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© Copyright October 2012, Juniper Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. Juniper Systems and Archer Field PC are registered trademarks of Juniper Systems, Inc. in the United States. Juniper Aspect Field Mapping Solutions and Mesa Rugged Notepad are recognized trademarks of Juniper Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Juniper Aspect Field Mapping Solutions 1 2 Overview of Project Planning and Implementation Planning Projects Setting up Projects Collecting Data on the Mobile Computer Managing Data and Creating Maps and Reports Maintenance and Inspections 9 10 3 Software Installation, Desktop and Mobile Versions Installing the Desktop Software Installing the Mobile Software Software Updates Upgrading Software Editions 11 12 15 23 24 4 Introduction to Juniper Aspect Desktop Software
6 Object Database Management Manage Object Catalogs Manage Object Catalogs Screen Object Type Objects Importing, Exporting CSV Object Catalogs Synchronizing Object Data With a Mobile Computer 39 41 43 45 49 52 7 Collecting Data on a Mobile Computer Preparing to Collect Data Entering Information and Making Selections Juniper Aspect Mobile Mapping Objects Using GPS Mapping Objects Without GPS Editing Objects Navigating to an Object Synchronizing Data with Desktop Computer Sample Maps 59 60 61 63 70 86 90 9
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Juniper Aspect Field Mapping Solutions Juniper Aspect™ provides mobile mapping and reporting solutions for field professionals.
What You Receive Juniper Aspect consists of a CD-ROM inserted into a CD sleeve. The desktop and mobile versions of the software as well as the owner’s manual are located on the CDROM. Serial numbers are included for each license you purchased. These numbers are used to download and register your software. The initial license fee includes software support, system enhancements, system updates and access to basemap imagery for one year from the date of activation.
Chapter 2 Overview of Project Planning and Implementation 5 Juniper Aspect Owner’s Manual
Mapping Projects Juniper Aspect gives you the power to accurately create and maintain detailed maps and reports of objects and system layouts. This information can be given to customers or government agencies, and archived for future audits, updates and maintenance. Terminology In this manual, the following terms are used: Project: An entire system or a portion of a system to map and report on.
Planning Projects Ideally some planning will occur before the Juniper Aspect software is used. You may need to load the software or read this manual in order to take a look at the features provided before proceeding. Some decisions don’t need to be made up-front, but it will help if you are aware of them. As you are planning a project, keep the following items in mind: 1. Location of project: basic knowledge of where the project is located is needed so it can be located on the basemap. 2.
map. When the data from each mobile computer is uploaded to the desktop computer, it is combined and synchronized under a single project name. 5. Synchronizing data: You need to determine how often you want data synchronized between the mobile computer(s) and the desktop computer. This could be several times a day or less often depending on the scope of the project.
2. Map the location of objects and coverage areas based on the training given to you by the project manager. 3. Edit map data in the field if appropriate. 4. Add new objects or projects on the fly if appropriate. 5. Make notes as requested. 6. Once map data is collected and the defined time to synchronize it with the desktop computer has come, give the mobile computer(s) to the project manager. The project might be set up so you synchronize data yourself. 7.
Maintenance and Inspections Project data can be used for maintenance and service on existing projects. In addition, the data can be used to aid in project inspections and audits. Users can be directed to the exact locations of various components using the navigation feature. 1. Retrieve digital project files for existing projects. 2. Load the project data from the desktop computer to a mobile computer. 3.
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Software Installation, Desktop and Mobile Versions The Juniper Aspect CD-ROM includes the desktop and mobile versions of the software as well as the owner’s manual. The desktop software is installed on your desktop PC first. The mobile version is downloaded onto your mobile computer(s) from the desktop software. Installing the Desktop Software Your desktop PC must be running Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista, or Microsoft ® Windows ® 7.
3. Insert the Juniper Aspect CD into your computer CD drive. 4. When the main screen appears, select Juniper Aspect Installation. 5. The software setup wizard starts. Select Next. 6. Screens come up asking you to review and approve the license agreement, select a folder to install the software into, and to confirm installation. Select or enter the appropriate information for each screen and select Next. 7. An installation screen is shown with an installation progress bar.
