NET Cloud uses the area map as the central element for accessing the network data of your project. It is placed on the home screen for quick access and can also be opened from other modules via “Network Planning”. You can view, modify, and create routes, building points, network locations, clusters, and other elements of the selected project using this map.
Adjusting the Map View
Which network data is shown on the map is determined by the selection in the view filter (on the right). The symbols for display are shown here, similar to a legend. Layers can be activated individually or as entire groups for display on the map.
Depending on project size and the number of changes made in the view filter, it may take some time for the view to update.
Session Manager
To work faster and more efficiently in NET Cloud, the session manager can be very helpful. Its function is to save the current state of the map and legend and restore them the next time the application is started. This way you quickly return to where you left off. You can learn how to set up the session manager via the provided link.
Displaying/Editing Properties
Objects displayed on the map can be selected by clicking on their geometry or symbol. A blue highlight indicates the selection, and the property panel for the selected object with its available data opens automatically on the left.
If the object is not read-only, you can adjust its properties. Buttons for editing and deleting appear in the lower part of the property panel. Non-geometric properties can be edited via the “Edit properties” button.
In edit mode, fields become editable, and an * indicates required fields. You must confirm changes by clicking “Save”.
If the selected object has geometry, you can also edit it directly on the map. Click the “Edit geometry” button in the property form on the lower right.
The map will then show the geometry handle points for the selected object. You can change the geometry by moving these points.
| 1 | large handle: used for moving |
| 2 | small handle: when clicked, two additional control points are created |
| 3 | buttons to cancel or confirm the changes |
Creating New Objects on the Map
New objects can be created using the drawing tools. Available types are polyline, rectangle, polygon, and marker.
| Zeichenwerkzeug | Typ | Verwendung |
| Polylinie | Trassen, Rohre, Kabel... | |
| Rechteck | rechteckige Cluster, Grenzen, Ausbaugebiete... | |
| Polygon | unregelmäßige Cluster, Grenzen, Ausbaugebiete... | |
| Marker | Adresspunkte, Standorte, Kommentare, Fotodokumente... |
First choose the appropriate drawing tool, then select the layer to which the new object should be added. The offered layers include all published project layers of the corresponding type that are not read-only. For example, if you select the drawing tool for “polyline”, you may get the following selection.
After selecting the layer, the object can be digitized on the map by clicking to place vertices; the final click on an already placed point finishes the object.
A form with the object’s properties then opens and must be filled in with required information indicated by * before saving.
In this example, entering the length is not required. It is automatically calculated and entered when clicking “Save”.
Performing Measurements
You can perform distance and area measurements directly on the displayed map using the measurement tool.
To do this, add points to the map that define a path or area.
Use “Finish path” or “Finish area” to calculate lengths or areas. The measurement results remain visible during the entire session (displayed in dark blue) but can also be removed.
Printing the Area Map
You can create a PDF file of the area map and all printable layers selected in the view filter using the print tool
The layout is predefined but can be supplemented with a note or text.
Next to each layer in the legend, printer symbols indicate whether the layer is printable (blue = printable, crossed out = not printable, red = not printable at the current zoom level).