click on the wall to select it A green handle will appear on either end If the wall is thick enough see Changing wall thickness you will also see a green bar running the length of the wall 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag an endpoint handle away from the connecting wall H 26 g 44 1 Changing wall thickness To change the width of all walls in a structure 1 Click on the structure to select it 2 On the Properties Bar click the up or down arrows attached to the Wall Width entry box OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved e Fire Scene 6 0 Manually enter the wall width in the Wall Width entry box on the Properties Bar To change the width of one wall 1 2 Click on the structure to select it and then click on a wall On the Properties Bar click the up or down arrows attached to the Wall Width entry box OR Manually enter the wall width in the Wall Width entry box on the Properties Bar Adding windows You will add windows from the Structures toolset on the Base Layer To add a window 1 2 Click on the Structures toolset on the Base Layer Hold down
97. otal astance THGDENT GanenanceR SPECAL NEED EVACUATIONS TIVeLINE SHELTER IN PLACE 3 3 2 Opening a saved casebook If you need to review edit or complete a saved casebook you will want to access the Cases on File tab and select the appropriate file To open a saved casebook 1 Click the Cases on File tab on the Case Wizard window See example below 2 Select the appropriate folder from the navigation tree 3 Double click on the file you wish to open OR Select the file you wish to open 4 Click OK to open the selected casebook Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Tip If you frequently open files in the same folder navigate to that folder using the navigation tree and then click the Remember this Folder button The selected folder will become the default starting location for the Cases on File window Example Case Wizard Cases on File page Case Wizard New Case Cases on File Search New Drawing 5 Desktop me s Size Type tj W E Ut a My Network Places Recycle Bin Spd VCDemo Unused Desktop Shortcuts s C My Documents 6028 11 ata 22 284KB ATTAC 6 Caset My Computer 20120810CEXC3 009 ata 60 803KB ATTAC 6 Caset Local Disk C 2 DVD RW Drive 0 m AmyBSampleCasebook ata 18 904KB ATTAC 6 Caset lt S gt Removable Disk F W Casebook49 ata 18 372KB ATTAC 6 Caset H A T Simulator l Ca
98. program designed to manage forms digital evidence and 2D diagrams Fire Scene software allows operators to quickly and efficiently document and report upon criminal acts RECON Operations Interdiction Tactics Site Surveys IED Disruption RSP and Post Blast Forensics Providing tip of the spear capability Fire Scene includes the following Form data Fire Scene s Case Manager window provides the ability to construct a casebook containing the forms relevant to the incident Custom form development helps ensure familiarity to the field operator while tailored drop down menus increase speed and accuracy Rich Text Fire Scene s text editor provides a spell checked text window where descriptive information regarding the case can be recorded GPS Stamping GPS Stamping allows the field operator to assign an accurate LAT LONG to the individual incident report to support future spatial analysis Diagrams Using A T Solutions proven diagramming technology Fire Scene s diagram editor enables users to quickly and accurately draw any incident scene Fire Scene provides a large selection of pre drawn streets structures vehicles bodies and various other symbols In addition Fire Scene includes many _ application specific intelligent shapes to make the drawing process easier and more effective Digital Evidence Fire Scene s Attachment facility provides tools to attach digital Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All r
99. r Measurements layer Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 177 178 Fire Scene 6 0 8 3 4 Properties bar The Properties Bar is located at the bottom of the main window Length hen with 5 10 Lines Flip gag Color Or EE n M Mn Mnn S iva Text Uniti Position v Size 1 2 Sez my The Properties Bar acts as a smart toolbar changing as you select different objects in the drawing Example Select a street shape and the properties of that street will be displayed including the street s name number of lanes lane width and more You can modify this street by changing the settings displayed on the Properties Bar Click on a vehicle and the properties automatically change to that of the selected vehicle Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Index A add attachment 144 add form 33 addimage 144 add photograph 144 attachment 144 C casebook 23 25 35 cases on file 25 create template 132 D data validation 32 delete form 35 diagram 28 diagram editor 42 drawing 28 ae field measurements layer 114 form 23 33 form navigation 37 39 form order 34 form scrolling 37 forms 32 delete 35 reorder 34 layer 114 LTI 114 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved main 22 measurement 114 Microsoft PowerPoint 163 O open casebook 25 Overview 10 P PDF 158 162 photog
