SuperMap iTablet 10i sp1 User Manual
1. Product Introduction
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a technical system designed to collect, store, manage, calculate, analyze, present, and describe all types of geographic data. With the development of technology GISs has been used in a lot of industries like surveying and mapping, resource management, network service, national defense construction, and so on.
To get rid of the limitation of time and space brought by manipulating geographic data on PC, SuperMap introduced SuperMap iTablet which is a general-purpose GIS app in 2018 and allows you to process data anywhere anytime.
iTablet is a cross-platform application developed based on React Native. It can run on Android operating system and iOS. It includes abundant functionalities used in various industries. iTablet allows you to operate your data through finger movements.
1.1 Highlighted Features
l Data management
Provides abilities to import, export, upload, and share data sources, maps, symbols, templates, color libraries, and so on.
l Map View
Presents, renders, and edits maps. Modifies styles of point, line, region, text, and raster layers.
l AR Map
Introduces AR technology. AR Navigation navigates you to your destination. AI Measure helps you measure the length, width, and height of any object in reality. AI Collect shows a floor plan, a track, or the outline of an object vividly. AR Label allows you to draw on your map directly.
l Integration of Navigation and Map
Supports a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor navigation. Provides another integration of 2D and 3D navigation to give you more intuitively navigated experiences.
l Thematic map
Supports diverse thematic maps including 13 kinds of statistical thematic maps, unique thematic maps, range thematic maps, label thematic maps, and so on. Combining with parameter settings and style modification, the display of your maps is more significant, special, various, and prospective.
l Data Processing
Includes traffic network analyses like optimal path analysis and TSP analysis, facility network analysis like tracing analysis and connectivity analysis, vector and raster analyses like overlay analysis, hydrology analysis, interpolation analysis, and so on. Besides, you can achieve a lot of online analyses by docking SuperMap iServer.
l Data Collect
Provides kinds of collection templates and a series of methods for data collection. Moreover, you are allowed to add, delete, and move not only geometric objects but also nodes in objects. iTablet can process objects topologically like merging, splitting, erasing, filling, and so on.
l 3D Scene
Data like images, terrain, models, and KML formats can be displayed and browsed on a scene. Abundant 3D analyses and powerful fly management are provided for 3D data processing.
l Plotting
Provides kinds of plotting templates and up to 1200 plotting symbols. Supports not only adding, moving, and deleting plotting symbol from a map, but also creating and browsing plotting animations.
l Map Contact
You can add a new friend through a phone number or a SuperMap Online account. Besides, file transfer and communication with your friends or groups are employed. In the meanwhile, you can check others’ positions and vice versa.
l Cloud and Terminal Cooperation
iTablet can browse and use data storing in SuperMap Online by logging in with an Online account. Data saving in iTablet can be uploaded to Online. Besides, iTablet can execute online analyses by docking SuperMap iServer and display the resulting data.
l Online Map
Kinds of public data can be downloaded and used. Private data can be set to public as well.
1.2 Highlighting Characteristics
1.2.1 Concise, Fluent, and Ease of Use
w Using the flat design shows maps on screen as big as possible. The interface adopts as few colours as possible to highlight map information.
w Touch screen to modify layer styles. Scroll up and down on your screen to modify parameters. Scroll left and right to modify parameter values.
w Providing templates help you create maps based on your collection data conveniently and simply. The purpose of templates is to make an improvement in mapping efficiency.
1.2.2 Brand-new Cloud and Terminal Integration
w iTablet allows you to log in using your SuperMap Online account to access SuperMap Online resources.
w Docking iServer, iTablet can load online services and publish iServer services.
w iTablet can transfer data from cloud to terminal or vice versa, from one terminal to another terminal as well.
