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| The whole management of the project is made with the menu //Project//, which includes the following options: | The whole management of the project is made with the menu //Project//, which includes the following options: | ||
| - | * **New Project**: create a new project | + | * //New Project//: create a new project |
| - | * **Open...**: open an existing project | + | * //Open...//: open an existing project |
| - | * **Recent**: open a recently used project | + | * //Recent//: open a recently used project |
| - | * **Backup**: create a backup of the project | + | * //Backup//: create a backup of the project |
| - | * **Manage backup**: open the backup management window | + | * //Manage backup//: open the backup management window |
| - | * **Save as Template**: save your project as a template | + | * //Save as Template//: save your project as a template |
| - | * **Export**: export the project | + | * //Export Layer...//: export a layer or the project as shapefile |
| - | * **Edit**: edit the project | + | * //Export Model as PDF...//: export your data model as PDF |
| - | * **Exit**: quit ToolMap | + | * //Edit//: edit the project |
| + | * //Exit//: quit ToolMap | ||
| ===== New project ===== | ===== New project ===== | ||
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| - Project Path | - Project Path | ||
| - Project name | - Project name | ||
| - | - Units (meters, Kilometers, Lat/Long). Actually this option isn't enabled and projects are allways using meters as their units | + | - Units (meters, Kilometers, Lat/Long). Actually this option isn't enabled and projects are always using meters as their units |
| - Projection system (no projection, Swiss projection). Actually this option isn't enabled and only "no projection" is supported. | - Projection system (no projection, Swiss projection). Actually this option isn't enabled and only "no projection" is supported. | ||
| - Create a new empty project and activate the next step | - Create a new empty project and activate the next step | ||
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| ==== Generalities ==== | ==== Generalities ==== | ||
| - | The //Project Properties// tab of the Project Definition window allows to complete some generic project informations. | + | The //Project Properties// tab of the Project Definition window allows to complete some generic project information. |
| {{window-projectdefinition.png?nolink}} | {{window-projectdefinition.png?nolink}} | ||
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| - Layers management controls | - Layers management controls | ||
| * [+]: add a layer | * [+]: add a layer | ||
| - | * [-]: delete one or several selected layer(s), the supression can also be made with the **DELETE** or **BACKSPACE** keys. | + | * [-]: delete one or several selected layer(s), the suppression can also be made with the **DELETE** or **BACKSPACE** keys. |
| - Number of layers | - Number of layers | ||
| - Number of selected layers | - Number of selected layers | ||
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| - Name of the polygon contour. This field is only displayed for polygon layers | - Name of the polygon contour. This field is only displayed for polygon layers | ||
| - | === Objects definition=== | + | |
| + | <WRAP 75%><note important>The polygons in ToolMap are built with lines while the object kind is stored into a label. At the creation of the project the line related to the layer is automatically generated, but you will have to create it yourself if adding a new polygon layer on an existing project</note></WRAP> | ||
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| + | === Object kind definition=== | ||
| The objects belonging to a layer are defined in the //Object kind// tab of the Thematic layer Definition window | The objects belonging to a layer are defined in the //Object kind// tab of the Thematic layer Definition window | ||
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| * [-]: Delete one or several pre selected attributes. The suppression can also be made with the **DELETE** or **BACKSPACE** keys. | * [-]: Delete one or several pre selected attributes. The suppression can also be made with the **DELETE** or **BACKSPACE** keys. | ||
| - Save or cancel the attributes modifications. An attribute is defined by: | - Save or cancel the attributes modifications. An attribute is defined by: | ||
| - | * A name: the name cannot contain spaces or reserved words ([[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:annexe|annexe]]) | + | * A name: the name cannot contain spaces or reserved words ([[man:annexe|annexe]]) |
| * A type of data: | * A type of data: | ||
| * Text | * Text | ||
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| Activation of the orientation\\ | Activation of the orientation\\ | ||