Enter the number and select OK. 9. The Juniper Aspect Activation screen is shown. Fill out the registration information. Select Activate. 10. Once you have successfully registered the software, a registration email is sent to the email address you provided. Registration information is shown along with the software expiration date which is automatically set for one year from the registration date.
is automatically placed on your desktop. 12. When you open the software, the following screen is shown on your desktop computer: Installing the Mobile Software The mobile version of Juniper Aspect is downloaded from the desktop version of the software to a Mesa Rugged Notepad or Archer Field PC. Note: The professional edition allows you to install the software on multiple mobile computers. You need the following items: Mesa Rugged Notepad running OS version 1.1.
communication and charging purposes. Refer to manual for the dock or the mobile computer for details. Manuals are available on our website at www.junipersys.com/ Juniper-Systems/support/Documentation. Establishing Communication Between a Desktop Computer and a Mobile Computer Before you can download the mobile version of Juniper Aspect to a mobile computer, you need to establish communication between the desktop computer and the mobile computer. 1. Plug the AC wall power charger into a wall socket.
Installing Software on the Mobile Computer Once the desktop computer and the mobile computer are communicating with each other, follow these steps to install the mobile version of the software: 1. Open the Juniper Aspect home screen on the desktop computer. When the desktop computer and mobile computer are communicating with each other, the computer graphic on the left side of the screen is shown in color with the caption “Connected to (your mobile computer’s name).
3. The following screen is shown. To proceed with the software installation on the mobile computer click on the install button . 4. A screen asks you to review and approve the license agreement. Select Accept, then Next. 5. You are automatically connected to our website, www.junipersys.com. You are asked for the license serial number for the mobile version of the software. This number is located on a printed card included with the software. (You will receive a card for each mobile license purchased.
installed on one mobile computer). Enter this number. Select OK. It is automatically verified. 6. The Juniper Aspect Activation screen is shown. The registration information you entered when you installed the desktop version of the software (name, company, address, email address, etc.) is automatically filled in. Select Activate. 7. Once you have successfully registered the software, an email is sent to the email address you provided.
8. As the Juniper Aspect software components are installed, the following screen is shown: Do not disconnect the mobile computer from the desktop computer while the installation is going on. When the software is initially installing, it can take up to ten minutes. 9. When the software is successfully installed, a shortcut is automatically placed on your mobile computer.
10. When Juniper Aspect software installation is complete on the mobile computer, click Finish. The following screen is shown on the desktop computer: Select the menu button in the lower right-hand corner to return to the home screen.
Mobile Computer Home Screen Once you have successfully installed the mobile software, a screen similar to the following is shown when you open the program on your mobile computer: The functions of the mobile software are described later in this manual.
Software Updates In the Tools menu is an option called Check for updates. When you select it, the software automatically goes to our website to see if a software update is available. If an update is available, it is listed on the screen as shown below. If you want to install the update, select Download Update, then Install Update. We recommend that you check for updates periodically.
Upgrading Software Editions If you have the standard edition of Juniper Aspect software on your desktop computer and mobile computer(s), you can upgrade to the professional edition which has additional features. Contact our sales department to purchase the upgrade. Contact options are listed on our website at junipersys.com/Contact Us. Desktop Software Upgrade When you purchase an upgrade, you are given a new serial number. Select Tools on the Juniper Aspect main menu and then choose About.
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Introduction to Juniper Aspect Desktop Software The desktop version of Juniper Aspect software is used for setting up projects for mapping, managing the object database, loading software to the mobile computer(s), synchronizing data between the desktop computer and mobile computer(s), checking for software and documentation updates, and creating maps and reports with the collected data. Home Screen Functions When you open the program on the desktop, the following home screen is shown: .
Projects The Projects function is used to set up and manage projects, synchronize data between the desktop computer and the mobile computer(s), and create final maps and reports. When you select Manage Projects, you can create new mapping projects or view and edit existing projects. If a mobile computer is connected to the desktop computer, projects from both computers are shown. Symbols inform you if an update is available for either the mobile computer or desktop computer.
Objects The Objects function is used to manage object catalogs. Select Objects then Manage Object Catalogs and a list of object catalogs is shown. A Default Object Catalog for irrigation mapping is provided with Juniper Aspect. Other catalogs can be loaded. Select the open object catalog symbol to open the Manage Objects window. You can create object types, symbology, and attributes.
Mobile Deployment The Mobile Deployment function is used to install the Juniper Aspect software onto a mobile computer. Set up communication between the desktop computer and mobile computer and select Install. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. During the process you will see a screen similar to the following: See Chapter 3, Software Installation.
