PT-MapLink™ - Pear Technology
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1. Logy PI MapLink USER MANUAL A Geographic Information System GIS for non specialist users Version 3 03 and higher Pear Technology Services Ltd 2004 2005 Unit 31 Broadmarsh Business Centre Harts Farm Way Havant Hants UK 9 IHS Tel 023 9249 9689 Fax 023 9247 8425 info peartechnology co uk Web www peartechnology co uk CONTENTS CONTENE 3 LCOPYRIGILIE AND EICENSEN G a sesso bee 4 ORDNANCE SUR VEYASOPYRIGLIL ee ee ene 4 9 ed II AET AE rM e e eee 4 LN IIS 5 EAE LE dou sS AD RA D ET E I iL 5 Sz INSTAELA TION ien cas eee ob eo EU 6 DU SYSIENDEEODIBENIENTS senes DP ION a cA Les t RM 62. 13 Selecting multiple 9 Show tua Ense 12 OMENS 12 SYMBOL Rc PHP 16 SY MD OMS 16 System requirements 7 Br TRE 15 Thematic mapping 24 Nilo 7 TroublessBoOClDg us coute eo tuto tenet neat eoa neve f
3. Existing features objects on the Choose this option if the data represents existing vector Features on map e g Fields buildings polygons etc C New features to be marked on the map Choose this option if the data represents new objects or Features that PT MapLink should plot on the map dynamically using pushpins or markers e g trees lamposts deer water taps etc and positional information such as OS or postcode lt Back Next gt Finish Cancel DataSource Setup Wizard Select the PrimarylD column Select the column that holds the objects unique identifier Select the column with unique Primary Id s unit Unit No Unit Size Square Metres Unit Size Square Feet Type of Business Fax Number lt Back Next gt Finish 22 You will next see Summary of the MapLink and the Property Polygons DataSource will appear already selected in the list of DataSources Moving to the next stage you will need to specify which map layer the polygons are MapLink Setup Wizard Select the Map Layers Each object DataSource must be associated with layer mpd 9 file DataSource Layer Me Property Polygons Business Units Corridors and Access First Floor Plans Box Frame Grounds Boundary Lift Loading Area Maintenance Units Managerial Areas Meeting Room Parking Spa
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5. T332ene 722 gt 4 4 1 Filter Rows For more advanced use data can be filtered e g find all the trees with a height equal to or greater than 25m Click on the Filter Rows button anda Filter icon column filter icon to get the menu will appear at the top of each column Left click on the 4 4 2 Fix Headers To facilitate viewing data spread over a large number of columns a column view can be fixed comparable to Freeze Panes in Excel Select the Fix Headers tool and a push pin icon will appear at the top of each column Click on the column Fix Header icon and the icon will rotate and that column will be permanently visible 4 4 3 Sort Data Click on the column header Species and drag to the space immediately above the table The data will now be sorted by Species Be Help Tasks Show Map x Show Report Species i Alder 8 emo 3 Species Ash 28 items 23 Species Beech 8 tems Species Birch 1 item R Highlight Tool 4 Species Crab 2 items My Deselect Rows 23 Species Field Maple 4 items 4 Species Hawthorn 1 item tj Species Horse Chestnut 10 items 23 Species Lime 41 items Species Oak 188 Rems Species Pear 1 item 4 Species Poplar 18 items Species Sweet Chestnut 8 items Species Sycamore 3 items 23 Species Turkey Oak 17 items f Species Walnut 1 item Species Willow
6. 5 48 10 Low Colour gradients can be set by choosing the Bill 5 5 96 9 Low Medium _ me 5 first and last colour and clicking Apply BH lt 9 High Medium Gradient B 10 High Transparency can be set for filled areas using the Transparency dropdown list PT MapLink 5 File Help Bde fo 29 B TS TT ET Tasks Show Data Show Report gt Estate Properties qq Edit MapLink E Example Select Tool QR Highlight Tool 0 Deselect Objects H y e SCALE 1 5 000 on 8 Layer Settings Find Objects 3 Change Symbols e Theme Fe MapLinks Tasks L om 2 Layers 6875 13740 J d Objects 20825 27500 lt MapLink village Demo X 30735039 Y 8722159 lt Legend Select the Move tool and the Legend will immediately be highlighted Use the left mouse button to drag it to its desired position Clear Theme Clear Theme The map can be returned to normal by clicking to remove the theme colours 27 PA DDIICACIONS RET oa n DT 6 Areas 14 13 Pase 13 Colo ring MaD sirna A 21 Ie EM e E E 7 Coordinates tre Sees a 18 sciet d tob td
7. 24 6 EDITING DELETING MAPLINKS From the Map view click on the MapLink Wizard tool MapLinks Wizard MapLinks Setup Wizard Add Edit and Delete MapLinks Se WO MapLinks 7 Broadmarsh uw C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples B Add New DataSource Broadmarsh Business Units Trees Demo 1 Ye C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples T Edit DataSource Trees Demo 1 My Trees Example Xx MapFile C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLinki Samples T DataSource My Trees Example Delete MapFile C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples P DataSource Property Polygons Property Demo MapFile C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples P DataSource Property Demo Select the required MapLink and click on the Edit or Delete icon at the top of the screen to get this 7 LINKING TO PICTURES Provided your datasource table has a column that you identified when setting up the link you can open any number of pictures from the pop up one column per picture in the datasource res 45 051 Properties 2003 1 of 3 save Undo Close Oo o Address Fictia South of Hardy s Farm Occupant Ficti Mr M Parker Tel Ma BDDSSS Rent AOU Review 3 Maint ear Animals C Program FilessPear Technology PT Ma Animals Here the path has already been entered so clicking on this line will display t