100. r you will lose your multiple selection 3 On the shortcut menu click Group To ungroup an object 1 Right click on the object 2 On the shortcut menu click Ungroup See Also Using Handles Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 52 Fire Scene 6 0 5 2 2 5 2 3 Using handles Handles are the small green shapes that appear when you select an object You can use handles to resize rotate and curve objects Using handles Fire Scene uses four types of handles Square Diamond Triangle and Circle Square Resizes or relocates the section of the object near the handle Tip On rectangular objects drag a corner handle to resize the object proportionally in both directions Drag a middle handle to stretch the object in one direction only Diamond Creates a curve between the two nearest Square Handles Triangle Adjusts a portion of an object in the direction indicated by the triangle For example the end Triangle Handles on the crosswalk shape adjust the length of the crosswalk lines individually and the middle Triangle Handles adjust the crosswalk s width Circle Rotates the object without changing its shape To use a handle 1 Move the mouse pointer over the handle 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the handle Zooming You can zoom in on your drawing to see more detail or zoom out to provide more drawing space in the work area Another useful zoom option is Zoom T
101. raph 144 PowerPoint 163 prevew 158 print 158 Ken R reorder 34 Ga sequence 34 station line 114 aT x tab 37 template 132 mae validation 32 W window 22 A T Solutions Inc 8645 W Franklin Rd Boise ID 83719 Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved
102. ravell Gravel 2 Parking Stalls Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 61 To draw a street 1 Click E the Streets drawing tool on the drawing toolset The pointer changes to a small street outline next to a crosshair 2 Position the crosshair where you want the street to start 3 Drag the crosshair where you want the street to end 4 Release the mouse button Curving a street You can add one curve or multiple curves to a street To add one curve 7 Click on the street to select it Drag the middle Diamond Handle to add a curve To add multiple curves 1 Right click on the street 2 On the shortcut menu point to Set Profile and then click Double Arc or Triple Arc depending on how many curves you need 3 Drag the Diamond Handles to increase or decrease the curves Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 62 Fire Scene 6 0 ewe RotateLet gt Properties e Rotate Right gt S w Flip a il bA ee Arrange gt Set Profile gt Line Cut Arc at Triple Arc ae riple Ar Offset Arc To curve a street using chord and middle ordinate measurements If chord length and middle ordinate measurements are known for one of the street s stripes you can accurately curve the street using these values 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Click on the stripe for which chord length and middle ordinate val
103. rd and click on each thumbnail or file name OR Click on the first thumbnail or file name in a group of files hold down the SHIFT key and then click on the last item in the group OR Click the Select All button to select all files in the selected folder 4 Click OK Linking attachments to a diagram When a casebook includes one or more diagrams you can drag and drop an attachment from the Attachments navigator onto a diagram When this occurs Fire Scene will place an icon on the drawing to represent a link to the attachment Example Attachment icons 7 A camera icon represents a link to an image af a attachment Using this feature allows you to B44 8 show the location and orientation of the camera gt E at the time the photograph was taken Oo Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments 147 An arrow icon represents a link to a non image attachment Using this feature allows you to pinpoint where the evidence was collected at the scene To place an attachment link icon on a diagram 1 Select the diagram in the Form Navigator Fire Scene will display the diagram editor window 2 If necessary scroll the Attachments Navigator so the thumbnail for the attachment is visible Click on the attachment s thumbnail image to select it Hold down the left mouse button and drag it onto the diagram releasing the mouse button near the location where the link icon sho
104. ress the TAB key on your keyboard until the active context box a blue dashed rectangle moves to the checkbox press the spacebar to select the checkbox When you tab to a list item Fire Scene will automatically expand the list To select an item in the list click it with the mouse OR Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with forms 39 Press the down arrow until the desired item is selected OR Begin typing the name of the desired item Fire Scene will auto complete the name of the item using the letters you have entered so far Continue typing until the correct item is selected and then press the TAB key to move to the next form item n To open the diagramming editor using the keyboard tab to the diagram box on the form and press the spacebar n To open the word processing editor using the keyboard tab to the text display box on the form and press the spacebar See Also Keyboard shortcuts 4 3 2 Navigating to another form Fire Scene allows you the ability to move from one form to another with just a click of the mouse Navigating to another form To move from form to form use the Forms navigator pane on the left hand side of the Fire Scene window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 4 Fire Scene 6 0 Navigation FORMS Details 1 Recovered ORD 1 Click on the form name to navigate to the form Narrative Background 1 L
