This command allows the user to create a .GIS file for use in several other routines in Carlson GIS and other Carlson Software products, such as SurvCE or SurvStar.
The program starts with the main Define Note File Prompts dialog, as shown below. The Load button allows the user to load an existing GIS file for editing or review. The list box shows the various data capture items in the GIS file, showing the field name, the prompt, the default value and the various options for that field. The Edit button allows the user to edit the highlighted field. The Add button allows the user to add new fields after the highlighted field. The Move Up and Move Down allow the user to change the order in which fields appear in the GIS file, while the Remove button completely removes the highlighted field. The Save button saves the GIS file that is currently being edited, while SaveAs allows the user to save the current GIS file under a different name. The Quit button checks to see if the current GIS file is saved and quits the routine.
When the Edit or Add button is clicked, the dialog box shown here appears, allowing the user to enter and edit data with respect to a particular field in the GIS file. The Field Name is a unique identifier of the field in the GIS file and hence a GIS file cannot have repeated field names. The Prompt is what appears at the command prompt while waits for user input. The Default Value is the value that would be used among various options, if the user presses Enter at the command prompt without typing anything in response to the prompt. The list box, Options for value, contains a list of options that can be selected for the particular field. A new option can be added to the list or removed from the list by clicking the appropriate button. The Add Option button brings up a small dialog and accepts the option to be included in the list. Press OK to accept the values set here. At the minimum, the Field Name and Prompt must be specified.
Define Note File Prompts dialog Load a file, or change variables as required.
Pulldown Menu Location: GIS Data
Keyboard Command: defnote
Prerequisite: None