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9. lt Back Next gt Finish 12 Check Picture column MapLink Setup Wizard Select the DataSources Each MapLink must contain or more DataSources Broadmarsh Business C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Br Trees Demo 1 C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Tr My Trees Example C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Tr 14 New Datasource now in list MapLink Setup Wizard MapLink Setup Wizard Select the Map Symbols Summary 32 Each markers DataSource must be associated vvith a character symbol Your MapLink is now configured Click Finish to save and close the wizard Es DataSource Symbol FontSize Colour My Trees Example My Trees Example 16 E DeepSkyBlue C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Trees demo mpd DataSource My Trees Example lt Back Next gt Finish 15 Choose symbol size colour PT MapLink lt Map Help 0 f d 3 Ix u Tasks Vy Edit MapLink i es D 4 d i 8 k Select Tool 1 4 m i 4 i e Highlight Tool 0 Deselect Objects f Layer Settings amp amp Find Objects 0 MapLinks lt Tasks Z Layers Objects eres ess p 2 17 MapLink n
10. 2 items Yy Edt Maplink M Select Tool 8 Fued Headers Let s find out where the 3 Sycamore trees are Click the for Sycamores to expand that part of the list Species Sycamore 3 items Feature Easting Morthing ID Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter height or length M 3379 306 gt Hu Highlight each of the 3 rows by clicking on the Row Selector button for each row on the left hand side then click on the Show Map button to return to the map The 3 Sycamore trees will be highlighted in red PT MapLink File Map Help 9 ge le k W fy 4 IBIlK Symbols A y M Trees Check these boxes to change the way the symbols are presented on the map Switching on the Flash facility can make it easier to locate Parkland markers that are hidden clou within many ForestGreen Flash when highlighted C Display Primary Id s a Display highlighted markers only Fe MapLinks 4 5 Printing the Map The whole the current view can be printed Click the Print tool in the tool icons at the top left of the screen to get the Printing controls Do a quick print of visible area with any Printing Ww pop up visible E Print the Screen Change paper size margins and scale here 7500 Potrat Landscape Choose scale here but use Page Set Up if desired scale is not available in list Click the
11. 25 I Sot ne 17 18 26 Images linking 18 Atl es econ dass teca ecco ated tinct ae eh astern DICIS 7 28 L AVI tC cies E 15 Legend 28 Linking to DICCUPES 26 M 14 Map Ae c 13 MapLink VV ite ee pai 26 MapLink create 19 Map LINK creating 18 MapLink eus 16 MapLinks 26 PIADEINKS 26 MOVE tOO 28 Opening MapLink 8 ea M 6 P Pape Set UD eadeni ia ott 13 Picture MAKING ecquis tei nates PI cod ER Eq Eoo Qu ed 18 HE 26 Polygon drawing tool 9 Printinge 13 FepOPts uie det aste UE det ubi eas Oud 11 7 REISA OT T 7 Meu T TT ones I ENS 10 Bditilig 11 Reports printing 11 Sample MAPS 52 240 E ARDEN ORE 20 SdVe EO RON 22
12. Edit Title Sort PT MapLink File geport Help Geax Columns Trees Demo 1 ol umns lt Feature Species ID Veteran Ancient Tree height or length M Tree Oak 312 y Tree Oak 313 v Column Settings Troe 2 i Tree Oak 315 y Tree Oak 316 v Feature Tree Oak 317 y S Easting Tree Oak 318 y e ect z a Tree Oak 319 y species Tree Oak 320 oiumns Tor M D v veteran Ancient Tree Tree Oak 321 Comment Tree Oak v n C u S n l n Estimated diameter cm Tree Oak y v height or length M Tree Oak y Re po rt E 7 Tree Oak 325 V Tree 326 v Tree 327 Ash 328 y Oak 329 y Oak 330 y Oak 331 y PI h Oak 332 Y t e Tree Oak 333 y Tree Oak 334 C u rso r 2 MapLinks Tree Oak 335 Tree Oak 336 y between the a wo Tree Oak 338 col umn Tree Oak 339 h d d Columns Tree Ash 340 V ea e rs an Tree Oak 341 Tree Turkey Oak 342 E drag to right or left Reports can be quickly and easily modified to suit requirements 4 3 2 Printing Reports Click on the Print tool e to change paper layout paper size and for Print Preview One two four or six pages per sheet can be chosen Return to the map by selecting Tasks Show Map 10 4 4 Show Data Facility PT MapLink goes to the data source specified during the MapLink creation process and brings the data into an intermediate table This table can be sorted re