Tools There are four categories under the Tools function: Check for Updates, Preferences, About, and Help. 30 Check for Updates: searches our website for new software updates. Preferences: select whether or not you would like units of measurement to be feet or meters. About: Information about Juniper Aspect software is shown including which version number is installed, product edition (professional or standard), the serial number, and contact information.
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Creating a New Project on the Desktop Computer The Projects function is used for setting up mapping projects, editing map data as needed, and creating maps and reports. This chapter discusses mapping project creation on the desktop computer. Mapping projects can also be created on the mobile computer. There are several informative and action symbols to be aware of when creating and managing projects.
Create new project Main menu (goes to the desktop home page) Save Close or cancel Creating a New Project Select Projects from the desktop home screen, Manage Projects, then the symbol. The following project properties screen is shown: Fill it out with the requested information for the project. Press the disk symbol when you are finished. Press the close symbol to cancel.
The new project is shown in a list similar to the following: Setting up a Map To set up a map for a new project, click on the Open Project symbol . When the new project opens, the World Imagery basemap is displayed showing the entire Earth. To find the project location, you can use the address search function or load existing location data.
Address Search Function To search for the area of your project extent, type in the address of the area into the “Address Search” bar on the left hand side of the map. As you type, information below the text box provides suggestions to help you find the address. Once the address has been typed in, click on one of the search results in the list below the text box to zoom to that area. The map will zoom in to the area of interest and the search box will hide itself.
As the map zooms in, the detail becomes greater and more features are revealed. Always wait for the basemap and/or streetmap to completely draw before performing any mapping. When you pan or the map zooms in or out, a progress bar appears at the bottom of the screen and grows. The map is completely drawn when the progress bar at the bottom hits 100% and then hides again.
of the dwg file extension will work). In AutoCAD ®, load the ArcGIS for AutoCAD ® extension and load a reference basemap. Move the drawing to the proper area geographically and then give the drawing a projection and coordinate system. Click on the From File button to load in the CAD layers. Once the CAD file loads, click on the Project Extent button to zoom to the extent of the CAD file.
3, Software Installation, for details on establishing communication between a desktop computer and a mobile computer.) The current basemap that is in view is downloaded. (Basemaps can be cached on the desktop computer with the professional edition of Juniper Aspect.) Map Window Functions You will return to the project map window when you upload map data from a mobile computer, you want to review or edit the map, or you are ready to create reports.
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Object Database Management The Objects function is used to manage the object database which is made up of one or more object catalogs. You can manage object catalogs by creating object types, symbology, and attributes from the Manage Objects screen. The standard license provides a Default Object Catalog and the ability to add one more catalogs. The professional license allows you to have unlimited catalogs A Default Object Catalog is for irrigation applications.
Manage Object Catalogs When you select Objects then Manage Object Catalogs, a list of object catalogs is shown. You are given the status of the catalogs and have the option of deleting a catalog, viewing catalog properties, synchronizing a catalog between a desktop PC and mobile computer, and opening an object catalog for editing.
There are several informative and action symbols to be aware of when are managing object catalogs.
Manage Object Catalogs Screen The Manage Object Catalog home screen tab is accessed from the Manage Object Catalogs screen. Select Objects , find the object catalog you want to use, then click the open object catalog symbol to open the Manage Object Catalog screen.
of the screen. See the chart that follows for descriptions of these functions. Object, New: add a new object to the selected object type. Select an object type from the database first by dropping down the Object Types list. The new object will be auto selected in the grid view and object view screens. Object, Delete: delete the currently selected object from the object list. Select an object to delete and click on the delete button.
Object Type Select an object type from the Object Type pull down list. The following functions can be selected: The area above the list of functions changes depending on which function is selected. In the above example, Symbology is selected (box is orange instead of blue). Symbology Choose how an object type is symbolized. Options: Icon, Simple, and Custom. Icon Object Type Symbol Select a predefined Icon from the drop down list to represent an object type. You can also select the symbol size.
Simple Object Type Symbol For the Simple symbol type, simply choose a color from the drop down list to represent an object type. You can also choose to use a square or circle for symbology as well as change the border width of the symbol. Custom Object Type Symbol For the Custom symbol type, choose your own icon for that particular object type. Click the Select button to browse to the icon (file type must be png, jpg, gif, or bmp).
Catalog Attributes In Catalog Attributes, add or delete attributes for each object type. To add a new attribute, type in the box that says “Type a new name…” and click on the plus (+) sign next to it or press Enter. Note: if the (+) sign is not clicked or you don’t press Enter, the attribute won’t be added. To delete an existing attribute, click on the minus sign (-) next to the attribute to be deleted. You receive a warning before an attribute is deleted.