105. rosshair where you want the parking stalls to start 3 Drag the crosshair where you want the parking stalls to end 4 Release the mouse button To modify parking stalls You can modify parking stalls in the following ways n Change the number of vehicle stalls and rotate the parking stalls into position using the Square Handles n Change the angle of the parking stalls using the Circle Handle the angle appears Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved e Fire Scene 6 0 on the status bar A Curve the parking stalls using the Diamond Handle n Modify color line width stall width length style and more on the Properties Bar 120 110 100 Line Width 4 Stal Width 86 See Also Lanes amp Shoulders Dividers Stripes Adding an overpass S staLengt 182 Tr Eil EOE E EVP SRE e See EEEN S E Length 94 8 Stal Rotation 15 Drawing unusual street layouts 5 3 1 2 Lanes amp Shoulders Adding a lane Removing a lane Resizing a lane Adding a turn bay Adding lane markings Adding shoulders Removing a shoulder Adjusting shoulder width Lanes Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 69 You can draw streets with any number of lanes and adjust the width of each lane individually Adding a lane You can add several different types of lanes to a street To add a lane 1 Click on the street to select it 2
106. rties Bar To draw a crosswalk 1 Click the Crosswalk drawing tool on the drawing toolbar The pointer changes to a crosshair 2 Position the crosshair where you want the crosswalk to start 3 Drag the crosshair where you want the crosswalk to end 4 Release the mouse button To modify a crosswalk You can modify a crosswalk in the following ways n Adjust the crosswalk s length using the Square Handles A Adjust the crosswalk s width using the middle Triangle Handles n Adjust each crosswalk line s length independently using the end Triangle Handles A Rotate the crosswalk into position using the Circle or Square Handles n Change the crosswalk style and modify line color line pattern line width crosswalk width interior color and more on the Properties Bar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 67 i 8 lt Wid 58 gt Rotation 270 S Line Width 8 gt Pattee v Snap to Street Borders rs tt ttt fee tee Te M MNS ig Text a Adding parking stalls You can add parking stalls using a symbol or draw the parking stalls using the drawing tool To add parking stalls using a symbol 1 Click the Streets toolset on the Base Layer 2 Drag the Parking Stalls onto the work area To draw parking stalls 1 Click m the Parking Stalls drawing tool on the drawing toolbar The pointer changes to a crosshair 2 Position the c
107. se another Drawing Template category Turn Bay Turn Bay 2 4 Way Offset u 7 14 i 4 Way with Turn Select a drawing template or click OK to start with an empty drawing Once a template is selected you can change the template s rotation Under Preview click the Rotation arrows n You can create your own drawing templates and add them to the template selections See Creating a drawing template n If you prefer to start with a blank drawing simply click OK without selecting a template See Also Working with diagrams Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 32 Fire Scene 6 0 4 4 1 4 2 Working with forms Fire Scene casebooks are composed of forms Form libraries are installation specific but all forms may include text entry boxes drop down menus check boxes date selection and GPS acquisition buttons and diagram drawing and narrative text areas This section focuses on how to manage your work in Fire Scene Topics include e Data validation e Managing forms e Navigating within a casebook Data validation Fire Scene gives you the option of validating your data before dissemination Validation helps to ensure you did not miss any required fields To validate a casebook 1 Click the Validate button located near the bottom of the Fire Scene window Fire Scene will check each form field in sequence stopping at the first item that fails the validation test 2 To
108. sebook50 ata 21 148KB ATTAC 6 Caset a 4 TS Temp a 32 432KB ATTAC 6 Caset p ATTAC Files Man Hole Cover 2 ata 29 722 KB ATTAC 6 Caset H H IED Puzzle SateliteMagazines ata 26 145KB ATTAC 6 Caset GB Control Panel m Triage ssts_905b4b76 34b3 4f54 ad09 71 60 380KB ATTAC 6 Caset Case Notes ltem Value File Name C ED_CACHE_v4_2 3 ata Call Sign Reporting Unit asdf FOB Name Regional Command RC Capital Incident Date Time 272042LJUL15 Province Kabul District Bagrami CIDNE CACHE BAA 299322 15 Event Type Complex Cache Remember this Folder Not When you open the Cases on File page the window to the left displays all the folders on your computer s hard drive and other storage devices Use the buttons to open folders and access additional files When you select a folder from Cases on File folder tree all Fire Scene files will display in the window to the right When you select a file any notes associated with the casebook will be displayed in the Case Notes window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene Basics 27 3 3 3 Searching for a casebook With the Case Wizard s search feature you have the ability to search your saved casebooks for a specific word or phrase Example Case Wizard Search page Case Wizard New Case Cases on File Search New Drawing You can use this window to search for all occurrences of a word or phrase in your sa
