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User Interface

The web-based user interface consists of different windows that can be freely configured in terms of their arrangement.

In the delivery state, the windows are arranged as shown in the picture below. Thus, it is only used to display and explain the individual window components and their designations.

An action menu belonging to a function is described according to the delivery status. If required, it can be configured individually via the App.JSON.

Side panel (1)

When the application is launched, the left side panel contains tabs that provide access to the following components:

Tabs	Components
Start Page	Quick access to the frequently used function •Identify and the central components of this solution •Find Network Diagram •Show Associations •Trace This area can be customized.
Layer	Overview of all available layers in the project with the following functions: •Add layers from a collection from the portal, a CSV/XLSX file, or a shapefile to the project •Control of the sequence, visibility as well as the transparency of layers on the map •Layer slider to compare layers directly in the map •Zoom functions to full extent or visible scale of the layer, switch labels on or off, edit style of layers
Legend	Show symbols of objects included in the current map extent
Results	As soon as results of a search or query are available, they will be displayed here. The results can be displayed individually, grouped or with different line spacing. Refine opens a filter option to control the display of the results in a more differentiated way. A result-dependent action menu opens up a variety of further functions depending on the displayed layers, e.g. •Zoom to results •Highlight results on the map •Switch to table view with numerous function, configuration and filter options •Export to CSV, XLSX, Shapefile •Remove results
If, for example, the following functions are used, another tab is opened in each case for the application of this function: Associations, Query Builder

In case you need more space, the left side panel can be minimized, maximized or undocked using the buttons in the upper right corner.

Central components of the Network Explorer (2)

The Home tab can be used to quickly access central components of the Network Explorer for example:

• VN_Bt_Identify Identify

Alternatively, this function can be executed via the Quick Access.

• VN_Bt_Trace Trace

• VN_Bt_FindDiagram Find Diagram

• VN_Bt_Associations_Viewer Show Associations

• Terminals_icon Terminals

• Cross-sections_icon Show cross sections

• VN_Bt_Subnetworks Subnetworks

Alternatively, these functions can be executed via the toolbar.

This area can be customized.

Tool groups (3) and Toolbars (4)

The Map, Select, Network and Notes tabs are used to access the central components of Network Explorer. Each of those tabs have their own toolbars.

Additional functions can be configured from VertiGIS Studio taking into account the licensing conditions.

Tool group	Button	Description
Map	Home Extent	Navigate to a predefined section.
	Map Bookmarks	Create or delete bookmarks to different sections.
	Coordinates	Navigate to your desired location by entering coordinates; the selected position is centered in the view.
	Basemaps	Select different base maps.
	Save Project	The project including markups, notes and selection (result list) is saved as JSON file in the download folder.
	Load Project	A project file (JSON) including all content (including markups, notes, selected features) can be loaded.
	Sharing project-link	A window opens with a generated link, and a QR code that can be shared. When the project is shared, markups and notes are not included.
	Printing	A panel opens where you can adjust the print scale, and the rotation angle of the map before printing.
	DXF Export	Export your project in DXF form.
	DXF Export Logs	A list of information on all performed DXF exports.
Select	Query Builder	VertiGIS Studio query tool with which queries can be executed on a layer according to specific features using search and filter functions.
	Identify	Identify features and show their attribute data.
	Rectangle Polyline Polygon	Geometric shapes can be used to perform feature selection. In addition, point buffers and line buffers and setting options are available. An existing selection can also be reset via Clear selection. Results are displayed in the tab on the left side panel.
	Clear Selection	Clear all selected elements on the map.
	Reset all	Clear all results from the result list, highlights, and drawings.
Network	Trace	Analyze the network using a network trace. The options available here are Connected, Upstream, Downstream, Isolation, Shortest Path and Subnetwork.
	Find Network Diagram	Search for a saved network diagram.
	Subnetworks	Display subnetworks to ensure that attributes, network features and connectivity in a network are up-to-date and valid.
	Terminals	Show the connection points between devices or junctions in networks.
	Associations	Show topological but non-geographic association between network features.
	Cross-sections	Display the underground structure and spatial relationships of features along a defined path.
	Attachments	Show the attachments to assets such as photos or documents.
	Relationships	Show the connections between related assets.
Notes	Markup	This tool group allows you to draw geometric shapes directly on the map. Snapping can be enabled or disabled using the Snapping ON/OFF button on the map. You can customize the color, shape and thickness of the line or polygon using the style buttons. The Edit Markup button enables further modification of objects, including changes to style, size, and rotation. Edits can be undone, redone or deleted. Markups are not associated with a geodatabase version.
	Notes	This tool group allows you to add, edit, and place free text as well as possibly offered meta-data (e.g. coordinates) by selecting a location on the map. The Add Location Note is also available in the quick access via the right mouse button in the map. Notes are not associated with a geodatabase version.
	Measure	Measure length and area and select measurement system and units. Activate or deactivate snapping using the Snapping toolbar on the map.
	Clear Drawings	All objects drawn in the map are cleared.

Map Window (5)

Spatial information is visualized in the map window. Here you can navigate and use all available functions from the toolbar, so all layers in the project can be displayed, compared, analyzed, selected, evaluated, markups and notes that can be added.

In addition to zooming via the plus/minus key or optionally with the mouse wheel, the following efficient navigation functions are available:

Button	Description
Snapping ON/OFF	Activate/Deactivate snapping guides on all supported layers.
Refresh Map	Perform a layer refresh; refresh map content in the current version.
Previous map view	Return to previous map position and zoom level.
Next map view	Go to next map position and zoom level.
A right mouse click in the map opens a context menu for quick access to the information of the selected position (green marker) and functions that can be performed on it: •Display mouse pointer coordinates •Show address of the marker position •Identify - Show attribute data of all features at the marker position •Identify - Select feature(s) at the marker position •Add Location Note

Status bar (6)

The status bar can be configured as requested. In the solution, the following is displayed by default:

Button

Description

Scale

A drop-down menu with a scale series generated from the map. You can also input scale the scale unit you want.

VN_Bt_UserSettings User settings

Offers the selection of:

•Compact view.

•Design of the application (light, dark).

•Measurement system (automatic, metric, U.S. Customary System).

•Search History - Clear History.

•Language of the solution (English, German, French, Italian).

VN_Bt_UserInformation User information

Offers the user information along with:

•A sign out button.

•Privacy Policy.

•For a fast, and efficient workflow, a link referring to keyboard shortcuts.

Quick access (7)

Frequently used functions are additionally offered in the upper right area for quick access. These are:

Button	Description
Search for...	You can search for addresses, and more via the search function.
Identify	Identify and display objects and their attributes.
Reset All	Close all result windows (e.g. Results tab, Charts, Tables) and reset the map view (e.g. Drawings, Notes).
Printing	Select print templates and scale, rotate the print area, and bring back the print area into orientation via north arrow, and specify map title and author if needed. The rotation of the print area can be done either by entering an angle or by using the right mouse button. The form for entering print parameters depends on the print template available in the project.

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