Database Configuration

Administrators can configure database connections from the Configuration Manager to connect ODBC database files to spatial data.

A database connection is required for the setup of a Points of Interest (POI) layer, as this database stores the text and multimedia links for these layers.

A database connection is also required to access the replay option of a Target Tracking service utilizing a database to store target ids, timestamps, coordinates and other pertinent attributes.

Language Configuration

The Public Module is now available in English, French and Spanish, so that all configurable items such as the layer names can now be configured to include all supported languages. This configuration is now available for the following features:

• Layer names
• Layer group names
• Configurable captions and images

The Public Module also provides a Quick Start Guide in HTML format in all three supported languages.

Layer Group Configuration

The Public Module benefits from a tree structure within the layer legend allowing the logical grouping of layers.

This grouping of layers is a feature that is configurable via the Configuration Manager.

Layer Select/Query Configuration

The system administrator can turn on/off the ability to select/query features from layers that are not being displayed in the map view.

Map Configuration

Administrators can configure the map servers that the application module will communicate with to retrieve the map data.

The configuration will consist of the management of the following items:

• Map Server(s):
• Spatial Fusion Server(s) or
• Web Mapping Server(s)
• Map Coordinate System
• Data Covers
• Layer Display Order

Map configuration through the Configuration Manager is currently only applicable for the Public Module.

Media Image Configuration

Administrators can now upload images to the Configuration Manager to be used for the display of the Points of Interest features in the Public Module.

These images can also be used for the header and footer banners in the styles configuration, and for customized buttons in the toolbar of the Public Module.

Metadata Information Configuration

System administrators are able to configure metadata information for layers viewed in the Public Module.

Points of Interest (POI) Configuration

POI layers are configurable for the Public Module via the Configuration Manager. These layers consist of points on the map that are linked to text data and/or multimedia files such as Web links or images.

Privileges are included as part of the roles in the Configuration Manager to configure viewing or editing rights for each POI layer.

Quick Map Configuration

Role Management

Administrators can create roles and associate them to the appropriate user accounts.

The role management feature allows for the control of which deployment module (Public or Technical) can be accessed, as well as the layers that can be viewed by users with each role. Other features that can have roles-based access include the Gazetteer services, Target Tracking services, queries, POI management and Quick Maps.

Role management is currently only applicable for the Public Module.

Privileges are included as part of the roles in the Configuration Manager to turn on/off the ability to generate on-the-fly classifications in the Public Module. Configuration of pre-defined classifications is also available for the Public Module. This provides a system administrator with the ability to define classifications available to all users with access to the layers in question.

Security

SFE allows administrators to track usage and secure access to the system using usernames and passwords. A role-based security matrix allows administrators to assign access to individual features and functionalities. For example, administrators could define a public role to grant access to parts of the system for the general public access.

Style Configuration

Individual organizations often require the personalization of their Web site to reflect their target market. To provide additional flexibility, configuration is available to update both the top and bottom banners of the Web page hosting the Public and Technical Modules.

Target Tracking Services

System administrators can configure three types of target tracking connections (Lloyds MUI, a Target Tracking Service and via Database) and then assign role-based access to permit viewing in the Public Module.

The opportunities for such services are endless and can include the monitoring fleets of ships within a port, emergency vehicles during a disaster, transit systems on route or even taxi fleets for improving efficiencies.

Unit Configuration

Usability within diverse markets is important, thus system administrators can configure the units in which measurement tools, scales and target tracking are displayed in the Public Module.

This is accomplished in the Configuration Manager by setting the default units for specific tools and features, or by customizing them to end users' needs.

User Management

Administrators can create user accounts to access the application modules and define roles that control the data layers.

A public access role can also be defined to allow users to access the Public Module without authentication.

User Registration

System administrators can configure services allowing users to create their own user accounts via a user registration tool within the Configuration Manager. Users can set up new accounts, request new passwords and edit their profile. Administrator users can now configure user licenses or disclaimers.

Distributed Data Access

SFE allows you to access data from geographically distributed data servers, utilizing web services, or using Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.® (OGC) connectivity. Data in varying formats, projections and scales can all be displayed without conversion.

Metadata Management

Metadata for each data layer can be added and managed in the Configuration Manager and then displayed for each layer using the Public Module.

