GIS Operations

Geographic Information System (GIS) functionalities within FPSmart are designed to enhance the analysis and manipulation of spatial data. This section provides an overview of GIS features and detailed instructions on working with GIS data.

Overview of GIS Features

FPSmart offers a range of GIS functionalities to support geographic data visualization and spatial analysis:

• Geographic Data Visualization:

  • Visualize geographic data on maps and charts.

  • Customize map layers and display settings to enhance data interpretation.

  • Use different styles and symbols to represent various data types.

• Spatial Analysis Tools:

  • Perform spatial queries to extract relevant information from your data.

  • Analyze spatial relationships and patterns using built-in analytical tools.

  • Generate reports and visualizations based on spatial analysis results.

Working with GIS Data

FPSmart provides comprehensive tools for loading, analyzing, and manipulating GIS data. Below are detailed instructions on how to work with GIS data effectively:

1. Loading and Analyzing GIS Data:

   • Loading GIS Data:

     • Navigate to File > Import to load GIS data into FPSmart.

     • Supported file formats include GML (Geography Markup Language), KML (Keyhole Markup Language), SHP (Shapefile), and DXF (Drawing Exchange Format).

     • Select the desired file and configure import settings as needed.

   • Analyzing GIS Data:

     • Use the Spatial Analysis tools to perform operations such as buffering, overlay analysis, and proximity analysis.

     • Generate spatial queries to find features that meet specific criteria.

     • Utilize geodesic computations to calculate distances and angles between features.

2. CAD Drawing and Manipulating Functions: FPSmart supports various CAD drawing and manipulation functions to create and modify spatial features:

   • Drawing Functions:

     • Line: Draw straight lines between two points.

     • Arc: Create arcs with specified radii and angles.

     • Polygon: Define closed shapes with multiple vertices.

     • Polyline: Draw connected lines that do not form a closed shape.

     • Spirals: Create spiral shapes for complex curves.

     • Rectangles: Draw rectangular shapes with defined dimensions.

   • Manipulating Functions:

     • Move: Shift selected features to a new location.

     • Mirror: Reflect features across a specified axis.

     • Buffer: Create buffer zones around features to analyze spatial relationships.

     • Copy: Duplicate selected features for further use.

     • Boolean Operations: Perform operations on polygons, such as:

       • Union: Combine multiple polygons into a single shape.

       • Difference: Subtract one polygon from another.

       • Intersection: Find overlapping areas between polygons.

   • Geodesic Computations:

     • Calculate distances and angles between points or features.

     • Use these computations for accurate spatial analysis and design.

3. Saving and Loading CAD Data:

   • Saving CAD Data:

     • Save your work in various formats, including GML, KML, SHP, and DXF, by navigating to File > Export.

     • Choose the desired file format and configure export settings.

   • Loading CAD Data:

     • Import CAD files into FPSmart using File > Import.

     • Select the appropriate file format and configure import settings as needed.

4. Snapping Function:

   • Snapping to Features:

     • Utilize the snapping function to align features accurately.

     • Snap to any feature, curve, or control point for precise editing and drawing.

By leveraging these GIS functionalities, you can efficiently visualize, analyze, and manipulate spatial data within FPSmart, enhancing your ability to design and validate instrument flight procedures.

GIS Tutorials

in this chapter you will create and manipulate the basic CAD features of FPSmart.

CAD point

1. click on the CAD POINT button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited point. At this stage the Point Editor Widget will apear.

3. To edit the position of the point you can either :

   • Edit the coordinated in the editor, or

   • Click on the 3D view and using the Snap functions eventually.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by closing the editor window.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :

CAD Line

1. click on the CAD Line button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited point. At this stage the Line Editor Widget will apear.

3. To edit the position of the point you can either :

   • Edit the coordinates and lenght/heading in the editor, or

   • Click on the 3D view and using the Snap functions eventually.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by closing the editor window.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :

CAD Circle

1. click on the CAD Circle button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited point. At this stage the Circle Editor Widget will apear.

3. To edit the position of the point you can either :

   • Edit the coordinates and radius in the editor, or

   • Click on the 3D view and using the Snap functions eventually.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by closing the editor window.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :

CAD Polyline

1. click on the CAD Polyline button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited polyline.

3. To add segments you can click on the 3D view and :

   • Right click to bring up the contextual Menu,

   • Change the creation mode (Line/Arc) and control the parameters of the Arc creation.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by right clicking and choosing the end Edition from the contextual menu.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :

CAD Polygon

1. click on the CAD Polygon button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited polyline.

3. To add segments you can click on the 3D view and :

   • Right click to bring up the contextual Menu,

   • Change the creation mode (Line/Arc) and control the parameters of the Arc creation.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by right clicking and choosing the end Edition from the contextual menu.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :

CAD Circle Segment

1. click on the CAD Crcle Segment button,

2. click in the 3D view to place the first position of the edited polyline.

3. Edit the coordinates and radius in the editor.

4. Exit the point creation/Edition state by closing the editor window.

Please refer to the video below for a copmrehensive workflow :