1.3 Configuration and Installation
1.3.1 Recommended Configuration
1. Hardware requirements:
w Devices using Android operating system.
w Devices using iOS 64 bit.
w CPU: ARMv7 or Later versions. 1GHZ or faster
w Memory: 1G at least
w Storage: 16G at least
2. Operating System
w Android 5.0 or Later versions
w iOS 9.0 or Later versions
1.3.2 Installation
1. For Android
Method 1:
w Search iTablet in your app store.
w Download and install it.
w Grant iTablet the permission to use GPS, camera, and so on.
w Follow the guide till the install completing.
Method 2:
w Copy the iTablet installation package and paste it into your device.
w Go down to the folder of the package and click the installation file.
w Grant iTablet the permission to use GPS, camera, and so on.
w Follow the guide till the install completing.
2. iOS:
w Search iTablet in your app store.
w Download and install it.
2. Sample Applications
2.1 Login
There are three ways to log in to iTablet.
1. Customer (by default)
When it is your first time to use iTablet, the default account is Customer. iTablet will use Customer as an account as well when you are using iTablet without a login.
2. SuperMap Online Account
Using a SuperMap Online account. You can use online data directly after a successful login.
3. SuperMap iPortal Account
Using a SuperMap iPortal account. You can download and upload data after a successful login.
Note: the mobile end and the service end must be in the same local area network to have a successful login.
iTablet will generate a folder named as the username in the directory /iTablet/User for data storage.
2.2 Data Preparation
2.2.1 Supported Data Types
iTablet supports SuperMap GIS workspace files with extension of *.smwu or *.sxwu and various files including TIF, MIF, SHP, IMG, KML, KMZ, GPX, DXF (for ios only), and DWG (for ios only).
2.2.2 Open Datasource
1. After connecting your mobile device with your computer, you can copy and paste data in the formats of *.udb\*.udd to the directory iTablet\User\Customer\Data\Datasource on the mobile device.
2. Run SuperMap iTablet on your mobile device. After accessing the module you want, click Add to add data to the current map.
2.2.3 Open Map
1. Copy and paste data in the folder iTablet\User\Customer\ExternalData after connecting your mobile with your computer.
2. Run SuperMap iTablet. Click Profile > Import, then Select data you want in the Import page.
3. Click on Home. In the Home page, you can click on any functional module, then select Start > Open Map to open the required map.
2.2.4 Download Sample Data
Method 1:
When you access any functional module at the first time, the application will ask you whether you want to download sample data according to the prompt.
Method 2:
1. Click Profile > Import. Then select the required data in the Import page.
2. After accessing a module, you can click Start > Open Map to select the map.
2.3 AR Map
2.3.1 How to add AR special effects on scene
1. After accessing AR Map module, click Effect.
2. Click the icon to switch the effect added on the scene.
2.3.2 How to project information like videos, text, pictures, and web pages to scene?
1. After accessing AR Map module, click Launch.
2. Select the data type you want to project.
3. Specify the current position of your device. And then click on the icon to set the content you want to project.
4. Click on the projected content to adjust its position.
2.4 Field Collection
2.4.1 How to measure length, height, and areas of objects?
1. After accessing AR Survey module, click AR Measure and select the measurement type.
2. Move your device to look for a plane.
3. After finding the plane, overlap the red point with the object you want to measure and click on the screen to start the measurement.
2.4.2 How to collect points, lines, and regions in the way of AR?
1. After accessing AR Survey module, click AR Survey and select the surveying type.
2. Move your device to look for a plane.
3. After finding the plane, overlap the red point with the object you want to survey and click on the screen to start the survey.
2.5 AR Analysis
2.5.1 Classify Targets
1. After accessing AR Analysis, click AR Analyse > Classify Target.
2. Point your camera at the target and take a picture. The classified result and the confidence will display below the picture.
