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Trapeze MapEdit is used to view and edit Trapeze4 maps.
About This Guide
The Trapeze MapEdit User Guide provides step-by-step procedures for editing and updating Trapeze4 maps used in scheduling and itinerary generation.
Reasons for Editing Maps
Maps may require editing for a variety of reasons such as they may not adequately serve a transit site's needs or they may have become outdated.
About Maps and Trapeze MapMaker
If a map requires significant editing, it can be more efficient to obtain and load an updated map rather than edit the existing map.
Logging on to MapEdit
To start using MapEdit, you must sign in to the system.
Logging Off MapEdit
When you are done using MapEdit, you must exit from the system.
When you start MapEdit, the map from the specified data source appears in the MapEdit screen.
Toolbar Commands
The following table lists and describes the commands available in the MapEdit toolbar.
Moving and Zooming In On a Map
When viewing a map in MapEdit, the map can be moved to view another area.
Viewing Street Names
Street names on a map are displayed only when specific streets are clicked. When a specific street is clicked, its name and basic information are displayed, including alias, city name, minor civil division (MCD), and zip code.
Viewing Lines, Stops, and Polygons Using the Route Wizard
Using the Route Wizard, lines, stops, and polygons that were created in Trapeze Fixed or Flex Route products can be displayed.
Showing or Hiding the Current Span
The current span covered by the map can be shown or hidden at the bottom right of the MapEdit screen. The span indicates the distance currently shown on the map.
Setting Thresholds for Viewing Features
Zoom thresholds can be specified to display street types and other features on the map.
Changing Map Formats and Colors
The unit of measure, date, time and address formats, and colors for printed maps and maps in the MapEdit screen can be changed.
Displaying File Grids
Map files are saved in binary display files. A grid can be displayed to show how the binary files are organized.
In MapEdit, information can be viewed and edited for existing segments. Segments can also be added, edited, and deleted.
Segment Properties
Segment properties specify the location and attributes of a segment. Some attributes have direct values (for example, address ranges, one way designations) while some are identifier links.
Modes in Working with Segments
MapEdit includes two modes for selecting, viewing, and editing segments.
Obtaining Write Access to Map Data
You require write access to the map data before you can edit a map.
Making Changes to Segments
Segments in Trapeze4 maps represent parts of streets that share the same characteristics. Segments can be added, deleted, and split in MapEdit.
About Changing Segment Shapes
Segment shapes can be changed by adding, moving, and deleting shape points in the segments.
Viewing Detailed Segment Information
After selecting one or more segments on a map, you can view each segment's information, which includes the name, classification, and addresses for selected segments.
Changing Segment Properties
Be careful when applying property changes to all selected segments because they can yield meaningless results (for example, applying the same address range to multiple segments).
Increasing Identification Numbers
Unique numeric identifiers in MapEdit are assigned automatically by increasing the highest existing Id by one.
Removing Names that are Not Associated with Segments
You can remove names that are not associated with any segment.
When building a map file, make sure that you select the appropriate options in the Map Builder dialog.
Map Builder Options
The Map Builder options set the attributes that are applied to the map.
Building a Second Map File
If a map file has already been built in one format, you can build another map file without specifying all options. You can select the options on the Network tab only.
The Distance Wizard can be used to identify barriers on the map and to generate directions to navigate around these barriers.
Setting Distance Wizard Properties
Set Distance Wizard properties to specify how information appears in the Distance Wizard dialog.
Adding and Changing Barriers
Add or change barriers using the Barriers tab in the Distance Wizard.
Deleting Barriers
Existing barriers can be deleted using the Distance Wizard.
Calculating the Distance Between Points
The Distance Wizard can be used calculate the distance between points marked on the map. MapEdit can calculate distance using four methods.
Getting Directions From One Point to Another Point
Defining a route may be necessary if you have a new driver who requires detailed directions or when a vehicle has broken down somewhere in the service area and you have to send a maintenance crew to it.
The Street Wizard is a search tool that lets you find a specific street, cross street, or street range.
Finding Streets on the Map
You can find streets on the map using the Street and Cross tabs on Street Wizard.
Finding Intersections on the Map
After selecting a street in the Street Wizard, view a list of all streets that intersect with the selected street.
Finding Street Addresses on the Map
The Range tab in the Street Wizard allows you to select the range of numbers which contains the number of the street address you want to view on the map.
Geocoding Intersections and Addresses
Addresses can be geocoded using the Street Wizard. When geocoding a point on the system map, a precise longitude and latitude value are assigned to it in the system.
The Speed Wizard is used to define different speeds for vehicles traveling on different street segments. Speeds are used in products such as PASS to estimate the time required for traveling from one location to another.
Starting the Speed Wizard
When the Speed Wizard opens, it appears in a separate window, which can be displayed in the MapEdit screen.
About Vehicle Classes
A vehicle class represents a type of vehicle that usually travels at different speeds than other vehicles.
Managing Speed Types
A speed type represents a road type that requires a different speed than other road types. Default speed types are Freeways, Arterial, Collectors and Residential.
Specifying Vehicle Class Speeds for Different Speed Types
Speeds can be different for each of the vehicle classes based on speed type and day and time of the week.
Viewing Speed Types for Street Segments
A speed type can be specified for each street segment on a map. For example, vehicles can be allowed to travel on some segments at their freeway speeds and at residential speeds on other segments.
Applying Speed Types to Street Segments
Speed types can be applied to street segments using the Speed Wizard.