Data Dictionary

Improved Attribute Entry

• Big buttons

• Not just picklists– Radio buttons – Check boxes for Boolean values – Images

• User Friendly Prompts– Group separators– Conditional attribute behavior

Big Buttons• Quick visual

selection of features from a button panel

• Easy to use with gloves on

• Easier to use when moving

• Limited to 8 Features

Menu Attribute - Radio Buttons

• Easy visualization

• Limited to 7 attributes

Menu Attribute - Check Boxes

• Boolean values, as defined by Data Dictionary– on/off– yes/no

Menu Attribute - Images

• Select attribute from an image gallery

• Great for non-domain specialists

• No need to translate

• Instant visual confirmation

Intelligent Data Collection

• Selective Repeat at the attribute level– No More incorrect defaults when repeating

• Grouping using “Separators”– Make entry in the scrolling form more like an existing paper

form

• Conditional logic to control field workflow– Show attributes only when required– Don’t show auto-generated values– Improve efficiency and data integrity

Grouping Separators

• Easy to adapt paper forms to electronic screen

• Collapsible and expandable sections

• Visible or hidden

Intelligent data collection

• Adapt the form to the data already entered

• Changes attribute behavior and default values

• Visible or hidden

• Read-only or required

Intelligent data collection

• Field worker only sees the fields needed to complete the job

• Less clutter – less distraction

• higher quality data

• Higher productivity

User-friendly feature and attribute naming

• Clear and understandable: – No longer constrained by cryptic GIS database terms

• Less abbreviations:– Extended 40-character length

• Greater flexibility:– Doesn’t have to fit GIS database naming constraint

• Greater guidance to field workers:– Better understanding leads to higher quality data

Data Dictionary Editor

• The enhanced Data Dictionary Editor is included in GPS Pathfinder Office v5.30

• You can upgrade existing Data Dictionaries for use in TerraSync v5.30

• Previewing the DDF with TerraSync Desktop

Your DDF for Field Exercise

• Minimum: Point, Line and Poly• Try to use all types of fields, buttons,

conditions, etc.• Point Requirement

– Develop one for trees and/or signs and use sample images to use for thumbnails – this is only an example…

– Add a File field to hold an in field image taken with handheld

• Line Requirement– Develop with at least one attribute with multiple values to

support segmenting

• Symbols… Be creative and understand how the sunlight and layers affects your view!

Further information

• www.trimble.com/terrasync– FAQs– Datasheets– Support– Documentation

• Check the compatibility matrix

EASY TO USE

Intelligent

EffortlessUser Friendly

Visual

Questions?

TerraSync

5.30