In-Field Attributes Click on the button that says In-Field Attributes. User Entered Attributes To add an in-field attribute type in the name of the attribute and choose the data type from the drop down list. Possible types are: Text: for any string of characters Number: for integers Decimal: for floating point numbers Date When you have typed a name and selected a data type, click the plus (+) sign. You can populate the field of the attribute while mapping in the field.
Selectable Attributes The Selectable Attributes option provides a drop down list of selectable attributes you define. Traditionally you create an in-field attribute and then in the field you type in the value for the attribute. For example, if the attribute is Age you could type in Old. Now, with Selectable Attributes, you can pre-define values for the in-field attribute of Age using Old and New. These attributes show up in the drop-down box.
The header can be hidden by moving it off of the header list. A red circle with white appears. Release the dragged object and the column will be hidden. To sort the objects list by header, drag the header into the light blue box above the headers. White up and down arrows appear. Release the dragged header. After the header is released, you can chose to sort headers ascending or descending by clicking on the header again. Each record can be expanded by clicking on it to show the details of that record.
Object Attributes Editing object attributes is done in the Object Attributes section located on the bottom right of the Objects window. Here is a sample list of attributes for a backflow device: Object attributes are used as follows: 1. When you select an object from the Objects grid table above, the object is displayed in the Object Attributes section and you can edit the existing attributes. 2.
Importing and Exporting CSV Object Catalogs You can import an object catalog into Juniper Aspect using CSV files. The CSV import method allows you to define object types, symbology and other attributes. You might find it easier to manage object catalogs by exporting them and editing the CSV files, then importing them back into Juniper Aspect. Juniper Aspect uses a two file system for flexibility in editing both object types and individual objects separately. An “Object Types.
(which should be named Default Objects Catalog for this example). View the two exported CSV files: Default Objects Catalog.csv contains the individual objects contained in the catalog. Object Types.csv contains data specific to the object types contained in the catalog. Note: If you plan on importing this data back into Juniper Aspect it works best if you do not rename the “Object Types.csv” file.
indicator “F:” (it must be a capital F) in the header row followed by the attribute name. ie. “F:Date mapped”. The row then must specify the infield attribute type in the corresponding cell (below the “F:” header). Valid in-field attribute types include “Text”, “Decimal”, “Number”, or “Date” or you can leave the cell blank if you do not want that object type to have that in-field attribute. iii. A selectable in-field attribute name.
f. “SimpleSymbolType” – acceptable values include “Icon”, “Simple” and “Custom” g. “SimpleSymbolSize” – acceptable values include “Size10X10”, “Size16X16”, “Size24X24”, “Size48X48” h. “Transparency” – acceptable values are numbers (integers) 1-100 i. “BrowserCategory1” – A name representing the first category to be used when viewing objects in the object browser j. “BrowserCategory2” – A name representing the second category to be used when viewing objects in the object browser k.
Importing CSV Data Into an Object Catalog You can import data into a catalog (in this example, the Default Objects Catalog) from CSV files from the Import Object Catalog screen. To open this screen click the From File button at the top of the Manage Object Catalog screen. Browse to the folder containing the CSV files to import. The folder should contain at most two CSV files and may also contain custom icon files that you want to include to define custom symbology for a particular part type.
checks to see if the objects being imported already exist in the catalog. Synchronizing Object Data With a Mobile Computer Once you are done making changes to an object database, close the Manage Object Catalog window. Synchronize your changes with the database on the mobile computer(s). Establish communication between the desktop and mobile computer. Select the object catalog you want to synchronize from the list of catalogs on the desktop computer.
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Chapter 7 Collecting Data on a Mobile Computer 59 Juniper Aspect Owner’s Manual
Collecting Data on a Mobile Computer Mapping data is collected in the field by a mobile worker on a Mesa Rugged Notepad™ or an Archer Field PC® running Juniper Aspect mobile software. Preparing to Collect Data Before you go into the field to collect data, complete the following tasks: 1. Place a screen protector on the mobile computer, charge the battery pack(s), and review the owner’s manual for the mobile computer so you have a basic understanding of how it works.
Entering Information and Making Selections To enter information and navigate around the software and handheld, tap options on the touchscreen and soft keys to select them, use the on-screen keyboard to type information, and press keypad buttons. A sample Mesa keyboard follows: Note: To toggle between the numbers and letters on the keyboard, tap on the “123” button. Soft Keys The bar at the bottom of each screen has soft keys that vary depending on which handheld you are using and which screen you are on.