Multi-format Base Mapping

SFE supports multiple data formats without translation, for both land and marine, including:

• AutoCAD
• Bathymetry (BEAMS)
• BSB (unencrypted)
• DGN
• ECW
• ENC
• File Layer (CARIS)
• GeoTIFF
• WFS
• HCRF (unencrypted)
• HPD (HPD)
• JPEG2000
• MapInfo®
• MrSID®
• ODBC
• Oracle®, 10g
• Reference Model (RME)
• Shape
• TIFF (with IGA)
• TIFF (with TFW)

OGC® Web Mapping Server

The Spatial Fusion Enterprise mapping engine implements the following Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.® (OGC) Standards:

• Web Mapping Server (WMS) versions 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1 & 1.3.0
• Web Feature Server (Transactional WFS) version 1.0 & 1.1
• Geography Markup Language (GML) version 2.0 & 3.0
• Styled Layer Descriptor (SLD) version 1.0.0

Administrators can enable OGC® capability with the flip of a switch, and begin sharing data with other OGC® compliant web services.

CGDI and USGS Gazetteer Support

SFE allows users to leverage the CGDI postal code and place name look up services, as well as the USGS Search Name Gazetteer Query Web Service. This allows developers to easily utilize these industry standard search tools.

Customizable

For developers, Spatial Fusion Enterprise can be customized using standard Web development tools. An extensive Java Application Programming Interface (API) gives you the power to integrate web mapping into your existing business logic and processes.

Developer Friendly

Spatial Fusion Enterprise has an open architecture, and supports standards that promote connectivity with other technologies. Do not be limited by proprietary data formats or workflows; web mapping should work in harmony with your other technologies, and with other proprietary systems. Spatial Fusion Enterprise has been built to promote integration between applications, business processes, and workflows.

Ad-hoc SQL Query Builder

SFE allows you to perform queries on your data using intuitive query tools. With this feature you can create and save user-defined or predefined queries using standard SQL syntax.

Additional Gazetteer Support

The Public Module now supports the CGDI Place Name and Postal Code Lookup Service and the USGS Search Name Gazetteer Query Web Service.

The addition of Gazetteer support allows users to take advantage of these powerful location look up services.

Buffer Analysis

SFE allows you to generate buffer areas around selected map features or geometry using one of the following tools:

• User defined point buffer
• User defined line buffer
• User defined polygon buffer
• Selected feature buffer

Once buffers are created, SFE allows you to perform a spatial analysis to retrieve the features of a chosen layer located within the buffered areas. The results can then be exported to CSV, PDF, XML, MS Excel or Business Intelligence and Reporting Tool (BIRT) format from the attribute grid.

Classification

Classification tools allow the user to generate thematic maps on the fly. This tool provides the user with the ability to generate the following types of classifications:

• Unique Classification
• Range Classification
• Custom Range Classification

The colour distribution of each classification defined in the system can be viewed within the tree legend of the layer list in the Public Module.

Classification Tools

Classification tools have been added to the Public Module and updated to allow for predefined classifications and/or user defined classifications. The colour coding of the classifications now appear in the layer list.

Data Reprojection

SFE allows you to reproject your data on the fly from the application window. Users can view the data in the map view with a different projection at anytime.

Default Panel Option

The administrator is able to select the Accordion Menu tab that opens when the Public Module loads, thus customizing the Public Module user interface to end users' needs.

Default Quick Maps Option

The administrator can set a default setting that allows the first map in Quick Maps to load in the Display window of the Public Module (instead of the overview or default map).

Export Attributes

Users can easily export the attributes of selected features from the attribute grid to any of the following formats: CSV, MS Excel, XML, PDF or RPT (BIRT).

The user simply needs to press on the button associated to the format of choice in the info panel to export the attributes to the desired format.

Export Features

Export map views as an image (JPEG, TIF, PNG or BMP).

HTML Printing

Users can create an HTML plot of the map view, including any selected features and their attributes, and print it from their browser window.

Markers (Redlining)

Four types of Markers, or "redlining", have been added to the Public Module. A Marker allows the user to highlight an area of the map for future reference.

• Point - adds a point marker to a map.
• Line - adds a line marker to a map.
• Polygon - adds a polygon or an area marker to a map.
• Text - adds a text marker to a map.