13. 318 V 36382985 1 3375172 Tree 363761 699 337411 622 Oak 319 V 36376169 9 33741162 Tree 363692 097 337292 141 Oak 320 V 36369209 7 33729214 Tree 363780 644 337281 822 Oak 321 V 36378064 4 33728182 Tree 363954 605 337529 55 Oak 322 V 36395460 5 3375295t Tree 363986 625 337534 307 Oak 323 V 36398662 5 3375343C Tree 364033 761 337548 98 Oak 324 36403376 1 3375489 Tree 364073 306 337585 09 Oak 325 V 36407330 6 33758505 Tree 364063 926 337591 024 Oak 326 V 36406392 6 33759102 Tree 364071 474 337601 676 Ash 327 36407147 4 33760167 Tree 364065 28 337598 718 Ash 328 V 36406528 33759871 Tree 364063 273 337594 656 Oak 329 V 36406327 3 3375946t Tree 364054 539 337606 353 Oak 330 V 36405453 9 33760635 Tree 364042 723 337637 308 Oak 331 V 36404272 3 33763730 Tree 364041 019 337643 843 Oak 332 36404101 9 33764384 Tree 364024 591 337684 974 Oak 333 V 36402459 1 33768497 Tree 364126 708 337713 563 Oak 334 36412670 8 3377135 Tree 364035 467 337820 951 Oak 335 V 36403546 7 3378209 Tree 364002 088 337856 608 Oak 336 V 36400208 8 3378566C Qa Tree 364065 484 337834 649 Oak 337 36406548 4 33783464 Tree 364072 976 337834 447 Oak 338 36407297 6 33783444 Tree 364088 569 337833 383 Oak 339 36408856 9 3378333 Ye Tasks Tree 364149 084 337876 976 Ash 340 V 36414908 4 33787697 Tree 363464 878 337199 014 Oak 341 36346487 8 33719901 ALAAN 404 4 m The report can be easily edited
14. back neutral 4 3 Reports 4 3 1 Creating a Report Select the Draw Polygon tool and select a group of trees by drawing a polygon around them and clicking on the Enclosed tool PT MapLink lt File Map Help Das 99 650 H E Tasks ae Show Data Show Report Edit MapLink Select Tool M Highlight Tool M Deselect Objects 8 Layer Settings GA Find Objects Polygon enclosing trees of al interest ve MapLinks y Based an Ordnance Survey 12500 Lant Line daa with permission of the of HMSO rawn 4 MapLink Trees Demo 1 X 36427385 Y 33857560 Area 58 4ha Length 2 960m Now click on Show Report at the top of the left hand panel to get this PT MapLink Elks File Report Help Tasks Trees Demo 1 Feature Easting Northing Species ID Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter cm height length M cm Ncm Tree 363851 877 337439 775 Oak 312 V 36385187 7 33743977 Ww Edit MapLink Tree 363848 755 337454 643 Oak 313 V 36384875 5 33745464 Tree 363843 321 337474 201 Oak 314 V 36384332 1 3374742C Column Settings Tree 363841 265 337488 257 Oak 315 V 36384126 5 33748825 Change Title Tree 363845 883 337497 39 Oak 316 V 36384588 3 33749735 Tree 363835 333 337498 234 Oak 317 V 36383533 3 3374982 Tree 363829 851 337517 267 Oak
15. button then click on map Centre The Page Click here then position cursor on map where centre of page is required and click Check the Add Border box if frame required Show Page Add Border 12 4 5 1 Printing Sequence To use the same paper size as the master map simply select the desired scale from the drop down list in the Print panel If you require a different paper size and or scale to those available in the drop down list click on Page Set Up to get the screen below and set the paper size and scale to the desired settings Page Setup Set Paper Size here Remember to set Paper size same paper size in Printer settings Width 23 70 cm Top 2 00 cm Height 42 00 cm Right 2 00 cm Bottom 2 00 cm Orientation Scale Portrait Paper Map C Landscape fi 12000 Can overwrite scale here to any figure Page measurements x rigin 36172275 X Extension 356400 cm Origin 33521664 c Y Extension 504000 cm Cancel Click on the Centre Page button in the Print panel and then click on the map where you want the centre of the page to be Fine adjust by repeated use of the Centre Page button Check the Add Border box in the print panel if you wish to have a frame outlining your map Click on the Print button in the Print panel If you have changed the paper size select Preferences Properties depending on printer mode
16. on the map that relates to the Data Source must have a unique identifier The identifier must also occur in the Data Source since it is through this that the link between the map and the data is created There is a useful Find Object facility in PT MapLink In Tasks mode click on the Find Objects icon in the left hand panel d and a list of all the Identifiers will appear Click on an Identifier and that object will appear highlighted centrally on the screen 16 5 CREATING A NEW MAPLINK 5 1 Preparing the Map 5 1 1 Map Source The maps used with PT MapLink must have been prepared or saved in MAPS 7 0 or PT Mapper software 5 1 2 ID s Polygons such as buildings fields woodland compartments or any object which has an area must be assigned an ID If you are unsure how to do this please consult your MAPS 7 0 or PT Mapper User Guide you will find that it is simple to do and takes very little time 5 2 Preparing the Data Source 5 2 1 Data Sources The data to link to your map can be an Excel spreadsheet Access database table or Comma Separated Variable csv text file 5 2 2 ID s One column in the table must contain the ID that relates to an object on the map It is this ID which enables the MapLink to be created 5 2 3 Co ordinates If you wish to place markers on the map relating to the positions of clients trees buildings streetlamps etc the data must contain full easting and northing coordinates in separate