Cancel: Closes the current screen and takes you back to the previous task. Save: Saves new settings and project information and returns you to the previous screen. Keyboard: Brings up an on-screen (SIP) keyboard. Menu: Options include Cancel which closes the current screen and takes you back to the previous task, Enable or Disable GPS, and open the Field Guide.
Juniper Aspect Mobile Start the Juniper Aspect mobile application on your mobile computer. For the Mesa, select Start > Juniper Aspect. For the Archer, select Start > Programs > Juniper Aspect. A splash screen is shown for a moment while the program loads, then the Juniper Aspect home screen appears: Four main functions are accessed from this screen: New Project: Create a new mapping project. Open Project: Open existing mapping projects. Settings: Set up the GPS and Geometry Collection.
New Project Select the New Project symbol on the home screen. The New Project Details screen is shown. Enter the requested information as shown in the example below: Select the Create soft key. The new project mapping screen is opened. Mapping is described in this chapter.
Open Project Select the Open Project symbol on the home screen to view a list of existing projects. A Projects screen is displayed. Tap on the project you want to open: An example of an irrigation project is shown below. You can review or continue working on the project.
Settings GPS Select the Settings function on the Juniper Aspect home screen to configure the GPS. From the Settings screen, select GPS. The following screen is shown: Tap the current setting to see a list of settings to select from. Tap the down arrow ▼ to select a setting. Port Name: The port name for your GPS receiver can vary based on the model of mobile computer, the GPS receiver and how the GPS receiver and mobile computer have been configured.
Geometry Collection From the Settings screen select Geometry Collection. The following screen with default settings is shown: Tap the current setting to see a list of settings to select from. Tap the down arrow ▼ to manually enter a setting.
Collection Mode: Select from Manual, Time, and Distance. Max PDOP: PDOP stands for Positional Dilution Of Precision. It indicates the quality of the GPS position solution. Low PDOP values are best, and generally a PDOP of 6 or less will provide adequate accuracy. This setting tells the software to discard GPS data when the PDOP is higher than this threshold to help insure the accuracy of the points that are mapped.
Object Catalogs Each Juniper Aspect mobile license includes a Custom Objects Catalog and Default Objects Catalog (for irrigation objects). One or more additional catalogs can be downloaded from the desktop software (depending on which Juniper Aspect software license you have). From the project screen select Objects. The Object Catalog Selection screen is shown.
Note: A Custom Objects Catalog exists only on mobile computers. Custom objects are not synchronized to the desktop or to other mobile computers. They are unique to each mobile computer. The objects show up in reports generated on the desktop, but must be manually added to an object catalog on the desktop computer if desired. Mapping Objects Using GPS Objects are typically mapped using GPS, although they can be added manually (instructions on how to do this are given later in this manual).
At the top of the map screen on the left, you might see up to three symbols like the following: Recent objects used, can use as shortcuts (symbols for up to the last three are shown). Mapping a Project Open the new or existing project you want to map. Select Menu, then Enable GPS. You can see the status of the GPS based on the icon that is shown in the center of the mapping area of the screen.
2. Select the Object Catalog you want to use. The Default Objects Catalog is shown for this example. 3. The Object Types screen is shown. Select the object type you want to view. 4. The Remaining Categories screen is shown. To see all the objects of that type, select Show Matching Parts at the bottom of the list. An Objects screen is shown.
You can select an object to map from this screen. Or, you can further filter the objects by a category such as Manufacturer. Select the desired category. Manufacturer is shown for this example. 5. Depending on the category you select, you will see additional screens with options to select from.
making selections until you get to an Object screen. Select the object that you want to map. To map an object that is not in a catalog, go to the Object Catalog Selection screen and select Custom Objects Catalog. The Objects Types screen is shown. Select New. Fill out the New Object screen shown below using the keyboard and select Add.
6. Now that you have selected a part to map, the main project screen with a display of the mapping area is shown. Tap anywhere in the mapping area to map the object. Note: Up to three of the last used parts are shown in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. You can select these icons for quick access to an object. 7. You are prompted for the Object Label.
number or serial number. Enter the desired label for this object. 8. Select the Map It option to start mapping the object. A progress bar indicates when the program has captured enough information from the GPS to map the object.