109. serts an attachment into the Casebook The Diagram toolbar contains commands that pertain to creating and manipulating text and linear elements of a drawing Template Image Print to Scale Cut Copy Paste Undo Redo Select All Copy Drawing Lasso Export Erase amp Start Over Drawing Properties Layer Properties Creates a reusable template from the current drawing Saves the drawing as a bitmap or other image format Prints the drawing with the ability to scale it Removes the selected object fromthe formset but places a copy on the clipboard Duplicates the selected object and places the duplicate on the clipboard The object currently on the clipboard is added to the formset Undoes the most recently completed action Restores the action just Undone Selects all items in the current view Copies the entire drawing to the clipboard Selects an area of the drawing to print or export Erases the entire drawing and allows the selection of a new template Allows the user to view or modify the properties for the current drawing Allows the user to view or modify the properties for the Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 Show Grid Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom to Fit Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Zoom Tools Rotate Tools Line Arc Connected Lines Square Rectangle Circle Ellipse Callout Text Box D
110. show ingivehicle damage isasi N N E E N et Wei ii AENEA Adding an overpass Draw ing unusual street layouts BLOSSOMS icon e e a a a a aE Ta a aa E Ea a a aaa ea Daae A Aaa Daa a a Ea aaa a aai AEN L kaa iaeei Part VI Working with attachments 144 1 Adding attachments to a CaSCDOOK ccccceeeeee eee ener esse ee eeeeee se eeeeeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeneess 144 2 Linking attachments to a GiaQram ccceeseeee cece cece esas ce ee ee eeseeeeeaeneaeeaseseeeseeeaeaeegseneeeeees 146 3 Working with non image attaChMenttS ccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 147 4 Entering attachment information cccceceeeee sees cesses eeeeeeseeeeeseeeneaaeeseseeeseeeaeaeeeseseeeeees 148 5 Working with image attachment ccccseseeeseee cesses eeaeeeseeeeeseeeaeaeeeseseeeseeeaeaeegseeeeeeees 148 AM MmOtatiing aN IM AGO aise eapo aeiaai cease cbc bate Sa dicen shateced ste adhnsacyectdetas centaces duacaceesuastacs sg tecuuetaycucueneeseneaatizeneten Rotating an image Adjusting image appearance Cropping AN IMAGE cscs cssee sev eeeseeseeneeseeneseeseesseeseeseesoesoesoesaesaevaesanvaneaneanennennasaesaesaesaesseeseeseesaesaesansaevaevanvanse SAVING AN MAGE aeae T Part VII Output print PDF PowerPoint export 158 1 Printing a casebook iiiaae see el neces bss ee teed eda neeceseee tans 158 2 Printing a diagram to SCAlC cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesee
111. t mouse button and drag the crosshair take note of dimensions that change as you drag for precise measurement click at each corner point Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 22 Fire Scene 6 0 Tip Watch for a red circle when drawing parallel walls The red circle indicates precise corner alignment with the parallel wall 4 Right click to complete the drawing No You must click at each comer point including the final corner If you right te click before you click at the final corner point you will lose the last wall drawn 0 8 0 g 1 5 3 20 8 14 3 30 g 30 2 36 8 Adjusting structure walls You can adjust the size and shape of structure walls once the structure is on the work area To adjust a wall s position 1 Click on the wall to selected it A green handle will appear on either end of the wall If the wall is thick enough see Changing wall thickness you will also see a green bar running the length of the wall 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the wall to the new location The dimension line measurements change as you drag the wall Adding new walls You have the option to add new vertical or horizontal walls To add a new wall Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 83 1 Click the Structures toolset on the Base Layer 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the vertical or h
112. tachment tab once you select an image in the Attachment Navigator The Save As tools are used to save the image to your computer s hard drive or other media Boe aS FILE DIAGRAM a Save original a5 Save modified Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with attachments 155 There are two save options within the image Save As toolset save as original image or save as a modified image To save as original image When you select this option Fire Scene will save the image in its original form Annotations image rotation and adjustments to brightness and contrast will not be included in the saved image 1 ac n Click the Save original button 2 Browse to the destination folder and type a File name or keep the auto generated File name which is a date time stamp based on your computer s clock 4 Click Save to complete the save process Note If the image has been cropped the saved image will also be cropped To save as Edited Image This save option instructs Fire Scene to save the image with all changes applied The saved image will reflect annotations rotation and brightness and contrast changes made to the image 1 ac Click the Save modified button 3 Browse to the destination folder and type a File name or keep the auto generated File name which is a date time stamp based on your computer s clock 4 Click Save to complete the save process Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions
113. tate a counter 7 Use the External Circle Handle to rotate the entire counter OR On the Properties bar click More and choose Rotate Left and Rotate Right to rotate the counter by the appropriate amount To adjust the length and width of counter sections m Use the Triangle Handles to adjust the length and width of counter sections To angle counter sections 7 Use the internal Circle Handles to angle counter sections Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 98 Fire Scene 6 0 To modify counter corners 1 Selected the desired angle tool Angled Corner Rounded Corner or Square Corner 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the tool over the corner of the counter A Red circle will appear 3 Release the mouse button _ See Also Properties bar Manipulating shapes symbols and text Showing vehicle damage Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 99 5 3 2 2 Symbol types Here s what you ll find in this topic Curving a linear symbol Segmenting a linear symbol Offsetting a linear symbol Drawing a linear symbol Positioning an articulating symbol Fire Scene includes a large selection of pre drawn symbols symbols that can be ungrouped and modified Fire Scene also includes two specialized symbol types linear and articulating These symbols have technology that make it easy to add and position them on the diagram Lin
114. te symbol libraries including the most comprehensive library of current military vehicles e Proven reliability used by over 300 000 in the law enforcement community DIGITAL EVIDENCE ATTACHMENT e Attach any electronic evidence such as photos video office documents Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Introduction 15 e Annotate or enhance photographs without altering the original e Register evidence to diagrams e GPS MGRS coding of incident file DAT A SHARING e Extremely small data and diagram file size e Export capability to PDF PowerPoint image files And we do not intend to stop there Utilizing User Groups we rely on experts in the field to validate relevancy and accuracy of applications 2 2 About help This guide will walk you through three fundamental electronic information types that make up Fire Scene 1 form entry 2 diagrams and 3 evidence management photos video audio pdf MS Office You will find information organized according to the following main topics Basics Fire Scene basics covers software activation the user interface and starting a casebook Forms Working with forms introduces the case manager as well as provides an overview of form navigation and validation Diagrams Working with diagrams deals with tasks performed on the diagram editor including topics for each each of the three layers Attachments Working with attachments includes information f
115. that are not present in your installation of Fire Scene If you would like to add these features contact A T Solutions Activating Fire Scene Once you have installed the Fire Scene software you will need to activate your license s You have three options for activation Internet Phone or Email Open Fire Scene and click the Activate link from the Evaluate Fire Scene screen Choose one of the three options to activate your Fire Scene license Option 1 Activate online 1 Click Activate online then click the Next button 2 When prompted use the License ID and Password as provided with your software If desired you can also specify an Installation Name Note Passwords are case sensitive Option 2 Activate Manually Note You will be asked to provide the following for manual activation License ID as noted in Option 1 and Password You will need an Internet connection to perform manual activation 1 Click Activate Manually then click the Next button 2 Enter your License ID and Password into the text fields provided then click the Generate Request button An activation request code will be generated and displayed 3 Copy the activation request code to your clipboard using the Copy button then Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene Basics 21 click the Open Activation Web Page button and paste the code Click the Submit button 4 An activation code will be generate
116. the external green handle to rotate the symbol as a whole See Also Working with the bubble family 5 3 2 3 Symbol examples Homeland Security Markers Military Object Other Outdoor Person Roadway Vehicle The following table will give you an idea of the types of symbols that may be available on the Symbols layer including toolsets subsets summary of contents and an example Inspection Note Symbol toolsets subsets vary according to build therefore the symbol types available to you may vary Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 102 Fire Scene 6 0 Symbol Toolset Subset Contents Example EXPLOSIVES Storage Symbols representing inhabited TYPE buildings and magazine labels Accessed by category Type 4 EOD EOD specific labels symbols Accessed by category a Breacher s Boot Investigation Symbols specific to bomb unit investigation Accessed by category ga BTIED Top FIRE NFPA A large selection of NFPA symbols including Class of Fire Openings I Water Supply and Distribution and more accessed by category oo xi Arson Symbols specific to Arson gt 6 investigation including starters burn pattersn smoke and roof types Cherry accessed by category Bombs Top FURNISHINGS Tables Various tables O Round End Table Chairs Couches Couch love seat bench chairs TT Love Seat Bedroom Beds dresser crib Crib Front Entertainment TV stand entertainment
