Maintain GEO Capture
This configuration option is used to maintain GEO capture settings. For a greater understanding on this see: Geo Capture - Map Layers and see configuration and operational use examples in the same folder as this article.
Important Information
Note that as of Support Pack 13 we new have:
- A new spatial type to support the capture of Measurement Points
- The ability per Layer to define if in addition to capturing a location you can also attach documents (for example take a photo of the asset or it's Measurement Point.
CONTENTS
- Geo Capture Tab
- Layer Definition - Introduction
- Layer Definition - Location Point Example
- Layer Definition - Location Line Example
- Layer Definition - Location Polygon Example
- Layer Definition - Action Polygon Example
- Layer Definition - Annotation Polygon Example
Geo Capture Tab
Access the settings from the Geo Capture tab:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Add Definition button | Add new layer definition |
Layer Definition - Introduction
The layer definition screen changes according to the selections made in the screen. Because of this various examples of different types have been included in the sections below.
Layer Definition - Location Point Example
The following is an example of a layer definition for a Point Location. No Properties have been maintained:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Feature Type | This is how the asset is represented. Options are: Point | Line | Polygon | Multi Point | Multi Line | Multi Polygon |
| Object Types | Select one or more SAP Technical Object Types for which this layer can be used |
| Min/ Max Zoom | When looking at a map where assets using this layer type are located, this is the zoom level at which the asset will be shown from and to. Values are 0-23 where 0 is the earth and 23 is so low that features on the map are often not discernible Strong Recommendation: Set your Max zoom to the highest possible numeric value (that is the lowest zoom level) that still provides proper contextual information, and the lowest numeric value (that is the highest zoom) needed to understand the information. Also take into account how many features are likely to be rendered - i.e. parks in a city versus street lamps. Examples:
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| Attachments Allowed | Set on to allow users to attach a file or take a photo for the Layer. Introduced in SP13 |
| Value based rendering | When set on a new tab is shown that allows you to control how the asset is rendered - ie. to change the icon (colour) for a Point asset; change the line colour for a Linear asset; change the line or fill colour for a Polygon asset |
| Update geometry from characteristic | This is only available for point assets and uses the Classification Lat/ Long values configured in the Core Admin Settings to update this location |
| Icon | Used for Point assets. Recommend simple images sized 16 x16 pixels |
Layer Definition - Location Line Example
The following is an example of a layer definition for a Line Location. No Properties have been maintained:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Feature Type | This is how the asset is represented. Options are: Point | Line | Polygon | Multi Point | Multi Line | Multi Polygon |
| Object Types | Select one or more SAP Technical Object Types for which this layer can be used |
| Min/ Max Zoom | When looking at a map where assets using this layer type are located, this is the zoom level at which the asset will be shown from and to |
| Attachments Allowed | Set on to allow users to attach a file or take a photo for the Layer. This feature will be removed with support pack 15. Attachments should be made to the object directly (e.g. to the equipment, functional location, order, or notification). |
| Value based rendering | When set on a new tab is shown that allows you to control how the asset is rendered - ie. to change the icon (colour) for a Point asset; change the line colour for a Linear asset; change the line or fill colour for a Polygon asset |
| Characteristic 1 | When used you can control how the Rendering of the asset occurs based on it's classification value. There are three options for this |
| Characteristic 2 | |
| Characteristic 3 | |
| Filter on SAP status | When turned on you can control how the Rendering of the asset occurs based on the SAP status |
| Icon | Used for Point assets. Recommend simple images sized 16x16 pixels |
Rendering Tab
From this tab you can see, add and select the Rendering values:
The fields and functions are considered self explanatory and or have already been explained previously.
