n4ce Defaults and the Feature Code Table
n4ce uses a number of Defaults, which controls what you see or how it processes your data. These Settings are initially stored globally and copied into a new project when it is first created.
Fully Layered with 265 colours Windows Text Fonts and user defined Line Styles.
Working on the basis of what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) we turn your survey data into graphics. This is achieved by using survey feature codes cross referenced to a Feature Code Table.
In n4ce features codes are made up of three components, namely:
<Code Prefix><Str No>,<Comma Code>
The Code Prefix is cross referenced to the Code Table which identifies how it displays a combination of Point, Line, Symbol, Annotation and Shape. These elements will be defined in terms of Layer, Style, Colour and where appropriate, Size.
Comma Codes and Dimensions suppliment the Prefix. The latter is used with to control sizing and offsets and is linked to a very powerful Text Macro. (See Lite for more details)
An example of n4ce feature coding is shown above and is a good example of Duality of Display and Edit. This also demonstrates the Point Query/Editor with direct access to the code pages for this point.
The upper image is from the Coordinate Grid and shows the list of points in the order they are plotted. The lower image is the resulting graphics, including Comma Codes that control starting of the kerb line KB,N tangents KB,T and curve fitting KB,C. Also note that the heights are displayed parallel to the kerb lines.
Finally, an external program called Code Table Reporter is provided for editing your codes in a spread sheet format, rather than in code pages, as shown here. This program also has exports to Leica and other instrument manufactures instruments for uploading.
Note that the program will also check for inconsistencies, like missing layer definitions, giving you a warning and report, as shown above.
Also see Code Table and Feature Definitions in the Lite edition.
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