17. the lack of top headers is a problem use Page Set Up and use the Headers Footers 5 3 Create the MapLink Start PT MapLink to get this screen PT MapLink MapLink Setup Wizard MapLink Setup Wizard Introduction read the instructions to setup your MapLink PT MapLink QuickStart 1 Enter a name for your MapLink What would you like to do Names are used to distinguish MapLinks and so must be unique d Za i Jy vse an sisting Masa 7 Select aap Fils Trees Demo 1 MapLink must be associated with a file The same file be associated with different MapLinks 3 Select one or more DataSources gt aud A MapLink can contain one or more Cli k h er A DataSources You can configure datasources IC ere y Son l X dee the DataSource Setup wizard An indivdual Y datasource can be an Excel worksheet or an S Access database table MapLink Setup Wizard MapLink Setup Wizard Setup a MapLink Set the unique MapLink name and browse to the Map mpd file Select the DataSources Each MapLink must contain one or more DataSources Broadmarsh Business C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink SamplesiBr Trees Demo 1 C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Tr Trees Example 3 Specify map 4 Click on Create New DataSource 18 In this example we wil
18. Pear Shavington Trees 2 C My DocumentsiMap Data Shavington July04 treesPear Shav New CAMy DocumentsiMap DatalShavingtonJulyO4l1treesPear V Trees Demo 1 C Program FilesiPear Technology PT MapLink Samples Tr Here you can select a different Data Source or you can create a new one see Section 5 for creating a new MapLink In this example we will keep the same Data Source Click Next MapLink Setup Wizard Select the Map Symbols Each markers DataSource must be associated with a character symbol Click on the Symbol Font Size or Colour cells to change a DataSource parameter Trees Demo 1 lt Back Next gt Finish In this case we will change the Font Size from 8 to l6 Click on Next then Finish to return to the map You will notice that the Tree symbols are now much larger when looking at the whole screen 15 PT MapLink File Map Help BS 0 ase DI limen Tasks Show Data iN TST j Show Report i eres WS ER S 7 M VA Edit MapLink AEP Berk f 1 vu v 1 i 25 8 QR Highlight Tool 0 Deselect Objects f Layer Settings GA Find Objects 2 MapLinks Ye Tasks Z Layers a Objects j Es ki MapLink Trees Demo 1 X 36294257 Y 33576703 4 8 Find Objects When a map or a MapLink is created each object or polygon
19. Seitdem n Seid 5 Create new MapLink 19 Creating a new MapLink eese 18 Creating reports 25 10 D 12 Data 12 Data so rce types I MINE 6 18 E cose reeset etes ED MISES EUREN os 7 De select le 9 Distance measurement ccccescescsccscescescsccscescescess 15 Draw Line e eor e uis uela de edes edes 15 Draw 9 Edine A 16 Editing data in 9 GEIS INAS cate cnn a abe duis 14 Editing FEDOrtS eoe 11 dum pe 9 7 Excel correct format uou cote eee tec EXE eee 18 F Filter ROWS E au duse oe 12 Find object on map 17 Fix Fleaders co eoe Eo a 12 H mir 7 Fliehliehter tOO 9
20. ces Planted Areas Reception Regional Business Centre Road Service Units In this example choose Business Units If you are not sure when creating your own MapLinks simply open up the map in MAPS or PT Mapper and check Click Next to see a summary of the MapLink On clicking Finish you will see the MapLink that was open when you started the New MapLink procedure Select the MapLinks tab you will see Polygon Tutorial listed Click on this and you will see this map appear f PT MapLink 81 x lt File Map Help Dla 20 OG Das 29 4 Tasks 4 Show Data Show Report ve Edit MapLink Highlight Tool 1 SN hb Ced 0 Deselect Objects Layer Settings GA Find Objects m E i 2 MapLinks Ye Tasks Z Layers E Objects al Maplin Polygon Tutoris k 44882062 Property Demo Map j P Test your MapLink by clicking inside a polygon and checking that the appropriate records pop up 23 You can now multi select properties in this case business units by selecting the Highlighter tool X and clicking inside each polygon Reports can then be generated the pop up data edited and saved automatically at source maps can be printed properties due for rent review highlighted on the map etc In other words the functionality is now exactly the same as it was for the Trees example used in the Tutorial Section 4
21. columns or text fields These coordinates must match those of the map in the example below the Eastings and Northings columns were multiplied by 00 to create coordinates in centimetres rather than metres 5 2 3 Linking to Pictures If you wish to link objects on the map to digital photographs or other images Images linking tothere must be a column in the spreadsheet called for example Pictures MapLink will populate the cells of this column with the file location path for the picture 5 2 3 Comma Separated Variable CSV File Rules Broadly the CSV file rules are the same as for Excel files described below however there is an extra rule about using mixed string and number data types in columns If this is needed then use quotes around all entries in the effected column for example ThelD TheData 1 Data for item one 2 Data for item 2 2 Data for item 2A 5 2 3 Excel Rules Column Headers should not have spaces between words or use grammatical characters such as etc 2 Worksheet names must not have spaces included 3 Avoid having columns with no header 4 n Excel spreadsheets the column headers must be the first row 17 X Microsoft Excel Trees 100 X Microsoft Excel Trees TREE 5 2004 EA 1 Feat