2.5.2 Target Collect
1. After accessing AR Analysis, click AR Analyse > Target Collect.
2. Point your camera at the target to identify it and the confidence.
3. Click on the icon to set its type and the minimum confidence.
2.5.3 Aggregate Collect
1. After accessing AR Analysis, click AR Analyse > Aggregate Collect.
2. Point your camera at the target to identify it and the confidence. The results will display in aggregation.
3. Click on the icon to set its type and the minimum confidence.
2.5.4 Collect Vehicles
1. After accessing AR Analysis, click AR Analyse > Aggregate Collect.
2. Point your camera at the license plate to identify its number, the type of vehicle, and the color of vehicle.
3. Click OK to save the picture.
2.6 Scene View
2.6.1 How to create a flying route
1. On the Home page, click Scene View > Fly (at the right side) > icon button .
2. Adjust your scene data. Click on Add Stops to add stops at appropriate positions.
3. Click Add Stops to add an observing point.
4. After adding all points, click Fly to browse the flying route.
2.6.2 How to perform the Box Clip on 3D data
1. On the Home page, click Scene View > Tools > Box Clip.
2. Drag your finger on your device to draw the clipping range.
3. Click the icon button to the clipping settings.
· Clip Layer: all layers on the current scene. Select the layers that you want to clip.
· Set clipping area parameters: set the width, length, height, and position of the clipping area.
· Clipping Setting: specify to clip the content inside the clipping area or outside of the area.
· Clear: clear all the settings. Draw the clipping area again.
2.7 Surveying
2.7.1 Template-based Collection
1. On the Home page, click Surveying > Collect. Then select a symbol which will be used for the resulting data expression.
2. Draw objects on your map. Four ways are provided for object drawing, including Collect Point by GPS, Collect Line by GPS, Point Draw (by default), and Free Draw. You can click to switch the drawing way.
3. Click on Submit to finalize the drawing.
2.7.2 How to create a collection template
1. On the Home page, click Surveying > Template.
2. Click New to create an element named 0100 NewFeature by default.
3. Click the icon button to add root nodes, child nodes, and nodes.
4. Click on an element to modify its name and set other parameters.
2.7.3 Edit Object
1. On the Home page, click Surveying > Edit. Then select the object you want to modify.
2. Select an operation you want to perform like adding or deleting nodes. Once you delete an object, it cannot be recovered again.
3. Click on the icon button to save your changes.
2.8 Thematic Map
2.8.1 Thematic Map Creation
1. On the Home page, click Thematic Map > Create. Then select the thematic map type you want.
2. Specify the required layer and its field.
3. Style Settings: click Styles to modify the styles of the current map.
2.9 Plotting
2.9.1 How to draw plotting objects
1. On the Home page, click Plotting > Plot. Then select the plotting symbol you want.
2. Draw plotting symbols on your map by clicking on your phone screen. During the drawing, you can pan and zoom your map. The operations Undo and Redo are supported.
3. After completing the drawing of the current symbol click Submit to save it.
2.9.2 How to create plotting animation
1. On the Home page, click Plotting > Play. Then select the plotting objects for animation creation.
2. Set the animation mode, start time, and the total time. To create one more animation, please click on Continue Creating.
3. Click on Save to save animation settings.
2.10 Data Processing
2.10.1 How to perform Network Analyses on data
1. On the Home page, click Data Analysis > Analysis. Then select Optimal Path (Connectivity Analysis or Find TSP Path) according to your requirement.
2. Specify the source data.
3. Add stations and barrier nodes on your map.
4. Click on the analysis icon to perform the analysis.
2.10.2 How to perform Buffer Analysis on data
1. On the Home page, click Data Analysis > Analysis. Then select Buffer Analysis (or Multi-buffer Analysis) according to your requirement.
