This is the main entry point for a GIS user in the HxGN EAM system. A GIS user typically navigates to the GIS Map Search screen to enter geographical search criteria. For example, a street address could be entered with the purpose of having the system retrieve and display the appropriate map, the street address and all equipment located within the search area. By default, the search area is limited to a single layer but by enabling the Advanced Search function, the search can be expanded to include multiple layers in the results. The user then has the option to refine the equipment displayed in the grid by choosing filter criteria. The user can filter by either GIS criteria, HxGN EAM criteria or both. The GIS filter shows a list of fields in the GIS layer table for the current active layer. Field aliases in GIS are not supported here. The non-alias field name will display in the list of fields. The Dataspy gives a range of filter options for HxGN EAM data.
Once the equipment in the grid is filtered sufficiently and the desired record set is displayed, use the toolbar functions at the bottom of the screen to interact with the equipment on the GIS map in various ways. Zoom in/out or pan to change the map view. In addition, the user may invoke the Select By Rectangle tool to select a specific area on the map and by relationship the assets shown in the equipment grid. The Select By tool shapes such as circle, rectangle, and line are available when using this tool. Other functions available in the map search screens are the abilities to view a smaller overview map showing a high level perspective, view the address nearest equipment shown on the map, measure the distance between points on the map, make sketches on the map, identify other features of interest on the map and change the display of layers on the map by setting them to display or not. Using the Visible Layers map control, map layers can be enabled or disabled as needed. These preferences are then saved and tracked per user. This gives control of layer visibility depending on the job function or preference of each individual user.
Once the user has selected the intended equipment in the grid, a range of other options is available. The user can create a work order for that equipment or create and schedule route work orders for a group of equipment located in a certain area. The system will link the map (including mark ups made by measuring, sketching, etc.) to the work order and it can be printed along with work order. In addition, the user can print the map using the print icon in the map area. The option to schedule labor for GIS work orders is also available here.