| - | In the //Object Attribute// tab of the Thematic layer definition window, you have to select the attribute by clicking on it, and then activate the case Orientation Field at the bottom of the window(1)(see also [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:attribution#attribute_orientation_to_point|attribute orientation to point]] for further informations). | + | In the //Object Attribute// tab of the Thematic layer definition window, you have to select the attribute by clicking on it, and then activate the case Orientation Field at the bottom of the window(1)(see also [[man:attribution#attribute_orientation_to_point|attribute orientation to point]] for further information). |
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| ===== Create from template ===== | ===== Create from template ===== | ||
| - | The option //Project// -> //New Project// -> //From template...// allows you to create a new project with the same layers/objects/attribute as an existing one. This option will create a new project from an existing [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage&#template|template]]. The creation is made through the two following steps: | + | The option //Project// -> //New Project// -> //From template...// allows you to create a new project with the same layers/objects/attribute as an existing one. This option will create a new project from an existing [[man:proj_manage&#template|template]]. The creation is made through the two following steps: |
| {{man:window-template1.PNG?nolink}} | {{man:window-template1.PNG?nolink}} | ||
| - existing template path | - existing template path | ||
| - | - Informations on the template | + | - Template information |
| {{man:window-template2.PNG?nolink}} | {{man:window-template2.PNG?nolink}} | ||
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| * The folder you selected is not a ToolMap file\\ {{window-openfailed-project.png?nolink}} | * The folder you selected is not a ToolMap file\\ {{window-openfailed-project.png?nolink}} | ||
| * The project was made on an older version of ToolMap and need to be upgraded\\ {{window-openfailed-convert.png?nolink}} | * The project was made on an older version of ToolMap and need to be upgraded\\ {{window-openfailed-convert.png?nolink}} | ||
| - | * The //backup and convert// option generates a backup of your project in the old version of toolmap and upgrade the current project | + | * The //backup and convert// option generates a backup of your project in the old version of ToolMap and upgrade the current project |
| * The //convert only// option simply converts the version of your project. Be aware that your project will no more be readable by older version of ToolMap. | * The //convert only// option simply converts the version of your project. Be aware that your project will no more be readable by older version of ToolMap. | ||
| - | * Your version of ToolMap is not up to date, you'll have to download the latest version\\ {{window-openfailed-upgrade.png?nolink}} | + | * Your version of ToolMap is not up to date, you'll have to [[http://www.crealp.ch/fr/toolmap-telechargement.html|download the latest version]]\\ {{window-openfailed-upgrade.png?nolink}} |
| ===== Edit a Project ===== | ===== Edit a Project ===== | ||
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| The layers and attributes of the project can be modified with the //Project Definition...//function of the //Edit// submenu.\\ | The layers and attributes of the project can be modified with the //Project Definition...//function of the //Edit// submenu.\\ | ||
| - | The first tab //Project Properties// of the window allows modifying the properties of the project like the name of author and the eventual comments. (See chap. [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage#generalities|Generalities]])\\ | + | The first tab //Project Properties// of the window allows modifying the properties of the project like the name of author and the eventual comments. (See chap. [[man:proj_manage#generalities|Generalities]])\\ |
| - | The second Tab //Spatial Model// allows modifying the layers (see chap. [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage#spatial_model|Spatial model]]) and the attributes (see chap. [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage#attributes_definition|Attributes definition]]). | + | The second Tab //Spatial Model// allows modifying the layers (see chap. [[man:proj_manage#spatial_model|Spatial model]]) and the attributes (see chap. [[man:proj_manage#attributes_definition|Attributes definition]]). |
| ==== Edit objects ==== | ==== Edit objects ==== | ||
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| - List of defined scales. Following operations can be realized in the list: | - List of defined scales. Following operations can be realized in the list: | ||
| * Edit a scale by double-clicking on it | * Edit a scale by double-clicking on it | ||
| - | * reorganise the list of scales with the contextual menu | + | * reorganize the list of scales with the contextual menu |
| - Scales management | - Scales management | ||
| * [+]: Add a new scale | * [+]: Add a new scale | ||
