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When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

Hey Julius,

If you have access to the ANZ Toolbox and I'm understanding your request correctly then there are two different existing commands/approaches that I think will work for you:

1. Rename Objects (Advanced mode)

This is the simplest approach. The Rename Objects command  has the ability to select a range of objects and assign new names and/or new layers from a mask based on any arbitrary combination of object properties (this includes feature codes and attributes). It's reasonably simple but very powerful. There's a video of command here: https://youtu.be/QsLoHWwNJDg?t=81

2. Map Objects

If you want to create a more sophisticated and persistent set of mapping rules you can use the "Map Objects" command: https://www.trimblebusinesscenter.com.au/docs/Map_Objects.pdf

I notice that you're in the UK and mention "Map Files" in your original question... are you a previous 12D user? If so a lot of the functionality in the ANZ Toolbox is targeted at closing the gap between TBC and 12D so might be of interest to you. The Map Objects command is compatible with existing 12d map files and color files for example. 

When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

This is great thanks Dylan. I'll get access to the ANZ modules and see what we can achieve - thanks.

"I'd say combined 12d and TBC user. "

Regards, Julius

Hey Julius,

If you have access to the ANZ Toolbox and I'm understanding your request correctly then there are two different existing commands/approaches that I think will work for you:

1. Rename Objects (Advanced mode)

This is the simplest approach. The Rename Objects command  has the ability to select a range of objects and assign new names and/or new layers from a mask based on any arbitrary combination of object properties (this includes feature codes and attributes). It's reasonably simple but very powerful. There's a video of command here: https://youtu.be/QsLoHWwNJDg?t=81

2. Map Objects

If you want to create a more sophisticated and persistent set of mapping rules you can use the "Map Objects" command: https://www.trimblebusinesscenter.com.au/docs/Map_Objects.pdf

I notice that you're in the UK and mention "Map Files" in your original question... are you a previous 12D user? If so a lot of the functionality in the ANZ Toolbox is targeted at closing the gap between TBC and 12D so might be of interest to you. The Map Objects command is compatible with existing 12d map files and color files for example. 

When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

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Julius Newman
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My workflow for this would be:

Open Project Explorer

Expand Imported Files tab

Right Click on your Work Order Import YYMMDD and Click Select Members

Go to the Home Tab and Open Advanced Select

Click Current Selection and Multiple Data Types (Or if it's just one data type you're after select that)

Go to the drop down menu below and select your prefered attribute select equal to/contains and add your search criteria.

I use this to isolate superceded drainage data from residential housing projects when I get a newer CAD layout, but it should also function for your purposes.

Matt

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Matthew Pitt

Original Message:
Sent: 02-16-2023 20:41
From: Julius Newman
Subject: Select Feature

When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

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Julius Newman
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My workflow for this would be:

Open Project Explorer

Expand Imported Files tab

Right Click on your Work Order Import YYMMDD and Click Select Members

Go to the Home Tab and Open Advanced Select

Click Current Selection and Multiple Data Types (Or if it's just one data type you're after select that)

Go to the drop down menu below and select your prefered attribute select equal to/contains and add your search criteria.

I use this to isolate superceded drainage data from residential housing projects when I get a newer CAD layout, but it should also function for your purposes.

Matt

------------------------------
Matthew Pitt

Original Message:
Sent: 02-16-2023 20:41
From: Julius Newman
Subject: Select Feature

When we have multiple work orders coming into a project. Is there an easy way to select all attributes with say code "XXX" within YYMMDD work order file - for the purpose of putting into a new layer?

i.e. the surveyors are constantly survey the topsoil strip level "TSS" and we import numerous work orders (containing multiple codes) into the one project. We prefix our work orders with a date (So I don't think process feature codes is the solution here) - although I haven't used it in sometime due to issues with our workflow and that function.

This comes back to an old post requesting prefix feature code options.

i.e. import a work order / prefix with a reference code e.g. SURV 230209 * and the mapping file / feature code library then outputs to the various layers. i.e.

Example

Import file SU 230209.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230209 TSS

SU 230209 CL

SU 230209 EOK

SU 230209 FEL

SU 230209 FSL,

etc, 

Import file SU 230212.spj

Layer outputs

SU 230212 TSS

SU 230212 CL

SU 230212 EOK

SU 230212 FEL

SU 230212 FSL,

etc, 

Regards,

Julius

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Julius Newman
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