22. e Tree symbols brown have also been added based on co ordinates given in the Stumps worksheet of the same file Therefore in this example one map has been linked to two data sources 4 2 1 Single Selection Click on any tree and the records for that tree will show as a pop up on the map 176 Trees Demo 1 save undo Close Click here to select parameters to display in pop up Also can select Feature Tree Data can be edited by Easting 362617 6 typing into the box Northing 339007 9 and clicking on Save Species Oak veterani Ancient one at a time or multiple pop ups Comment Estimated diame height or length E cm 36281760 M cm 33900790 i The width and depth of the pop up can be adjusted by dragging the edges of both the internal and the external box 4 2 2 Edit Data from Map Type into the relevant box click Save and the record will be automatically updated in your source file 4 2 3 Multiple Selection Select the Highlighter tool and click on several trees so that they are all selected or Select the Highlighter tool and drag a rectangle around an area of map to highlight all those trees within the rectangle or Select the Draw polygon tool be and draw a polygon around a group of trees Now click on the Enclosed tool to select all those within the polygon 4 2 4 De selection Click on the De Select tool to de select all objects and set the map
23. e ID column 19 DataSource Setup Wizard Select the Geographical Data type Objects to be marked on map can be located by Postcode Eastings Northings or Latitude Longitude data g Sse Postcode data F se ana lonaitude Goordinates 9 Specify the Coordinate system Setup links to pictures Items in the datasource can link to pictures or photographs Do you want any of the columns or fields in the datasource to display as pictures Yes C No I ERN 11 Enable link to pictures DataSource Setup Wizard Summary Your DataSet is now configured Click Finish to save and close the wizard DataSource My Trees Example i Source Type Excel i Source Path C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLinkiSamples Trees Demo i Object Type Marker Source Table Trees Primary Id ID be Eastings E cm Northings N cm 13 View check summary 20 DataSource Setup Wizard Select the Ordnance Data columns Choose the columns that hold the Eastings and Northings geographical data Species ID Yeteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter cm 10 Specify Eastings and Northings cols Select the picture fields Choose the fields or columns that contain paths to picture files O Feature Easting Northing Species p Picture 0 Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter 0 Height or lenath M E cm Nem
24. ediately view a report about those objects This report can be edited and printed MapLink can also be used as a finder for example you could highlight on the map all those trees requiring urgent attention or all 3 bedroom apartments from a complete property set The principle is simple using Pear Technology s MAPS or PT Mapper software you assign unique identifiers to the features on the map which need to be linked to data In the data table one column must have these same unique identifiers since it is these identifiers that provide the link between map and data Some rules apply on the format of the spreadsheet or data table If you have a custom designed database it is possible to link it to a map PT MapLink contains a module which enables exchange of information between your data source and a map in both directions So if users click on a map feature for example a building they can be immediately taken to the appropriate records within your database 2 1 Typical applications Tree Management By showing individual tree locations on a map you can quickly highlight those due for inspection locate a given tree or trees highlight one species vs another etc You can produce a management report from the map update your records from the map and print out the map at any scale on any size paper Try the Trees example Property Management Clicking on a building on the map can immediately show who the tenant is when the building was
