Production Line Tool Set (PLTS) An Introduction to the Solutions Amber Bethell Shree Rajagopalan

Session Overview – What is PLTS? – PLTS Components Job Tracking for ArcGISJob Tracking for ArcGIS Foundation ToolsFoundation Tools GIS Data ReViewerGIS Data ReViewer Map Production System-AtlasMap Production System-Atlas – PLTS Solutions UC 2009 Tech Sessions 2

What is PLTS? UC 2009 Tech Sessions 3

PLTS Concept UC 2009 Tech Sessions 4 Solutions Foundation Tools GIS Data ReViewer Map Production System-Atlas (MPS-Atlas) Job Tracking for ArcGIS (JTX) Foundation

General Production Workflow UC 2009 Tech Sessions 5 Create output Review Capture Edit Maps Data Geodatabase

General Production Workflow UC 2009 Tech Sessions 6 Create output Review Capture Edit Maps Data Geodatabase (Foundation Tools) (GIS Data ReViewer) (MPS-Atlas) (JTX – brings pieces together)

Job Tracking for ArcGIS UC 2009 Tech Sessions 7

Job Tracking for ArcGIS (JTX) GIS workflow managementGIS workflow management – Manages task completion Define workflowsDefine workflows Job assignment & trackingJob assignment & tracking Feature transaction historyFeature transaction history – Job PropertiesProperties Area of Interest (AOI)Area of Interest (AOI) ResourceResource Notes and AttachmentsNotes and Attachments UC 2009 Tech Sessions 8

Task Assistant Manager (TAM) Allows for design, implementation, and execution of common ArcMap workflowsAllows for design, implementation, and execution of common ArcMap workflows Packaged with PLTS / JTXPackaged with PLTS / JTX Micro-level ArcMap WorkflowsMicro-level ArcMap Workflows Reduces button clicksReduces button clicks UC 2009 Tech Sessions 9 JTX Workflow ArcMap TAM Workflow ArcMap

Foundation Tools UC 2009 Tech Sessions 10

Foundation Tools Tools for data productionTools for data production Data loading toolsData loading tools –Multiple sources to multiple targets Streamlined editingStreamlined editing –Single-click editing –New editing tasks UC 2009 Tech Sessions 11

Foundation Tools – Attribution Attribution efficiencyAttribution efficiency –Pre-attribution of features –On-the-fly validation –Favorite attribute combinations Enhanced run-time validationEnhanced run-time validation –Run Attribute Batch Job –Run Spatial Batch Job –Same batch job can be used to validate at run time and as post process UC 2009 Tech Sessions 12 Favorite Target layer Target attributes

Software Demonstration UC 2009 Tech Sessions 13

GIS Data ReViewer UC 2009 Tech Sessions 14

GIS Data ReViewer UC 2009 Tech Sessions 15 Review Correct Verify System to process and assess spatial data quality

ReViewer Table Tracks all anomalies / errorsTracks all anomalies / errors Records correction and verification status Records correction and verification status Contains tools to help manage the records Contains tools to help manage the records UC 2009 Tech Sessions 16

Visual Review Tools Manual data reviewManual data review From a selection setFrom a selection set –Browse through features using dialog box Commit features to ReViewer TableCommit features to ReViewer Table Single featuresSingle features –Select feature –Commit to ReViewer Table button Missing FeaturesMissing Features –Flag Missing Feature –Notepad Sketch Tools UC 2009 Tech Sessions 17

Automated Data Check Categories Spatial Parameter EvaluationSpatial Parameter Evaluation DefaultDefault Feature on FeatureFeature on Feature –E.g. Geometry on Geometry Duplicate GeometryDuplicate Geometry TopologyTopology Database ValidationDatabase Validation Z Value ChecksZ Value Checks Polygon ChecksPolygon Checks Polyline ChecksPolyline Checks Table ChecksTable Checks Advanced ChecksAdvanced Checks UC 2009 Tech Sessions 18

Running Data Checks Individually – –Can be run outside ReViewer session Batch Jobs – –Configure in Batch Job Manager – –Designed once and executed many times – –Run through Batch Validate ReViewer Service ReViewer Exe