9. If you are mapping an object like a pipe or wire, you need to map two or more points to show where the pipe runs. Additional points for an object are mapped by selecting the capture button at the bottom of the screen. Each time you tap the capture button it will map another point, and you will see a progress bar while information is acquired from the GPS receiver. 10. When you have captured enough points to map the object, select Finish. You are returned to the Object Details screen.
11. To record additional notes, select the Attributes from the list. 12. Enter notes in the Comments field if desired, then select Save to return to the Object Details screen.
13. Up to 5 images of an object can be taken if you are using a Mesa Geo with a camera. Tap the Capture Image option on the Object Details screen. Note: The Mesa camera resolution is set to 640 x 480. Higher resolutions are not supported and may cause unexpected problems. The camera turns on and the Pictures and Videos application opens. Select the Menu soft key for a pulldown list of options. (See the Mesa Owner’s Manual for more details regarding the camera.
Once you have the camera options set up, take a picture by pressing the camera button . Pictures can be geotagged, showing the date, time, latitude, and longitude either embedded or embossed into the file. (See the Mesa Owner’s Manual for more details on the camera.
When you are done, tap OK to return to the Object Details screen. Images can be added or deleted by selecting the Manage Images option on the Object Details screen. To add another image, select the Menu soft key and choose the Capture Image option. Repeat the steps outlined earlier in this step.
Tap OK to return to the Manage Images screen. To delete images, select the checkbox next to each image to be deleted. Select the Menu soft key and choose Delete Selected. 14. To map the coverage area for an object like an irrigation valve, select Capture Coverage, then start walking.
Always walk/map a polygon in a clockwise or counter-clockwise fashion. Avoid walking in a zigzag line or crossing over the desired area. If the polygon you create does not look right, you can edit it later. 15. When you have mapped the coverage area, select Finish to return to the Object Details screen.
16. Select the Save button at the bottom of the Object Details screen to map the object.
Object Labels If your map screen starts to get crowded, you can turn object labels off from the Layers function to simplify it. The following screenshots show examples of labels being turned on, then off.
Mapping Objects Without GPS It is possible to add objects to the map by manually selecting the location on the screen. 1. From the Objects Browser select an object to map. 2. Tap on the map when you see the prompt “Tap anywhere on the map to add.
3. Enter an Object Label. 4. Select Map It. 5. Select Stop to stop the GPS point capture process.
6. Choose Menu, then Add Point. 7. Tap the location on the map where you want to add the object. A marker appears on the map to indicate the location that you selected. 8. Choose Finish. (Objects can be edited without GPS. See “Moving an Object Without GPS.
9. If needed, add or change any information on the Object Details page. 10. Choose Save. The map you created is shown.
Editing Objects Information associated with a mapped object can be changed as follows: 1. Use the Select tool to select the object to be edited. 2. Choose Edit from the context menu that appears.
3. The following Object Details screen is shown: You can edit or add the following object details: • Object Label: edit text. • Edit Geometry: move objects on the map, with or without GPS (described later in this chapter). • Attributes: change any of the editable attribute data. • Capture Image (Mesa only): add a picture or replace the existing picture for an object. • Capture Coverage: capture or edit valve object coverage, with or without GPS (described later in this chapter). 4.
Moving Objects Objects can be moved with or without GPS. Moving Objects Without GPS 1. Use the Select tool to select the object to be edited, then Edit from the menu. 2. The Object Details screen is shown. Choose Edit Geometry. The Map It screen is shown. 3. Select Menu, then Move Point.
4. A circle tool appears in the center of the screen. Tap on the object that you are editing to select it with the Move tool. 5. Tap the new location where you want to place the object.
Note: The icon that shows the original location of the object remains visible at the old location until the object edit is complete. A red box appears underneath the Move tool in the new location. Because the Move tool covers the red box when it is placed at the new location, you may have to tap somewhere else on the map to verify that the red box is at the location that you selected. 6.
Note: The icon that shows the original location of the object remains visible at the old location until the object edit is complete. 4. Select Finish, then Save. Editing a Coverage Area Coverage areas can be edited with or without GPS. Editing a Coverage Area without GPS 1. Use the Select tool to select the object to be edited, then Edit from the menu. 2. The Object Details screen is shown. Choose Edit Coverage. The Map It screen is shown. 3.