| * [-]: Delete one or several preselected scales. The suppression can also be made with the [Delete] or [Backspace] keys | * [-]: Delete one or several preselected scales. The suppression can also be made with the [Delete] or [Backspace] keys | ||
| - | * Management options of the scales list. The list can be ordred with the options of the //order// drop-down menu | + | * Management options of the scales list. The list can be ordered with the options of the //order// drop-down menu |
| * Sort ascending | * Sort ascending | ||
| * Sort descending | * Sort descending | ||
| - | * User defined: Ordred by the user | + | * User defined: ordered by the user |
| - Save or cancel the settings modifications | - Save or cancel the settings modifications | ||
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| * **Restore**: Restore the selected backup. When clicking on this option, a window asks you the confirmation of the restoration process.\\ {{man:window-backup-confirm.PNG?nolink}}\\ | * **Restore**: Restore the selected backup. When clicking on this option, a window asks you the confirmation of the restoration process.\\ {{man:window-backup-confirm.PNG?nolink}}\\ | ||
| * **Close**: Close the window and return to your current project | * **Close**: Close the window and return to your current project | ||
| - | - The Backup path (beforhand defined in the [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage#settings|Settings]]) | + | - The Backup path (beforehand defined in the [[man:proj_manage#settings|Settings]]) |
| ==== Template ==== | ==== Template ==== | ||
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| - Save the template or cancel the operation | - Save the template or cancel the operation | ||
| - | After saving your template you can enter a comment that will appear if you use the [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage&#create_from_template|create from template]] option. | + | After saving your template you can enter a comment that will appear if you use the [[man:proj_manage&#create_from_template|create from template]] option. |
| {{man:window-template-save2.png?nolink}} | {{man:window-template-save2.png?nolink}} | ||
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| ===== Export a project ===== | ===== Export a project ===== | ||
| + | ==== Export Layers ==== | ||
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| + | The exportation allows generating layers, which were defined at the spatial model level in order to be used in others programs. The export path and format have to be beforehand defined (see chap. [[man:proj_manage#settings|Settings]]) | ||
| - | ==== Export as shapefiles ==== | + | The exportation is made with the option //Export Layer...// from the menu //Project//. When selecting this option the following window appears: |
| - | The exportation allows generating layers which were defined at the spatial model level in order to be used in others programs. The export path and format have to be beforehand defined (see chap. [[http://www.crealp.ch/toolmap/documentation/doku.php?id=man:proj_manage#settings|Settings]]) | + | {{window-exportlayer.png?nolink}} |
| - | The layers exportation can be made in two different ways: | + | - List of the layers defined in your data model |
| + | - Layers selection controls | ||
| + | * All: select all the layers | ||
| + | * None: remove all the selected layers | ||
| + | * Invert: invert your current selection | ||
| + | - Export or cancel the exportation | ||
| - | - Export by layer (//Project//->//Export//->//Export layer...//); this option allows the user to select the layers to export.\\ {{window-exportlayer.png?nolink}} | + | When Exporting a Polygon Layer, ToolMap automatically create a column "NB_LABELS" in the resulting file. This column is filled for each polygon with the number of labels inside that polygon. |
| - | - Export the whole project (//Project//->//Export//->//Export project//); this second option allows exporting all the layers defined at the spatial model level. | + | |
| ==== Export Model as PDF ==== | ==== Export Model as PDF ==== | ||
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| - Choose to either print your data model on a single page or with one layer only per page. The later allows you to choose between several paper sizes (from A0 to A4) and orientation (Portrait or Landscape). | - Choose to either print your data model on a single page or with one layer only per page. The later allows you to choose between several paper sizes (from A0 to A4) and orientation (Portrait or Landscape). | ||
| - | - Choose the layout of your datas. The upper option will display Object Attributes below the Objects Kinds, the lower option will display them next to each other. | + | - Choose the layout of your data. The upper option will display Object Attributes below the Objects Kinds, the lower option will display them next to each other. |
| Checking the "use very simple decorations" box in the next window will allow you to print a lighter version of the document. | Checking the "use very simple decorations" box in the next window will allow you to print a lighter version of the document. | ||