Attributes
ProMARK X
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Chapter 6
ATTRIBUTES
ATTRIBUTION
This chapter will address the ProMARK X’s attribution capability. The
ProMARK X is capable of assigning attributes to data by either utilizing sets
of previously defined attributes, editing existing attributes, or creating new
attributes. The attributes can be extremely valuable as direct input into a GIS
to accurately describe feature in combination with position. Specifically, this
chapter will provide instruction on the use of the ATTR key in order to activate
and create attributes to be used during data collection. Data collection is
covered in detail in
Chapter 7 — Differential
, which will also provide
instruction on inputting the attributes created with ATTR key while data is
collected. By reading this Chapter you will be able to create attribute files on
the receiver, assign numeric keys to attributes, select attributes from existing
attribute files, activate and deactivate attribute files, edit individual at-
tributes, and add individual attributes to an attribute file. This chapter will
also provide suggestions on maximizing the attribution capability of the
ProMARK X.
ATTR KEY OPERATION
The ProMARK X provides the utility to input unlimited user-defined attributes
and to utilize up to 99 preassigned attributes, which can be assigned to data
during collection simply by keying in a preassigned number. A file of
attributes may be created either on the PC and then uploaded to the receiver
(refer to the utilities section of the
MSTAR User Guide
) or created in the
receiver. From an efficiency standpoint, it is preferable to create the attribute
file on the PC (and then upload it to the receiver) although you can create an
attribute file on the receiver is provided as well. In this first example, attribute
files have been created and are stored in the receiver. In the receiver the user
can choose one file to make it active, assign key numbers to the attributes,
edit the attributes in the file, or add new attributes to the file.
Press the
ATTR
key on the keypad. If no
attribute files exist in the receiver, it will
display the message “NO FILES AVAIL”
and the user is given the chance to enter
a file by pressing
CLEAR
(covered later
in this chapter). Otherwise, the receiver
displays the attribute files currently
stored in the unit along with the size of
ATTRIBUTE FILE:
1203W002.ATR
SIZE: 1460
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