The latest version of Spatial Fusion Enterprise (SFE), version 4.3 represents a continuation of the evolution of web mapping technologies from CARIS. More functionality is now accessible through a modified and easy-to-use interface, which will help users to get more out of their spatial data.

Existing users of Spatial Fusion Enterprise will notice that the Executive Module has been removed from the suite of SFE Modules. Over the past two versions, key features of the Executive Module have been migrated to the Public Module to meet market demands.

Some highlights of the new features include in: Spatial Fusion Enterprise 4.3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.