Modules
are now stored horizontally above the Graphics Window.
The Project Explorer,
previously called the Data Tree, is on the left side of the display, and
contains information for all data objects (e.g. TINs, DEMs, images, coverages,
etc.) simultaneously (previous versions were module dependent).
The Edit Window,
where xyz data were displayed and edited, has been combined with other
properties and is now managed in the Properties window on the right side
of the display.
Various tools and macros
are rearranged in location as well as orientation. Those shown horizontally
by default are the macros and modules that provide the user with menu
commands. Those that are vertical by default are tools for the window,
often associated with specific modules.
Tools specific to modules are automatically available
when a module is active, and are shown directly to the left of the graphics
window, docked vertically. When the active module is changed, the tools
associated with the new module are displayed here. In addition, multiple
sets of tools can be shown as toolbars that can either float
or be docked.
Contour options
have been modified and enhanced to include an option for overlay
of linear contours on color-filled contours
and each data set (DEMs, TIN datasets, etc.) has its own set of contour
options.
In addition to location changes, traditional tools/features were changed
and additional tools were added:
Images -
When images are opened, they are converted to JPEG format to allow multiple
image types to be displayed simultaneously. In addition, a process known
as building pyramids is employed to save multiple
files of varying resolutions so that when an area is displayed, an appropriate
resolution image is available to best represent the area. These options
can be managed by using Image
Preferences.
The Display Options
dialog is enhanced in that only the applicable tabs are shown (e.g., the
DEM tab will not be accessible if a DEM is not loaded). Furthermore, the
tabs are accessed from a listing on the left side of the dialog. In addition,
lighting and shading
options are now available in the Display Options dialog. See hints
on using the new Display Options to display the results of a typical watershed
delineation.
The Select Feature
Objects tool is an intelligent tool for selecting objects. It can
select arcs, polygons, points, etc. without having to change the tool.
Many new right-click
menus are available. These menus are more object specific than past
versions.
WMS 8.0 reads metadata
(e.g. coordinate system information) from shapefiles and other GIS data
files.
Improved support of HEC-HMS modeling
Bridge, culvert and flow-control set up for HEC-RAS
models
Complete interface to the Orange County, California
hydrology methods
Improved interfaces to many of the models supported
If you are currently upgrading from version 6.x then you may wish to
review the major Interface Changes
that were associated with version 7.0.
