ConnectMaster tool bar & context menu

 

ConnectMaster-specific actions can either be called via the ConnectMaster toolbar or via the popup menu of the objects in the map.

ConnectMaster tool bar  

Chosen actions are always applied to all selected objects on the map.

The ConnectMaster toolbar includes the following actions:

 

Action

Description

 

Search

Data search.

 

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Search data

Search via all data fields of the objects of the map.

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Search data for SQL

Search via all data fields of the objects of the maps with an SQL statement.

 

 

Action

Description

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Map

 

 

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Ruler

Measurements are performed on the map. For this purpose, the task window “Ruler” is opened. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.1.

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Distance

Measures distances on the selected line.  For this purpose, the task window “Distance” is opened. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.2.

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Go to coordinates

Goes to the entered coordinates in the map. This action is performed in the task window “Coordinate entry”. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.3.

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Enter coordinates

Drawing of symbols or lines via coordinates. This action is performed in the task window “Coordinate entry”. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.3.

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Bing Maps Services

For address searches or map searches with Bing Maps

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Drawing

 

 

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Insert: T-splice

Only for objects that are allocated to a shaft.

A symbol allocated to a T-splice is drawn on the current insert level where the shaft is positioned. For further details, see below.

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Insert (cosmetically): Shaft

Only for objects that are allocated to a location.

A symbol allocated to a shaft is drawn on the cosmetic level where the location is positioned. For further details, see below.

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Branch element: Insert

These are combinations of MapXtreme and ConnectMaster actions for “Dividing” and “Inserting” that are started in their own task window “Divide”. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.4.

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Insert location by its coordinates

A location symbol for a selected location is drawn on the map exactly at its location coordinates.

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Insert component by its coordinates

A component symbol for a selected component is drawn on the map exactly at the location coordinates of the component location.

 

 

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Insert cables by coordinates

Draws a cable as straight lines between the end locations including the segment locations if all locations have coordinates

 

Insert cable by top level ducts

Following the duct route the cable is drawn onto the map

 

Insert ducts by coordinates

Draws a duct as straight lines between the end locations if all location have coordinates

 

Insert transport container by coordinates

Draws a transport container as straight lines between the end locations if all location have coordinates

 


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Combine

Several separate lines are merged into one line.

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Combine as: Empty pipes

Several separate lines are merged into one line and allocated to an empty pipe/cable.

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Combine as: Cables

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Duplicate

A selected object is copied or shifted to a selected target level.

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Divide

These are combinations of MapXtreme and ConnectMaster actions for “Dividing” and “Inserting” that are started in their own task window “Divide”. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.6.4.

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Divide: Empty pipe, Insert: Shaft

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Divide: Cable, Insert: Junction

 

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Action

 

 

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Quick view

Quick View of the CM element to be allocated to the object is opened.

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Add element to the clipboard.

The CM element allocated to the object is loaded into the CM clipboard.

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Assign to a project

Assigns the selected objects to a project

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Duct: Structure

Only for objects that are allocated to an empty pipe. The structure of the empty pipe is displayed.

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Print

Opens the print window with the available reports

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Read coordinates

The coordinates of an object allocated to a location are read from the map and saved in the database in the CM location under its coordinates.

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Read all coordinates

Above action is carried out for several selected location objects.

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Set GIS length

Writes the length of the object on the map in the respective fields of the objects in the database

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Files -> Object

Data exchange from CM to MapX for all selected objects allocated to an element. Please refer to Chapter 10.3.9.

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Search: Start

Only for objects that are allocated to a location. The location allocated to the selected object is saved as start location in the clipboard “Clipboard:Search”.

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Search: Routing via

Only for objects that are allocated to a location or to a component. The location/component allocated to the selected object is saved as “Routing via” location/component in the clipboard “Clipboard:Search”.

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Search: Excluded

Only for objects that are allocated to a location. The location allocated to the selected object is saved as “Excluded” location/component in the clipboard “Clipboard:Search”.

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Search: End

Only for objects that are allocated to a location. The location allocated to the selected object is saved as end location in the clipboard “Clipboard:Search”.

 

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Rapid Network Planner

Opens the module RNP for the planning of FTTx nets

 

BEP Reset

Deletes all objects in selected location

Context menu

The context menu is opened for objects that are in the current click position. No object must be selected for this action! If there are several objects in the click position, the context menu first displays an overview of these objects from where the context menus of the individual objects can be further accessed.

 

The structure of the context menu depends on whether an allocation to a ConnectMaster element exists.  The structure of the context menu of an allocated object is described in the following:

Action

Description

Information area

 

 

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Symbol/line: Object name

Object type (symbol or line) and object description

 

Level: Object level

Level of the object

 

CM: ConnectMaster Element

The type of the ConnectMaster element allocated to the object (e.g.: component, location, cable)

Action area

Various ConnectMaster actions. Please also see actions in the “ConnectMaster” toolbar.

 

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Allocate

 

 

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Allocate: Last used

 

 

 

 

 

 

Includes all allocation options of ConnectMaster elements to MapXtreme objects.

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Allocate: Clipboard

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Allocate: Location

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Allocate: Component

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Allocate: Container

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Allocate: Shaft

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Allocate: T-splice

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Allocate: Empty pipe

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Allocate: Cables

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Allocate: Cable route

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Allocate: Physical path

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Allocate: Signal

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Allocate: Transport containers

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Cancel CM allocation

The allocation of the MapXtreme object to a ConnectMaster element is removed, i.e. the CmExKey is deleted.

 

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Select

The object is selected on the map.

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Duplicate

The object is duplicated.

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Divide

The object is divided.

Search area

ConnectMaster actions concerning “Clipboard:  Search“; see search actions in the “ConnectMaster” toolbar.

Editing area


 

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Level: Edit

Only if the object level is not the current insert level: Object level becomes “alterable” and hence a new insert level.

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Objects: Do not edit

Objects cannot be modified graphically.

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Objects: Edit

Objects can be modified graphically, e.g.: be shifted within the map.

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Objects: Edit support points

Only for line objects: The support points of the line can be shifted.

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Objects: Add support points

Only for line objects: New support points can be added by clicking on the line once.

 

In detail:

 

A few of the actions listed above are now explained in more detail:

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Insert: Shaft

The following steps should be carried out before starting the insert action:

Only for T-splice:  Define the level on which the new object should be placed as insert level. (Insert: Shaft: The new object is always inserted on the cosmetic level and can be manually shifted onto the required level after ending the action.

Select the symbol style for the new object.

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If “Duplicate” is selected, a new “Duplicate” window is opened, in which the following settings can be defined for the duplicating process.

1.Source: To select the object to be duplicated, list all objects with data fields (arranged according to ConnectMaster elements) selected in the map.

2.Target levels: Select the level on which the duplicated object is to be placed.

3.Style: Either the style of the “Source” or the “Current setting”.

4.Delete source: This is where it is defined whether the object is shifted (enable “Delete source”) or copied.

The object with the previously defined settings is duplicated with “Execute”.

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When allocating a map object to a ConnectMaster element, the data field “CmExKey” is used with a unique external key generated by ConnectMaster. Hence only objects of a ConnectMaster level can be allocated to a ConnectMaster element.