Insert Point – Use this option to add a new vertex to a line segment of the coverage polygon. Tap the line to select it, and then tap the location where you would like to place the new vertex. Delete Point – Use this option to delete a vertex in the polygon. When you’ve selected this option, tap on one of the vertices of the polygon to remove it. Add Area – Use this option to start another coverage area associated with the same object in a different location.
4. Select Capture to collect coordinates from the GPS and repeat as needed. 5. Select Finish, then Save. Navigating to an Object An object can be located by selecting the object and choosing the navigate option from the context menu that appears. You will see an indicator on the screen that shows your current position and the direction you are moving. You will also see the distance to the object near the top of the map area. The top of the screen is always north.
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Map Functions on a Desktop Computer Viewing and Editing Project Maps Maps created on a mobile computer and synchronized with the desktop computer are typically viewed and edited on the desktop computer by the project manager. Once the information is correct, it is used to create reports (maps and objects). The Map window is accessed from the Juniper Aspect home screen. Follow these steps to get to the correct map screen: 1. Select Projects from the home screen. 2.
Screen Navigation Functions Pan: Click and drag to pan the map (“Ctrl” + 1 on the keyboard). Zoom In: Click and drag to select an area to zoom to (for 1-click-zoom-in, press the plus [+] key on the keyboard). Zoom Out: Click and drag to select an area to zoom out from (for 1-click-zoom-out, press the minus [-] key on the keyboard). Zoom to Project Extent: Click to zoom to the combined extent of all the layers in the project.
Layers Functions Layers: Click to open a drop down box for all layers on the map. Each layer’s visibility, label visibility and selectability can be toggled on and off by clicking on the check box at the top of each column. The opacity of each layer can also be selected as shown below. Note: When the visibility of an object has been turned off, you cannot add that object to the map. Turn the visibility back on by selecting the check box for that object.
From File: Click to import CAD layers to the project (dwg file). When the file is loaded, select which element to import from the CAD file (see below) and choose what to name the layer, or keep the default name. (This function requires the professional license.) Download Basemap (from current extent): Click to download a cached version of the basemap for the area visible on the screen. This button only becomes active when the project extent scale is less than 3,000 meters.
Editing Start Editing: Click to enable editing on layers that have been set to allow editing. Stop Editing: Click to stop editing. If there are unsaved edits, they can be saved or ignored. This icon only appears during an editing session. Save Edits: Click to save edits during the current editing session. This symbol only appears during an editing session. Click on the drop down arrow under the Stop Editing icon to get the Save Edits icon. It is a good practice to save edits regularly.
Add New Object: Click to add a new object. Once enabled, an object can be selected from the object browser and added to the map (“Ctrl” + 4 from the keyboard). (This function is only enabled during an editing session. Otherwise it is grayed out.) Shown below is the object types list: Object Browser: Click to view the object browser. When the add tool is enabled, objects can be selected in the object browser and added to the map. When you click on this icon, the Object Browsers box is shown.
Selected Object Attributes: Click to view the attributes of the currently selected object. Attributes can be edited when an edit session has been started. (This function is only enabled when an object is selected.) Delete Selected: Click to delete the currently selected object. (This function is only enabled during an editing session when an object is selected.) Label Color: Click to change the color of the selected label (this function is only enabled during an editing session when a label is selected).
Editing and Fine Tuning Existing Maps Before you create final maps and reports, you might want to edit existing map projects. Here are some examples of things you can do. Refer back to the description of the map functions on the previous pages. Open Juniper Aspect on the desktop computer and open the project you are going to edit. Start an editing session by clicking on the green arrow icon. Note: To undo an edit, press “Ctrl” + Z. To redo an edit, press “Ctrl” + Y.
the left control key on the keyboard. When the object or vertex being moved is near another object or vertex, a small white circle appears. Let go of the object or vertex. It should now be snapped to the selected object or vertex. Adding and Removing Vertices (from lines and polygons) Vertices can be added and removed to lines and polygons while editing. To add a vertex, click on the Move Geometry tool, then click on the object (line or polygon) to add a vertex to.
To remove a vertex, click on the Move Geometry tool then click on the object (line or polygon) to be edited. Choose which vertex to remove and double click on it. This removes the vertex. Changing Symbology For now, symbology (color, opacity, and outline) can only be changed for irrigation valve coverages. When an irrigation valve coverage is created, it gets assigned a randomly generated color. To change this color, while editing, click on the Select tool then click on the coverage to be changed.
Below is an example with opacity, line thickness, and colors changed: Editing Label Location and Color Object labels can be moved and their color can be changed. To move a label, start an edit session and click and drag the label using the Move Geometry tool.