25. em Status Bar obscured by Windows Task Bar If so minimise PT MapLink then maximise it again 4 6 3 Measuring Distance Use the Draw Line tool single click to start drawing single left click for each change in direction and fast left double click to terminate drawing The distance will be shown on the Status Bar at the bottom of the screen Right click to switch the Draw tool off Problem Status Bar obscured by Windows Task Bar If so minimise PT MapLink then maximise it again 4 6 4 Map Layers Click on the Layers mode in the left hand panel and a list of all the map layers will be displayed Although you cannot edit objects on the map you can switch layers on off and make them selectable or not Water Feature 7 PT MapLink MCE Map Help layer is Visible BS 8 DID H Layers _ B and Selectable z 7 Building Pecks a Building 7 Road metalling E JV Water Feature B E Coniferous Trees A x Veg Landform Limit A 7 General Line Detail Eu ks path 5 Non Coniferous 7 Veg LandForm Limit LEE 7 Con Trees Scattered are Vi 5 ut 7 Non Con Trees Scattered Scrub General Pecked Detail n ot S e ectab Minor Line Detail 7 Top of Slope Bottom of Slope Cliff C Text layer is switched off E AN Pa MapLinks ue amp XG Tasks Lake is Layers hi
26. ghighted 1 Object area shown in d Ki P Status Bar A E 14 4 7 Editing the MapLink You can change the MapLink at any time for example you may want to change the data source link to a different map or change the size or colour of the symbols on the map To Edit a MapLink ensure you are in Tasks mode and click on Edit MapLink to get this screen MapLink Setup Wizard Setup a MapLink Fe Set the unique MapLink name and browse to the mpd file Enter name for this MapLink Trees Demo 1 Browse to the Map mpd file c Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples T Browse Here you can change the MapLink name or the linked map Click Next MapLink Setup Wizard Select the DataSources y Each MapLink must contain one or more DataSources Create new DataSource Broadmarsh Business C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Br Fields 2003 C Program Files Pear Technology1PT MapLinkSamples Vill Fields 2002 C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples vill Fields 2001 C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples vil Scottish Hotels C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples 5Sc Contract Farm C My Documents Maplink ContractFarm xls Farming C My Documents Maplink Farming xls ShavingtonGPS C My Documents Map DatalShavingtonlJulyO4l1trees
27. he image Click on this icon to then browse for the image If you then Save the pop up this filename and path will be recorded in the datasource 8 COLOURING A Maps can be coloured in according to your data this is known as theming For example open up the Village Demo map link and click on Theme in the Tasks control panel Map Help BESA Dk Dee Y E Estate Properties M Select Tool R iy 7 Example R Highight Too Deselect Objects Click here for Theming SCALE 1 5 000 on Layer Setting Find Obyects J Changs Symbols Theme Theme Setup Wizard Select the DataSource Each theme must link to a DataSource Select the desired worksheet if more than Properties 2003 Properties 2002 Properties 2001 one lt Back Next gt Cancel Theme Setup Wizard Select Theme Settings eoo Select the title and column or field you want to base the theme on Choose variable from list of columns lt Back Next gt Cancel 26 Format the Theme ranges Select the range formatting type number and corresponding label text Noofranges 5 44 Range type Discrete ranges e g numbers Change number of ranges colours etc to Apply Gradient Transparency LOW those desired and click on Finish Colour Data range Values mapped 48 Range label
28. ically start to install then follow the on screen instructions A short cut icon will automatically be placed on your Desktop Note PT MapLink requires several pre requisites to be installed including Internet Explorer 5 1 or later The installation process will check that these are present and if not will automatically install them Depending on the pre requisites needed installation may take up to 15 minutes 3 3 Registration To enable users to try out PT MapLink before committing themselves to a purchase the programme comes with a 4 day timelock on it To continue using PT MapLink beyond this time a Registration Unlock Key is required which will be specific to each computer The Registration Unlock Key can be obtained from your supplier usually on receipt of payment 3 4 De Installation From the Desktop click on Start Settings Control Panel Add Remove Programs Click on PT MapLink and then on the Remove button De installation will be thorough and will not impact other programmes If as part of the installation process it was necessary to update levels of Microsoft software such as Internet Explorer these new levels will remain active on your computer 3 5 Help Please contact Pear Technology by telephone fax or email Contact details are Helpline Tel 023 9249 9689 Fax 023 9247 8425 Email Info peartechnology co uk 4 TUTORIAL The program contains sample maps and sample data sources with links already made between the
