POSM MapReader 2 represents the next evolution in POSM’s interface and design. This version has been rewritten to support both ESRI ArcMap 9 and 10, and an updated GPS support that includes the GPS position with a circle and dot. Installation requires the use of a custom GPS Layer application that must be added to each published map and installed on each client that will run POSM MapReader. The client will also have to install the latest version of ESRI ArcReader 9 or 10.
Installation...............................................................................1
ESRI ArcMap 9 Workstation with Publisher ...............................1
ESRI ArcReader 9 Client POSM Workstation Installation.........1
ESRI ArcMap 10 Workstation with Publisher ......................... 2
Click the “Add GPS Layer” icon from the ESRI toolbar to add the GPS layer to the map. Do not change the name of the layer, POSM MapReader uses this name to ensure the GPS shuts down properly.
Once the map has been created, publish the map, then copy it to the client POSM workstation.
ESRI ArcReader 10 Client POSM Workstation Installation ...... 2
Using POSM MapReader 2 ..................................................... 3
GPS Layer ............................................................................ 3
Send to POSM...................................................................... 3
To begin the installation install the custom GPSLayer_
Arc9_POSM_MapReader.zip application available on the
POSM download website ( http://beta.posm.us ). If an older
version of GPSLayer is installed on the client workstation, it
To begin the installation, install the custom GPSLayer_ Arc9_POSM_MapReader.zip application available on the POSM download website (http://beta.posm.us). If an older version of GPSLayer is installed on the client workstation,
it must be removed prior to installation. After installing
GPSLayer, open the map to be published. If the GPS layer
icon has not been added to a toolbar, add it by clicking on the Tools Menu/Customize. Select Commands from the tab menu and enter “GPS” into the “Show Commands Containing:” box. Drag the “Add GPS Layer” command to a toolbar of choice.
must be removed prior to installation. Copy the published map to be opened to the workstation and then open POSM_ MapReader2_Arc9.exe application from the POSM directory. Click the “Load PMF” button to open a map.
Checking the “Load Map on Start” checkbox will automatically open the last correctly loaded map on startup.
The “Tools” radio buttons allow the user to Zoom In, Zoom
Out, Continuous Zoom, Identify, and Send an Asset to POSM.
“Zoom Full Extent” will zoom to the furthest extent of the map or all the way out.
The “Send To POSM Setup” drop down allows the end user to select the Line layer and Line ID (Asset ID) field. This step is required in order to use the “Send to POSM” tool.
“Open Find” will open the ESRI Find window.
“Print Map View” will print the current map window to the default printer installed on client workstation.
“Setup MapReader” allows the user to setup the path to POSM and the default POSM template to open when using the “Send to POSM” tool.
Click the Browse window to find the location of the POSM.exe.
Navigate folders to locate the POSM.exe application and then press Open. The default location for POSM on windows XP is “C:\Program Files\POSM\POSM.exe”. The default location for POSM on Windows 7 is on the root drive on the machine.
The “Default Template to Open” box allows the user to force a template to be selected when sending an Asset ID to
POSM. The template must be entered in exactly as it listed in the Start New Session (Header) form of POSM. If no default template is selected, the last used template will be selected when sending an Asset ID to POSM and starting a
new session.
Press “Close” to save the settings.
To begin the installation install the custom GPSLayer_ Arc10_POSM_MapReader.zip application available on the POSM download website (http://beta.posm.us). If an older version of GPSLayer is installed on the client workstation, it must be removed prior to installation.
POSM GPS Layer and POSM Map Reader applications are identical other than the installation. Refer to the “ESRI ArcMap 9 Workstation with Publisher” for instructions on using GPS layer with ESRI ArcMap and Publisher.
After installing the GPSLayerSetup program install the
AddGPSLayer.esriAddIn to add the control to ArcMap 10.
To begin the installation, install the custom GPSLayer_Arc10_ POSM_MapReader.zip application, available on the POSM website (http://beta.posm.us). If an older version of GPSLayer is installed on the client workstation, it must be removed
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prior to installation. POSM GPS Layer and POSM MapReader applications are identical, other than the installation. Refer to the “ESRI ArcReader 9 Client POSM Workstation Installation” for instructions on using GPS layer with ESRI ArcMap and Publisher.
If a GPS has been connected to the inspection vehicle, and the GPS Layer has been added to the published
map, the user may then check the GPS layer to open the GPS controls. If the user does not know the exact serial communications port that the GPS is located on, they may press the “Detect” button. This will scan all available serial ports looking for a 4800 Baud NMEA GPS device. To start the GPS press the “Start” button. Once the GPS has a lock, the PDOP (dilution of precision) and the number of satellites
in view will be displayed. The current Latitude and Longitude will now be updated, along with the GPS Status time. To stop the GPS from receiving updates, press the “Stop” button.
To have the GPS auto start when clicking the GPS Layer, check the “Auto Start” checkbox.
To have the GPS pan to the current location on the map, check the “Pan To Point” checkbox.
When the GPS layer is closed, or the POSM MapReader application is shut down, these settings will be stored with the GPS Layer application.
When the asset to be inspected has been located, it may
be sent to POSM by using the “Send to POSM” tool. Ensure the correct layer and field have been selected from the “Send To POSM Setup” drop downs. The field value must match
the Asset ID values stored in the POSMGisData.mdb GIS database. Select the “Send to POSM” tool and then click on an object to inspect it in the map.
Below the “Send to POSM Setup” field drop-down, the value to send to POSM will be listed. The POSM MapReader 2 application will then load POSM, open the Start New Session form, and select this value from the AssetID search box. The user may now fill out the rest of the header to begin
their inspection.
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