Adding Valve Coverage You can add coverage to an irrigation valve that does not have an existing associated coverage. Either find a valve that is already mapped or add a new valve. Start an edit session and select the valve using the Select tool. When the valve is selected the Add Valve Coverage icon appears on the ribbon bar. Click on this icon and begin drawing your valve coverage by clicking on the map and then drawing the polygon. Important Note: You must double click to finish the drawing.
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Generating Reports To produce maps and reports for clients or inspectors, you use the Generate Report function on the map screen. Click on the Reports function. The Report Properties screen is shown. As you fill it out, note that a title is required and you can use your company logo if you wish. Select Change logo in the upper right hand corner. Select the View icon in the bottom right corner of the Report Properties screen to see a preview of the report.
Above each page of the report preview is a toolbar. Functions include: Open, Save, Print, Quick Print, Zoom Out, Select Zoom Percentage, Zoom In, First Page, Previous Page, Next Page, Last Page, Export Documents (to PDF, HTML, MHT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, CSV, Text, Image, and XPS files), and Send via E-mail (PDF, HTML, MHT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, CSV, Text, Image, and XPS file types).
Sample Reports Sample reports are shown on the following pages. (Each report is three pages long.
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Troubleshooting GPS Tips Getting Good GPS Reception on the Mobile Computer Being in an open field with no interference is the most ideal situation for GPS coverage. This won’t always happen so it’s good to know how to get the best GPS coverage in most situations. Things that can interfere with GPS reception are buildings, trees, your body, etc; anything that would obstruct GPS signals coming from satellites above your head.
Basemap Problems Map Not Showing up on Desktop Computer The basemaps on the PC side of the software all require an internet connection. An active license is also required. If you have a slow internet connection, these maps may take longer than usual to load. Sometimes when the map is panned around a lot, the maps have a delay with updating. If it appears the delay is permanent, try zooming out a little and then back in.
If you forget to click off, the edits won’t remain and you’ll have to do them again. Save frequently. Before stopping the edit session, save your edits. Maintenance Tips for the Mobile Computer Cleaning the Touchscreen Water or dirt won’t hurt your Archer or Mesa mobile computer, but if you try to wipe off the screen while it’s active, you may accidentally make changes on the screen. Disable the touchscreen temporarily by holding down the Power button on the mobile computer until the menu appears.
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Index A Activation Screen 14, 19 ActiveSync 12, 16 Archer Field PC 3, 6, 15 Attributes 28, 40, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 78, 91, 106 B Basemap 7, 8, 27, 32, 125 C CAD Data 36 Camera Geotagged Photo 80 Catalog Attributes 47.
G Generating Reports 111, 114 Geotagged Photo 80 GPS 3, 7, 60, 62, 66, 68, 70, 71, 76, 77, 86, 87, 88, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 124, 125 GPS Tips 124 H Home Screen Tile Bar 70 Title Bar 62 Touchable Tiles 70 Home Screen, Intuitrace Software Desktop Version 26 I In-Field Attributes 48 Selectable Attributes 49 User Entered Attributes 48 Inspections 10 J Juniper Aspect Desktop Version 3, 12, 26, 27, 29 Mobile Version 3, 15 L License 4 License Serial Number 18 Index 129
M Maintenance Tips 6, 10, 126 Manage Parts 28, 41, 43 Manage Projects 27, 33 Managing Data 9 Map Functions 34, 37, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111 Address Search 34 Zooming and Panning 35 Map Functions, Desktop Software 100 Mapping Parts Using GPS, Mobile Software 70 Mapping Parts Without GPS, Mobile Software 86 Mesa Rugged Notepad 3, 6, 15, 63 Mobile Deployment 17, 26, 29 Mobile Version of Software 3, 4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 N Navigating to a Part 97 New Project 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 64 NMEA Sentenc
R Reports 9, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 121 S Sample Maps, Mobile Software 98 Sample Reports, Desktop Software 116 Selectable Attributes 49 Serial Number 13, 18, 19, 24, 30, 76 Service 10 Setting up Projects 8 Software Updates 23 Software Version Updates 24 Standard License 4, 36 Suspending, Resetting, and Turning Off a Mobile Computer 126 Symbology 45, 106, 109 Custom Part Type Symbol 46 Icon Part Type Symbol 45 Simple Part Type Symbol 46 Symbols and Icons Used in the Software 32, 42, 71, 100 Sync