29. ime the software cannot be used by two different people in two different places at the same time O Copyright 2004 Pear Technology Services Limited Ordnance Survey Copyright The Ordnance Survey digital map data incorporated with this software are protected by Crown Copyright They can only be used as demonstration evaluation data with PT MapLink and may not be copied resold or distributed in any other form without the prior written permission of Ordnance Survey All extracts of Land Line Data used in this manual are reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright 2004 rights reserved Other Software Microsoft Access Excel Sequel Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation MAPS 7 0 is the registered trademark of Grafia sp o o in Poland All acknowledgements made This product uses the ESSMAP OCX by Grafia sp o o Warsaw Poland The Whisky demo data and map is also supplied courtesy of Grafia sp o o 2 OVERVIEW MapLink is a system that lets link features your map to related records held in Excel Access SQL Server or simple CSV text files and by linking your information with a map you can create very easily a powerful and versatile management aid For example you can click on buildings or trees and immediately see the relevant records pop up on the screen Links can also be made to images and to Word or PDF documents You can circle a number of objects on the map and imm
30. l and ensure that the printer is set for the required size of paper Then print 4 6 Working with the Map 4 6 1 Map Editing IMPORTANT PT MapLink is primarily a map viewer and it is not possible to edit delete or displace the basic map These functions have to be carried out using MAPS 7 0 or PT Mapper However it is possible to add lines polygons and text to a map and to then save the map PT MapLink will automatically create new layers for these features so that they are easily identifiable when you return to using MAPS 7 0 or PT Mapper You can switch to your map editor software by clicking on the Edit Map tool ie If you do make changes whilst using PT MapLink it is essential that you save the map under exactly the same name On returning to MapLink you will have to switch to an alternative MapLink then back again in order to pick up the modified map 4 6 2 Measuring areas Select the Draw Polygon tool LP Zoom in around the area of interest and trace around the boundary Remember to draw a polygon single click to start drawing single left click for each change in direction and fast left double click to terminate drawing Always terminate the drawing operation at a point before you reach the start not on the starting point itself Right click to switch the Draw tool off 13 Start point Terminate drawing here not over Start point The area will be displayed on the Status Bar at the bottom of the map screen Probl
31. l use the same data source and map that were used in the Tutorial Section 4 DataSource Setup Wizard DataSource Setup Wizard Setup a DataSource D Selectthe source Table or Worksheet fromthe list m Set the unique DataSource name and browse to the Excel or Access source This source contains more than one table or worksheet file Trees Example fesPear Technology PT MapLink samples Trees Demos 5 Browse for Trees Demo xls file 6 Select the Trees worksheet In this example browse for the Trees Demo xls file in the C Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples folder This Excel spreadsheet has two worksheets so we have to next select which one we want IMPORTANT only one Datasource can be specified at a time but a map can be linked with multiple Datasources We now choose the type of link required The first option below is for where polygons with ID s already exist on the map In the second option PT MapLink will place markers on the map at the coordinates specified by the eastings and northings columns in the Datasource DataSource Setup Wizard DataSource Setup Wizard Select the Object Type Select the PrimarylD column source can refer to either existing objects on a or new features that Select the column that holds the objects unique identifier will be plotted Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter cm Height or length M E cm cm 7 Select second option 8 Specify th
32. last maintained when the rent review is due etc Alternatively you could choose to highlight on the map those properties for which rent is overdue and print a summary report Or if you are about to make a visit to the property you could print out a map of that area at any scale and on any size paper Try the Village example Customer Relationship Management With the optional Postcode to Grid Reference converter you can show your customer locations on a map plot a route see which customers are within 20 miles of your route and print out a report listing those customers or prospects Or you could highlight on the map the locations of those customers who have purchased a particular product and again print out a report Try the Football Stadia example Caravan Park Management Create a map of your caravan park using PT Mapper and then use PT Maplink to display occupancy details highlight vacant plots print report of vacancies rents due etc Forestry Management Click on a compartment and immediately see your records for that compartment Or choose to show on the map all the sub compartments due for thinning this year and print the map 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 System Requirements Pentium 3 processor or faster 2GB RAM 100 free hard drive space good quality mouse optical recommended for mapping work Graphics card with a minimum of 64MB of on board memory 3 2 Installation Insert the CD wait a few seconds and PT MapLink will automat