117. the object in the direction indicated by the arrow e t Resizing objects You can resize an object using its Square Handles Some shapes provide dimension items on the Properties Bar and allow you to set the object s dimensions by entering the desired values To resize an object 1 Click on the object to select it 2 Drag the Square Handles to adjust its size OR Enter the shape s actual dimensions in the Length Width or Height box on the Properties Bar Ordering objects Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved so Fire Scene 6 0 Fire Scene displays objects in the order they are added to the drawing When two objects overlap the object added first will appear to be under the object added later You can however arrange an object so that it is in front of or behind another object despite placement order Note The above does not apply to streets To arrange an object 1 Right click on the object 2 On the shortcut menu point to Arrange and then click Bring to Front or Send to Back Note You can only change the order of objects that are on the same layer Objects on the Base layer will always appear under objects on the Symbols layer Selecting multiple objects To select multiple objects at once you can drag a selection box around the objects This is useful for deleting copying moving aligning or grouping multiple objects Note You can only select objects that are
118. the whole street or one end of a street To move the whole street Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 64 Fire Scene 6 0 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the street to the desired location If the street touches another street Fire Scene automatically merges the two streets together once you release the left mouse button Tip When moving a street shape to join another be sure to position the street so both street borders touch the other street If only one border touches the other street the stripes may not have the desired appearance Street with ane qg border touching adjoining street N Street with both borders touching adjoining street a a ie To move one end of a street Ls Click on the street to select it 2 Use the Square Handle on the end of the street to drag it to the desired location The street realigns itself between the two Square Handles Naming a street To name a street Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 65 1 Click on the street to select it 2 Type the name of the street The name you enter will appear on the work area as well as on the Properties Bar To reposition the name n Hold down the left mouse button on the text box containing the name you want to move and drag it anywhere inside or near the street shape To modify the nam
119. ther side Repeat this process as needed to add handles to a closed shape When you have finished modifying the symbol drag a selection box around the shapes to select them Right click in an empty area Do NOT click on the symbol or you will lose your multiple selection and click Group To restore your view of the drawing E Click the Zoom to Fit button on the main toolbar Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 137 5 4 4 3 Adding an overpass On the Base Layer when you position two streets so they touch Fire Scene automatically merges the streets together In most situations this provides the desired result In the case of the overpass however the overpass street should appear above the other street s in the drawing To draw an overpass street 1 On the Base Layer draw the ground level street s 2 Click the Symbols layer link Click tL the Street drawing tool The pointer changes to a small street outline next to a crosshair 4 Position the crosshair where you want the street to start Hold down the left mouse button and drag to where you want the street to end 5 Release the mouse button 5 4 4 4 Drawing unusual street layouts You can draw most street and intersection layouts using Fire Scene s street shapes However you may encounter intersections or streets with unusual or irregular configurations Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All