Maintain Rendering Values Dialog
From this dialog you can maintain the values that will be rendered:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| Description | The description for this rendering value |
| [ACCESS] | The field label value [ACCESS} is dynamic - it relates to what was previously configured as a classification characteristic |
| Weight | The weight of the line |
| Color | The color of the line as a # value (which must be included) |
| Dash Type | How the line will be rendered. Options are: Solid | Dot | Dash | Dash Dot |
Layer Definition - Location Polygon Example
The following is an example of a layer definition for a Polygon Location. No Properties have been maintained:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Feature Type | This is how the asset is represented. Options are: Point | Line | Polygon | Multi Point | Multi Line | Multi Polygon |
| Object Types | One SAP Technical Object Type has been set (PLANT-SITE) for which this layer can be used |
| Min/ Max Zoom | When looking at a map where assets using this layer type are located, this is the zoom level at which the asset will be shown from and to |
| Attachments Allowed | Set on to allow users to attach a file or take a photo for the Layer. Introduced in SP13 |
| Tile Algorithm | Options are Area | Border. Use area when you're defining something that includes the content of the area; use border where it's just the perimeter you're defining |
| Value based rendering | When set on a new tab is shown that allows you to control how the asset is rendered - ie. to change the icon (colour) for a Point asset; change the line colour for a Linear asset; change the line or fill colour for a Polygon asset |
| No Stroke | When set to true the Polygon won't have an outline - i.e. Weight and Color settings are hidden/ not required |
| Weight | The weight of the outline line of the Polygon - suggest 3 |
| Color | The color of the line as a hash - must include # |
| Fill Color | The fill color of the polygon - must include # |
| Opacity | The opacity of the fill, where 1 = 100% (solid) and 0.1 = almost clear. Most times you want to see what's under the polygon so in the range of 0.1 - 0.3 is suggested |
| Add render button | Add a new Rendering value |
Layer Definition - Action Polygon Example
The following is an example of a layer definition for a Polygon Action - in this case for Clearing Brush around assets. No Properties have been maintained:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field/ Function | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Feature Type | This is how the asset is represented. Options are: Point | Line | Polygon | Multi Point | Multi Line | Multi Polygon |
| Min/ Max Zoom | When looking at a map where assets using this layer type are located, this is the zoom level at which the layer will be shown from and to Recommendation: We recommend that you set your min/max zoom within the min/max zoom settings for related asset locations. That way, when you are focused on an action or notation for an asset, you can also see the asset. |
| Attachments Allowed | Set on to allow users to attach a file or take a photo for the Layer. Introduced in SP13 |
| Tile Algorithm | Options are Area | Border. Use area when you're defining something that includes the content of the area; use boarder where it's just the perimeter you're defining |
| Object Types | 27 SAP Technical Object Types have been configured to use this layer |
| Value based rendering | When set on a new tab is shown that allows you to control how the asset is rendered - ie. to change the icon (colour) for a Point asset; change the line colour for a Linear asset; change the line or fill colour for a Polygon asset |
| No Stroke | When set to true the Polygon won't have an outline - i.e. Weight and Color settings are hidden/ not required |
| Weight | The weight of the outline line of the Polygon - suggest 3 |
| Color | The color of the line as a hash - must include # |
| Fill Color | The fill color of the polygon - must include # |
| Opacity | The opacity of the fill, where 1 = 100% (solid) and 0.1 = almost clear. Most times you want to see what's under the polygon so in the range of 0.1 - 0.3 is suggested |
| Add rendering button | Add a new Rendering value |
Layer Definition - Annotation Polygon Example
The following is an example of a layer definition for a Polygon Annotation - in this case for showing a Hza-Mat area. This could be used in conjunction with a Plant-Site Location layer to show, within the part the Hazardous Materials areas. No Properties have been maintained:
The following screen fields and controls are defined, where not documented they are considered self explanatory or are explained elsewhere:
| Field | Description/ Usage |
|---|---|
| ID | Layer identity |
| Description | Layer description |
| Function | The function of this layer. Options are: Location | Annotation | Action | Measurement Point |
| Feature Type | This is how the asset is represented. Options are: Point | Line | Polygon | Multi Point | Multi Line | Multi Polygon |
| Min/ Max Zoom | When looking at a map where assets using this layer type are located, this is the zoom level at which the asset will be shown from and to Recommendation: We recommend that you set your min/max zoom within the min/max zoom settings for related asset locations. That way, when you are focused on an action or notation for an asset, you can also see the asset. |
| Attachments Allowed | |
| Object Types | 3 SAP Technical Object Types have been configured to use this layer |
| Value based rendering | When set on a new tab is shown that allows you to control how the asset is rendered - ie. to change the icon (colour) for a Point asset; change the line colour for a Linear asset; change the line or fill colour for a Polygon asset |
| No Stroke | When set to true the Polygon won't have an outline - i.e. Weight and Color settings are hidden/ not required |
| Weight | The weight of the outline line of the Polygon - suggest 3 |
| Color | The color of the line as a hash - must include # |
| Fill Color | The fill color of the polygon - must include # |
| Opacity | The opacity of the fill, where 1 = 100% (solid) and 0.1 = almost clear. Most times you want to see what's under the polygon so in the range of 0.1 - 0.3 is suggested but in this case, being a Hazardous area, it has been set to 0.5. |
| Add rendering button | Add a new Rendering value |