Software Demonstration UC 2009 Tech Sessions 20

Map Production System-Atlas UC 2009 Tech Sessions 21

UC 2009 Tech Sessions 22 Classifying Types of Cartographic Products Different tools and workflows for different types of map production Product Library MPS-Atlas

Creating a Map Series Wizards – –Build Map Series – –Build Simple Map Series – –Create Map Sheet Area of Interest options – –What information will be shown in the data frame of each map sheet – –Selecting multiple features Multiple AOIs Same symbology, layout – –Selecting the current extent Thematic map

Product Library Cartographic Product Management – –Complex charts – –Highly customized – –Batch creation based on shared template File management – –Storage (File system/database) – –Check in/out – –Versions – –Searching – –Permissions “Spatially enabled document management system” UC 2009 Tech Sessions 24

Cartographic Aides Dynamic textDynamic text –Automatically updates based on current map Graphic table elementGraphic table element –Dynamic tables, legends, and scale bars –Tables are linked or independent of feature layers –Ability to include text, symbols, graphics –Column and word wrapping UC 2009 Tech Sessions 25

Grid Manager Create grids, graticules, and bordersCreate grids, graticules, and borders Grids created as featuresGrids created as features –Visible in Data and Layout View Complex AOI shapesComplex AOI shapes Multiple UTM zone support (“zippers”)Multiple UTM zone support (“zippers”) UC 2009 Tech Sessions 26

Batch Symbology Symbolizing multiple feature classes at onceSymbolizing multiple feature classes at once Visual SpecificationsVisual Specifications –Link field values to symbology and text –Database-driven cartography PLTS ViewsPLTS Views –Saving and retrieval of ArcMap layer files in a database –Act as dynamic templates UC 2009 Tech Sessions 27

Software Demonstration UC 2009 Tech Sessions 28

PLTS Solutions UC 2009 Tech Sessions 29

PLTS Solutions Specialized IndustriesSpecialized Industries Built on top of PLTS FoundationBuilt on top of PLTS Foundation Includes data models, map templates, symbology, rules, data checks, and custom toolsIncludes data models, map templates, symbology, rules, data checks, and custom tools Common FunctionalitiesCommon Functionalities –Enterprise data and map production –Centrally manage information –Database-driven cartography UC 2009 Tech Sessions 30

Built for – Aviation Administrations – Airlines – Air Forces – Commercial Companies Standards supportStandards support –Aero Info Exchange Model (AIXM) –International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Provides tools forProvides tools for –Enroute Navigation Charts –Terminal Procedures Aeronautical UC 2009 Tech Sessions 31

Defense Built for –Defense mapping agencies –Defense forces –Intelligence agencies –Defense installations Standards support –NGA –Defense I&E –MGCP Provides tools for –TLM –ICM –VMAP0, VMAP1, VMAP2 –MGCP UC 2009 Tech Sessions 32

Mapping Agency UC 2009 Tech Sessions 33 Built for –National Mapping Agencies –State/Provincial/Local Mapping Agencies –Natural Resources Agencies Standards support –Topographic –GSDI –FEMA Provides templates for –USGS 1:24,000, 1:63,360, 1:100K –ERM 1:250K, EGM 1:1M –Global Map 1:1M –Digital Flood Maps –Emergency Response Maps –Custom map series

Nautical Built for – –Hydrographic Offices – –Charting Agencies – –Naval Commands – –Commercial Companies Standards support – –International Hydrographic Organization S-57, S-58 INT1, INT2, INT3, M4 – – National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency VPF HACG Provides tools for – –Electronic Navigational Charts – –Additional Military Layers – –Digital Nautical Charts UC 2009 Tech Sessions 34

For More Information… – –Product Information – –Demos – –PLTS Training – –Free virtual campus courses Introduction to Job Tracking for ArcGIS (JTX) Introduction to GIS Data ReViewer Introduction to Map Production System-Atlas (MPS-Atlas) UC 2009 Tech Sessions 35

Other Sessions UC 2009 Tech Sessions 36

Other Sessions UC 2009 Tech Sessions 37

Where we are UC 2009 Tech Sessions 38

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