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Support FAQ Trying something new Very open format Some of the most common questions we get for WindMilMap support Ask questions about anything in WindMilMap, SmartLynk
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What happens when I call for support? What makes up the Milsoft Server Database? Difference between a Feature Class and a Layer Definition of terms Other Resources for Help Continuous Mode Can I load a PDF file into ESRI as a layer? How do I copy data from one layer to another? Why is there no data in my Attribute Table? How do I get data from WindMil to the ESRI Attribute table? How to create a new assembly for a Pole? Create a symbol for a new assembly
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I get an error in ArcCatalog when importing spatial reference. How to Create Local Linked Model How to create new WindMilMap Geodatabase When adding a new pole type, how do I make it look like it does in WindMil? How do I edit my Consumer name so I see more than the last 3 digits? What are GUIDs? Difference between Add Before and Add After Difference between Back Feed and Change Feed Q&A
Eqdb
- contains the equipment database - must be partnered with .wm
Layer
In ArcGIS, a reference to a data source, such as a shapefile, coverage, geodatabase feature class, or raster, that defines how the data should be symbolized on a map. Layers can also define additional properties, such as which features from the data source are included. Layers can be stored in map documents (.mxd) or saved individually as layer files (.lyr).
A Feature Class stores the data where a Layer is how the data is symbolized.
Definitions where found at support.esri.com
Definition of terms
Elements
Elements are what Milsoft calls anything viewable in the View Area. Example: OHlines are elements where the Conductor is not an element.
Geodatabase
In a geodatabase, a collection of feature classes stored together so they can participate in topological relationships with one another. All the feature classes in a feature dataset must share the same spatial reference; that is, they must have the same coordinate system, and their features must fall within a common geographic area. - Definition found at support.esri.com
External Tables
Are tables that store data that WindMil does not need to do analysis Typically are Access tables, but can be other databases.
ESRI Support
http://support.esri.com/
How to turn on Continuous Mode Select your tool. Then select the double blue arrows. Why use Continuous Mode?
So you can add the same element by only clicking your mouse Mostly used when adding Lines to the model
Instead of using Continuous Mode to add lines Use the ESRI tool for Arc. Use ESRI Draw tool for Line. Use ESRI Trace tool.
Can I load a PDF file into ESRI as a layer? No, not as a layer in ESRI But you can as an image in Layout view
How do I copy data from one layer to another? Select the elements you want to copy. Click on the copy button. Change your Target: to the feature class to which you want to add the data. Then click on the Past button.
There is a Manual Push called Update WindMil Feature Class in the Geodatabase and now an Auto Update called SmartLynk. SmartLynk will push data to a standalone Geodatabase. The Manual push allows you to push data to the Geodatabase you are working o
Pushed
Publish Personal or File Geodatabase Creates a Copy of the GDB selected Severs the link between WindMilMap and ESRI Can push data from WindMil or ET before publishing GDB
How to create a new assembly for a Pole Double-click on a Pole to bring up the Pole Editor. Click on Add Assembly.
Note that is you hold down the Control button you can select more then on assembly to add
Create a symbol for a new assembly. Once the assembly is added to the pole Need to make sure you have Distance and Angle Click OK.
Create a symbol for a new assembly Go To WindMilMap Menu > Display Options. Last Tab is Assemblies Select the Assembly.
Set zoom Scale. Line or Point Symbol
Error message reads: "...cannot create dataset...from high level precision dataset..." It's a problem with a low-precision dataset from a pre-ArcGIS 9.2 geodatabase. The database needs to be upgraded to high-precision before importing its spatial reference.
Grayed Out & Not Checkable - means that there are not poles or pole types in the WindMil model Add Grids - adds your WindMil grids Note that the more grid layers you add, the longer it will take to build. Spatial Reference is just like the ESRI Spatial Reference.
Import
from an already- created layer
When adding a new pole type, how do I make it look like it does in WindMil?
How do I edit my Consumer Name so I see more than the last 3 digits?
Go to the Layer Properties. Select the Symbol you want to edit the text . Right-click and go to Define Text.
How do I edit my consumer name so I see more than the last 3 digits?
Opens the Symbol Text Editor In the Expression text area, theres a short VB script to show the right-most 3 digits of the name. Delete the Expression. Choose Element Name from the Text Fields box. Click Append. Now [Element Name] is in the Expression. Verify the Expression. Click OK and now the Map will show the entire consumer name.
What are GUIDs? A GUID is a special type of identifier used in software applications in order to provide a reference number that is unique in any context. A WMGUID is a GUID created by Milsoft for tighter integration.
Difference between Add Before and Add After Insert Before - The Insert Before command makes it possible to add a new circuit element between a selected circuit element and its parent.Insert Before
Insert After
Insert After - The Insert After command makes it possible to add a new circuit element between a selected circuit element and its children.
Q&A Questions about WindMilMap Questions about something you have seen here at the User Conference Request for Features