120. tional forms if needed The Case Contents list shows the forms in the casebook To reorder or remove forms use the Move Delete button Select Forms to Add Case Contents EOD Storyboard EOD Storyboard EOD Storyboard Move Up EOD Storyboard EOD Storyboard Move Down v Delete EOD Storyboard EOD STORYBOARD CJTF TROY EOD Team I I Active Formset EOD Storyboard Version 1 4 2 3 Deleting forms If you no longer need a form that was added you can simply remove it from the current casebook To delete a form from the current casebook Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene 6 0 4 3 1 Click the Case Manager button located under the toolbar Fire Scene will open the Case Manager window 2 Select the form you wish to delete 3 Click the Delete button Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary 4 Click the OK button Case Manager To add a form to the case select the form s name in the Forms list and click the Add button Repeat for additional forms if needed The Case Contents list shows the forms in the casebook To reorder or remove forms use the Move Delete buttons Select Forms to Add Case Contents Paladin CED 1 Paladin C IED Details 1 Details Cardinal Directions 1 Scene Diagram 1 Scene Diagram Four Photos 2 Four Photos Observations 1 Four Photos CIDNE Report 1 Observations suc CIDNE Device 1 CIDNE Report CIDNE Device
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122. ues are known Green handles will appear on either side of the stripe 3 Enter the chord length and middle ordinate values on the stripe s Properties Bar Segmenting a street If you need to draw a street with multiple curves a winding road for instance you may wish to segment the street To segment a street 1 Click on the street you wish to segment 2 Right click on the middle Diamond Handle 3 Scroll down menu and click Split Segment To merge a previously segmented street Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Working with diagrams 63 1 Click on the street you wish to merge 2 Right click on the Square Handle where the segments connect 3 Scroll down menu and click Merge Segments Offsetting a street You also have the option to create an offset street for curvy roads To offset a street 1 Right click on the street 2 On the shortcut menu point to Set Profile and then click Offset Arc Drag this Drag this handle ta handle to increase or increase or decrease the decrease the offset a r sees Drag this handle along the length Passus of the street to change the position of the offset Drag this handle to increase or decrease the offset Tip An offset street has two middle handles however one handle may appear on top of the other If this happens simply drag the middle handle that is in view to view the other handle Moving a street You can move
123. uld appear 3 Use the green handles to size and or rotate the icon as needed Working with non image attachments Fire Scene s attachment facility provides the ability to attach both image and non image files to the current casebook Non image files function a bit differently than image files While Fire Scene provides special capabilities for image attachments including the ability to manipulate and annotate images you still have the ability to include descriptive information pertaining to non image attachments You may also view the attachment provided you have the appropriate software installed on your computer and save the attachment to your computer Working with non image attachments To work with a non image attachment select its icon in the Attachment Navigator Fire Scene will open the attachment editor window Note For image attachments image thumbnails are displayed in the navigator for non image attachments representative icons are displayed To enter attachment information e Enter information under Description To open an attachment Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 148 Fire Scene 6 0 6 4 6 5 e Click on the Open attachment button located on the Formset tab The attachment will open in its native program Note Your computer must have the appropriate software installed in order for you to open the attachment To save attachment 1 Click on the Save attachme
124. urrent diagram at a specific scale or print across several pages m On the File menu in the Export toolset click Print to Scale Not Print to Scale will print the current diagram only If you have more than one e diagram in your casebook and wish to print them all to scale you will need to print each diagram separately The Print to Scale window provides advanced print capabilities including Options to print the drawing at a specific scale such as 1 inch 10 feet or 1 cm 2m Options to tile print the drawing across multiple pages This is useful for preparing poster size drawings for presentation A border print option to enable or disable printing of a border around the perimeter of the drawing An option to print the scale of the drawing In the Print to Scale window the Scale Factor settings provide three ways of selecting the print scale factor n The list at the top of the Scale Factor area begins with several Fit to n pages entries When one of these items is selected Fire Scene will scale the drawing to optimally fit within the specified number of pages OR At the end of the Scale Factor list you will see entries that look like 1 inch 10 feet or 1 cm 3 m Select one of these items to print the drawing at that scale Note that Fire Scene may tile print across multiple pages if that is necessary to print the drawing at the selected scale Before selecting the Print button check the Pages required value