This feature is also available in the Technical Module.

Measurement Tools

Various measurement tools are available within the application:

• Distance measurement
• Azimuth calculations
• Bearing calculations
• Area calculations

Metadata Viewing

In the Public Module, users can view the metadata for each layer. This metadata is added and managed within the Configuration Manager.

Multi-Layer Selection

Within the Public Module, users can now perform selections from multiple layers with a single operation. These selectable layers are configured by the system administrator, and can be configured so the user can toggle on/off the selectable layers.

Multilingual Support

Based on their user preferences, users can now launch the Technical Module in their preferred language. At the moment support is available for English, French and Spanish.

Multimedia/Points of Interest

SFE's multimedia options allow you to embed multimedia links into your map and access external scanned documents, As-Built Drawings, sound, video, etc.

A Points of Interest (POI) management module is available in the Public Module to allow users to add, edit or delete POIs from the map view.

In addition, SFE allows you to import waypoints from GPX files directly in the map view of the application.

PDF Reports

SFE allows you t create custom Database Reports or utilize the default report from Public Module.

POI Tools

The Public Module can now be configured to allow users to add POIs.

Point Buffer Selection

A key feature migrated from the Executive Module to the Public Module is the Point Buffer Selection. Easily perform point buffers on features using a simple click of the mouse. Users can easily change the buffer size before performing a buffer.

When performing a point buffer, all features from the layer of interest located within the selected buffer size will be selected and the attributes will be displayed to the user in the attribute grid.

Points of Interest

Points of Interest can be displayed in the Public Module along with any other base map data. Configuration of the Public Module can also allow users to manage these POI layers.

Users can also perform selection on Points of Interest features in a similar fashion as any other base map layer.

Postscript Plotting

The Technical module provides high-resolution postscript file printing from the desktop.

Pre-defined Queries

SFE allows you to run pre-defined queries configured using the Configuration Manager, for any data layer with attributes attached.

Quick Maps Management

In the Public Module, users can save a map (map view) and then reload it at a later time. Administrators can also set Quick Maps, so users can easily zoom into a specific area of the map or see a pre-configured map view.

Report

A new report export option is available from the Selection Result window in the Public Module.

Reports formatted with Eclipse Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) permit administrators to configure professionally formatted reports to meet user requirements.

Select Features

SFE allows you to perform selections on features and retrieve their attributes using one of the following tools:

• Point selection
• Range selection
• Lasso selection

The selection mechanism in the Public Module permits selection on multiple layers simultaneously. The selection results window groups all features by layer and provides CSV/XML/MS Excel/PDF/RPT(BIRT) export functionality for each group of records. Super selection functionality is available in the attribute grid of the Public Module.

Standard GIS Functionality

• Thematic Mapping
• Area and Distance calculations
• Buffer analysis
• Multiple Selection Mechanisms
• Standard Map Navigation controls
• Classification (Pre-built or Dynamic), in Public and Technical module.

Statistical Analysis

In the Public Module layers configured for statistical purposes can be displayed in graphic form as pie charts or bar graphs, with or without annotations, for strong visual impact.

For example, the health sector can display disease occurrences by age, gender and region using pie charts. Another example, cities could display municipal water and sewage usage by year and by zones via bar graphs.

Target Tracking

Through Target Connection(s) configured in the Configuration Manager, the Public Module is able to display, in real-time, target movement with such features as a label (with attributes), turn and speed indicator, and track line (based on positions or hours).

Targets can be easily identified by filtering attributes, and if applicable, offer a replay option.

There are three Target Connection(s) types supported in the Public Module:

• Lloyd's MIU Web Service,
• Tracking Service, and
• Database.

Upgraded Attribute Grid

The attribute grid, which displays the results of selections, has been updated to reflect the multi-layer select functionality. The selection results for each layer in the selection are grouped and collapsible, and super selections can now be made by clicking a record in the attribute grid. Selection results can also be exported from the attribute grid in PDF, XML, MS Excel, CSV or BIRT format.

Web Feature Service (WFS) 1.1.0 Specification

Spatial Fusion Enterprise uses Geography Markup Language (GML) 2.0 or the new GML 3.1.1

Simple Feature Profile and WFS supports GetCapabilities, DescribeFeatureTypes and GetFeatures.