2. Specify the source data and complete the parameter settings.
3. Click on Analyze to create buffer zone.
2.10.3 How to perform Overlay Analysis on data
1. On the Home page, click Data Analysis > Analysis. Then select Overlay Analysis.
2. Select the overlay mode.
3. Specify the source data and overlay data.
4. Enter the resulting data name and position.
5. Click on Analyze to create buffer zone.
2.10.4 How to create Thiessen Polygon
1. On the Home page, click Data Analysis > Analysis. Then select Thiessen Polygon.
2. Set the source dataset (point data) and visible area.
3. Click on Analyze to perform the operation.
2.10.5 How to perform Map Registration
1. On the Home page, click Data Analysis > Process. Then select New Registration.
2. Select the datasets to be processed.
3. Click Add Reference Data button to add reference data. Click Registration to start to register your data.
4. Pick points on your map and click Run to finalize the operation.
2.11 Other Features
2.11.1 How to label maps
1. On the Home page, click Map View > Mark.
2. Select the type of marks you want including points, lines, polygons, and text or perform other operations.
3. Click the icon button to submit your changes. You can add marks’ attributes like name, http address, remark, etc.
2.11.2 How to modify attributes of objects
1. On the Home page, access the module Map View. Click Layer to redirect to the My Layer list. Choose the layer which you want and click on the icon . Turn on the command to make objects in the layer selectable.
2. Go back to the Map page, then clicking Tool.
3. Select objects by tapping on them or by drawing a rectangle region. All selected objects will be highlighted.
4.
Click Attribute Table to view the attributes of selected objects.
2.11.3 How to clip maps
1. On the Home page click Map View > Tools > Rectangle Clip.
2. Press and move your finger to draw a rectangle region. After completing the drawing, click the icon button . Complete the following parameters settings in the pop-up window.
a) Layer: All layers in the current map window to be clipped.
b) Clip Inside: Check this box to get data within the rectangle region, otherwise, data out of this region will be taken.
c) Erase: check this box to remove the resulting data from your map. Otherwise, no data on your map will change.
d) Exact Clip: this parameter is able to work on GRID, DEM, MrSid, ECW, and image data.
e) Edit: this tool allows you to rename the resulting layers’ names, set the target datasource, and set all clip-related parameters in a batch.
f) Save as: this parameter is used for saving the resulting data as a new map.
3. Click on Clip to get the resulting data.
2.11.4 How to create travelling tracks
1. On the Home page, click Map View > Tools > Tour.
2. Enter a name for your travels and select all photos required by the tour creation.
3. Click Add to perform the operation. iTablet will generate tracks according to your photos as the added order and show them on your map.
Note: To ensure the correctness of tracks, the added photos must include position information.
2.11.5 How to style maps quickly
1. On the Home page click Map View > Tools > AI Cartography.
2. Select a picture and click Add. iTablet will render your map according to the style of the added picture.
3. Click on the icon button to open the parameter setting panel where you can specify hue, brightness, and saturation of points, lines, and so on.
2.11.6 How to manage layers
1. Create Marks: Click Map View > Layer.
2. Select My Marks and click on the icon button beside My Marks label.
3. Enter the name of the mark dataset you want to create. After that click Confirm, then the new marks will be added in the My Marks list.
4. Set a layer visible: check the checkbox beside the name of this layer.
5. Specify the current layer: select the layer which you want to set as the current layer directly. Or click on the icon button beside the layer and select Set as Current Layer.
6. Switch the base map: click on the icon button beside the map name and select Switch Basemap to change the basemap.
2.11.7 Features on attribute tables
1. Edit: edit the value of an attribute
Click on the value of an attribute directly in the attribute table to modify it. The system fields’ value can not be changed.
2. Add: add a new field.
Click on Add to head to the Add Attribute page where you can specify the field’s name, alias, and so on. Click on Sure to finalize the addition operation.
3. Go to: go to any record, the first record, or the last record of your attribute table.
Click on Go to to open the location parameter settings page where you can specify which record you will go to. Relative means moving to the record relative to the current record. Absolute means going to the specific record.
4. Associate: Associate an object with its attribute.
Select a record in the attribute table. The object associated with the record will be highlighted on your map after clicking Associate.
5. Sort: Sort the selected field.
Click on a filed name in your attribute table, then selecting Ascending or Descending.
6. Statistic: create a statistic of the selected fields.
Click on a filed name in your attribute table, then selecting Statistic. 7 statistical methods are introduced including Sum, Average, Max, Min, Variance, STDEV, and Count (count the number of unique values).