125. ved casebooks Click the Browse button and select the folder where your casebooks are stored enter a search word or phrase in the Search box and then click Go Search Folder FSATTAC Files Browse Remember Search main Results Casebook Form Attachment Ti E Content Triage ssfs_905b4b76 34b3 4f54 ad09 71c5fec697b7 ata 0646257F EF07 49 TextBox MainCharge doc Triage ssfs_905b4b76 34b3 4f54 ad09 71c5fec697b7 ata O646257F EFO 7 49 TextBox MAIN CHARGE 1 Triage ssfs_905b4b76 34b3 4f54 ad09 71c5fec697b7 ata 0646257F EF07 49 TextBox MainChargePhoto doc lt Search Complete To search for an existing casebook 1 Click the Search tab on the Case Wizard window 2 Browse to the file folder you wish to search Tip If you frequently search for files in the same folder navigate to that folder and then click the Remember button The selected folder will become the default search folder 3 Type your search string the word or phrase for which you want to search Not The search feature will search for words or phrases in the actual casebook it e will not search for words or phrases in the casebook file name Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved z Fire Scene 6 0 3 3 4 4 Click Go to find all casebooks in selected folder that contain the search string Casebooks will be listed in the Results window 5 Double click on the casebook file you wish to open OR Click on th
126. when you Print to Scale a Print Measurement Items These settings determine whether or not the Measurement items will be printed Here you can specify if you wish to include measurement markers in printed diagrams and or include a table of measurements in standard print output Drawing options Fire Scene drawing options allow you to specify defaults that pertain to diagrams Editor These settings control features of the diagram editor window This is where you Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 126 Fire Scene 6 0 Check the corresponding box to n Maximize Fire Scene on startup n Gray inactive layers Show curbline apex marker n Show symbol tooltips A Use white as the initial symbol fill color Select the drag handle size From the drop down menu you can select one of the following a 6 pixels n 8 pixels n 10 pixels Specify the default measurement system Select one of the following n U S Feet amp Inches n U S Feet amp Tenths m Metric Export These settings control the default size resolution and color method of drawings exported from Fire Scene You may also choose to compress exported images or select a default file format Text These settings control the default height and behavior of text in the drawing You can enter text height in feet and or inches centimeters or points You may also choose to prevent the rotation of text inside vehicle symbols
127. you can t change the composition or order of forms in a formset from here If you have a single formset available you will bypass step two and go directly to choosing forms for your casebook Step 4 Click the Next button You will be directed to the Active Formset window see example below Click on a form you wish to add to your casebook Form libraries made available to you depend on your specific Fire Scene installation Click the Add button Repeat steps 4 5 until you have added all necessary forms When the Case Forms list contains two or more forms you can use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to reorder the forms in the casebook If a form is selected in the Case Forms list click the Delete button to remove it from the casebook Click OK to close the Case Wizard window The casebook will open with selected forms Example Active Formset window Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved Fire Scene Basics 25 Case Wizard New Case Cases on File Search New Drawing Formset Library Change Formset To construct a new casebook select a form in the Forms list and click the Add button Repeat for additional forms The Case Contents list shows the forms in the new casebook Click OK to close this window Active Formset Incident Report Version 1 Select Forms to Add Case Contents CST Operations Add Narrative Form Four Photos Scene Diagram az COMMAND POST LOCATION T
128. your keyboard while dragging the vehicle The original will remain intact as you drag the copy 3 Move one vehicle to the original position and move the other vehicle to the final position 4 Right click on the vehicle in the original position click Show Outline Only on the shortcut menu 5 4 4 2 Showing vehicle damage Vehicle symbols are composed of basic shapes grouped together To show damage to a vehicle you will need to work with the symbol s individual pieces Copyright 1999 2014 A T Solutions Inc All rights reserved 136 Fire Scene 6 0 To show vehicle damage 1 2 Drag a vehicle symbol onto the work area Click aaa the Lasso Zoom button on the main toolbar and drag a rectangle around the vehicle symbol When you release the mouse button Fire Scene zooms in on the vehicle Right click on the vehicle and click Ungroup Fire Scene breaks the symbol into its component parts Click in an empty area to unselect the components and then click on the part of the vehicle where the damage occurred Using the shape s handles modify the shape to show the damaged area Tip Most vehicle symbols are composed of several closed shapes If you need additional handles in a closed shape select the shape Near the location where you need the additional handle right click on a Diamond Handle and click Split Segment Fire Scene will replace the Diamond Handle with a Square Handle with new Diamond handles on ei

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