33. m We suggest you work your way through the Tutorial first before creating your own links Section 5 4 Opening a MapLink Start MapLink from the short cut icon on the Desktop to get this screen PT MapLink File Help New MapLink PT MapLin k QuickStart Broadmarsh xy What would you like to do Scottish Hotels Create new MapLink TP Trees Demo 1 Trees Demo 1 Select Trees Demo from the drop down list and click on Use an Existing MapLink The link will open with the map displayed In this case the tree symbols were placed by PT MapLink as overlays on the specified map from co ordinates in the spreadsheet PT MapLink File Help 5 12 9t x MapLinks New MapLink Problem If tree symbols don t appear as shown here click on the Tasks button then select Change Symbols and de select these check boxes Village Demo Whisky Demo Property Demo Trees Demo Flash when highlighted Display Primary ID s Display highlighted markers only ve MapLinks Tasks Layers Printing a Ohjects EPA lt MapLink Trees Demo x 36101 992 Y 33535730 v 4 2 Map View In the map above tree symbols green have been overlaid onto the base map at locations given by co ordinates in the worksheet called Trees in the Trees Demo Excel fil
34. ow completed Test your MapLink by clicking on a tree and checking that the relevant data pops up Your MapLink now appears in the list in the left hand panel so that next time you start the program you can select this MapLink and it will bring you straight to the screen above You can save the map if you wish by selecting File Save You can then also open the map in MAPS or PT Mapper with the Tree symbols showing and ID s assigned 21 5 2 Creating MapLink that links Polygons PT MapLink File Map Help Click here to start a new MapLink New MapLink Broadmarsh Scottish Hotels Contract Farm Farming Trees Demo 1 ub III II Trees Example Follow the Wizard and give this new MapLink the name Polygon Tutorial Browse for the map called Property Demo mpd in c Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples Step on to Create a New DataSource Give this Datasource the name Property Polygons and browse for the Property Demo xls file in c Program Files Pear Technology PT MapLink Samples The next step is where the process diverges slightly from that used for placing tree symbols on a map In this case the properties are already represented the map as closed polygons with unique ID s Therefore when you get the screen below select the first option DataSource Setup Wizard Select the Object Type source can refer to either existing objects on map or new features that will be plotted
35. ports generated entries highlighted and displayed on the map With the Trees Demo MapLink open and the map displayed in Tasks mode i e the entry point on opening the MapLink click on the Show Data bar in the left hand panel to get this screen PT MapLink Data Help ASA GQ rk ROD Tasks Trees Stumps Show Show Report Feoture Easting Northing Species D Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Edit MapLink Tree 363897451 339167123 Lime Tree 363901 004 339171517 Lime Sec Tool Tree 363903059 339164366 Lime R Highlight Tool Tree 363358316 339135988 Lime Deselect Rows Tree 363388373 339181 651 Walnut 7 Fiher Rows Tree 364001586 338133402 Lime 8 FiHeeders Tree 354000449 339120378 Lime Tree 364008614 339072209 Tre 364043381 338090823 Beech Tree 354099 382 333082342 ree 364106 805 33908 Tree Tree 363717 52 1339680 852 Tree 363705 737 1 339482 774 Tree 3636578895 339520693 O TI 363648 718 363645525 339508 363633 613 Tree 363641183 339572952 Oak 32 Tree 363645661 339578707 Ash co Tree 363437162 339545049 Oak Tree 363418256 339589529 Oak K Tree 363437856 339699438 Oak m Tree 363238647 339677612 Oak V Me Tree 363238861 339696041 Ash Tr
36. ure Easting Northing Species eteran Ancient Tree t 4 Feature Easting Northing Species 5 Veteran Ancient Tree Comment Estimated diameter cm Tree 363897 45 339167 12 Lirne 93 Tree ee 87 02 ane a EB Tree 363901 00 339171 52 Lime 94 E e eoe aa as 4 Tree 36390306 33916437 Lime 95 8 Tree 35395832 33913599 Lime 96 ES 363958 32 339135 99 Lime 96 9 Tree 36398898 33918165 Walnut 97 Tree 363988 88 339181 65 97 M 290 m z Tee 36400159 339133340 12 Tree 36400861 3390 7221 ime 100 005 9009 13 Tree 36404338 33909082 Beech 101 v 9 Tre 35400861 33907221 Lime 100 14 Tree 30106938 Lime 102 364043 38 339090 82 Beech 101 V ma Tree 364099 38 339082 34 Lime 102 ee 39 08 Oak 12 Tree 36410681 33908144 Lime 103 18 Tree 36370574 33948277 Oak 106 13 Tree 363763 00 339767 056 Oak 104 V 19 Tres EE Gat 10 363717 52 339580 85 105 v ree 45 N 36364553 peux 109 M5 Tree 363705 74 33848277 Oak 106 E 16 Tree 363657 89 33952069 Oak 107 23 Tree 363641 17 33957295 Oak 111 Tree 363648 72 339539 86 108 24 Tree 363645 66 339578 71 Ash 112 am Tic Arar Ar an A i ann T WRONG RIGHT If
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